Private foundation · EIN 75-2663393 · Meridian, Mississippi · Philanthropy & grantmaking

Paul & Sherry Broadhead 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: 32 grants paid, $1.4M total, median $30K. 81% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
32
$1.4M
Median grant
$30K
Stays in MS
81%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$27M

Grants paid in 2025

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

RecipientPurposeAmount
Meridian Community College FoundationMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$150K
Free Clinic of Meridian IncMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$100K
Mississippi's Toughest Kids FoundationCrystal Springs, MSGeneral operations of the organization$100K
The Salvation ArmyMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$85K
Wesley House Community Center IncMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$85K
The University of Mississippi FoundationOxford, MSGeneral operations of the organization$75K
Ummc FundJackson, MSGeneral operations of the organization$75K
Ummc-The Campaign for Cancer Center and Research InstituteJackson, MSGeneral operations of the organization$75K
St Jude Children's Research HospitalMemphis, TNGeneral operations of the organization$65K
Hope Village for Children IncMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$58K
Mississippi Children's MuseumMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$50K
Mississippi State University FoundationMississippi State, MSGeneral operations of the organization$50K
The University of Southern Mississippi FoundationHattiesburg, MSGeneral operations of the organization$50K
UmcorAtlanta, GAGeneral operations of the organization$50K
Shriner's Hospital for ChildrenRanson, WVGeneral operations of the organization$35K
American Cancer SocietyJackson, MSGeneral operations of the organization$30K
American Heart Association IncPhoenix, AZGeneral operations of the organization$30K
Love IncMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$25K
Meridian Council for the Arts IncMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$25K
Mississippi Arts and Entertainment CenterMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$25K
State Games of Mississippi IncMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$25K
The Jimmie Rodgers FoundationMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$25K
Unicef USAWashington, DCGeneral operations of the organization$20K
Meridian Little TheaterMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$15K
Meridian Symphony Association IncMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$15K
United Way of East MississippiMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$15K
Boys and Girls Club of East MississippiMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$10K
Feed the ChildrenOklahoma City, OKGeneral operations of the organization$10K
Meridian Museum of ArtMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$10K
Special Olympics of Mississippi IncMadison, MSGeneral operations of the organization$10K
Meridian Rails Historical SocietyMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$5,000
National Fire Safety Council IncMeridian, MSGeneral operations of the organization$1,200

By state: Mississippi 26 · Tennessee 1 · Georgia 1 · West Virginia 1 · Arizona 1 · District of Columbia 1

About this foundation

Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Meridian, Mississippi, administered in care of Sherry Howell, 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.

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Does Paul & Sherry Broadhead 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 Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $1.4M across 32 grants, a median of $30K.

Where does Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundation give?

Mississippi (26 grants), Tennessee (1 grants), Georgia (1 grants) and elsewhere, per its latest filing.

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Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundationsince 2011 Meridian, MS $83K64 grants · 2025 $1,000Yes $6.3M
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