HF McCarty Jr Family Foundation
Preselected recipients only
HF McCarty Jr Family Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgeland, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $478,500 in 17 grants; the typical grant was $20,000 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 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$478,500
- Number of grants17
- Typical grant$20,000
- Largest grant$100,000
- Assets$9.6 million
- New grantees47%
Giving in 2024 was up from $446,000 the year before.
47% 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 | $446,000 | 17 | $9.0 million |
| 2024 | $478,500 | 17 | $9.6 million |
How to apply
HF McCarty Jr Family 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 HF McCarty Jr Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 16 | $453,500 |
| North Carolina | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Andrews | Operating support | $100,000 |
| Millsaps College | Operating support | $90,000 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | Operating support | $50,000 |
| Make A Wish | Operating support | $33,000 |
| YMCA Blue Ridge Assembly | Operating support | $25,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Little Light House Central Mississippi | Operating support | $20,000 |
| The First Tee of Central Mississippi | Operating support | $20,000 |
| Century Club | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Growing Up Knowing | Operating support | $15,000 |
| Mississippi Blood Services | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Willowood Development Center | Operating support | $10,000 |
| Mississippi Opera | Support of fine arts | $5,000 |
| Midtown Partners | Operating support | $3,000 |
| Special Olympics Mississippi | Operating support | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Elizabeth Ann Buyan
- Ashley W Hullender
- Patti M Sullivan
- John R McCarty
- Mary Helen Griffis
- Leslie W Baskin
Questions people ask
Does HF McCarty Jr Family Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does HF McCarty Jr Family Foundation give?
$478,500 in tax year 2024, across 17 grants, with a typical grant of $20,000.
Who runs HF McCarty Jr Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Elizabeth Ann Buyan (President), Ashley W Hullender (Vice-President), Patti M Sullivan (Treasurer) and John R McCarty (At-Large Board Member) among 6 officers and trustees.
What does HF McCarty Jr Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, health and arts and culture.