The Progress Foundation
The Progress Foundation is a private foundation, based in Meridian, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2026. As of 2026, the organization holds $5K in total assets. In 2026, it awarded 1 grant totaling $1K.
The Progress Foundation at a glance
In short: The Progress Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026 (avg $1K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2026 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2026)
- $1,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Grants made (2026)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Average grant
- $1,000
- +0.0% vs 2025
- Median grant
- $1,000
- Total assets
- $5,386
- +187.3% vs 2025
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2026 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2026 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2026; updated September 2026.
Who The Progress Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2026
The largest 2026 recipient was Meridian Community College Foundation ($1K).
Grant Size Distribution
5 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 5 grants of 5 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2026 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
How The Progress Foundation gives
- Giving held roughly steady from 2023 to 2026 (+0%). Method
- In 2026 it paid out 832% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990-PF filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2021 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $1K (2021) to $1K (2026). In 2026 it made 1 grant totaling $1K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Meridian Community College Foundation Meridian, MS | Education | $1,000 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $5,386 | $5,000 | $1,489 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,489 | — | $179 |
| 2025 | $1,875 | — | $1,425 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,425 | — | $127 |
| 2024 | $3,300 | — | $1,505 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,505 | — | $200 |
| 2023 | $4,805 | $1 | $1,486 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,486 | $1 | $273 |
| 2022 | $6,290 | $4 | $1,424 | $1,000 | 1 | $1,424 | $4 | $345 |
| 2021 | $7,710 | $4 | $1,400 | $1,000 | 1 | — | $4 | $414 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, The Progress Foundation reported a distributable amount of $179 for 2026 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
The Progress Foundation's 2026 filing lists 3 officers; none of the 3 officers listed in 2026 report compensation.
Officers on the 2026 filing
Elizabeth K. Graham
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Teresa K. Childers
Trustee
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Maurice Kahlmus
Treasurer
On filings since 2021
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2026. "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 Progress Foundation
How much does The Progress Foundation give each year?
The Progress Foundation gave $1K across 1 grant in 2026, according to its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2025 it gave $1K across 1 grant.
How large is The Progress Foundation?
The Progress Foundation reported $5K in total assets on its 2026 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $1K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $179 (roughly 5% of its investment assets).
Where does The Progress Foundation operate?
The Progress Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is The Progress Foundation's EIN?
The Progress Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-6218129. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2026.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2026 (received by the IRS August 10, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2025
Live grants for the work The Progress Foundation funds
Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Open opportunities, soonest deadline first.
- Nixa Affiliate Grantmaking Program Up to US $10,000 · Due October 19, 2026
- Community and School Grants $28,000 total pool; 10-15 grants expected · Due October 19, 2026
- Mary Pinola/Crescenta Valley Chamber Education Fund $500 - $5,000 for ongoing programs; up to $15,000 for Strategic Initiative Grants · Due October 19, 2026
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