Billups-Garth Foundation
Accepts applications
Billups-Garth Foundation is a private foundation in Columbus, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $13,200 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $7,500. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$13,200
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$1,000
- Largest grant$7,500
- Assets$126,715
- New grantees100%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2,062 the year before.
100% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,062 | 2 | $139,767 |
| 2024 | $13,200 | 6 | $126,715 |
How to apply
| Contact | Rufus Ward 302 College Street, Columbus, MS 39701 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (662) 295-7126 |
| Restrictions | History and architecture of columbus and lowndes county. |
What Billups-Garth Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6 | $13,200 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Columbus Lowndes Public Library | Billups garth archives | $7,500 |
| City of Columbus | Donation-survey work for fossil park | $2,000 |
| Muw Foundation | Donation for repairs | $1,000 |
| Cafb 14 FFS Marketing | Stark education during air show | $1,000 |
| Black Prairie Blues Museum | Promote blues education | $1,000 |
| Columbus Lowndes Public Library | Promoting history of columbus | $700 |
Officers and trustees
- Carmen Montgomery
- Alice Lancaster
- Rufus Ward Jr
- Carleton Billups Jr
- Ken P'poole
- Sharon Hardy
Questions people ask
Does Billups-Garth Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Billups-Garth Foundation give?
$13,200 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.
Who runs Billups-Garth Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Carmen Montgomery (Director), Alice Lancaster (Director), Rufus Ward Jr (President &) and Carleton Billups Jr (Treasurer) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does Billups-Garth Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.