Mcgehee Foundation
Historical FunderRuston, Louisiana · EIN 58-1974466 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $25,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MCGEHEE FOUNDATION |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 1344, RUSTON LA 712731344 |
| Phone | 3182559544 |
| Form and materials | NON-SPECIFIC |
| 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
33% of grants went outside Louisiana.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cystic Fibrosis | Baton Rouge, LA | Research for cystic fibrosis | $55,000 |
| Share International | Wolfforth, TX | Christian mission work | $40,000 |
| Louisiana Tech University Foundation | Ruston, LA | To promote continued higher education | $35,000 |
| Tms Global (Formerly the Mission Society) | Atlanta, GA | Christian mission work | $35,000 |
| Grace United Methodist Church | Ruston, LA | Church general fund and building repairs | $30,000 |
| Juvinile Diabetes Association | Hagerstown, MD | To help fund research for juvenile diabetes | $25,000 |
| Life Choices of North Central Louisiana | Ruston, LA | To provide information and assistance to pregnant women and other related services | $15,000 |
| Louisiana United Methodist Children & Family Services | Ruston, LA | To assist and counsel families in crisis | $15,000 |
| Passion for the Poor Intl (China-America Education Foundation Inc) | Shreveport, LA | To provide an education to the needy | $15,000 |
| Boys and Girls Club of North Central Louisiana | Ruston, LA | Helping youth become responsible citizens and acquire life skills | $10,000 |
| Fellowship of Christian Atheletes | Kansas City, MO | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Freedom 13 Ministries Inc | Ruston, LA | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Freidrich's Ataxi Research Alliance | Downingtown, PA | Research for fa | $5,000 |
| Mission Foundation Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Top of the Hill | Lubbock, TX | Christian ministry | $5,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Christian mission work | $4,000 |
| Medical Centers of West Africa | Baton Rouge, LA | Christian mission work | $3,000 |
| Christian Community Action | Ruston, LA | Emergency assistance program for indigent individuals and families | $2,000 |
| Domestic Abuse Resistance Team | Ruston, LA | Assistance for domestic abuse victims | $2,000 |
| Louisiana Adult and Teen Challenge of Ruston | Ruston, LA | To assist families in crisis | $2,000 |
| Well of N LA | Ruston, LA | Christian ministry | $2,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $315,000 | 21 |
| 2023 | $335,000 | 22 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 15, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202533189349105243
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 58-1974466
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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