Private foundation · EIN 64-0441776 · Brookhaven, Mississippi · Health care

Silver Cross Home

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: 18 grants paid, $231K total, median $10K. 94% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
18
$231K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MS
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$3.9M

Grants paid in 2024

Top 17 of 18 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV

RecipientPurposeAmount
TeaamMize, MSOperations of camp$25K
Crisis Pregnancy Center Sw MSMcComb, MSAssistance for mothers$25K
Ferst Readers IncMadison, GALiteracy program for kids$25K
Brookhaven OutreachBrookhaven, MSChristian love for needy$20K
Crsis Pregnancy Center Law CoSilver Creek, MSOffice equipment$20K
Second Chance MSOxford, MSEducation assistance$13K
Kdmc FoundationBrookhaven, MSThink pink$10K
Anchored Christian Grief CampBrookhaven, MSGrief counsel$10K
Childrens Advocacy CenterMcComb, MSChild advocacy$10K
Lincoln Co Baptist AssociationBrookhaven, MSFoster closet$10K
Easthaven Baptist ChurchBrookhaven, MSShine the night event$10K
Lawrence County Historical SocietyMonticello, MSDepot renovation$8,998
Flamingo Day FoundationFlowood, MSResearch$8,998
FIRST Baptist ChurchBrookhaven, MSOperation christmas child$8,500
Blessings in a BackpackBrookhaven, MSFood for hungry children$4,000
Lincoln County Historical SocietyBrookhaven, MSRenovation$1,350
Cuddle UpBrookhaven, MSBooks for infants$1,200

By state: Mississippi 17 · Georgia 1

About this foundation

Silver Cross Home is a private grantmaking foundation in Brookhaven, Mississippi, tax-exempt since 1968. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Silver Cross Home 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 Silver Cross Home give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $231K across 18 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Silver Cross Home give?

Mississippi (17 grants), Georgia (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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