WEW Foundation
WEW Foundation is a private foundation based in Ridgeland, Mississippi. In its 2025 filing, it reported making 10 grants totaling $36,500 to organizations including churches, educational organizations, and charitable organizations.
WEW Foundation at a glance
In short: WEW Foundation gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025 (avg $4K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $36,500
- +20.3% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 10
- +233.3% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $3,650
- -63.9% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $3,000
- Total assets
- $451,282
- -0.0% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (68% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990-PF, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2025; updated October 2026.
How to apply to WEW Foundation
- How to Apply
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The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. It uses no specific application form; applicant data is required. The filing lists charitable awards as its restriction and gives no application deadline.
- Contact
Application contact: Belinda B Styres
Mailing address: 1020 Highland Colony Pky Suite 802, Ridgeland, MS 39157
Phone: (601) 939-3003
Application details from Grantable's research on the foundation's public materials; confirm on its website before applying.
Who WEW Foundation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Northminster Baptist Church ($13K). Together the top 10 received $37K.
Grant Size Distribution
21 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 21 grants of 21 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
In 2025, 68% of grant dollars went to recipients in Mississippi, 16% to North Dakota, 8% to Texas, 5% to Alabama, and 1% to Florida.
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 10 itemized grants.
Cities
How WEW Foundation gives
- 30% of 2025 grantees were also funded in 2024. Method
- Giving held roughly steady from 2022 to 2025 (+16%). Method
- In 2025 it paid out 86% of its IRS minimum distribution (the 5% rule). Foundations have until the end of the next year to meet it. Method
Estimate from itemized grant lists in IRS Form 990-PF filings (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 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $30K (2024) to $37K (2025). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $37K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Northminster Baptist Church Jackson, MS | To support the religious purposes of the organization. | $13,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation Bismark, ND | To support the mission of the organization. | $6,000 |
| Jackson Preparatory School Foundation Jackson, MS | To provide quality educational opportunities. | $3,000 |
| Mission First Jackson, MS | To support the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Grace Inspirations Church Jackson, MS | To support the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Stewpot Ministries Jackson, MS | To support the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Bible Study Fellowship Dallas, TX | To support the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| Children's Harbor Eclectic, AL | To support the mission of the organization. | $1,000 |
| JH - Outback Auburn Birmingham, AL | To support the mission of the organization. | $1,000 |
| Ocean Reef Community Foundation Key Largo, FL | To support the mission of the organization. | $500 |
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $451,282 | $39,295 | $39,409 | $36,500 | 10 | $36,500 | $11,386 | $42,296 |
| 2024 | $451,461 | $38,831 | $33,005 | $30,335 | 3 | $30,335 | $11,161 | $36,501 |
| 2023 | $445,953 | $27,256 | $33,490 | $31,000 | 2 | $31,000 | $10,511 | $30,519 |
| 2022 | $452,198 | $36,795 | $33,630 | $31,500 | 2 | $31,500 | $9,665 | $28,609 |
| 2021 | $449,081 | $35,200 | $39,820 | $36,400 | 4 | $36,400 | $6,780 | $29,975 |
| 2020 | $453,869 | $82,791 | $33,636 | $31,550 | 3 | — | $55,705 | $23,457 |
Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, WEW Foundation reported a distributable amount of $42K 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 mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Delta Waterfowl Foundation describes its mission as producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting. Mission First says it provides Christ-centered programming and services for people in the greater Jackson, Mississippi, area, while Jackson Preparatory School Foundation describes its work as challenging students toward academic, athletic, and artistic excellence.
Grantmaking
In 2025, the foundation reported 10 grants totaling $36,500. Grant amounts ranged from $500 to $13,000, with a median grant of $3,000.
The largest grants included $13,000 to Northminster Baptist Church for its religious purposes and $6,000 to Delta Waterfowl Foundation to support its mission. Other grants included $3,000 each to Jackson Preparatory School Foundation, Mission First, Grace Inspirations Church, Stewpot Ministries, and Bible Study Fellowship; $1,000 each to Children’s Harbor and JH - OUTBACK AUBURN; and $500 to Ocean Reef Community Foundation.
Leadership & Key People
Leadership team and compensation from IRS filings
The 2025 filing lists Steve Rogers, Belinda B Styres, William E Walker III, and David Andress as trustees.
WEW Foundation's 2025 filing lists 4 officers; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Belinda B Styres
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
David Andress
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Steve Rogers
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
William E Walker III
Trustee
On filings since 2020
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "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 WEW Foundation
How much does WEW Foundation give each year?
WEW Foundation gave $37K across 10 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. In 2024 it gave $30K across 3 grants.
What is WEW Foundation's typical grant size?
WEW Foundation's median grant in 2025 was $3,000, and its average grant was $3,650, across 10 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF.
Where does WEW Foundation give grants?
WEW Foundation gives mostly in Mississippi: 68% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF went to recipients there. The next largest states were North Dakota (16%) and Texas (8%). The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (5 grants).
Does WEW Foundation give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 10 grants with a stated purpose on WEW Foundation's 2025 IRS Form 990-PF were described as general or operating support. Recurring purposes include "To support the mission of the organization." (8 grants).
Who are WEW Foundation's largest grantees?
WEW Foundation's largest 2025 grantees include Northminster Baptist Church ($13,000), Delta Waterfowl Foundation ($6,000) and Jackson Preparatory School Foundation ($3,000), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. Together they received 60% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is WEW Foundation?
WEW Foundation reported $451K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990-PF. It paid out $37K in qualifying distributions that year, against a required minimum of $42K (roughly 5% of its investment assets). Falling short in one year is not a violation: foundations have until the end of the next year to meet the minimum.
What does WEW Foundation fund?
No mission statement for the foundation is provided. Its 2025 grants included support for organizations with varied missions. For example, Delta Waterfowl Foundation describes its mission as producing ducks and securing the future of waterfowl hunting. See mission & focus areas ↑
How do I apply for a grant from WEW Foundation?
The foundation’s filing states that it does not restrict giving to preselected organizations. Eligibility and process details are in the grantmaking section of this profile. See how to apply ↑
What is WEW Foundation's EIN?
WEW Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0815750. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Research dossier generated September 2026.
Data update history
(6)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 28, 2021)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2021 (received by the IRS April 28, 2022)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS April 28, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS April 29, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 1, 2025)
- Added Form 990-PF for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 4, 2026)
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