MSW Foundation
MSW Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. In its 2024 filing, it reported 11 grants totaling $37,500, all to recipients in Kentucky; the listed recipients are based in Louisville.
MSW Foundation at a glance
In short: MSW Foundation gave $38K across 11 grants in 2024 (avg $3K), mostly in Kentucky. 18% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $37,500
- +38.9% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 11
- -21.4% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $3,409
- +76.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,500
- Total assets
- $618,890
- +5.0% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 18% first-time grantees (2 of 11, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Kentucky (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to MSW Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- Yes
- How to Apply
-
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. The 2024 filing says to contact Belinda B Styres; no application form or materials are specified. The filing states there are no deadlines and no restrictions on awards.
- Contact
Application contact: Belinda B Styres
Mailing address: 1020 Highland Colony Pkwy Ste 802, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 939-3003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who MSW Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sacred Heart Academy ($10K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
53 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 53 grants of 53 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All 2024 grant dollars went to recipients in Kentucky. The listed recipients are in Louisville.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 11 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is MSW Foundation open to new grantees?
18%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 2 of 11 grantees (18%) were first-time recipients. With only 11 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 9 points. First grants averaged $7K; repeat grants $3K. How we count
Medians: $7K first-time, $3K repeat.
- 82% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−4%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 118% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2021–2024). Recipient names are matched across years, so a renamed or misspelled grantee can look new; grants to individuals are left out. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $27K (2023) to $39K (2021). In 2024 it made 11 grants totaling $38K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Academy Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $10,000 |
| Gilda's Club Kentuckiana Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $8,500 |
| Boys & Girls Haven Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $5,000 |
| Flight Club 502 Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| Speed Art Museum Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| St Xavier High School Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| University of Kentucky Philanthropy Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $2,500 |
| Cabbage Patch Settlement House Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Catholic Education Foundation Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
| Community Catholic Center Louisville, KY | General Contribution | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $618,890 | $72,877 | $43,269 | $37,500 | 11 | $37,500 | $42,108 | $31,705 |
| 2023 | $589,282 | $38,741 | $32,156 | $27,000 | 14 | $27,000 | $8,585 | $29,712 |
| 2022 | $582,697 | $279,088 | $38,530 | $33,000 | 13 | $33,000 | $248,558 | $23,292 |
| 2021 | $342,139 | $58,374 | $42,165 | $39,000 | 15 | $39,000 | $30,209 | $28,683 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, MSW Foundation reported a distributable amount of $32K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. For example, Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana says it supports people impacted by cancer, while Flight Club 502 says it empowers youth through STEM and practical-living lessons, entrepreneurship, and aviation programs. The Speed Art Museum describes its work as inviting people to connect with art. The Community Catholic Center says it works to make Catholic education available to children in Louisville’s Portland and West End neighborhoods, and the Catholic Education Foundation says it advances Catholic education in the Archdiocese of Louisville through tuition assistance. Cabbage Patch Settlement House describes its work as providing academic, recreational, and mentoring opportunities for children, youth, and families.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, MSW Foundation gave 11 grants totaling $37,500. Grants ranged from $1,000 to $10,000, with a median of $2,500. The largest listed awards were $10,000 to Sacred Heart Academy, $8,500 to Gilda’s Club Kentuckiana, and $5,000 to Boys & Girls Haven. Other listed grants included $2,500 each to Flight Club 502, Speed Art Museum, St Xavier High School, and University of Kentucky Philanthropy, and $1,000 each to Cabbage Patch Settlement House, Catholic Education Foundation, Community Catholic Center, and Hildegard House. The filing lists each grant’s purpose as “general contribution.”
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Jonathan Rogers, Belinda B Styres, Merry S Walker Dougherty, and Wellford Tabor as trustees.
MSW Foundation's 2024 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Belinda B. Styres
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Jonathan Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Merry S. Walker Dougherty
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Wellford Tabor
Trustee
On filings since 2021
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 MSW Foundation
How much does MSW Foundation give each year?
MSW Foundation gave $38K across 11 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $27K across 14 grants.
What is MSW Foundation's typical grant size?
MSW Foundation's median grant in 2024 was $2,500, and its average grant was $3,409, across 11 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from MSW Foundation that year got $7K on average.
Where does MSW Foundation give grants?
MSW Foundation gives mostly in Kentucky: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Louisville, KY (11 grants).
Does MSW Foundation give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of MSW Foundation's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (11 of 11) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are MSW Foundation's largest grantees?
MSW Foundation's largest 2024 grantees include Sacred Heart Academy ($10,000), Gilda's Club Kentuckiana ($8,500) and Boys & Girls Haven ($5,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 63% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is MSW Foundation?
MSW Foundation reported $619K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $38K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $32K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does MSW Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2024 grants included organizations with varied missions. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from MSW Foundation?
The foundation accepts unsolicited requests. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is MSW Foundation's EIN?
MSW Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0815749. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
Does MSW Foundation accept unsolicited proposals?
Yes, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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