Telos Foundation Inc
Invitation OnlyJackson, Mississippi · EIN 64-0854272 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$168K
Organizations funded19
Typical grant$2,400
Total assets$5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $614 and $11,800.
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
31% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands Presbyterian Church | Ridgeland, MS | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Mississipi Children's Museum | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Third Millennium Ministries | Casselberry, FL | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Human Trafficking Institute | Washington, DC | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Cru | Orlando, FL | Unrestricted | $11,800 |
| Jackson Prep | Flowood, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Delta Waterfowl Foundation | Bismarck, ND | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| MWFP Foundation | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $6,500 |
| Ruf | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $5,200 |
| Fellowship of Christian Athletes | Kansas City, MO | Unrestricted | $2,400 |
| Friends of Children's Hosiptal | Flowood, MS | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| First Presbyterian Day School | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $1,500 |
| Stewpot Community Services | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| Mission First | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $850 |
| Compassion Intl | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $614 |
| Junior League of Jackson | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $600 |
| Lefleur East Foundation | Flowood, MS | Unrestricted | $500 |
| Wildlife Mississippi | Stineville, MS | Unrestricted | $500 |
| The Hundred Club | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $200 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $168,164 | 19 |
| 2023 | $169,335 | 21 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 6, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202513109349100341
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-0854272
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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