Private foundation · EIN 64-0820553 · Vicksburg, Mississippi

The Steve and Melody Golding 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: 42 grants paid, $710K total, median $2,000. 60% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
42
$710K
Median grant
$2,000
Stays in MS
60%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$10M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Vicksburg Catholic SchoolVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$440K
Baptist Hospitalhealth Foundation (mobile Heart Labcardiology Dept)Jackson, MSCharitable donation$125K
Marion Military InstituteMarion, ALCharitable donation$20K
Ummc Childrens of MSJackson, MSCharitable donation$20K
Ummc Foundation-Pierce EndowmentJackson, MSCharitable donation$13K
Micah's Mission SchoolTallulah, LACharitable donation$12K
University Press of MSJackson, MSCharitable donation$10K
American Heart AssociationDallas, TXCharitable donation$5,000
Clusterbusters FoundationLombard, ILCharitable donation$5,000
Crohns and ColitisNew York, NYCharitable donation$5,000
Make-A-Wish FoundationRidgeland, MSCharitable donation$5,000
Marina Flamingo FoundationSaginaw, MICharitable donation$5,000
Ocd FoundationBoston, MACharitable donation$5,000
Our Little Roses MinistriesMiami Shores, FLCharitable donation$3,500
MD Anderson Medical CenterHouston, TXCharitable donation$2,500
National Waterways FoundationWashington, DCCharitable donation$2,500
American Cancer SocietyAtlanta, GACharitable donation$2,000
Epilepsy FoundationFlowood, MSCharitable donation$2,000
Good Shepherd CenterVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$2,000
Jacob's LadderVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$2,000
Le Bonheur Childrens HospitalMemphis, TNCharitable donation$2,000
Salvation ArmyVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$2,000
Palmer Home for ChildrenColumbus, MSCharitable donation$1,250
American Red CrossVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
ASPCAWashington, DCCharitable donation$1,000
Center for Pregnancy ChoicesVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Friends of Vicksburg National ParkVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Marshall County MuseumHolly Springs, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Old Courthouse MuseumVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Old Depot MuseumVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Paws RescueRedwood, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Rainbow FarmsVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Renewal HouseVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Rodney History & PreservationLorman, MSCharitable donation$1,000
St Jude's Childrens ResearchMemphis, TNCharitable donation$1,000
Storehouse Community Food PantryVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Susan G Komen Cure for CancerDallas, TXCharitable donation$1,000
Tunnel to TowersStaten Island, NYCharitable donation$1,000
Vicksburg Art AssociationVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Warrior Bonfire ProgramVicksburg, MSCharitable donation$1,000
WellsfestJackson, MSCharitable donation$1,000
Turning Point USAPhoenix, AZCharitable donation$1,000

By state: Mississippi 25 · Alabama 1 · Louisiana 1 · Texas 3 · New York 2 · Illinois 1

About this foundation

The Steve and Melody Golding Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Vicksburg, Mississippi, administered in care of Stephen D Golding, tax-exempt since 1993. 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 Steve and Melody Golding 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 Steve and Melody Golding Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $710K across 42 grants, a median of $2,000.

Where does The Steve and Melody Golding Foundation give?

Mississippi (25 grants), Alabama (1 grants), Louisiana (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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