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James W Hood Family Foundation is a private corporation based in JACKSON, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2006. The principal officer is James W Hood. It holds total assets of $20.5M. Annual income is reported at $9.7M. Total assets have grown from $9.4M in 2011 to $20.5M in 2024. The foundation is governed by 3 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Tax records are available from 2015 to 2024. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mississippi and Georgia. According to available records, James W Hood Family Foundation has made 55 grants totaling $2.6M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has grown from $395K in 2020 to $507K in 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.3M distributed across 24 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $400K, with an average award of $47K. The foundation has supported 20 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, Georgia, Illinois, which account for 80% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$2K
Median Grant
$8K
Average Grant
$54K
Largest Grant
$300K
Based on 12 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
James W Hood Family Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 55 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, GA, IL.
James W Hood Family Foundation has distributed a total of $2.6M across 55 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $47K. Individual grants have ranged from $500 to $400K.
James W Hood Family Foundation is a private foundation. To inquire about grants, you can look up the foundation using their EIN (202640916) on GuideStar or contact them directly. Many private foundations have specific application processes that may not be publicly listed.
James W Hood Family Foundation is headquartered in JACKSON, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| J Wilson Hood Jr | Secretary | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Paula J Hood | Director | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| James W Hood | President | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
N/A
Total Assets
$20.5M
Fair Market Value
N/A
Net Worth
$18.7M
Grants Paid
N/A
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
N/A
Total Grants
55
Total Giving
$2.6M
Average Grant
$47K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
20
Most Common Grant
$2K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Belhaven UniversityTO PROVIDE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT | Jackson, MS | $400K | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian ChurchTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jackson, MS | $45K | 2023 |
| CasaTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| Reformed University FellowshipTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Lawrenceville, GA | $15K | 2023 |
| Mission To The WorldTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Atlanta, GA | $10K | 2023 |
| Fellowship Of Christian AthletesTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Ridgeland, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Mission FirstTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jackson, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Trans World RadioTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Cary, NC | $2K | 2023 |
| CruTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Orlando, FL | $2K | 2023 |
| The Home PlaceTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Madison, MS | $6K | 2022 |
| New Horizon MinistriesTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation For Mississippito support purposes of the organization | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| Real Christian FoundationTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Richland, MS | $2K | 2022 |
| Stewpot Community ServicesTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jackson, MS | $1K | 2022 |
| Crusader ClubTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jackson, MS | $500 | 2022 |
| Warren A Hood Jr Family FoundationTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Hattiesburg, MS | $250K | 2021 |
| Sigma Chi FoundationTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Evanston, IL | $50K | 2021 |
| University Of Mississippi FoundationTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Oxford, MS | $10K | 2021 |
| St Dominic Health ServicesTO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2020 |
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