The Dick Molpus Foundation
The Dick Molpus Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. In its 2025 filing, it reported 23 grants totaling $713,100, with nearly all grant dollars going to recipients in Mississippi.
The Dick Molpus Foundation at a glance
In short: The Dick Molpus Foundation gave $713K across 23 grants in 2025 (avg $31K), mostly in Mississippi. 39% of 2025 grantees were new. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $713,100
- -1.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 23
- +91.7% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $31,004
- -48.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $5,000
- Total assets
- $1,176,194
- -41.6% vs 2024
- New grantees (estimate)
- 39% first-time grantees (9 of 23, 2025; small sample)
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (96% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026. New grantees are estimated by matching recipient names across years (methodology).
How to apply to The Dick Molpus Foundation
- Accepts unsolicited proposals
- No
- How to Apply
-
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
- Contact
Mailing address: 402 West Parkway Place, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 948-8733
Website: https://molpus.com
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who The Dick Molpus Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was The Parents Campaign - Research & Education ($300K). Together the top 10 received $690K.
Grant Size Distribution
99 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 77 grants of 99 (78%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 96% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi and 4% to recipients in Louisiana. The filing also reports shares of 0% for New Jersey and Ohio.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 23 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Is The Dick Molpus Foundation open to new grantees?
39%
first-time grantees, 2025
In 2025, 9 of 23 grantees (39%) were first-time recipients. With only 23 grantees, that is a small sample: one grantee more or less moves the share by about 4 points. First grants averaged $3K; repeat grants $49K. How we count
Medians: $1K first-time, $10K repeat.
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving grew 23% from 2022 to 2025. Method
- In 2025 it paid out 963% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (2019–2025). 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 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $520K (2021) to $868K (2019). In 2025 it made 23 grants totaling $713K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The Parents Campaign - Research & Education Jackson, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $300,000 |
| National Parents for Public Schools Jackson, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $182,500 |
| Community Foundation for Mississippi Jackson, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $72,000 |
| Mississippi Today Ridgeland, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $50,000 |
| The 18TH Ward New Orleans, LA | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $25,000 |
| Legacy Education & Community Emp Forest, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $20,000 |
| Methodist Children's Home Jackson, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Center for Justice Jackson, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Open Arms Inc Philadelphia, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
| Pollys Paws Inc Philadelphia, MS | Contribute to Organization's Exempt Purpose | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
The foundation files Form 990-PF.
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Qualifying Distributions | Net Investment Income | Distributable Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1,176,194 | $27,950 | $737,605 | $713,100 | 23 | $713,100 | $23,512 | $74,084 |
| 2024 | $2,014,969 | $131,620 | $829,816 | $726,000 | 12 | $726,000 | $124,732 | $117,149 |
| 2023 | $2,772,081 | $2,876,199 | $907,894 | $856,750 | 18 | $856,750 | $55,101 | $74,074 |
| 2022 | $1,637,415 | $999,627 | $619,237 | $577,950 | 22 | $577,950 | $68,260 | $88,869 |
| 2021 | $1,981,103 | $95,816 | $535,398 | $519,788 | 24 | $519,788 | $81,106 | $91,808 |
| 2020 | $2,016,274 | $1,471,091 | $744,881 | $700,215 | 23 | — | $1,497,636 | $115,103 |
| 2019 | $3,465,882 | $149,706 | $900,086 | $868,480 | 34 | — | $147,707 | $164,990 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Dick Molpus Foundation reported a distributable amount of $74K for 2025 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Research compiled by Grantable AI from public sources. Last updated September 2026.
Mission & Focus Areas
No formal foundation mission is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Community Foundation for Mississippi says its mission is to connect donors, communities, and nonprofits to make lasting change in Mississippi. Open Arms says it works to combat food insecurity in its community, while the Mississippi Center for Justice describes its work as advancing racial and economic justice and combating discrimination and poverty statewide. 2nd Chance MS says it raises awareness and funds for adult education and work-skills training.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 23 grants totaling $713,100. Awards ranged from $200 to $300,000, with a median grant of $5,000.
The largest reported grants were $300,000 to The Parents Campaign – Research & Education and $182,500 to National Parents for Public Schools, both in Jackson, Mississippi. Other notable awards included $72,000 to the Community Foundation for Mississippi, $50,000 to Mississippi Today, and $25,000 to The 18th Ward in New Orleans, Louisiana. Each of these grants was listed as a contribution to the recipient organization’s exempt purpose.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Richard H. Molpus Jr. as president, Tyler Rosamond as vice president, Terrell E. Winstead as secretary, and Pam Steverson as treasurer.
The Dick Molpus Foundation is led by Richard H. Molpus Jr., President on every filing since 2019; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Richard H. Molpus Jr.
President
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Terrell E. Winstead
Secretary
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Pam Steverson
Treasurer
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Tyler Rosamond
Vice President
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (1)
- Former: James J. Josey (2019–2021) — Vice President & Treasurer
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2025. "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 The Dick Molpus Foundation
How much does The Dick Molpus Foundation give each year?
The Dick Molpus Foundation gave $713K across 23 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $726K across 12 grants.
What is The Dick Molpus Foundation's typical grant size?
The Dick Molpus Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $5,000, and its average grant was $31,004, across 23 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Organizations receiving their first grant from The Dick Molpus Foundation that year got $3K on average.
Where does The Dick Molpus Foundation give grants?
The Dick Molpus Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 96% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (9 grants), Ridgeland, MS (2 grants), Philadelphia, MS (2 grants) and West Point, MS (2 grants).
Who are The Dick Molpus Foundation's largest grantees?
The Dick Molpus Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include The Parents Campaign - Research & Education ($300,000), National Parents for Public Schools ($182,500) and Community Foundation for Mississippi ($72,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 78% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is The Dick Molpus Foundation?
The Dick Molpus Foundation reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $713K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $74K (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
What does The Dick Molpus Foundation fund?
No formal foundation mission is provided in the available information. Its 2025 grants show support for organizations with varied activities. The Community Foundation for Mississippi says its mission is to connect donors, communities, and nonprofits to make lasting change in Mississippi. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from The Dick Molpus Foundation?
The foundation makes contributions only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is The Dick Molpus Foundation's EIN?
The Dick Molpus Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 26-0594821. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2025.
Does The Dick Molpus Foundation 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 September 2026.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS May 27, 2020)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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