The Riley Foundation
Historical FunderMeridian, Mississippi · EIN 64-0707746 · Private foundation · Website
Half of its grants to organizations were between $4,000 and $20,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAN RILEY |
|---|---|
| Address | 4518 POPLAR SPRINGS DRIVE, MERIDIAN MS 39305 |
| Phone | 6014811430 |
| JAN@RILEYFOUNDATION.ORG | |
| Form and materials | APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE ONLINE AND MUST BE SUBMITTED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE WWW.RILEYFOUNDATION.ORG |
| Deadlines | REFER TO WEBSITE |
| Restrictions | THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY FOCUS IS HEALTHCARE, EDUCATION, CULTURAL, ENVIRONMENTAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS FOR THE PEOPLE OF MERIDIAN AND LAUDERDALE COUNTY MS. |
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
5% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Program /summer intern/scholarship/p | $2,870,863 |
| Mississippi Children's Museum | Meridian, MS | Construction/Exhibits/Summer intern | $529,000 |
| Ms Arts & Entertainment | Meridian, MS | Exhibits/Summer intern program | $129,000 |
| Meridian Art Association | Meridian, MS | Summer int program,operating,library | $64,000 |
| Multi-County Community Service | Meridian, MS | Homeless outreach/snap assistance | $60,000 |
| Love Inc | Meridian, MS | Operating expenses,snap benefit susp | $20,000 |
| Free Clinic of Meridian | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program,operating | $14,000 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | Meridian, MS | Summer intern,program concert series | $12,500 |
| Meridian Naval Air Station | Meridian, MS | Wings over meridian | $5,000 |
| Boy Scouts of America | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| Ms Methodist Senior Services | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| Community Foundation of East Ms | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| Mcc Foundation | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program-"anastasia" | $4,000 |
| Ms Jr Miss Program | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| State Games of Mississippi | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| City of Meridian Housing Authority | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| Meridian Rails Historical Society | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| United Way of East Ms | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| Meridian Restorations Foundation | Meridian, MS | Summer intern program | $4,000 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | Washington, DC | Operating support | $850 |
Grants approved for future payment
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms State University Foundation | Mississippi State, MS | Health programs,performing arts | $3,328,895 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | Meridian, MS | Operating support | $1,600,000 |
| Ms Arts & Entertainment | Meridian, MS | Operating support | $250,000 |
| Meridian Art Association | Meridian, MS | Carnegie library expansion | $50,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,745,213 | 24 |
| 2024 | $4,878,227 | 26 |
| 2023 | $2,957,863 | 29 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 11, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202601319349104500
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-0707746
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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