Self Foundation
Self Foundation is a private foundation based in Marks, Mississippi, established in 1959. It operates as a 501(c)(3) organization and maintains tax-exempt status. The foundation makes charitable grants across multiple program areas and geographic regions.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$4.3M
+13.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$124K
-18.7% YoY
Grant Count
32
-31.9% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$4K
+19.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
Self Foundation's grantmaking priorities include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
Grantmaking
Self Foundation made 56 grants in 2023, with typical award sizes ranging from $5 to $24,450. Recent grants include:
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Self Foundation primarily funds organizations in:
- Tennessee
- Mississippi
- Virginia
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of December 31, 2023:
- Total Assets: $3,821,802
- Total Revenues: $130,685
- Total Expenses: $239,715
- Net Income: -$109,030
- Total Liabilities: $0
As of 2024 filing:
- Total Assets: $4,334,456
- Total Giving: $123,890
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $4,334,456 | $3,821,802 | $3,575,859 |
| Revenue | $460,081 | $130,685 | $251,859 |
| Expenses | $215,960 | $239,715 | $235,817 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $159,980 | $188,227 | $180,877 |
| Net Investment Income | $404,101 | $79,778 | $205,825 |
| Distributable Amount | $199,859 | $179,826 | $186,707 |
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
213 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Peyton Self — Director (2023)
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| PEYTON M SELF III | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $18,000 |
| W KING SELF JR | TRUSTEE | 0.5 | $18,000 |
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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