Paul E and Mary Grace Utterback Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Paul E and Mary Grace Utterback Foundation is a private foundation in Ocean Springs, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $72,000 in 15 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $11,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$72,000
- Number of grants15
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$11,000
- Assets$1.5 million
- New grantees13%
Giving in 2025 was up from $66,000 the year before.
13% of its 2025 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $60,000 | 12 | $1.4 million |
| 2024 | $66,000 | 15 | $1.5 million |
| 2025 | $72,000 | 15 | $1.5 million |
How to apply
Paul E and Mary Grace Utterback 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 Paul E and Mary Grace Utterback Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Missouri.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri | 4 | $24,000 |
| North Carolina | 4 | $14,000 |
| District of Columbia | 3 | $11,000 |
| Mississippi | 1 | $9,000 |
| California | 1 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| New York | 1 | $4,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri Historial Society | To enhance charitable foundation | $11,000 |
| St Louis Art Museum | To enhance charitable foundation | $10,000 |
| Make A Wish Mississippi | To enhance charitable foundation | $9,000 |
| Classroom Central | To enhance charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Leukemia & Lymphoma Society | To enhance charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Manna Food Pantry | To enhance charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Royal Fam Kids | To enhance charitable foundation | $5,000 |
| Brain & Behavior Research Foundation | To enhance charitable foundation | $4,000 |
| Roof Above | To enhance charitable foundation | $4,000 |
| Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina | To enhance charitable foundation | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To enhance charitable foundation | $3,500 |
| Rain | To enhance charitable foundation | $2,500 |
| Gateway Housing First | To enhance charitable foundation | $2,000 |
| Blumenthal Center for the Performing Arts | To enhance charitable foundation | $1,000 |
| National Benevolent Association | To enhance charitable foundation | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Mark P Utterback
- David B Utterback
- Sara E Woelfel
Questions people ask
Does Paul E and Mary Grace Utterback Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Paul E and Mary Grace Utterback Foundation give?
$72,000 in tax year 2025, across 15 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs Paul E and Mary Grace Utterback Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Mark P Utterback (Trustee), David B Utterback (Trustee) and Sara E Woelfel (Trustee).
What does Paul E and Mary Grace Utterback Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly arts and culture and food and hunger.