Maddox Foundation
Invitation OnlyHernando, Mississippi · EIN 64-0917900 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.4M
Organizations funded12
Typical grant$13,180
Total assets$86.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $3,801 and $50,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 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
41% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South | Olive Branch, MS | Development of new YMCA in hernando | $2,100,000 |
| City of Hernando Conger Park Project | Hernando, MS | Repair & renovate playground | $125,211 |
| Emmett Till Interpretive Center | Sumner, MS | Preserve memory of emmett till | $75,000 |
| YMCA Foundation of Middle Tn Margaret Maddox YMCA | Nashville, TN | Long-Term sustainability & viability | $50,000 |
| Mississippi News Corporation | Ridgeland, MS | Civic engagement & public dialogue | $25,000 |
| Save the Music Foundation | New York, NY | Support at-risk youth through music | $20,000 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | Atlanta, GA | General support | $13,180 |
| Grammy Museum Mississippi | Cleveland, MS | Teach & inspire future generations | $10,000 |
| Nashville School of Law | Nashville, TN | Support for quality legal education | $5,000 |
| Candidguidestar | Williamsburg, VA | General support | $3,801 |
| City of Hernando | Hernando, MS | Upgrade safety features at conger | $3,500 |
| Mb Swayze Educational Foundation | Jackson, MS | Emphasize scholastic excellence | $2,400 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,433,092 | 12 |
| 2023 | $3,493,200 | 11 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 16, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503199349100530
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-0917900
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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