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Wilemon Foundation Inc. is a private corporation based in TUPELO, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2000. The principal officer is R J Wilemon. It holds total assets of $7.5M. Annual income is reported at $2.6M. Total assets have grown from N/A in 2011 to $7.9M in 2023. The foundation is governed by 2 officers and trustees. The foundation operates in the area of arts & culture. According to its most recent filing, the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations. Tax records are available from 2016 to 2023. The foundation primarily funds organizations in Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina. According to available records, Wilemon Foundation Inc. has made 32 grants totaling $1.1M, with a median grant of $2K. Annual giving has grown from $470K in 2020 to $627K in 2022. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $284K, with an average award of $34K. The foundation has supported 11 unique organizations. The foundation primarily supports organizations in Mississippi, Tennessee, North Carolina, which account for 72% of all grants. Grantmaking reaches organizations across 6 states. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$3K
Average Grant
$39K
Largest Grant
$272K
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.
Wilemon Foundation Inc. primarily funds organizations in the area of arts & culture. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 32 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, TN, NC.
Wilemon Foundation Inc. has distributed a total of $1.1M across 32 grants. The median grant size is $2K, with an average of $34K. Individual grants have ranged from $1K to $284K.
Wilemon Foundation Inc. typically selects its grantees rather than accepting unsolicited proposals.
Wilemon Foundation Inc. is headquartered in TUPELO, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 6 states.
| Name | Title | Compensation | Benefits | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shonda W Sharpe | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
| Shea Wilemon | DIRECTOR | $0 | $0 | N/A |
Total Giving
$661K
Total Assets
$7.9M
Fair Market Value
$9M
Net Worth
$7.9M
Grants Paid
$595K
Contributions
N/A
Net Investment Income
$236K
Distribution Amount
$431K
Total Grants
32
Total Giving
$1.1M
Average Grant
$34K
Median Grant
$2K
Unique Recipients
11
Most Common Grant
$1K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Create FoundationRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Tupelo, MS | $284K | 2022 |
| Wildwood Baptist ChurchRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Tupelo, MS | $12K | 2022 |
| St Jude Childrens Research HospitalRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $6K | 2022 |
| More MinistriesRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Olive Branch, MS | $4K | 2022 |
| Samaritan'S PurseRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Boone, NC | $2K | 2022 |
| Wa Criswell FoundationRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Dallas, TX | $1K | 2022 |
| International Flsp Chrst & JewsRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Washington, DC | $1K | 2022 |
| Love Worth FindingRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Memphis, TN | $1K | 2022 |
| Berean Baptist ChurchRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Fayetteville, NC | $1K | 2022 |
| Jack Van Impe MinistriesRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Troy, MI | $1K | 2022 |
| Hebron Christian AcademyRELIGIOUS/CHARITABLE | Pheba, MS | $100K | 2020 |