Ella's Light Ministry Inc
Preselected recipients only
Ella's Light Ministry Inc is a private foundation in Sumrall, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,400 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $1,500 and the largest $2,000. 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$7,400
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$1,500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$230,679
- New grantees80%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10,100 the year before.
80% of its 2025 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 | $11,300 | 3 | $199,938 |
| 2024 | $10,100 | 4 | $213,223 |
| 2025 | $7,400 | 5 | $230,679 |
How to apply
Ella's Light Ministry Inc 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Ella's Light Ministry Inc funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 5 | $7,400 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Baptist Church | Youth summer camp | $2,000 |
| FBC Sumrall | Mission trip | $2,000 |
| West Union Baptist Church | Youth summer camp | $1,500 |
| FBC Picayune | Youth summer camp | $1,400 |
| Pineview Baptist Church | Romania mission trip | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Sandy Lindsey
- Karen Miller Davis
- Julie Formby
- Phillip Butler
- Frank Henderson
- Nell Henderson
- Missy Mitchell
- Barbara Bond Parker
- Sherri Thigpen
Questions people ask
Does Ella's Light Ministry Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Ella's Light Ministry Inc give?
$7,400 in tax year 2025, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $1,500.
Who runs Ella's Light Ministry Inc?
Its 2025 filing lists Sandy Lindsey (Secretary), Karen Miller Davis (President), Julie Formby (Treasurer) and Phillip Butler (Trustee) among 9 officers and trustees.
What does Ella's Light Ministry Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities and youth programs.