Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation is a private foundation in Wilmington, Delaware. In tax year 2025 it gave $43,500 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $5,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$43,500
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$5,000
- Assets$2.3 million
- New grantees11%
Giving in 2025 was down from $44,500 the year before.
11% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, so most of its money goes to organizations it already funds.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $45,758 | 21 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 20 | $2.3 million |
| 2025 | $43,500 | 19 | $2.3 million |
How to apply
Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
What Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 11 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 7 | $17,500 |
| Colorado | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens Development Center | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Edwards Street Fellowship Center Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Extra Table Feeds Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Genesis Womens Shelter & Support | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of Southeast Mississippi Inc | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Family Services | ADVANCE Career Program | $3,000 |
| Christian Services Inc of America | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | School of Law - Clinical Programs Fund | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Dallas Inc | General Underwriting - Community Service Fund | $1,500 |
| Cheshire Abbey | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Homes of Hope for Children Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kids Hub | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Research Fund | $1,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pets Going Places | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pinebelt Christian Womens Job Corps | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| R3SM Inc | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $1,000 |
| The Greater Pinebelt Community Foundation | AMPACT Reading Corps fund | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Lou Ann Poynter
- Louis Poynter
- Melissa Poynter-Powell
Questions people ask
Does Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation give?
$43,500 in tax year 2025, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Lou Ann Poynter (Dir, Treas), Louis Poynter (Dir) and Melissa Poynter-Powell (Dir, Pres, Sec, Chair).
What does Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly human services, faith communities and community development.