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Salt And Light Foundation is a private corporation based in TUPELO, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 1997. The principal officer is Sam Potts M & F Bank. It holds total assets of $2.6M. Annual income is reported at $726K. The foundation is governed by 3 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 2020 to 2023. According to available records, Salt And Light Foundation has made 61 grants totaling $848K, with a median grant of $12K. The foundation has distributed between $251K and $313K annually from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2022 with $313K distributed across 23 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $53K, with an average award of $14K. The foundation has supported 36 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, which account for 48% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 14 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$3K
Median Grant
$18K
Average Grant
$19K
Largest Grant
$53K
Based on 13 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.
Salt And Light Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of philanthropy & grantmaking. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 61 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, TN, NC.
Salt And Light Foundation has distributed a total of $848K across 61 grants. The median grant size is $12K, with an average of $14K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $53K.
Salt And Light Foundation typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Salt And Light Foundation is headquartered in TUPELO, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 14 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sam Potts | PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Jennifer P White | V. PRESIDENT | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Chris B Potts | SEC./TREAS. | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$287K
Total Assets
$2.7M
Fair Market Value
$3.4M
Net Worth
$2.7M
Grants Paid
$284K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$52K
Distribution Amount
$163K
Total: $2.7M
Total Grants
61
Total Giving
$848K
Average Grant
$14K
Median Grant
$12K
Unique Recipients
36
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2023 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Horizons FoundationMINISTRIES | Colorado Springs, CO | $20K | 2023 |
| First Presbyterian ChurchMINISTRIES | Kosciusko, MS | $20K | 2023 |
| Isaiah 117MINISTRIES | Elizabethton, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Mission To The WorldMINISTRIES | Atlanta, GA | $4K | 2023 |
| New Horizon FoundationGENERAL MINISTRIES | Colorado Springs, CO | $10K | 2022 |
| Pca FoundationGENERAL MINISTRIES | Lawrenceville, GA | $5K | 2022 |
| ParakaleoGENERAL MINISTRIES | Huntsville, AL | $5K | 2022 |
| Lawndale Presbyterian ChurchMINISTRIES | Tupelo, MS | $30K | 2023 |
| RufMINISTRIES | Charlotte, NC | $25K | 2023 |
| Delta Street AcademyMINISTRIES | Greenwood, MS | $25K | 2023 |
| Mission To The World AmbassadorsMINISTRIES | Atlanta, GA | $20K | 2023 |
| Western Theological SeminaryMINISTRIES | Holland, MI | $20K | 2023 |
| Rooted MinistriesMINISTRIES | Birmingham, AL | $20K | 2023 |
| Kenai Classical SchoolMINISTRIES | Soldotna, AK | $20K | 2023 |
| House Of BeekmanMINISTRIES | Bronx, NY | $15K | 2023 |
| New Hope Christian AcademyMINISTRIES | Memphis, TN | $12K | 2023 |
| Slingshot MemphisMINISTRIES | Memphis, TN | $10K | 2023 |
| Empowered To ConnectMINISTRIES | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Redeemer Presbyterian ChurchMINISTRIES | Memphis, TN | $5K | 2023 |
| Third Mill MinistriesMINISTRIES | Casselberry, FL | $5K | 2023 |
| Mission Aviation FellowshipMINISTRIES | Nampa, ID | $4K | 2023 |
| Parkgate PregancyMINISTRIES | Tupelo, MS | $3K | 2023 |
| Lifeline Children ServicesMINISTRIES | Birmingham, AL | $3K | 2023 |
| Alongside UMINISTRIES | Columbus, OH | $3K | 2023 |
| Oxford Food PantryMINISTRIES | Oxford, MS | $1K | 2023 |
| Fuller Center For HousingMINISTRIES | Americus, GA | $1K | 2023 |
| Cmm IncMINISTRIES | Fayetteville, AR | $1K | 2023 |
| Nourishing PlaceGENERAL MINISTRIES | Gulfport, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Mission AviationGENERAL MINISTRIES | Nampa, ID | $6K | 2022 |
| Redwood ChurchGENERAL MINISTRIES | Redwood City, CA | $5K | 2022 |
| Parkgate Pregnancy CenterGENERAL MINISTRIES | Tupelo, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| RymGENERAL MINISTRIES | Vestavia Hills, AL | $5K | 2022 |
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