Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $173,000 in 16 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $25,000. 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$173,000
- Number of grants16
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$25,000
- Assets$3.9 million
- New grantees6%
Giving in 2025 was up from $157,500 the year before.
6% 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 | $162,500 | 19 | $3.4 million |
| 2024 | $157,500 | 18 | $3.6 million |
| 2025 | $173,000 | 16 | $3.9 million |
How to apply
Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable 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 Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 15 | $163,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $10,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Jackson Prep | To support the purposes of the school. | $25,000 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions | To support the purposes of the organization. | $20,500 |
| Ms Baptist Medical Center | To support the purposes of the organization. | $20,000 |
| First Baptist Church | To support the purpose of the church. | $10,000 |
| French Camp | To support the purposes of the school. | $10,000 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | To support the purpose of the school. | $10,000 |
| Gateway Rescue Mission | To support the purposes of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Ms Children's Museum | To support the purposes of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Reformed Theological Seminary | To support the purposes of the seminary. | $10,000 |
| Chi Omega Foundation | To support the purposes of the organization. | $10,000 |
| Campaign for Children's of Mississippi | To support the purposes of the organization. | $10,000 |
| International Ballet | To support the purposes of the organization. | $7,500 |
| Ms Baptist Children's Village | To support the purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Living Services | To support the purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Ms Museum of Art | To support the purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
| Ms Symphony Orchestra | To support the purposes of the organization. | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- H Doug Hederman
- Gail Hederman Wallace
- Mollie Hederman Vincent
- Sara D Hederman
- Holt D Hederman
Questions people ask
Does Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation give?
$173,000 in tax year 2025, across 16 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists H Doug Hederman (President/ Treasurer), Gail Hederman Wallace (Vice President/ Secretary), Mollie Hederman Vincent (Assistant Treasurer) and Sara D Hederman (Director) among 5 officers and trustees.
What does Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, faith communities and education.