THE FOUNDATION EXISTS TO CULTIVATE AND ADMINISTER CURRENT AND DEFERRED GIFTS FOR THE BENEFIT OF MS UNITED METHODIST RELATED INSTITUTIONS, AGENCIES, LOCAL CHURCHES, AND OTHER MINISTRIES FOR CHARITABLE PURPOSES AND SUPPORT AND TO EDUCATE THESE INSTITUTIONS IN CREATING A CULTURE OF GENEROSITY AND SOUND FINANCIAL PRACTICES.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$169.5M
+14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$681K
-28.2% YoY
Grant Count
40
+25.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$17K
-42.6% YoY
About Methodist Foundation of Mississippi
Based on IRS filings
Methodist Foundation of Mississippi is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in RIDGELAND, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $169.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 40 grants totaling $681K. Net investment income was $3.8M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $169,480,247 | $148,715,980 | $134,579,449 |
| Revenue | $5,080,088 | $1,667,660 | $6,271,287 |
| Expenses | $7,161,146 | $5,636,236 | $2,978,623 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,813,552 | $809,157 | $5,569,421 |
| 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 2024
Grant Size Distribution
124 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Parkway Hills Umc Madison ($58,059), St Mark's Umc Brandon ($40,358), Mississippi State University ($40,275).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ADVENT PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH OF HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $10,000 |
| AMORY FIRST UMC AMORY, MS | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $34,098 |
| ASBURY THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY WILMORE, KY | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $12,781 |
| BIG CREEK UMC STARKVILLE, MS | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $25,178 |
| BIG CREEK CEMETERY ASSOCIATION STURGIS, MS | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $16,902 |
| BRAXTON UMC BRAXTON, MS | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $26,237 |
| CANDLER SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY ATLANTA, GA | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $14,000 |
| CLEVELAND FIRST UMC CLEVELAND, MS | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $13,134 |
| DUKE DIVINITY SCHOOL DURHAM, MS | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $14,000 |
| FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY FRENCH CAMP, MS | FULFILL CHARITABLE INTENT OF ENDOWMENT | $19,521 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BEN WALTON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| BILLIE SPRABERRY | TREASURER | 40 | $97,988 |
| BRENT WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLES LEGGETT JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHRIS BOONE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| DAN GIBSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DANIEL HERRING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DAVID BECKLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR ACIE WHITLOCK JR | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JOE N BAILEY III | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR JOHN DAVID ROBINSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DR RON WHITEHEAD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| HENRY HOLIFIELD | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JAN HITT | PAST PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| JIM MOSS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| KELLY RILEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| LESTER MYERS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MATT TRUSTY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| PAUL DAVIS | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV JOHN MOORE | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV TIM PRATHER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV ZACHARY BEASLEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV MITCHELL HEDGEPETH | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN COOK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| TIM SISK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WALKER STURDIVANT | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| WESLEY PEPPER | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| REV JOHN BRANNING | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $107,360 |
| TODD D MARION | ASSOCIATE DIRECTOR/CFO | 40 | $135,785 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Methodist Foundation of Mississippi?
Methodist Foundation of Mississippi is a nonprofit organization focused on Religion Related, based in RIDGELAND, MS. It holds $169.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Methodist Foundation of Mississippi?
As of 2024, Methodist Foundation of Mississippi holds $169.5M in total assets with $5.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 40 grants totaling $681K in 2024.
Where does Methodist Foundation of Mississippi operate?
Methodist Foundation of Mississippi has awarded grants in Georgia, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Texas.
What size grants does Methodist Foundation of Mississippi award?
In 2024, Methodist Foundation of Mississippi awarded 40 grants totaling $681K — an average of about $17K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Methodist Foundation of Mississippi's EIN?
Methodist Foundation of Mississippi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0507167. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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