Flowers Foundation Inc
Historical FunderLyon, Mississippi · EIN 23-7021474 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,500.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | R B FLOWERS JR |
|---|---|
| Address | P O BOX 330, LYON MS 38645 |
| Phone | 6626242407 |
| Form and materials | BY TELEPHONE AND/OR CORRESPONDENCE STATING DETAIL RELATING TO REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | NONE |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
0% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lee Academy | Clarksdale, MS | Education program | $5,225 |
| Tunica United Methodist Church | Tunica, MS | Religious program | $2,500 |
| Clarksdale Methodist Church | Clarksdale, MS | Religious | $2,500 |
| Griot Arts Inc | Clarksdale, MS | Charitable | $1,000 |
| Chickasaw Council | Clarksdale, MS | Charitable | $1,000 |
The return also lists 8 grants to individuals ($15,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $27,725 | 13 |
| 2023 | $26,400 | 5 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Dec 12, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513469349100601
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 23-7021474
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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