The Billups-Garth Foundation
Historical FunderColumbus, Mississippi · EIN 64-0657597 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $2,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2024):
| Contact | RUFUS WARD |
|---|---|
| Address | 302 COLLEGE STREET, COLUMBUS MS 39701 |
| Phone | 6622957126 |
| Form and materials | NO SPECIFIC FORM |
| Deadlines | NONE |
| Restrictions | HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF COLUMBUS AND LOWNDES COUNTY. |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus Lowndes Public Library | Columbus, MS | Billups garth archives | $7,500 |
| City of Columbus | Columbus, MS | Donation-Survey work for fossil park | $2,000 |
| Muw Foundation | Columbus, MS | Donation for repairs | $1,000 |
| Cafb 14 Ffs Marketing | Columbus, MS | Stark education during air show | $1,000 |
| Black Prairie Blues Museum | West Point, MS | Promote blues education | $1,000 |
| Columbus Lowndes Public Library | Columbus, MS | Promoting history of columbus | $700 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $13,200 | 6 |
| 2023 | $2,062 | 2 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 18, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202503229349100135
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-0657597
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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