My Brother's Keeper Inc
My Brother’s Keeper Inc is a public charity based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, formed in 2005. Its filing describes work to reduce health disparities by improving the health and well-being of minority and marginalized populations. In 2023, it reported providing capacity-building assistance to community-based organizations, health departments, and community stakeholders serving African-American people affected by or living with HIV.
My Brother's Keeper Inc at a glance
In short: My Brother's Keeper Inc gave $396K across 10 grants in 2024 (avg $40K), mostly in Mississippi. 40% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $395,835
- +4.4% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 10
- +100.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $39,584
- -47.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $40,868
- Total assets
- $882,559
- -46.9% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 40% first-time grantees (4 of 10, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (83% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to My Brother's Keeper Inc
- Contact
Mailing address: 407 Orchard Park Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (769) 216-2455
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who My Brother's Keeper Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was University of Southern MS ($79K). Together the top 10 received $396K.
Grant Size Distribution
31 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $50–100K range: 13 grants of 31 (42%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The 2024 grant list shows 83% of grant dollars going to recipients in Mississippi and 17% to recipients in Louisiana.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
Is My Brother's Keeper Inc open to new grantees?
40%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 4 of 10 grantees (40%) were first-time recipients. With only 10 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 10 points. First grants averaged $30K; repeat grants $46K. How we count
Medians: $17K first-time, $55K repeat.
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2024). 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 2020 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $379K (2023) to $653K (2021). In 2024 it made 10 grants totaling $396K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of Southern MS Hattiesburg, MS | HIV Prevention | $79,085 |
| BACH Group New Orleans, LA | HIV Prevention | $67,019 |
| University of MS Medical Center-Research Jackson, MS | HIV Prevention | $64,761 |
| Magnolia Medical Foundation Raymond, MS | HIV Prevention | $55,082 |
| Jackson Resource Jackson, MS | HIV Prevention | $54,696 |
| Caffee & Associates Public Health Foundation Hattiesburg, MS | HIV Prevention | $27,040 |
| Carter's Compassionate Transitional and Support Housing Jackson, MS | HIV Prevention | $19,592 |
| YouthCares Hattiesburg, MS | HIV Prevention | $14,760 |
| AIDS Services Coalition Hattiesburg, MS | HIV Prevention | $7,720 |
| Jackson Medical Mall Foundation Jackson, MS | HIV Prevention | $6,080 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $882,559 | $6,701,898 | $7,310,346 | $395,835 | 10 | $163 |
| 2023 | $1,661,137 | $8,108,289 | $7,951,050 | $379,079 | 5 | $947 |
| 2021 | $1,404,069 | $8,053,868 | $8,422,382 | $652,547 | 7 | $222 |
| 2020 | $909,801 | $6,540,628 | $5,947,317 | $488,807 | 9 | $139 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The organization’s stated mission is to “reduce health disparities throughout the United States by enhancing the health and well-being of minority and marginalized populations through leadership collaboration with the public and with community healthcare practices.” Its 2023 filing describes capacity-building assistance for community-based organizations, health departments, and community stakeholders serving African-American populations infected or affected by HIV.
Its 2024 grants all listed HIV prevention as their purpose. Among the grantees, Magnolia Medical Foundation describes its work as preventive health services, including screening, health education, and chronic disease management. AIDS Services Coalition says it promotes information, resources, and services for people living with or affected by HIV/AIDS. Jackson Medical Mall Foundation says it leases space for education and medical care while fostering healthcare for underserved communities and promoting community and economic development. These are descriptions of the grantees’ work.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, My Brother’s Keeper Inc reported 10 grants totaling $395,835. Grants ranged from $6,080 to $79,085, with a median of $40,868. The largest awards were $79,085 to University of Southern MS for HIV prevention, $67,019 to BACH Group for HIV prevention, and $64,761 to University of MS Medical Center-Research for HIV prevention. Other recipients included Magnolia Medical Foundation ($55,082), Jackson Resource ($54,696), Caffee & Associates Public Health Foundation ($27,040), Carter’s Compassionate Transitional and Support Housing ($19,592), YouthCares ($14,760), AIDS Services Coalition ($7,720), and Jackson Medical Mall Foundation ($6,080); each grant’s stated purpose was HIV prevention.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists Sheneka Davis as president, Shajuanda Davis as secretary, and Rodney Adams as treasurer. It also lists Tjuan Rucker and Jabari Bruton-Barrett as board members; June Gipson as president/CEO; Maximillian McKinney as CFO; Alicia Barnes as COO; and Kristie Anderson as nurse practitioner.
My Brother's Keeper Inc is led by June Gipson, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
June Gipson
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$150K (2020) → $219K (2024)
Sheneka Davis
President
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alicia Barnes
COO
CIO → COO, 2021
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$51K (2020) → $106K (2024)
Kristie Anderson
Nurse Practitioner
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$118K (2021) → $110K (2024)
Maximillian McKinney
CFO
On filings since 2021
40 hrs/week
$140K (2021) → $96K (2024)
Jabari Bruton-Barrett
Board Member
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rodney Adams
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Shajuanda Davis
Secretary
Vice President → Secretary, 2021
On filings since 2020
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tjuan Rucker
Board Member
On filings since 2021
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Melisa Minor (2021–2023)
- Former: Mauda Monger (2020–2021) — COO
- Former: Latonya Adams (2020) — CFO
- Former: Sandra Melvin (2020) — COO
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $219K, to June Gipson (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about My Brother's Keeper Inc
How much does My Brother's Keeper Inc give each year?
My Brother's Keeper Inc gave $396K across 10 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $379K across 5 grants.
What is My Brother's Keeper Inc's typical grant size?
My Brother's Keeper Inc's median grant in 2024 was $40,868, and its average grant was $39,584, across 10 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Organizations receiving their first grant from My Brother's Keeper Inc that year got $30K on average.
Where does My Brother's Keeper Inc give grants?
My Brother's Keeper Inc gives mostly in Mississippi: 83% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest state was Louisiana (17%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (4 grants) and Hattiesburg, MS (4 grants).
Does My Brother's Keeper Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on My Brother's Keeper Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "HIV Prevention" (10 grants).
Who are My Brother's Keeper Inc's largest grantees?
My Brother's Keeper Inc's largest 2024 grantees include University of Southern MS ($79,085), BACH Group ($67,019) and University of MS Medical Center-Research ($64,761), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. Together they received 53% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is My Brother's Keeper Inc?
My Brother's Keeper Inc reported $883K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $6.7M.
What does My Brother's Keeper Inc fund?
The organization’s stated mission is to “reduce health disparities throughout the United States by enhancing the health and well-being of minority and marginalized populations through leadership collaboration with the public and with community healthcare practices.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from My Brother's Keeper Inc?
My Brother's Keeper Inc has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is My Brother's Keeper Inc's EIN?
My Brother's Keeper Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0937314. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(5)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS October 13, 2021)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 14, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS April 24, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). My Brother's Keeper Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/my-brother-s-keeper-inc-morg_b314e6000676436ab1fb80bf998cada1
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