Private foundation · EIN 64-0872808 · Jackson, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Bill McCarty III Foundation

Should you approach them?

Yes, approach them if you're in Mississippi. The foundation accepts applications (NONE) and its median grant is $6,625.

From the 2024 Form 990-PF: 2 grants paid, $13K total, median $6,625. 100% of grants stayed in Mississippi. Stated restrictions: NONE

Accepts applications
Yes
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2024
2
$13K
Median grant
$6,625
Stays in MS
100%
of grants
Deadline
NONE
Assets
$1.6M

How to apply

In writing Contact: Bill McCarty III, 4032 Pinewood Drive, Jackson, MS, 6019820825 Deadlines: NONE Restrictions: NONE

Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2024 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.

Grants paid in 2024

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Greater Belhaven NeighborhoodJackson, MSReligious, educational, charitable$8,000
New Stage TheatreJackson, MSReligious, educational, charitable$5,250

About this foundation

Bill McCarty III Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Jackson, Mississippi, administered in care of W B McCarty III, tax-exempt since 1996. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

All filings on ProPublica

Does Bill McCarty III Foundation accept grant applications?

Yes. On its 2024 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. In writing Deadlines: NONE.

How much does Bill McCarty III Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2024 it paid $13K across 2 grants, a median of $6,625.

Where does Bill McCarty III Foundation give?

Mississippi (2 grants), per its latest filing.

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