Private foundation · EIN 72-1397322 · Tupelo, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Salt and Light 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: 20 grants paid, $285K total, median $10K. 20% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
20
$285K
Median grant
$10K
Stays in MS
20%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$2.4M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Western Theological SeminaryHolland, MIMinistries$40K
Kenai Classical SchoolSoldotna, AKMinistries$30K
Rooted MinistriesBirmingham, ALMinistries$25K
Delta Street AcademyGreenwood, MSMinistries$25K
Reformed University FellowshipCharlotte, NCMinistries$20K
New Horizons FoundationColorado Springs, COMinistries$20K
Slingshot MemphisMemphis, TNMinistries$20K
Luke AllianceHouston, TXMissions$15K
Lawndale Presbyterian ChurchTupelo, MSMissions$15K
Alongside UColumbus, OHMinistries$10K
Mission to North AmericaLawrenceville, GAMinistries$10K
Memphis Teach ResidencyMemphis, TNEducation$10K
New Hope Christian AcademyMemphis, TNEducation$10K
FIRST Presbyterian ChurchKosciusko, MSMinistries$5,000
Mission to the WorldLawrenceville, GAMinistries$5,000
Third Millennium MinistriesCasselberry, FLMinistries$5,000
French Camp AcademyFrench Camp, MSMinistries$5,000
World Relief MemphisMemphis, TNMissions$5,000
Mission Aviation FellowshipNampa, IDMissions$5,000
Gospel Coaching NetworkAlpharetta, GAMissions$5,000

By state: Mississippi 4 · Tennessee 4 · Michigan 1 · Alaska 1 · Alabama 1 · North Carolina 1

About this foundation

Salt and Light Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Tupelo, Mississippi, administered in care of Sam Potts M & F Bank, 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 Salt and Light 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 Salt and Light Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $285K across 20 grants, a median of $10K.

Where does Salt and Light Foundation give?

Mississippi (4 grants), Tennessee (4 grants), Michigan (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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