Unite Mississippi Foundation
Unite Mississippi Foundation is a not-for-profit organization established to unite all races and all religious denominations, promoting the concept of unity within the state of Mississippi. It is our desire that, through the unification of the people of this state and the removal of religious and cultural boundaries, revival will come and dream centers will be established to meet the physical and spiritual needs of the disadvantaged throughout the state.
Unite Mississippi Foundation at a glance
In short: Unite Mississippi Foundation gave $26K across 2 grants in 2025 (avg $13K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $25,500
- Grants made (2025)
- 2
- Average grant
- $12,750
- Median grant
- $12,750
- Total assets
- $38,582
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Unite Mississippi Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 2 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Crossgates Baptist Church ($25K). Together the top 2 received $26K.
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 2 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 2 grants totaling $26K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Crossgates Baptist Church Brandon, MS | General Assistance | $25,000 |
| Hinds Community College Foundation Raymond, MS | General Assistance | $500 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $38,582 | $200,411 | $176,915 | $25,500 | 2 |
| 2024 | — | $109,975 | $98,401 | — | — |
| 2023 | — | $39,110 | $69,946 | — | — |
| 2022 | — | $106,201 | $108,580 | — | — |
About Unite Mississippi Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Unite Mississippi Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Madison, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $39K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 2 grants totaling $26K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Unite Mississippi Foundation is led by George Hester, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 10 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
George Hester
President
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Art Jones
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
James Davis
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Richard Lind
Director
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chris Gillard
Director
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Dawn Beam
Director
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Louie Moore
Director
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Chip Miskelly
President Emeritus
President → President Emeritus, 2023
On filings since 2022
10 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Larry Nicks
Vice President
On filings since 2022
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Tina Lakey
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2023
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (8)
- Former: Juan Jones (2023) — Director
- Former: Bradley Lum (2022) — Director
- Former: Daniel Awabdy (2022) — Director
- Former: Devon Adams (2022) — Director
- Former: Frances Meeks (2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Michelle Johnson (2022) — Director
- Former: Pati Harrington (2022) — Director
- Former: Vern Perkins (2022) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "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 Unite Mississippi Foundation
How much does Unite Mississippi Foundation give each year?
Unite Mississippi Foundation gave $26K across 2 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Unite Mississippi Foundation?
Unite Mississippi Foundation reported $39K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $200K.
What is Unite Mississippi Foundation?
Unite Mississippi Foundation is a public charity focused on religion, based in Madison, MS. It holds $39K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Unite Mississippi Foundation operate?
Unite Mississippi Foundation has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Unite Mississippi Foundation's EIN?
Unite Mississippi Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-2735691. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2025
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