Self Foundation
Preselected recipients only
Self Foundation is a private foundation in Marks, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $123,890 in 32 grants; the typical grant was $2,000 and the largest $20,000. 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$123,890
- Number of grants32
- Typical grant$2,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.3 million
- New grantees31%
Giving in 2024 was down from $152,380 the year before.
31% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $152,380 | 47 | $3.8 million |
| 2024 | $123,890 | 32 | $4.3 million |
How to apply
Self 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 Self Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 7 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 20 | $64,725 |
| Mississippi | 7 | $37,565 |
| New York | 1 | $10,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $10,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $1,000 |
| Louisiana | 1 | $500 |
| Oregon | 1 | $100 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| St Jude Children's Hospital | General | $20,000 |
| Teach for America | General | $12,500 |
| Ballet Memphis | General | $10,000 |
| Fractured Atlas | True story pictures project | $10,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | General | $10,000 |
| Quitman County Educational Foundation | General | $8,440 |
| Libertas School of Memphis | General | $7,000 |
| Camp Marymount | General | $5,000 |
| M28 Ministries Inc | General | $5,000 |
| St Peter Catholic Church | General | $5,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Self foundation observational astronomy support fund | $5,000 |
| Opera Memphis | General | $3,000 |
| Quitman County Economic Tourism & Development Inc | General | $3,000 |
| University of Mississippi Museum | General | $2,625 |
| Carnival Memphis | General | $2,500 |
| Dixon Gallery & Gardens | General | $2,000 |
| Mifa | General | $2,000 |
| Hope Church | Special kids ministry | $1,225 |
| Down Syndrome Association of Memphis & the Mid-South | General | $1,000 |
| Grace-Stluke's Episcopal Church | General | $1,000 |
| Overton Park Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| Playback Memphis | General | $1,000 |
| Playhouse on the Square | General | $1,000 |
| The Baddour Center | General | $1,000 |
| The Nature Conservancy | General | $1,000 |
| New Ballet Ensemble & School | General | $500 |
| Porter-Leath | General | $500 |
| The Arc Midsouth | General | $500 |
| Tulane Law School | Tulane law fund | $500 |
| Gilda's Clubs Middle Tennessee | General | $250 |
| Vanderbilt University | General | $250 |
| Rose City Rowing Club | General | $100 |
Officers and trustees
- Peyton M Self III
- W King Self Jr
Questions people ask
Does Self Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Self Foundation give?
$123,890 in tax year 2024, across 32 grants, with a typical grant of $2,000.
Who runs Self Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Peyton M Self III (Trustee) and W King Self Jr (Trustee).
What does Self Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.