The Pruet Foundation
Invitation OnlyJackson, Mississippi · EIN 71-0710627 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2024)$571K
Organizations funded25
Typical grant$10,000
Total assets$8.9M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $10,000 and $31,000.
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
8% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ummc Children's Cancer Clinic Renovation | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $80,000 |
| Community Foundation of Ms | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $66,667 |
| Ummc (Manning Family Fund) | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $60,000 |
| St Dominics Health Service Foundation | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $50,000 |
| Stewpot | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $45,000 |
| Wesley Biblical Seminary | Ridgeland, MS | Unrestricted | $33,000 |
| Lefleur East Foundation | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $31,000 |
| Baptist Health Foundation - Burn Center | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $30,000 |
| Northminister Baptist Church | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Batson Children's Hospital | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $20,000 |
| Mothers Milk Bank of Ms | Flowood, MS | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Shower Power | New York, NY | Unrestricted | $15,000 |
| Breakthru Ministries | Pulaski, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Canopy Childrens Solutions | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Empower Ms | Ridgeland, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Hope House of Hospitality | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Operation Shoestring | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Redeemer School | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| The Mind Center Ummc | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Young Life | Colorado Springs, CO | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Jackson Prep | Flowood, MS | Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| Deliver Me | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Jackson Heart Foundation | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| Touch a Truck | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $3,000 |
| Garden Club of Jackson | Jackson, MS | Unrestricted | $2,500 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $571,167 | 25 |
| 2023 | $239,000 | 16 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Nov 11, 2025 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202523159349100907
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 71-0710627
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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