BBB Foundation
Preselected recipients only
BBB Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Mississippi. In tax year 2023 it gave $878,781 in 33 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $100,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2023.
- Grants paid, 2023$878,781
- Number of grants33
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$0
- New grantees64%
Giving in 2023 was up from $579,980 the year before.
64% of its 2023 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $579,980 | 24 | $1.4 million |
| 2023 | $878,781 | 33 | $0 |
How to apply
BBB 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 BBB Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 16 | $414,893 |
| Alabama | 4 | $128,199 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $102,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Florida | 6 | $39,109 |
| Colorado | 1 | $30,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $25,000 |
| Oregon | 1 | $25,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2023
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Coaching for Literacy | Charitable organization | $100,000 |
| Shallow Ford Foundation | Charitable organization | $100,000 |
| The Bulldog Club | Charitable organization | $99,853 |
| Break Thru Ministries | Ministry support | $75,000 |
| Good Samartan Clinic | Charitable organization | $60,000 |
| Lifelline Children Services | Charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Real Life Ministries | Ministry support | $50,000 |
| Regents School of Oxford | Charitable organization | $50,000 |
| Unite US | Charitable organziation | $50,000 |
| Father in the Field | Ministry support | $30,000 |
| Christmas for Kids | Charitable organization | $25,000 |
| Vapor Sports Ministries | Ministry support | $25,000 |
| JH Ranch | Ministry support | $18,199 |
| Dream Center | Charitable organization | $15,000 |
| Golden Triangle Homeless Coalition | Charitiable organization | $12,000 |
| A Sheltering Tree | Charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Alliance Ministries | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| Columbus Junior Auxilary | Charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Ministry support | $10,000 |
| Junior Achievement of Greater Miami | Charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Linville Ridge Employee Assistance Fund | Charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Empower Mississippi | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Fathers Child Ministry | Charitable support | $10,000 |
| Kids Over Cancer | Charitable organization | $10,000 |
| Friends for A Cause | Charitable organization | $6,000 |
| Buch Rolle Foundation | Charitable organization | $5,000 |
| Columbus Christian School | Charitable organization | $4,340 |
| Destin Charity Wine Action Foundati | Charitable organization | $3,109 |
| Sumaritan Purse | Charitable organization | $2,000 |
| Columbuslowndes Humane Society | Charitable support | $1,500 |
| Camp Rising Sun | Charitable organization | $1,000 |
| The Preschool of Point Washington | Educational assistance | $1,000 |
| 100 Women Who Care | Charitable organization | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Gregory Rader
- Welissa Rader
Questions people ask
Does BBB Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does BBB Foundation give?
$878,781 in tax year 2023, across 33 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs BBB Foundation?
Its 2023 filing lists Gregory Rader (Director) and Welissa Rader (Director).
What does BBB Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and youth programs.