The Steve and Melody Golding Foundation
The Steve and Melody Golding Foundation is a private foundation established in 1992 and based in Vicksburg, Mississippi. The foundation operates as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization with a focus on philanthropic grantmaking across multiple sectors.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$8.8M
+62.8% YoY
Annual Giving
$295K
+47.4% YoY
Grant Count
45
+0.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$7K
+47.4% YoY
Mission & Focus Areas
The foundation's stated purpose centers on asset diversification to help maximize return with limited risk. Primary funding focus areas include:
- Education
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking
- Human Services
- Science and higher education initiatives
Grantmaking
The foundation has made grants across Mississippi, Texas, and New York.
Grant Range
$250–$125,000
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Primary funding areas include Mississippi, Texas, and New York, with significant activity in the foundation's home state of Mississippi.
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
As of 2024:
- Total assets: $8,834,028
- Total revenues: $4,064,049
- Total expenses: $330,449
- Total grants and contributions: $2,590,000+ (revenues)
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $8,834,028 | $5,425,182 | $4,193,700 |
| Revenue | $4,064,049 | $1,003,881 | $930,383 |
| Expenses | $330,449 | $224,297 | $229,271 |
| Qualifying Distributions | $295,250 | $200,250 | $207,500 |
| Net Investment Income | $290,235 | $141,459 | $87,266 |
| Distributable Amount | $365,614 | $238,948 | $211,566 |
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
223 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
- Stephen D. Golding – President
- Melody Golding – Vice President
- Cindy Howington – Secretary/Treasurer
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEPHEN D GOLDING | PRESIDENT | — | — |
| MELODY GOLDING | VICE PRESIDENT | — | — |
| CINDY HOWINGTON | SECRETARY/TREASURER | — | — |
Recent News & Activity
Recent developments and announcements
The Golding family has made significant philanthropic commitments beyond the foundation's regular grantmaking:
Golding Family Makes $2.5 Million Gift to Mississippi State Athletics - MississippiA $2.5 million gift to Mississippi State Athletics (2025)
Golding Family Makes $2.5 Million Gift to Mississippi State Athletics - MississippiEstablishment of a scholarship to support future veterinarians at Mississippi State University's College of Veterinary Medicine (2025)
Golding Family Makes $2.5 Million Gift to Mississippi State Athletics - MississippiContact Information
Address: 101 Lee Street, Vicksburg, MS 39180-4992
Telephone: 601-629-9800
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated April 2026.
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