NET INCOME IS DISTRIBUTED 3 TIMES A YEAR TO 5 INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER LEARNING. EACH INSTITUTION ADMINISTERS THE TRUST FUNDS THROUGH ITS FINANCIAL AID OFFICE UNDER POLICY SET BY THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE OF EACH INSTITUTION IN MAKING EDUCATIONAL GRANTS TO STUDENTS.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$74.1M
+4.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$5.1M
-22.9% YoY
Grant Count
5
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$1.0M
-22.9% YoY
About Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in RIDGELAND, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $74.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 5 grants totaling $5.1M. Net investment income was $9.1M.
Focus Areas
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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 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $74,086,980 | $71,218,266 | $72,070,637 |
| Revenue | $8,809,213 | $6,483,594 | $3,498,933 |
| Expenses | $5,940,499 | $7,335,965 | $4,024,165 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $9,081,967 | $6,740,432 | $3,461,631 |
| 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 5 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
25 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mississippi State University ($1,522,930), University of Ms ($1,522,930), Univ of Ms Medical School ($1,015,286).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| HOLMES COMMUNITY COLLEGE GOODMAN, MS | EDUCATIONAL | $507,643 |
| MILLSAPS COLLEGE JACKSON, MS | EDUCATIONAL | $507,643 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY STARKVILLE, MS | EDUCATIONAL | $1,522,930 |
| UNIV OF MS MEDICAL SCHOOL JACKSON, MS | EDUCATIONAL | $1,015,286 |
| UNIVERSITY OF MS OXFORD, MS | EDUCATIONAL | $1,522,930 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| REGIONS BANK - TRUSTEE | Trustee | — | — |
| REGINA FOWLER | Foundation Mgr. | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation?
Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in RIDGELAND, MS. It holds $74.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation?
As of 2024, Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation holds $74.1M in total assets with $8.8M in annual revenue. It awarded 5 grants totaling $5.1M in 2024.
Where does Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation operate?
Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What size grants does Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation award?
In 2024, Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation awarded 5 grants totaling $5.1M — an average of about $1.0M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation's EIN?
Mr & Mrs E H Sumners Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6167983. 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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