Oyster South Company
The mission of oyster south is to support successful oyster farms, healthy waters and the birth of new traditions through education within the industry and within the general public.
Oyster South Company at a glance
In short: Oyster South Company gave $78K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $26K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $78,168
- +130.3% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- +200.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $26,056
- -23.2% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $17,962
- Total assets
- $209,438
- +65.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (59% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Oyster South Company funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Mississippi State University ($46K). Together the top 3 received $78K.
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 6 grants of 6 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $34K (2023) to $78K (2024). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $78K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University Mississippi State, MS | Education | $46,010 |
| Va Institute of Marine Science Gloucester Point, VA | — | $17,962 |
| University of Georgia Athens, GA | — | $14,196 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $209,438 | $377,157 | $300,334 | $78,168 | 3 |
| 2023 | $126,690 | $252,815 | $200,244 | $33,942 | 1 |
| 2022 | $78,172 | $239,467 | $240,480 | $44,523 | 2 |
| 2021 | $78,032 | $120,268 | $97,413 | — | — |
| 2020 | $52,217 | $63,883 | $72,323 | — | — |
About Oyster South Company
Based on IRS filings
Oyster South Company is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Decatur, GA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $209K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $78K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Oyster South Company is led by Julia Sullivan, President since 2023 (on filings since 2021); 1 of 16 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Julia Sullivan
President
Director → President, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bryan Rackley
Chairman
CEO → Chairman, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Bill Walton
Director
Board Member → Director, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Boris Guerrero
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Kornegay
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matt Christison
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Belter
Director
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Alyssa Macnair
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ryan Prewitt
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Brooke Rasheed
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jody Houck
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jt McKissack
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lasonia Davis
Director
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Beth Walton
Executive Di
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$44K (2024)
Jim Gossen
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Erin Byers Murray
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (4)
- Former: Denita Sassor (2021) — Director
- Former: Don McMahon (2021) — Director
- Former: Earnest McIntosh Jr. (2021) — Director
- Former: Julie Davis (2021) — Director
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 $44K, to Beth Walton (Executive Di).
Frequently asked questions about Oyster South Company
How much does Oyster South Company give each year?
Oyster South Company gave $78K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $34K across 1 grant.
What is Oyster South Company's typical grant size?
Oyster South Company's median grant in 2024 was $17,962, and its average grant was $26,056, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Oyster South Company give grants?
Oyster South Company gives mostly in Mississippi: 59% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The next largest states were Virginia (23%) and Georgia (18%).
How large is Oyster South Company?
Oyster South Company reported $209K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $377K.
What is Oyster South Company?
Oyster South Company is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Decatur, GA. It holds $209K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Oyster South Company's EIN?
Oyster South Company's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-3434897. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 14, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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