Selby and Richard McRae Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Selby and Richard McRae Foundation is a private foundation in Jackson, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $2.4 million in 44 grants; the typical grant was $25,000 and the largest $310,000. 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$2.4 million
- Number of grants44
- Typical grant$25,000
- Largest grant$310,000
- Assets$36.3 million
- New grantees30%
Giving in 2024 was up from $2.4 million the year before.
30% 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 | $2.1 million | 44 | $36.5 million |
| 2023 | $2.4 million | 47 | $35.5 million |
| 2024 | $2.4 million | 44 | $36.3 million |
How to apply
Selby and Richard McRae 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 Selby and Richard McRae Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 9 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 30 | $1.8 million |
| North Carolina | 6 | $385,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $100,000 |
| Missouri | 2 | $55,000 |
| Georgia | 1 | $25,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $25,000 |
| New York | 1 | $20,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $1,660 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi's Toughest Kids Foundation | Camp kamassa activity center, sidewalks, & family cabin | $310,000 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal School | Chapel, classroom, & lower school construction | $275,000 |
| Jackson Preparatory School | Capital campaign | $200,000 |
| University of North Carolina Asheville Foundation Inc | Student scholarships & athletic enhancements | $200,000 |
| American Red Cross | Disaster relief hurrican helene western north carolina | $190,000 |
| Mississippi Center for Justice | Provide legal services for low-income people of mississippi | $125,000 |
| Galloway United Methodist Church | General church budget | $104,000 |
| Franklin Road Academy | Capital campaign | $100,000 |
| Stewpot Community Services | Assistance to homeless peoples | $80,000 |
| Mississippi Symphony Orchestra | Concert sponsorship | $60,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Exhibit sponsorship | $50,000 |
| Pisgah Legal Services | Provide legal services for low income people of nc | $50,000 |
| Wilson Research Foundation | New equipment | $50,000 |
| YMCA of Western North Carolina | Camp watia | $50,000 |
| Church of St Michael and St George | Playground construction | $50,000 |
| Community Foundation of Western NC | Disaster response hurricane helene | $50,000 |
| We Will Go Ministries | Literacy expansion project | $48,000 |
| Community Foundation of Mississippi | Ms book festival | $40,000 |
| Mississippi State Medical Association Foundation | Univ of ms medical school rural physicians scholarship | $35,000 |
| Baddour Center | Trip sponsorship for mentally challenged adults | $27,660 |
| Camp Twin Lakes Inc | Camp sponsorship for mentally challenged children | $25,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of Mississippi | Surplus store | $25,000 |
| Verner Center for Early Learning | General fund | $25,000 |
| Eastman Memorial Foundation | Lauren rogers museum of art speaker series | $25,000 |
| First Robotics - Louisiana Mississippi | Robotics team support and event sponsorship | $25,000 |
| Springboard to Opportunities | Educational 529 plan program | $25,000 |
| Sunnybrook Children's Home Inc | New group home construction | $25,000 |
| Operation Shoestring | Ministry to inter-city families & children | $24,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation | Mobile cardiovascular unit | $20,000 |
| Metropolitan Opera Association Inc | General support | $20,000 |
| Mississippi Opera | Promote opera appreciation | $20,000 |
| Bethlehem Center the | Ministry to inter-city families & children | $12,000 |
| Midtown Partners Inc | Creative economy coordinator salary | $10,000 |
| Society Ridge Missionary Baptist Church | Church building fund | $10,000 |
| Wildlife Mississippi | Wildlife conservation in mississippi | $10,000 |
| Ballet Mississippi | Nutcracker performance | $10,000 |
| Rare Cancer Research Foundation | General support | $10,000 |
| Wells Memorial United Methodist Church | Wellsfest event sponsorship | $5,000 |
| Boston University | Women's lightweight rowing program | $5,000 |
| Opera Theatre of St Louis | General support | $5,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Richard D McRae Jr
- Vaughan W McRae
- Susan McRae Shanor
- Renee D Holm
Questions people ask
Does Selby and Richard McRae Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Selby and Richard McRae Foundation give?
$2.4 million in tax year 2024, across 44 grants, with a typical grant of $25,000.
Who runs Selby and Richard McRae Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Richard D McRae Jr (President), Vaughan W McRae (Vice-President), Susan McRae Shanor (Secretary) and Renee D Holm (Executive Director).
What does Selby and Richard McRae Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and human services.