Private foundation · EIN 64-0942325 · Madison, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable 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: 16 grants paid, $173K total, median $10K. 94% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
16
$173K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MS
94%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.7M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Jackson PrepJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the school.$25K
Canopy Children's SolutionsJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$21K
MS Baptist Medical CenterJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$20K
FIRST Baptist ChurchJackson, MSTo support the purpose of the church.$10K
French CampFrench Camp, MSTo support the purposes of the school.$10K
FIRST Presbyterian Day SchoolJackson, MSTo support the purpose of the school.$10K
Gateway Rescue MissionJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$10K
MS Children's MuseumJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$10K
Reformed Theological SeminaryJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the seminary.$10K
Chi Omega FoundationMemphis, TNTo support the purposes of the organization.$10K
Campaign for Children's of MississippiJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$10K
International BalletJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$7,500
MS Baptist Children's VillageRidgeland, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$5,000
Living ServicesJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$5,000
MS Museum of ArtJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$5,000
MS Symphony OrchestraJackson, MSTo support the purposes of the organization.$5,000

By state: Mississippi 15 · Tennessee 1

About this foundation

Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Madison, Mississippi, administered in care of Pam Prisock, tax-exempt since 2002. 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 Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable 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 Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $173K across 16 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation give?

Mississippi (15 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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