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Fortier Foundation Inc

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Ripley, Mississippi · EIN 64-0915697 · Private foundation

Grants paid (2025)$38K
Organizations funded7
Typical grant$2,500
Total assets$0

Half of its grants to organizations were between $400 and $5,000.

From the return

How to apply

On its return for tax year 2025 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.

What it funds

Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.

  • Education2
  • Animal Welfare1
  • Children & Youth1
  • Faith-Based1
  • Human Services1

Where it gives

42% of grants went outside Mississippi.

Grants paid in tax year 2025

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
First Methodist ChurchRipley, MSFor the ministry of first methodist church$26,643
Tippah County Good Samaritan CenterRipley, MSProvide food and utilities for needy families$5,000
Ripley Rotary Club Coats for KidsRipley, MSTo help buy coats for needy children$3,000
Rowland Ward FoundationHuntington Beach, CAConserving wildlife$2,500
Gideons InternationalNashville, TNTo provide bibles to people around the world$500
Signa Nu Educational Foundation IncLexington, VAFor educational scholarships$400
Ripley High SchoolRipley, MSSupport public education in ripley, ms$200

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidGrant lines
2025$38,2437
2024$50,0737
2023$167,9009

Sources

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