Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc
Preselected recipients only
Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc is a private foundation in Greenwood, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $119,500 in 12 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $35,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$119,500
- Number of grants12
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$35,000
- Assets$2.9 million
- New grantees60%
Giving in 2024 was down from $141,600 the year before.
60% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $165,000 | 5 | $2.9 million |
| 2023 | $141,600 | 8 | $2.9 million |
| 2024 | $119,500 | 12 | $2.9 million |
How to apply
Hardeman-Steele Foundation 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.
What Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 11 | $118,060 |
| Florida | 1 | $1,440 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Greenwood Leflore Educational | Unrestricted | $35,000 |
| Greenwood Leflore Educational | Unrestricted | $30,260 |
| Leflore County 4H | It is youth organization that helps the youth to learn about animals. | $10,400 |
| Locus Benedictus | The organization helps people deal with crisis situations such as poverty and addiction. | $10,000 |
| Killebrew Ag Foundation | Unrestricted | $7,500 |
| Community Food Pantry | The food pantry is a community organization that helps feed the greenwood community | $5,000 |
| Southern Mutts Rescue Inc | The organization adopts, fosters, and rescues animals in the Greenwood community. | $5,000 |
| Leflore County Humane Society | The organization adopts, fosters, and rescues animals in the Greenwood community. | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Mentoring Group | This is organization mentoring and helping the children of the Greenwood Community with school work and provide them a stable environment to go after school to get help with their studies. | $5,000 |
| Greenwood Leflore Educational | Unrestricted | $2,900 |
| Greenwood Ms Cemetery Association | Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| Our Little Roses Foreign Mission Society | Unrestricted | $1,440 |
Officers and trustees
- Eleanor Acosta
- Sanford C Thomas
- Perry M Whites
- Jody Acosta
- Brad Aldridge
- Thomas M Flanagan
- Anna Lott Jefcoat
Questions people ask
Does Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc give?
$119,500 in tax year 2024, across 12 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc?
Its 2024 filing lists Eleanor Acosta (President), Sanford C Thomas (Director), Perry M Whites (Director) and Jody Acosta (Director) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, animals and youth programs.