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Make A Difference Foundation is a private corporation based in RIDGELAND, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Wirt A Yerger Iii. It holds total assets of $586K. Annual income is reported at $89K. Total assets have grown from $290K in 2011 to $689K in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Mississippi. According to available records, Make A Difference Foundation has made 50 grants totaling $1.3M, with a median grant of $10K. Annual giving has decreased from $438K in 2020 to $169K in 2023. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200K, with an average award of $25K. The foundation has supported 29 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, South Carolina, Iowa, which account for 78% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 8 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$100
Median Grant
$20K
Average Grant
$49K
Largest Grant
$200K
Based on 9 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.
Make A Difference Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 50 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, SC, IA.
Make A Difference Foundation has distributed a total of $1.3M across 50 grants. The median grant size is $10K, with an average of $25K. Individual grants have ranged from $100 to $200K.
Make A Difference Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Make A Difference Foundation is headquartered in RIDGELAND, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 8 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda B Yerger | SEC/TREASURE | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Wirt A Yerger Iii | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$199K
Total Assets
$689K
Fair Market Value
$827K
Net Worth
$689K
Grants Paid
$169K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$28K
Distribution Amount
$46K
Total: $644K
Total Grants
50
Total Giving
$1.3M
Average Grant
$25K
Median Grant
$10K
Unique Recipients
29
Most Common Grant
$10K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Presbyterian ChurchCHARITABLE | Whitefish, MT | $10K | 2023 |
| The Wilson FoundationCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $100 | 2020 |
| Highlands Presbyterian ChurchCHARITABLE | Ridgeland, MS | $50K | 2023 |
| Clover Arp MissionsCHARITABLE | Clover, SC | $30K | 2023 |
| The Wilson Research FoundationCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $23K | 2023 |
| Christ Covenant SchoolCHARITABLE | Ridgeland, MS | $20K | 2023 |
| Mississippi Center For Public PolicCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| The Redeemer'S SchoolCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $10K | 2023 |
| Belhaven UniversityCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2023 |
| Alpine Camp For BoysCHARITABLE | Mentone, AL | $5K | 2023 |
| Help Hope LiveCHARITABLE | Radnor, PA | $3K | 2023 |
| Whitefish Community FoundationCHARITABLE | Whitefish, MT | $3K | 2023 |
| Daystar Counseling MinistriesCHARITABLE | Nashville, TN | $1K | 2023 |
| The Henry CemeteryCHARITABLE | Corinth, MS | $500 | 2023 |
| Young LifeCHARITABLE | Harlan, IA | $12K | 2022 |
| Mayo ClinicCHARITABLE | Jacksonville, FL | $10K | 2022 |
| Hospice MinistriesCHARITABLE | Ridgeland, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Camp Mak-A-DreamCHARITABLE | Missoula, MT | $5K | 2022 |
| Sunnybrook Children'S HomeCHARITABLE | Ridgeland, MS | $3K | 2022 |
| Four Corners MinistriesCHARITABLE | Opelika, AL | $2K | 2022 |
| Century Club CharitiesCHARITABLE | Ridgeland, MS | $2K | 2022 |
| Mission FirstCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $500 | 2022 |
| Umc Childrens' HospitalCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $200K | 2021 |
| The Ummc FundCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2021 |
| University Of Ms Medical CenterCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $200K | 2020 |
| St Dominic Health Serv FoundationCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2020 |
| Young Life CapernumCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $20K | 2020 |
| Friends Of Children'S HospitalCHARITABLE | Flowood, MS | $1K | 2020 |
| Make-A-Wish FoundationCHARITABLE | Jackson, MS | $100 | 2020 |
FLOWOOD, MS
JACKSON, MS
GULFPORT, MS