To expand equitable access to and completion of postsecondary credentials, certificates, and degrees that lead to meaningful employment for more Mississippians. The organization does this by providing college planning and access services to Mississippians and managing Mississippi Higher Education Assistance Corporation, a non-profit holder of FFELP Loans.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$225.1M
+5.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$1.0M
-11.4% YoY
Grant Count
14
-12.5% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$74K
+1.3% YoY
About Woodward Hines Education Foundation
Based on IRS filings
Woodward Hines Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in JACKSON, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $225.1M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 14 grants totaling $1.0M. Net investment income was $2.2M.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $225,111,352 | $213,624,016 | $202,416,655 |
| Revenue | $5,858,250 | $2,725,028 | $705,522 |
| Expenses | $8,784,059 | $7,830,632 | $7,323,373 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $2,226,915 | $389,679 | $-1,132,459 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
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
71 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
3 open opportunities from Woodward Hines Education Foundation
FirstGen Forward - College Completion Grant
WOODWARD HINES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Amount
$1,500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
MCHEP (Mississippi Consortium for Higher Education in Prison) - Mellon Foundation Grant
WOODWARD HINES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Public Education Forum - Ascent to 55% Postsecondary Attainment Grant
WOODWARD HINES EDUCATION FOUNDATION
Amount
$1,000,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Propel Education Forum of Mississippi Inc ($250,000), Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi (CFNM) on behalf of Global Te ($170,200), Coahoma Community College ($133,774).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Children's Foundation of Mississippi Jackson, MS | To help determine needed supports for youth eligible to participate in the FAITH ACT scholarship program | $49,971 |
| The Parent's Campaign Jackson, MS | To ensure a P-12 system that prepares Mississippi children to exit secondary school with the skills needed to thrive in college and/or career | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy Jackson, MS | To support the general operations of the Alliance as it serves the needs of the philanthropic sector in the state of Mississippi | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Council on Economic Education Jackson, MS | To provide participant incentives to education professionals completing the Master Teacher of College and Career Readiness training | $25,000 |
| MS Institutions of Higher Learning Complete 2 Compete Jackson, MS | To assist Mississippi adult learners with some college in earning post-secondary credentials that enhance employment opportunities, resulting in family-sustaining wage careers. | $41,363 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Mississippi State, MS | To provide personnel support for diversity programming, recruiting and retention | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation for Mississippi Jackson, MS | To build organizational capacity of local non-profit offering college access services | $11,500 |
| Jackson Medical Mall Foundation Jackson, MS | To improve student success related college/career readiness and access | $30,000 |
| Propel Education Forum of Mississippi Inc Jackson, MS | To identify a Mississippi-based organization to coordinate the work needed for the State to reach the Ascent to 55% statewide attainment goal | $250,000 |
| Coahoma Community College Clarksdale, MS | To support student success through professional development and data fluency | $133,774 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debra McGee | Board Member/Board Vice Chair | 1 | $6,900 |
| Nathan Slater | Board Member/Board Chair | 2 | $10,800 |
| Andrew Mullins | Board Member Through 5/28/24 | 1 | $2,700 |
| Camille Young | Board Member | 1 | $2,400 |
| Carla Kirkland | Board Member Beg 5/28/24 | 1 | $3,900 |
| Cedric Bradley | Board Member | 1 | $6,900 |
| David Martin | Board Member | 1 | $6,300 |
| Eddie Carlisle | Board Member Through 5/28/24 | 1 | $1,500 |
| Errick Simmons | Board Member Beg 5/28/24 | 1 | $4,200 |
| Haley Fisackerly | Board Member | 1 | $1,500 |
| John Hill | Board Member | 1 | $7,800 |
| Michael Cormack | Board Member | 1 | $5,700 |
| Mike Highfield | Board Member Beg 5/28/24 | 1 | $3,000 |
| Robert Leard | Board Member | 1 | $7,200 |
| James McHale | President/CEO | 40 | $293,500 |
| Minette Ketchings | COO/Secretary | 40 | $166,764 |
| William Alvis | CFO/Treasurer | 40 | $205,906 |
| Morgan Miller | Director of Communications, | 40 | $102,709 |
| Shanell Watson | Chief of Staff | 40 | $119,399 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodward Hines Education Foundation?
Woodward Hines Education Foundation is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in JACKSON, MS. It holds $225.1M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Woodward Hines Education Foundation?
As of 2024, Woodward Hines Education Foundation holds $225.1M in total assets with $5.9M in annual revenue. It awarded 14 grants totaling $1.0M in 2024.
Where does Woodward Hines Education Foundation operate?
Woodward Hines Education Foundation has awarded grants in District of Columbia, Indiana, Mississippi, South Carolina.
What size grants does Woodward Hines Education Foundation award?
In 2024, Woodward Hines Education Foundation awarded 14 grants totaling $1.0M — an average of about $74K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Woodward Hines Education Foundation's EIN?
Woodward Hines Education Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0860939. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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