Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation
Historical FunderWilmington, Delaware · EIN 62-1578268 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $6,000 and $36,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | Michelle Chapman |
|---|---|
| Address | 4535 Spring Meadow Way S, Olive Branch MS 38654 |
| Phone | 6628937598 |
| Form and materials | Written 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
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desoto County Dream Center | Horn Lake, MS | Charitable Event | $286,859 |
| Desoto County Dream Center | Horn Lake, MS | Charitable Event | $118,092 |
| Light the Way Ministry | Ozark, MO | Festival Funds | $96,000 |
| Northpoint Christian School Inc | Southaven, MS | Annual Fund - playground and athletics | $73,000 |
| Light the Way Ministry | Ozark, MO | Charitable Event | $70,000 |
| Desoto County School District | Hernando, MS | Workplace Development Internship Program | $50,000 |
| Sav-A-Life of Desoto County | Southaven, MS | General & Unrestricted | $36,000 |
| Confidential Care Mobile Ministry Inc | Atoka, TN | Charitable Event | $20,000 |
| Agape Child and Family Services Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Memphis Union Mission | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $18,000 |
| Compel Church | Olive Branch, MS | FCA- Bibles for schools | $15,000 |
| Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater Memphis | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Hope House Day Care Center Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry Inc | Olive Branch, MS | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Srvs Group Home I Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Streets Ministries Inc | Memphis, TN | General & Unrestricted | $12,000 |
| Desoto County Dream Center | Horn Lake, MS | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Joni and Friends | Agoura Hills, CA | Charitable Event | $10,000 |
| Heartland Hands | Horn Lake, MS | General & Unrestricted | $6,000 |
| Carewheels Foundation | Arlington, TN | General & Unrestricted | $4,580 |
| Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center Inc | Columbus, MS | General & Unrestricted | $3,300 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | General & Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Shepherds Haven Ministries Inc | Arlington, TN | General & Unrestricted | $2,400 |
| Believing Church Inc | Memphis, TN | Charitable Event | $1,000 |
| Jocko Valley Baptist Church | Arlee, MT | General & Unrestricted | $300 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $901,531 | 25 |
| 2023 | $1,752,757 | 18 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 14, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349102373
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 62-1578268
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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