Meridian Community College Foundation
To provide educational assistance to students through scholarships and enhancing performance of faculty and staff by providing grants for post-graduate study and career improvements and attracting private donations and grants for the college.
Financial Overview
From 2025 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$32.0M
+10.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.8M
+66.6% YoY
Grant Count
14
+16.7% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$127K
+42.8% YoY
About Meridian Community College Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Meridian Community College Foundation is a nonprofit organization, based in MERIDIAN, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $32.0M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 14 grants totaling $1.8M. Net investment income was $815K.
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $31,981,411 | $28,961,447 | $25,318,654 |
| Revenue | $3,021,790 | $2,742,626 | $3,497,444 |
| Expenses | $2,975,698 | $2,071,888 | $1,729,852 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $814,592 | $437,280 | $306,864 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
Grant Size Distribution
68 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2025 grants, the largest include Meridian Community College ($615,394), Meridian Community College ($420,050), Meridian Community College ($282,028).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Scholarships | $615,394 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Arts Letters Series | $10,000 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Early Childhood Program | $82,220 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Various Sports | $247,565 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Lifetime Quest | $2,034 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Honors College | $1,517 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Faculty/Staff Programs | $25,698 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Gene Haas Program Support | $7,984 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Bowers Foundation Grants | $15,269 |
| Meridian Community College Meridian, MS | Other Program Expenses | $19,453 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
From 2025 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Russell Thompson | President | 1 | — |
| Hampton Thames | Vice Pres | 1 | — |
| Pam Harrison | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Leia Hill | Secretary | 16 | — |
| B B Archer | Director | 1 | — |
| R Jeffrey Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Ray Denton | Director | 1 | — |
| Doug Deweese | Director | 1 | — |
| Tommy Dulaney | Director | 1 | — |
| Hardy P Graham Jr | Director | 1 | — |
| Tim Hogan | Director | 1 | — |
| Bob Huff | Director | 1 | — |
| Mark McPhail | Director | 1 | — |
| Tommy McDonald | Director | 1 | — |
| Gerry Purvis | Director | 1 | — |
| Tony Pompelia | Director | 1 | — |
| Rev Dr Tom Sikes | Director | 1 | — |
| Donnie Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| M L Waters | Director | 1 | — |
| Alex Weddington | Director | 1 | — |
| Robert Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| John G Anderson | Director | 1 | — |
| Vel Young Graham | Director | 1 | — |
| Steven Cooksey | Director | 1 | — |
| Greg Slay | Director | 1 | — |
| Henry Thomas | Director | 1 | — |
| Donnie Massey | Director | 1 | — |
| Barbara Jones | Director | 1 | — |
| Larkin Kennedy | Director | 1 | — |
| C D Smith | Director | 1 | — |
| Chris Phillips | Director | 1 | — |
| Tyler Walton | Director | 1 | — |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is Meridian Community College Foundation?
As of 2025, Meridian Community College Foundation holds $32.0M in total assets with $3.0M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $1.8M in 2025.
Where does Meridian Community College Foundation operate?
Meridian Community College Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What size grants does Meridian Community College Foundation award?
In 2025, Meridian Community College Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $1.8M — an average of about $127K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Meridian Community College Foundation's EIN?
Meridian Community College Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 23-7086275. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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