Robert M Hearin Support Foundation
The Robert M Hearin Support Foundation is a public charity based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. Formed in 1995, it provides support through grants to specified educational institutions and public charities.
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation at a glance
In short: Robert M Hearin Support Foundation gave $14.1M across 18 grants in 2025 (avg $781K), mostly in Mississippi. 0% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $14,066,874
- +14.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 18
- +5.9% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $781,493
- +7.7% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $100,000
- Total assets
- $234,691,318
- +0.4% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 0% first-time grantees (0 of 18, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Robert M Hearin Support Foundation
- Contact
Mailing address: 400 West Parkway, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 366-8363
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Robert M Hearin Support Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Univ of MS ($8.7M). Together the top 10 received $13.7M.
Grant Size Distribution
89 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 38 grants of 89 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
All grant dollars reported for 2025 went to recipients in Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 18 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Robert M Hearin Support Foundation open to new grantees?
0%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 0 of 18 grantees (0%) were first-time recipients. With only 18 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 6 points. How we count
- 94% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+8%). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990 filings (2020–2025). 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 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $11.8M (2021) to $14.1M (2025). In 2025 it made 18 grants totaling $14.1M.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Univ of MS University, MS | Edu & Scholarships | $8,681,590 |
| Ms State Univ Mississippi State, MS | Education | $2,987,500 |
| Ms Museum of Art Jackson, MS | Exhibits & Education | $1,025,000 |
| Ms College Clinton, MS | Education | $250,000 |
| Millsaps College Jackson, MS | Education | $216,689 |
| Delta State University Cleveland, MS | Scholarships | $125,000 |
| Ms Univ for Women Columbus, MS | Education | $110,000 |
| Blue Mountain College Blue Mountain, MS | Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Jackson State Univ Jackson, MS | Edu & Scholarships | $100,000 |
| Univ of Southern MS Hattiesburg, MS | Education | $100,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $234,691,318 | $17,405,126 | $16,503,352 | $14,066,874 | 18 | $17,405,015 |
| 2024 | $233,774,825 | $42,334,992 | $14,161,364 | $12,337,042 | 17 | $42,335,199 |
| 2023 | $205,626,247 | $17,066,877 | $14,145,988 | $13,085,407 | 18 | $17,066,727 |
| 2022 | $202,680,927 | $23,562,269 | $14,263,759 | $13,072,834 | 18 | $23,562,166 |
| 2021 | $193,382,417 | $17,750,137 | $12,731,613 | $11,775,155 | 18 | $17,749,058 |
| 2020 | $188,363,893 | $15,235,625 | $13,436,611 | $12,541,949 | 18 | $15,235,306 |
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide support through grants to specified educational institutions and public charities.” Its filing describes grants to the University of Mississippi for teaching, engineering, business and entrepreneurship, science and advanced manufacturing, and other purposes, and to Mississippi State University for teaching, engineering, architecture, and other purposes.
Its 2025 grants include support for colleges and universities, scholarships, and arts organizations. Among its grantees, Millsaps College describes its mission as advancing academic excellence, inquiry and free expression, faith-informed vocation, and the region’s social, economic, and cultural progress. Tougaloo College describes itself as an institution of higher education that provides instruction and support services.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 18 grants totaling $14,066,874. Grant amounts ranged from $35,000 to $8,681,590, with a median grant of $100,000.
The largest reported grants included $8,681,590 to the University of Mississippi for education and scholarships; $2,987,500 to Mississippi State University for education; and $1,025,000 to the Mississippi Museum of Art for exhibits and education. Other grants included $250,000 to Mississippi College, $216,689 to Millsaps College, $125,000 to Delta State University for scholarships, and $110,000 to Mississippi University for Women.
The foundation’s 2024 filing says it maintains regular meetings and ongoing communication with supported organizations, including discussions of their needs and input on the use of foundation income, investments, and distribution plans.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Matthew L. Holleman as executive director and Jackie Blackwell as chief administrator. Trustees listed are Steve Hendrix, Alan W. Perry, Phillip Sykes, Robert M. Hearin Jr., and Laurie Hearin McRee.
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation's 2025 filing lists 7 officers; 5 of 7 officers listed in 2025 are compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Alan W. Perry
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Steve Hendrix
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $30K (2025)
Phillip Sykes
Trustee
New on the 2025 filing
3 hrs/week
$23K (2025)
Laurie Hearin McRee
Trustee
On filings since 2020
3 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Robert M. Hearin Jr.
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Matthew L. Holleman
Executive Di
Trustee → Executive Di, 2024
On filings since 2020
36 hrs/week
$30K (2020) → $390K (2025)
Jackie Blackwell
Chief Administrator
On filings since 2024
36 hrs/week
$75K (2024) → $201K (2025)
Former officers (1)
- Former: Ee Laird Jr. (2020–2024) — Trustee
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $390K, to Mr Matthew L Holleman (Executive Di). 5 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Robert M Hearin Support Foundation
How much does Robert M Hearin Support Foundation give each year?
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation gave $14.1M across 18 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $12.3M across 17 grants.
What is Robert M Hearin Support Foundation's typical grant size?
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $100,000, and its average grant was $781,493, across 18 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Robert M Hearin Support Foundation give grants?
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (6 grants) and Hattiesburg, MS (2 grants).
Does Robert M Hearin Support Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 18 grants with a stated purpose on Robert M Hearin Support Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "Education" (11 grants) and "Scholarships" (4 grants).
Who are Robert M Hearin Support Foundation's largest grantees?
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Univ of MS ($8,681,590), Ms State Univ ($2,987,500) and Ms Museum of Art ($1,025,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 90% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is Robert M Hearin Support Foundation?
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation reported $234.7M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $17.4M.
What does Robert M Hearin Support Foundation fund?
The foundation’s stated mission is “to provide support through grants to specified educational institutions and public charities.” See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Robert M Hearin Support Foundation?
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation has no public application process in the sources Grantable reviewed. Contact the foundation directly before submitting a request.
What is Robert M Hearin Support Foundation's EIN?
Robert M Hearin Support Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 58-2203211. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 14, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Grantable. (2026). Robert M Hearin Support Foundation funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 15, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/robert-m-hearin-support-foundation-morg_cc537d5a19f344ef8d4e3f1e35addb11
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