Hollis Foundation Inc Joseph D Hollis
Historical FunderColumbus, Mississippi · EIN 20-5584390 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,000 and $5,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | HOLLIS FOUNDATION INC |
|---|---|
| Address | C/O JOE HOLLIS 205 HOLLIS DR, COLUMBUS MS 39702 |
| Phone | 6623271769 |
| JOED@HOLLISROOFING.COM | |
| Form and materials | WRITTEN REQUEST. |
| Deadlines | NO DEADLINES. |
| Restrictions | GENERALLY LIMITED TO COMPLETION OF EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS OR PREDETERMINED AMOUNT OF SUPPORT. |
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
60% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans Baptist Seminary | New Orleans, LA | Education of ministrial students | $6,938 |
| Global Outreach International | Pontotoc, MS | Humanitarian | $5,000 |
| Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary | Kansas City, MO | Education of ministrial students | $3,000 |
| Providence Baptist Church | Raleigh, NC | Humanitarian | $3,000 |
| Mt Zion Baptist Church | Columbus, MS | Religious | $2,500 |
The return also lists 1 grant to individuals ($1,500). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $21,938 | 6 |
| 2023 | $32,601 | 4 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Oct 31, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523049349100812
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-5584390
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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