The Bulldog Club Inc
TO PROMOTE AND SUPPORT THE MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC PROGRAM.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$31.7M
-14.0% YoY
Annual Giving
$48.9M
+21.4% YoY
Grant Count
3
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$16.3M
+21.4% YoY
About The Bulldog Club Inc
Based on IRS filings
The Bulldog Club Inc is a nonprofit organization, based in MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $31.7M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $48.9M. Net investment income was $2.5M.
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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 | $31,728,027 | $36,897,360 | $46,301,128 |
| Revenue | $50,555,260 | $41,325,229 | $39,503,157 |
| Expenses | $66,650,443 | $63,159,233 | $44,443,031 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,507,005 | $1,210,038 | $1,362,290 |
| 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 3 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
6 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mississippi State University ($27,499,446), Mississippi State University ($20,640,075), Mississippi State University Foundation Inc ($750,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS | MSU STUDENT ATHLETE SCHOLARSHIPS AND ATHLETIC DEPARTMENT SUPPORT | $20,640,075 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION INC MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS | SCHOLARSHIP ASSISTANCE | $750,000 |
| MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY MISSISSIPPI STATE, MS | FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS | $27,499,446 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BO MCKINNIS | PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| BRANDI LONG | VICE PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| DAVID ABNEY | IMMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT | 5 | — |
| BENJI NELSON | TREASURER | 5 | — |
| JANICE NICHOLSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| FLOYD WOMACK | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ALVIN FRANKLIN | DIRECTOR, AS OF 6/2024 | 1 | — |
| STEVE GOLDING | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| VALERIE HALL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CRAIG TATUM | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| MIKE MCDANIEL | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| DEAN WINGO | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| ANTHONY WILSON | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| JERRY TONEY | DIRECTOR | 1 | — |
| CHARLIE STEPHENSON | PRESIDENT, UNTIL 5/2024 | 5 | — |
| BRYAN WILSON | TREASURER, UNTIL 6/2024 | 5 | — |
| TOMMY NUSZ | PAST PRESIDENT, UNTIL 6/2024 | 5 | — |
| LEO SEAL | DIRECTOR, UNTIL 12/2023 | 1 | — |
| RYAN ADKERSON | DIRECTOR, UNTIL 6/2024 | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN CLAY | DIRECTOR, UNTIL 12/2023 | 1 | — |
| ALLEN MAXWELL | DIRECTOR, UNTIL 12/2023 | 1 | — |
| RICHARD RULA | DIRECTOR, UNTIL 12/2023 | 1 | — |
| DAVID MACHADO | DIRECTOR, UNTIL 12/2023 | 1 | — |
| STEVEN WARREN | DIRECTOR, UNTIL 6/2024 | 1 | — |
| MICKEY HOLLIMAN | DIRECTOR, AS OF 1/2024 | 1 | — |
| JOSH MCCOWAN | CEO | 30 | — |
| ZACHARY SELMON | COO, AS OF 1/2023 | 16 | $636,559 |
| MIKE RICHEY | EXEC DIR/SECRETARY, UNTIL 3/2024 | 40 | — |
| ERIC GEORGE | CFO, UNTIL 12/2023 | 15 | — |
| TIM PADGETT | CFO, AS OF 2/2024 | 15 | — |
| ZACHARY ARNETT | HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, UNTIL 11/2023 | — | $2,295,416 |
| CHRISTOPHER JANS | HEAD BASKETBALL COACH | — | $2,250,000 |
| JEFF LEBBY | HEAD FOOTBALL COACH, AS OF 11/2023 | — | $325,833 |
| CHRIS LEMONIS | HEAD BASEBALL COACH | — | $510,000 |
| JOHN PERRY | ASSOC A.D., LEGISLATIVE & INTERNAL AFFAIRS | — | $123,750 |
| BENJAMIN HOWLAND | FORMER HEAD BASKETBALL COACH | — | $811,250 |
| NIKKI MCCRAY-PENSON | FORMER HEAD BASKETBALL COACH | — | $394,520 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How large is The Bulldog Club Inc?
As of 2024, The Bulldog Club Inc holds $31.7M in total assets with $50.6M in annual revenue. It awarded 3 grants totaling $48.9M in 2024.
Where does The Bulldog Club Inc operate?
The Bulldog Club Inc has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What size grants does The Bulldog Club Inc award?
In 2024, The Bulldog Club Inc awarded 3 grants totaling $48.9M — an average of about $16.3M per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is The Bulldog Club Inc's EIN?
The Bulldog Club Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 51-0163622. 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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