Mid-South Balloon Festival
Preselected recipients only
Mid-South Balloon Festival is a private foundation in Collierville, Tennessee. In tax year 2024 it gave $16,600 in 8 grants; the typical grant was $900 and the largest $10,000. 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$16,600
- Number of grants8
- Typical grant$900
- Largest grant$10,000
- Assets$117,192
- New grantees38%
Giving in 2024 was down from $164,638 the year before.
38% 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 | $106,000 | 2 | $99,946 |
| 2023 | $164,638 | 29 | $137,150 |
| 2024 | $16,600 | 8 | $117,192 |
How to apply
Mid-South Balloon Festival 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.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What Mid-South Balloon Festival funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Tennessee.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 6 | $15,300 |
| Mississippi | 2 | $1,300 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Collierville Schools | To provide assistance to the receiving party. | $10,000 |
| Civil Air Patrol | To provide assistance to the receiving party. | $2,000 |
| Shelby Literacy Center | To provide assistance to the receiving party. | $1,000 |
| St Patrick's Church | To provide assistance to the receiving party. | $1,000 |
| Holly Springs Rotary Club | To provide assistance to the receiving party. | $800 |
| Millington Rotary Club | To provide assistance to the receiving party. | $800 |
| Baddour Center | To provide assistance to the receiving party. | $500 |
| Faith Lutheran Church | To provide assistance to the receiving party. | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Chad Lindsay
- Danielle Stevens
- Lee Anne Dobson
- Alexis Heinz
- Amanda Whitehorn
- Chuck Lesnick
- Dean Wingo
- Jimmy van de Vuurst
- Joe Ennis
- Jordan Hughes
- Joseph Hunter
- Judy Watters
- Kalyan Bhavaraju
- Laura Cantrell
- Maureen Fraser
Questions people ask
Does Mid-South Balloon Festival accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mid-South Balloon Festival give?
$16,600 in tax year 2024, across 8 grants, with a typical grant of $900.
Who runs Mid-South Balloon Festival?
Its 2024 filing lists Chad Lindsay (President), Danielle Stevens (Board Member), Lee Anne Dobson (Secretary) and Alexis Heinz (Board Member) among 15 officers and trustees.
What does Mid-South Balloon Festival fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and faith communities.