The Steve and Melody Golding Foundation
Invitation OnlyVicksburg, Mississippi · EIN 64-0820553 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$710K
Organizations funded42
Typical grant$2,000
Total assets$10.3M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $1,000 and $5,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2025 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
40% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vicksburg Catholic School | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $440,000 |
| Baptist Hospitalhealth Foundation (Mobile Heart Labcardiology Dept) | Jackson, MS | Charitable donation | $125,000 |
| Marion Military Institute | Marion, AL | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Ummc Childrens of Ms | Jackson, MS | Charitable donation | $20,000 |
| Ummc Foundation-Pierce Endowment | Jackson, MS | Charitable donation | $12,500 |
| Micah's Mission School | Tallulah, LA | Charitable donation | $12,000 |
| University Press of Ms | Jackson, MS | Charitable donation | $10,000 |
| American Heart Association | Dallas, TX | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Clusterbusters Foundation | Lombard, IL | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Crohns and Colitis | New York, NY | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Make-A-Wish Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Marina Flamingo Foundation | Saginaw, MI | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Ocd Foundation | Boston, MA | Charitable donation | $5,000 |
| Our Little Roses Ministries | Miami Shores, FL | Charitable donation | $3,500 |
| Md Anderson Medical Center | Houston, TX | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| National Waterways Foundation | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $2,500 |
| American Cancer Society | Atlanta, GA | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Epilepsy Foundation | Flowood, MS | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Good Shepherd Center | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Jacob's Ladder | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Le Bonheur Childrens Hospital | Memphis, TN | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Salvation Army | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $2,000 |
| Palmer Home for Children | Columbus, MS | Charitable donation | $1,250 |
| American Red Cross | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Aspca | Washington, DC | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Center for Pregnancy Choices | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Friends of Vicksburg National Park | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Marshall County Museum | Holly Springs, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Old Courthouse Museum | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Old Depot Museum | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Paws Rescue | Redwood, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Rainbow Farms | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Renewal House | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Rodney History & Preservation | Lorman, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| St Jude's Childrens Research | Memphis, TN | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Storehouse Community Food Pantry | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Susan G Komen Cure for Cancer | Dallas, TX | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Tunnel to Towers | Staten Island, NY | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Vicksburg Art Association | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Warrior Bonfire Program | Vicksburg, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Wellsfest | Jackson, MS | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
| Turning Point USA | Phoenix, AZ | Charitable donation | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $710,250 | 42 |
| 2024 | $295,250 | 45 |
| 2023 | $200,250 | 45 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Mar 18, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202630779349100818
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-0820553
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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