James W Hood Family Foundation
Accepts applications
James W Hood Family Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $347,500 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $6,000 and the largest $300,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$347,500
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$6,000
- Largest grant$300,000
- Assets$20.5 million
- New grantees50%
Giving in 2024 was down from $506,500 the year before.
50% 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 | $506,500 | 9 | $20.8 million |
| 2024 | $347,500 | 8 | $20.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James W Hood PO Box 4931, Jackson, MS 39296 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 540-8600 |
| What to submit | No specific form is required |
What James W Hood Family Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8 | $354,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Belhaven University | To provide education opportunities and support | $300,000 |
| Casa | To support purposes of the organization | $25,000 |
| Junior League of Jackson | To support purposes of the organization | $7,500 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | To support purposes of the organization | $7,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | To support purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| MIssion First | To support purposes of the organization | $5,000 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | To support purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
| New Horizon Ministries | To support purposes of the organization | $2,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James W Hood
- Paula J Hood
- J Wilson Hood Jr
Questions people ask
Does James W Hood Family Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does James W Hood Family Foundation give?
$347,500 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $6,000.
Who runs James W Hood Family Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists James W Hood (President), Paula J Hood (Director) and J Wilson Hood Jr (Secretary).
What does James W Hood Family Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.