Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program
Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program is a private foundation, based in Mississippi State, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $61K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $3K. Net investment income was $3K.
Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program at a glance
In short: Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program gave $3K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $3K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $3,000
- -98.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- -50.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $3,000
- -96.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $61,199
- -3.1% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated November 2026.
Who Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was MSU Foundation ($3K).
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 7 (71%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program gives
- Giving fell 88% from 2023 to 2026. Method
- In 2026 it paid out 100% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $3K (2026) to $152K (2025). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $3K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MSU Foundation Mississippi State, MS | To Provide Funds for Learning/Scholarships, Service or Research | $3,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $61,199 | $2,660 | $5,053 | $3,000 | 1 | $3,000 | $2,660 | $2,997 |
| 2025 | $63,164 | $7,775 | $153,336 | $151,700 | 2 | $151,700 | $7,775 | $9,023 |
| 2024 | $208,249 | $9,790 | $21,462 | $19,560 | 2 | $19,560 | $9,790 | $10,274 |
| 2023 | $219,774 | $3,913 | $27,620 | $26,000 | 1 | $26,000 | $3,612 | $10,804 |
| 2022 | $222,427 | $-3,088 | $98,735 | $97,000 | 1 | $97,000 | $1,734 | $13,364 |
| 2021 | $333,993 | $367 | $87,682 | $78,681 | 3 | — | $2,908 | $16,957 |
| 2019 | $487,832 | $113,142 | $146,688 | $138,249 | 1 | — | $13,457 | $23,560 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program reported a distributable amount of $3K for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program is led by John P. Rush, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2019); none of the 5 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
John P. Rush
Chief Executive Officer
Chief Executive Officer → President & Chief Executive Officer, 2021
President & Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2019
No compensation reported
Rodger Johnson
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Janet H. Carraway
Chief Financial Officer & Interim Secretary
Chief Financial Officer → Chief Financial Officer & Interim Secretary, 2026
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Fred Buie
Treasurer
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Randy Cleveland
Vice President
On filings since 2025
No compensation reported
Former officers (6)
- Former: Jack R. McCarty (2019–2025) — Secretary
- Former: Anthony L. Wilson (2019–2024) — President
- Former: Paul Karre (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: D. Hines Brannan (2019–2021) — Chairman
- Former: Mike M. McDaniel (2019–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: David D Easley (2019) — Chief Financial Officer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2026. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program
How much does Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program give each year?
Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program gave $3K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $152K across 2 grants.
How large is Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program?
Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program reported $61K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $3K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $3K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program operate?
Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program has awarded grants in Alabama, Mississippi.
What is Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program's EIN?
Mississippi State University Donor Advised Fund Program's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0929055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2026.
Data last updated November 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS February 6, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS September 23, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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