Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation
Invitation OnlyWilmington, Delaware · EIN 83-1481096 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$44K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$1,000
Total assets$2.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 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.
Where it gives
100% of grants went outside Delaware.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citizens Development Center | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Edwards Street Fellowship Center Inc | Hattiesburg, MS | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Extra Table Feeds Inc | Hattiesburg, MS | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Genesis Womens Shelter & Support | Dallas, TX | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| United Way of Southeast Mississippi Inc | Hattiesburg, MS | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Interfaith Family Services | Dallas, TX | ADVANCE Career Program | $3,000 |
| Christian Services Inc of America | Hattiesburg, MS | General & Unrestricted | $2,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Oxford, MS | School of Law - Clinical Programs Fund | $2,000 |
| Junior League of Dallas Inc | Dallas, TX | General Underwriting - Community Service Fund | $1,500 |
| Cheshire Abbey | Jackson, MS | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Homes of Hope for Children Inc | Purvis, MS | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Kids Hub | Hattiesburg, MS | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| National Multiple Sclerosis Society | Denver, CO | Research Fund | $1,000 |
| North Texas Food Bank | Plano, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pets Going Places | Colleyville, TX | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Pinebelt Christian Womens Job Corps | Hattiesburg, MS | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| R3sm Inc | Hattiesburg, MS | General & Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| The Community Foundation of the Texas Hill Country | Kerrville, TX | Kerr County Flood Relief Fund | $1,000 |
| The Greater Pinebelt Community Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | AMPACT Reading Corps fund | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $43,500 | 19 |
| 2024 | $44,500 | 20 |
| 2023 | $45,758 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Apr 10, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601009349101020
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 83-1481096
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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