Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation is a private foundation in Madison, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $218,000 in 13 grants; the typical grant was $15,000 and the largest $40,000. 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$218,000
- Number of grants13
- Typical grant$15,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$2.1 million
- New grantees54%
Giving in 2024 was up from $151,300 the year before.
54% 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 | $151,300 | 8 | $1.2 million |
| 2024 | $218,000 | 13 | $2.1 million |
How to apply
Joel and Rachel Bomgar 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 Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 5 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8 | $173,500 |
| Georgia | 1 | $28,000 |
| Missouri | 1 | $10,000 |
| Florida | 2 | $3,500 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $3,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| End It for Good | The contribution was made to assist the organization to further their mission. | $40,000 |
| Mississippi History Project Inc | The contribution was made to assist the organization in educating the public on the history of the state of mississippi. | $36,000 |
| Mission to the World | This contribution allows mission to the world to provide financial support to the presbyterian missionaries that they support abroad. | $28,000 |
| Mississippi Future Foundation | The contribution was made to assist the organization to further educational purposes through an independent and objective exposition of state regulations, including nonpartisan analysis, study and research. | $25,000 |
| Mississippi Prosperity Foundation | The contribution was made to assist the organization with its mission to further educational purposes through the nonpartisan andcomparative analysis, study and research of state and federal and policy, statutes, regulations, enforcement and proper application in the areas of health care and cryptocurrency, including related non-partisan economic analysis, study and research in these areas. | $20,000 |
| Redeemer Church | The contribution was made to assist the organization to further their ministries. | $20,000 |
| Collage | The contribution was made to assist the organization to further their ministries. | $15,000 |
| Libertarian Christian Institute | The contribution was made to assist the organization in its mission to promote libertarianism from a christian point of view | $10,000 |
| Saint Augustine School | This contribution helped to further the organization's mission. | $10,000 |
| Community Foundation for Mississippi | The contribution was made to assist the organization in supporting the mississippi book festival. The organization helped the festival defray the expenses associated with transporting authors to the festival and renting facilities for festival events. | $7,500 |
| Deeper Still Mission | This contribution helped to further the organization's missionary work. | $3,000 |
| Equipping Leaders International | This contribution helped to further the organization's mission. | $3,000 |
| Evangelical Presbyterian Church (Epc) World Outreach | This contribution helped to further the organization's mission. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Joel Bomgar
- Rachel Bomgar
Questions people ask
Does Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation give?
$218,000 in tax year 2024, across 13 grants, with a typical grant of $15,000.
Who runs Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Joel Bomgar (Chairman and Director) and Rachel Bomgar (Director).
What does Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities, education and science and research.