Robert M Hearin Foundation
Accepts applications
Robert M Hearin Foundation is a private foundation in Ridgeland, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $4.8 million in 9 grants; the typical grant was $130,000 and the largest $750,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$4.8 million
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$130,000
- Largest grant$750,000
- Assets$43.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2024 was up from $1.2 million the year before.
22% 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 | $1.3 million | 8 | $36.8 million |
| 2023 | $1.2 million | 10 | $42.8 million |
| 2024 | $4.8 million | 9 | $43.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Matt Holleman 400 West Parkway Suite 101, Ridgeland, MS 39157 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 366-8363 |
| What to submit | In writing |
| Restrictions | 4-YEAR colleges and graduate schools located in the state of Mississippi, and other charities. |
What Robert M Hearin Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 9 | $2.0 million |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ms College | Scholarships | $750,000 |
| Univ of Ms Medical Center | Scholarships | $395,050 |
| Ms State University | Scholarships | $289,876 |
| Ms Museum of Art | Educational, support | $200,000 |
| Millsaps College | Scholarships | $130,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Scholarships | $102,295 |
| Blue Mountain College | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Mississippi University for Women | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Ms Symphony Orchestra | Educational, support | $30,525 |
Officers and trustees
- Robert M Hearin Jr
- Laurie H McRee
- Matthew L Holleman III
- Steven M Hendrix
- Alan W Perry
- Jackie Blackwell
- Phillip Sykes
Questions people ask
Does Robert M Hearin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Robert M Hearin Foundation give?
$4.8 million in tax year 2024, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $130,000.
Who runs Robert M Hearin Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Robert M Hearin Jr (Trustee), Laurie H McRee (Trustee), Matthew L Holleman III (Trustee) and Steven M Hendrix (Trustee) among 7 officers and trustees.
What does Robert M Hearin Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and arts and culture.