The Florence Foundation
Accepts applications
The Florence Foundation is a private foundation in Moss Point, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $194,999 in 18 grants; the typical grant was $10,000 and the largest $54,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$194,999
- Number of grants18
- Typical grant$10,000
- Largest grant$54,000
- Assets$6.5 million
- New grantees22%
Giving in 2025 was up from $120,250 the year before.
22% of its 2025 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 | $202,000 | 13 | $5.4 million |
| 2024 | $120,250 | 14 | $5.8 million |
| 2025 | $194,999 | 18 | $6.5 million |
How to apply
| Contact | Kate L Bourgeois 4519 McInnis Avenue, Moss Point, MS 39563 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (251) 209-3311, kbourgeois@mserr.com |
| What to submit | No prescribed form |
| Restrictions | Organization must be qualified under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) |
What The Florence Foundation funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Alabama.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama | 18 | $194,999 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Alabama | Education | $54,000 |
| University of Mobile | Education | $20,000 |
| Young Life | Youth group | $15,000 |
| Bayside Church | Church | $10,000 |
| Crittenton Youth Services | Education | $10,000 |
| Dumas Wesley Community Center | Community outreach | $10,000 |
| Light of the Village | Children's camps | $10,000 |
| Mobile County Metro Jail Ministries | Prison ministry | $10,000 |
| Victory Health Partners | Health & education | $10,000 |
| South Baldwin Christian Academy | Education | $9,999 |
| Camp Rap-A-Hope | Children's camps | $5,000 |
| Community Services for Vision Rehabilitation | Services for vision rehabilitation | $5,000 |
| Elijah House | Prison reform | $5,000 |
| McKemie Place | Women's shelter | $5,000 |
| Wings of Life | Rehab center | $5,000 |
| Outback JH Ranch | Leadership camp | $5,000 |
| Edith Murphy Foundation | Health & education | $3,000 |
| Historic Mobile LLC | Historic preservation | $3,000 |
Officers and trustees
- Dwain G Luce Jr
- Thomas F Garth
- Kate L Bourgeois
- Thomas F Garth Jr
Questions people ask
Does The Florence Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does The Florence Foundation give?
$194,999 in tax year 2025, across 18 grants, with a typical grant of $10,000.
Who runs The Florence Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Dwain G Luce Jr (Trustee), Thomas F Garth (Trustee), Kate L Bourgeois (Trustee) and Thomas F Garth Jr (Trustee).
What does The Florence Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, youth programs and faith communities.