SSS Foundation
Preselected recipients only
SSS Foundation is a private foundation in Natchez, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $78,500 in 22 grants; the typical grant was $4,000 and the largest $8,000. 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$78,500
- Number of grants22
- Typical grant$4,000
- Largest grant$8,000
- Assets$8,096
- New grantees18%
Giving in 2024 was down from $85,000 the year before.
18% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | $70,000 | 18 | $1.8 million |
| 2023 | $85,000 | 21 | $1.6 million |
| 2024 | $78,500 | 22 | $8,096 |
How to apply
SSS 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 SSS Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 10 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 12 | $36,000 |
| Virginia | 1 | $8,000 |
| North Carolina | 2 | $5,000 |
| Florida | 1 | $5,000 |
| Michigan | 1 | $5,000 |
| Tennessee | 1 | $5,000 |
| Texas | 1 | $5,000 |
| District of Columbia | 1 | $4,000 |
| Maine | 1 | $4,000 |
| Massachusetts | 1 | $1,500 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ALS Association | To support charitable activities. | $8,000 |
| Leader Dog for the Blind | To support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| MD Anderson Cancer Center | To support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| Shriners Hospital for Children | To support charitable activities | $5,000 |
| St Judes Children's Research Hospital | To support charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| St Mary Basilica | To support charitable activities. | $5,000 |
| Hoofbeats & Pawprints Rescue | To support charitable activities. | $4,500 |
| First Presbyterian Church | To support charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Make A Wish Foundation | To support charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Pleasant Acre Day School | To support charitable activities | $4,000 |
| Preble Street Outreach | To support charitable activities. | $4,000 |
| World Central Kitchen | To support charitable activities. | $4,000 |
| Preservation Society | To support charitable activities | $3,000 |
| Toys for Tots Natchez | To support charitable activities. | $3,000 |
| French Camp Academy | To support charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Natchez Adams County Humane Society | To support charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Brother Wolf Rescue | To support charitable activities. | $2,500 |
| Manna Food Bank Asheville | To support charitable activities | $2,500 |
| Cathedral School Trust Fund | To support charitable activities | $1,500 |
| Home for Heros Veterans | To support charitable activities | $1,500 |
| Natchez Festival of Music | To support charitable activities | $1,000 |
| Natchez Literary & Cinema | To support charitable activities | $1,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Judith E Stahlman
- Jacquelyn M Stahlman
Questions people ask
Does SSS Foundation accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does SSS Foundation give?
$78,500 in tax year 2024, across 22 grants, with a typical grant of $4,000.
Who runs SSS Foundation?
Its 2024 filing lists Judith E Stahlman (President) and Jacquelyn M Stahlman (Secretary/Treasurer).
What does SSS Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly health, youth programs and education.