Private foundation · EIN 47-2367603 · Madison, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $218K total, median $15K. 62% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
13
$218K
Median grant
$15K
Stays in MS
62%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.1M

Grants paid in 2024

13 grants, all shown · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
End It for GoodRidgeland, MSThe contribution was made to assist the organization to further their mission.$40K
Mississippi History Project IncJackson, MSThe contribution was made to assist the organization in educating the public on the history of the state of mississippi.$36K
Mission to the WorldLawrenceville, GAThis contribution allows mission to the world to provide financial support to the presbyterian missionaries that they support abroad.$28K
Mississippi Future FoundationOxford, MSThe contribution was made to assist the organization to further educational purposes through an independent and objective exposition of sta…$25K
Mississippi Prosperity FoundationRidgeland, MSThe contribution was made to assist the organization with its mission to further educational purposes through the nonpartisan andcomparativ…$20K
Redeemer ChurchJackson, MSThe contribution was made to assist the organization to further their ministries.$20K
CollageJackson, MSThe contribution was made to assist the organization to further their ministries.$15K
Libertarian Christian InstituteSt Louis, MOThe contribution was made to assist the organization in its mission to promote libertarianism from a christian point of view$10K
Saint Augustine SchoolRidgeland, MSThis contribution helped to further the organization's mission.$10K
Community Foundation for MississippiJackson, MSThe contribution was made to assist the organization in supporting the mississippi book festival. the organization helped the festival defr…$7,500
Deeper Still MissionBartlett, TNThis contribution helped to further the organization's missionary work.$3,000
Equipping Leaders InternationalSt Augustine, FLThis contribution helped to further the organization's mission.$3,000
Evangelical Presbyterian Church (epc) World OutreachOrlando, FLThis contribution helped to further the organization's mission.$500

By state: Mississippi 8 · Georgia 1 · Missouri 1 · Florida 2 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Mississippi, administered in care of Joel Bomgar, tax-exempt since 2015. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

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Does Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $218K across 13 grants, a median of $15K.

Where does Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundation give?

Mississippi (8 grants), Georgia (1 grants), Missouri (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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