Mississippi State University Donor
Mississippi State University Donor is a private foundation, based in Mississippi State, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $63K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $152K. Net investment income was $8K.
Mississippi State University Donor at a glance
In short: Mississippi State University Donor gave $152K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $76K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $151,700
- +675.6% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $75,850
- +675.6% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $75,850
- Total assets
- $63,164
- -69.7% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Mississippi State University Donor funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was MSU Foundation ($151K).
Organizations only. It also paid 1 individual scholarship ($400), which are not listed by name.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 9 (67%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
How Mississippi State University Donor gives
- Giving grew 56% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out well above 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 2021 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $20K (2024) to $152K (2025). In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $152K.
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 | $151,300 |
| 1 individual scholarship Recipients not named | — | $400 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Mississippi State University Donor reported a distributable amount of $9K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mississippi State University Donor is led by John P. Rush, Chief Executive Officer since 2022 (on filings since 2021); none of the 6 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
John P. Rush
Chief Executive Officer
President & Chief Executive Officer → Chief Executive Officer, 2022
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Rodger Johnson
President
Vice President → President, 2025
On filings since 2022
No compensation reported
Jack R. McCarty
Secretary
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Janet H. Carraway
Chief Financial Officer
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Fred Buie
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Randy Cleveland
Vice President
New on the 2025 filing
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Anthony L. Wilson (2021–2024) — President
- Former: Paul Karre (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: D. Hines Brannan (2021) — Chairman
- Former: Mike M. McDaniel (2021) — Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2025. "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
How much does Mississippi State University Donor give each year?
Mississippi State University Donor gave $152K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $20K across 2 grants.
How large is Mississippi State University Donor?
Mississippi State University Donor reported $63K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $152K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $9K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does Mississippi State University Donor operate?
Mississippi State University Donor has awarded grants in Alabama, Mississippi.
What is Mississippi State University Donor's EIN?
Mississippi State University Donor's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0929055. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
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