Robert M Hearin Foundation
Historical FunderRidgeland, Mississippi · EIN 64-6027443 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $50,000 and $289,876.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | MATT HOLLEMAN |
|---|---|
| Address | 400 WEST PARKWAY SUITE 101, RIDGELAND MS 39157 |
| Phone | 6013668363 |
| Form and materials | IN WRITING |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | 4-YEAR COLLEGES AND GRADUATE SCHOOLS LOCATED IN THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI, AND OTHER CHARITIES. |
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
0% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms College | Clinton, MS | Scholarships | $750,000 |
| Univ of Ms Medical Center | Jackson, MS | Scholarships | $395,050 |
| Ms State University | Mississippi State, MS | Scholarships | $289,876 |
| Ms Museum of Art | Jackson, MS | Educational, support | $200,000 |
| Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | Scholarships | $130,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | Scholarships | $102,295 |
| Blue Mountain College | Blue Mountain, MS | Scholarships | $50,000 |
| Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS | Scholarships | $35,000 |
| Ms Symphony Orchestra | Jackson, MS | Educational, support | $30,525 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms College | Clinton, MS | Scholarships | $3,225,000 |
| Ms State University | Mississippi State, MS | Scholarships | $786,739 |
| Univ of Ms Medical Center | Jackson, MS | Scholarships | $300,000 |
| Blue Mountain College | Blue Mountain, MS | Scholarships | $250,000 |
| Ms Museum of Art | Jackson, MS | Educational, support | $200,000 |
| Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | Scholarships | $130,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | Scholarships | $102,295 |
| Mississippi University for Women | Columbus, MS | Scholarships | $60,000 |
| Ms Symphony Orchestra | Jackson, MS | Educational, support | $30,525 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,982,746 | 20 |
| 2023 | $1,862,878 | 21 |
| 2022 | $1,997,606 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Jun 24, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601759349100755
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-6027443
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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