Telos Foundation Inc
Telos Foundation Inc is a private foundation based in Jackson, Mississippi. Its 2024 filing says it makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
Telos Foundation Inc at a glance
In short: Telos Foundation Inc gave $168K across 19 grants in 2024 (avg $9K), mostly in Mississippi. 26% of 2024 grantees were new. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $168,164
- -0.7% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 19
- -9.5% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $8,851
- +9.8% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $2,400
- Total assets
- $3,736,616
- +5.7% vs 2023
- New grantees (estimate)
- 26% first-time grantees (5 of 19, 2024; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (64% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to Telos Foundation Inc
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Its filing also states that individuals and organizations requesting funds should submit a brief resume of qualifications and an outline of the proposed use of the funds. Needy persons should provide evidence of need for food, clothing, shelter, or other items, and of inability to obtain conventional financing. Grants to organizations depend on need, at the discretion of the foundation manager. No more than $10,000 may be granted to any one person over a four-year period.
- Review Cycle
- The filing states that applications are accepted any time.
- Deadline
- The filing states that applications are accepted any time.
- Contact
Application contact: William M Mounger Ii
Mailing address: 4450 Old Canton Road Suite 207, Jackson, MS 39211
Phone: (601) 321-1950
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who Telos Foundation Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Highlands Presbyterian Church ($50K). Together the top 10 received $161K.
Grant Size Distribution
101 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 97 grants of 101 (96%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
The foundation states that it gives preference to Mississippi residents and charitable organizations. In 2024, grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi (64%), Florida (19%), DC (9%), North Dakota (6%), and Missouri (1%).
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 19 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is Telos Foundation Inc open to new grantees?
26%
first-time grantees, 2024
In 2024, 5 of 19 grantees (26%) were first-time recipients. With only 19 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 5 points. First grants averaged $920; repeat grants $12K. How we count
Medians: $600 first-time, $8K repeat.
- 63% of 2024 grantees were also funded in 2023. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2021 to 2024 (−5%). Method
- In 2024 it paid out 117% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2020–2024). 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 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $103K (2020) to $176K (2021). In 2024 it made 19 grants totaling $168K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Highlands Presbyterian Church Ridgeland, MS | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mississipi Children's Museum Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Third Millennium Ministries Casselberry, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Human Trafficking Institute Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| CRU Orlando, FL | Unrestricted | $11,800 |
| Jackson Prep Flowood, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismarck, ND | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| MWFP Foundation Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| RUF Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $5,200 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $2,400 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $3,736,616 | $297,037 | $196,519 | $168,164 | 19 | $168,164 | $259,065 | $143,494 |
| 2023 | $3,534,023 | $12,346 | $204,977 | $169,335 | 21 | $169,335 | $44,806 | $128,920 |
| 2022 | $3,729,117 | $662,668 | $176,666 | $148,461 | 22 | $148,461 | $479,524 | $129,345 |
| 2021 | $3,171,940 | $935,421 | $304,830 | $176,496 | 23 | $176,496 | $139,325 | $134,262 |
| 2020 | $2,807,910 | $146,906 | $118,130 | $102,896 | 16 | — | $103,082 | $111,468 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Telos Foundation Inc reported a distributable amount of $143K for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated October 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included religious organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and organizations working in areas such as conservation, homelessness services, and community improvement.
Among the grantees described in their own words, Third Millennium Ministries says its mission is to raise awareness of the global need for pastoral training and develop and distribute multilingual training curriculum. Delta Waterfowl Foundation describes its mission as producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting. Fellowship of Christian Athletes says it aims to lead coaches and athletes into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ and his church.
Other grantees include Stewpot Community Services, which says it provides meals, shelter, and other services to people experiencing homelessness and poverty, and LeFleur East Foundation, which says it works to promote healthy neighborhoods, safety, beautification, and community and civic pride.
Grantmaking
In filing year 2024, the foundation gave $168,164 through 19 grants. Grant amounts ranged from $200 to $50,000, with a median of $2,400.
Larger 2024 grants included $50,000 to Highlands Presbyterian Church in Ridgeland, Mississippi; $30,000 to Mississippi Children’s Museum in Jackson; $20,000 to Third Millennium Ministries in Casselberry, Florida; $15,000 to Human Trafficking Institute in Washington, DC; and $11,800 to CRU in Orlando, Florida. The filing lists each of these grants as unrestricted.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2024 filing lists William M Mounger II as president and secretary/treasurer, and Callie Brandon Mounger as vice-president.
Telos Foundation Inc is led by William M Mounger II, President, Secretary & Treasurer on every filing since 2020; none of the 2 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
William M Mounger II
President, Secretary & Treasurer
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Callie Brandon Mounger
Vice President
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
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.
Frequently asked questions about Telos Foundation Inc
How much does Telos Foundation Inc give each year?
Telos Foundation Inc gave $168K across 19 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2023 it gave $169K across 21 grants.
What is Telos Foundation Inc's typical grant size?
Telos Foundation Inc's median grant in 2024 was $2,400, and its average grant was $8,851, across 19 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from Telos Foundation Inc that year got $920 on average.
Where does Telos Foundation Inc give grants?
Telos Foundation Inc gives mostly in Mississippi: 64% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were Florida (19%) and District of Columbia (9%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (8 grants) and Flowood, MS (3 grants).
Does Telos Foundation Inc give general operating support?
Yes: 100% of Telos Foundation Inc's 2024 grants with a stated purpose (19 of 19) were for general or operating support, per its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.
Who are Telos Foundation Inc's largest grantees?
Telos Foundation Inc's largest 2024 grantees include Highlands Presbyterian Church ($50,000), Mississipi Children's Museum ($30,000) and Third Millennium Ministries ($20,000), according to its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 59% of its itemized 2024 grant dollars.
How large is Telos Foundation Inc?
Telos Foundation Inc reported $3.7M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $168K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $143K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does Telos Foundation Inc fund?
The foundation does not state a mission in the provided information. Its 2024 grants included religious organizations, educational and cultural institutions, and organizations working in areas such as conservation, homelessness services, and community improvement. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from Telos Foundation Inc?
The foundation says it does not accept unsolicited requests and makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is Telos Foundation Inc's EIN?
Telos Foundation Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0854272. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Does Telos Foundation Inc accept unsolicited proposals?
No, according to Grantable's research on the foundation's published guidelines. See how to apply ↑
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated October 2026.
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- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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Cite this profile
Grantable. (2026). Telos Foundation Inc funder profile. GrantGraph. Retrieved October 13, 2026, from https://grantable.co/funders/telos-foundation-inc-morg_84432ecfcf0c4c8bb48198faf16d1c0d
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