Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $66,000 in 6 grants; the typical grant was $3,000 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$66,000
- Number of grants6
- Typical grant$3,000
- Largest grant$40,000
- Assets$1.6 million
- New grantees33%
Giving in 2024 was down from $69,000 the year before.
33% of its 2024 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $52,000 | 11 | $1.2 million |
| 2023 | $69,000 | 6 | $1.5 million |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 6 | $1.6 million |
How to apply
Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 6 | $54,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State University | Scholarship for 18 individuals | $40,000 |
| Jones Junior College | Scholarship for 3 individual | $4,500 |
| Alcorn State University | Scholarship for 1 individuals | $3,000 |
| East Mississippi Community College | Scholarship for 1 individual | $3,000 |
| Northeast Mississippi Community College | Scholarship for 3 individual | $3,000 |
| East Central Community College | Scholarship for 1 individual | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Haden Walters
- Betty Jo Mills
- Seth Walters
- Donald Gant
- Jeff Easterling
- Kaleb Deese Cpa
- Mike McCormick
- Christian Good
- Ted Kendall IV
- Jay Slater
Questions people ask
Does Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation give?
$66,000 in tax year 2024, across 6 grants, with a typical grant of $3,000.
Who runs Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Haden Walters (Secretary), Betty Jo Mills (Director), Seth Walters (Second Vice President) and Donald Gant (Director) among 10 officers and trustees.
What does Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.