Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation
Accepts applications
Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation is a private foundation in Picayune, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $763,799 in 19 grants; the typical grant was $27,500 and the largest $113,749. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$763,799
- Number of grants19
- Typical grant$27,500
- Largest grant$113,749
- Assets$27.4 million
- New grantees5%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.2 million the year before.
5% of its 2024 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.0 million | 15 | $21.4 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 21 | $25.4 million |
| 2024 | $763,799 | 19 | $27.4 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Mr Clyde Dease Lower Pearl River Va 505 Williams Avenue, Picayune, MS 39466 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 799-5353 |
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 3 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 17 | $668,799 |
| Alabama | 1 | $70,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $25,000 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| City of Picayune | Firefighter equipment upgrade | $113,749 |
| Picayune School District | Mustand sound nicholson elementary, nicholson mi write program, pmhs online resource grammer instruction, roseland park roadrunner classroom enhancement, STEM influence igniting minds sparking futures | $76,891 |
| Oasis Community Development | Addiction recovery restoration ministry, youth against drugs prevention | $73,000 |
| Sight Savers America | Children's eye program. | $70,000 |
| Manna Ministries | Family advocacy program | $64,590 |
| Community of Christians Helping Youth | Next level student | $59,400 |
| 15th Circuit Court Intervention Court Enhancement | 15th circuit intervention court expansion | $57,877 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | The children's center for communications - usm foundation children's center intervention services. | $40,000 |
| Pearl River County School District | Boogie into handwriting, middle school - elevate ed with drone legends, feed your mind book vending | $31,007 |
| Pearl River Community College | 2025 women's health symposium, william lewis honors institute lyceum series | $27,500 |
| Spaymart | Addoption readiness | $25,000 |
| Brothers' Keeper Ministries | Purchase of food | $24,742 |
| Mississippi Federation of Women's Clubs | Big hearts little feet | $21,639 |
| Poplarville Association of Athletics | Bill watson memorial park restrooms | $18,181 |
| Southern Pearl River County Bak Pak Inc | Bak pak program - provide food for impoverished children. | $18,175 |
| Puttin' on the Pink | Equipment purchase, screening vouchers, care bags, gala assistance | $17,821 |
| Exodus Project 21 | Justice support program | $17,768 |
| Pearl River County Board of Supervisors | Sheriff investigative branch | $4,959 |
| Hugh O'Brian Youth Foundation | Youth leadership program | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- Mr Clyde Dease
- Dr Pamela Thomas
- Dr Tom Clark
- Dr Rebecca Askew
- Ms Barbara Alexander
- Mr Ray Scott
- Mrs Jennifer Seal
Questions people ask
Does Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation give?
$763,799 in tax year 2024, across 19 grants, with a typical grant of $27,500.
Who runs Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Mr Clyde Dease (President/Ceo), Dr Pamela Thomas (Board Chair), Dr Tom Clark (Director) and Dr Rebecca Askew (Secretary) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly youth programs, education and environment and conservation.