THE ORGANIZATION RAISES FUNDS FOR CHARITABLE CAUSES ACROSS 13 CHARITIES IN THE SOUTHERN UNITED STATES BY HOSTING AN ANNUAL GALA THAT CELEBRATES FOOD, MUSIC, AND SOUTHERN HOSPITALITY.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$187K
+18.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$564K
-41.9% YoY
Grant Count
14
-26.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$40K
-21.2% YoY
About Taste of the South
Based on IRS filings
Taste of the South is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $187K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $564K. Net investment income was $1K.
Focus Areas
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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 | $187,198 | $158,690 | $567,995 |
| Revenue | $1,127,603 | $1,058,102 | $957,585 |
| Expenses | $1,099,095 | $1,467,407 | $549,773 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $1,349 | $3,128 | $290 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
50 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mirci ($323,252), Kates Club ($41,979), Oasis Counseling ($30,778).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| OASIS COUNSELING BIRMINGMAM, AL | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $30,778 |
| CHILDREN AND FAMILY ADVOCACY CENTER LITTLE ROCK, AR | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $8,897 |
| KATES CLUB ATLANTA, GA | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $41,979 |
| MIRCI COLUMBIA, SC | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $323,252 |
| CHILDRENS COALITION FOR NORTHEAST LOUISIANA MONROE LA, LA | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $6,893 |
| KIDS HUB CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER HATTIESBURG, MS | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $20,498 |
| NAMI GREATER HOUSTON HOUSTON, TX | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $24,266 |
| MUSIC HEALTH ALLIANCE NASHVILLE, TN | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $18,575 |
| MENTAL HEALTH AMERICA OF CENTRAL CAROLINAS CHARLOTTE, NC | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $22,583 |
| CANCER RETREAT CENTERS RICHMOND, VA | FOR GENERAL USE BY THE EXEMPT ORGANIZATION | $10,243 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| MOLLY VINESETT | CHAIRMAN | 10 | — |
| MARY COLLINS ATKINSON | VICE CHAIRMAN | 10 | — |
| RALEY WRIGHT | TREASURER | 10 | — |
| ANNA CLAIRE STIETENROTH | SECRETARY | 10 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Taste of the South?
Taste of the South is a nonprofit organization focused on Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking, based in WASHINGTON, DC. It holds $187K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Taste of the South?
As of 2024, Taste of the South holds $187K in total assets with $1.1M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $564K in 2024.
Where does Taste of the South operate?
Taste of the South has awarded grants in Alabama, Arkansas, District of Columbia, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia.
What size grants does Taste of the South award?
In 2024, Taste of the South awarded 14 grants totaling $564K — an average of about $40K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Taste of the South's EIN?
Taste of the South's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 52-1343458. 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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