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Kids First Foundation Scholarship Foundation

Preselected recipients only Laurel, Mississippi · EIN 854324818

Kids First Foundation Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Laurel, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $11,000 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $1,000 and the largest $1,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.

Giving in 2024 was up from $7,000 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$7,0007$0
2024$11,00011$0

How to apply

Kids First Foundation Scholarship 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

What Kids First Foundation Scholarship Foundation funds

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.

StateGrantsAmount
Mississippi11$11,000

Grants paid in 2024

All 11 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000
Individual
MS
The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school seniors in mississippi planning to pursue secondary education and major in education.$1,000

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2024 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Kids First Foundation Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Kids First Foundation Scholarship Foundation give?

$11,000 in tax year 2024, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $1,000.

Who runs Kids First Foundation Scholarship Foundation?

Its 2024 filing lists Charles Poer (President) and Cellie Scoggin (Vice President).

What does Kids First Foundation Scholarship Foundation fund?

Based on its grants, mainly education and seniors.

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