Regions Foundation
Regions Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in JACKSON, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $430K. Net investment income was $646K.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$10.9M
+1.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$430K
-43.8% YoY
Grant Count
20
-4.8% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$22K
-41.0% YoY
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Regions Foundation reported a distributable amount of $670K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
About Regions Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Regions Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in JACKSON, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.9M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $430K. Net investment income was $646K.
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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 | $10,911,661 | $10,715,504 | $11,138,786 |
| Revenue | $677,523 | $385,973 | $451,892 |
| Expenses | $481,366 | $809,255 | $622,150 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $445,674 | $775,475 | $587,202 |
| Net Investment Income | $645,789 | $356,567 | $422,744 |
| Distributable Amount | $669,987 | $615,858 | $628,265 |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
80 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mission First Inc ($55,000), Breakthru Ministries ($45,000), Magnolia Speech School ($40,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| BOYS SCOUTS OF AMERICA JACKSON, MS | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| BREAKTHRU MINISTRIES PULASKI, MS | GENERAL | $45,000 |
| FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES RIDGELAND, MS | GENERAL | $12,500 |
| FRENCH CAMP ACADEMY FRENCH CAMP, MS | GENERAL | $25,000 |
| GIRL SCOUTS OF MIDDLE MISSISSIPPI JACKSON, MS | GENERAL | $12,500 |
| HARBOR HOUSE JACKSON, MS | GENERAL | $15,000 |
| MAGNOLIA SPEECH SCHOOL JACKSON, MS | GENERAL | $40,000 |
| MISSION FIRST INC JACKSON, MS | GENERAL | $55,000 |
| MISSION MISSISSIPPI JACKSON, MS | GENERAL | $10,000 |
| MS ALLIANCE OF NONPROFITS AND PHILANTHROPY JACKSON, MS | GENERAL | $5,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JAMES W HOOD | CHAIRMAN | — | — |
| WILLIAM R JAMES | VICE CHAIRMAN/PRESIDENT | — | — |
| DEBBIE PURVIS WALKER | SECRETARY | — | — |
| RICHARD D MCRAE JR | TREASURER | — | — |
| E B ROBINSON JR | DIRECTOR | — | — |
| RONNIE SMITH | DIRECTOR | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Regions Foundation?
Regions Foundation is a private foundation focused on Arts and culture, based in JACKSON, MS. It holds $10.9M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Regions Foundation?
As of 2024, Regions Foundation holds $10.9M in total assets with $678K in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $430K in 2024.
Where does Regions Foundation operate?
Regions Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What size grants does Regions Foundation award?
In 2024, Regions Foundation awarded 20 grants totaling $430K — an average of about $22K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
How much is Regions Foundation required to give away each year?
Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Regions Foundation reported a distributable amount of $670K on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
What is Regions Foundation's EIN?
Regions Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6026793. 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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