Private foundation · EIN 58-6340681 · Meridian, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

The Hardy Poindexter Graham 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 2025 Form 990-PF: 13 grants paid, $65K total, median $3,000. 85% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
13
$65K
Median grant
$3,000
Stays in MS
85%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$1.1M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
St Paul's Episcopal ChurchMeridian, MSReligious$19K
Care LodgeMeridian, MSCharitable$10K
Hope Village for ChildrenMeridian, MSCharitable$8,500
MerrihopeMeridian, MSCharitable$7,500
Community Foundation of East MississippiMeridian, MSCharitable$7,500
Roadside RescueMeridian, MSCharitable$3,000
Ole Miss Athletics FoundationOxford, MSCharitable$3,000
Mississippi Children's MuseumMeridian, MSCharitable$2,000
MaxMeridian, MSCharitable$1,500
McC FoundationMeridian, MSEducational$1,000
Meridian Symphony AssociationMeridian, MSCharitable$1,000
St Judes Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable$1,000
Rhodes College Annual FundMemphis, TNCharitable$500

By state: Mississippi 11 · Tennessee 2

About this foundation

The Hardy Poindexter Graham Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Meridian, Mississippi, administered in care of Hardy P Graham Jr, tax-exempt since 1997. 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 The Hardy Poindexter Graham Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 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 The Hardy Poindexter Graham Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $65K across 13 grants, a median of $3,000.

Where does The Hardy Poindexter Graham Foundation give?

Mississippi (11 grants), Tennessee (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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