Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 62-1578268

Foundation Overview

Based in Wilmington, DE, Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation has awarded 184 grants totaling $6,161,510 to organizations in Tennessee, Mississippi and 4 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $1,433,577, with a median award of $6,500.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$6,161,510
Total Assets
$18,976,845
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,500

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
18
Median Grant
$11,500
% No Significant Change
-4% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Growth-Minded: 67%

12 of 18 recipients (67%) were new grantees. Foundation actively seeks new partnerships to expand impact. Fresh approaches and innovative programs receive serious consideration.

Geographic Focus
Tennessee

52% of grants are awarded in Tennessee, with additional funding distributed across 5 other locations. The foundation balances regional focus with broader geographic diversity. Within Tennessee, funding concentrates in Memphis (77%), Arlington (16%), Artlington (3%).

Funding Trajectory
+910%

Strong 910% growth in annual giving over 7 years indicates expanding philanthropic capacity and increasing opportunities for grant seekers. This upward trajectory suggests growing foundation resources and commitment.

Program Areas
Community Projects + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on community projects (43%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Agape Child And Family Services Inc $16,500 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Greater Memphis $11,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Carewheels Foundation $4,580 Arlington, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Desoto County Dream Center $1,433,577 Horn Lake, MS, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes $2,500 Kansas City, MO, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Heartland Hands $5,500 Horn Lake, MS, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Hope House Day Care Center Inc $13,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $3,000 Arlee, MT, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Joni And Friends $12,000 Agoura Hills, CA, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Life Choices Pregnancy Care Center Inc $3,600 Columbus, MS, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Light The Way Ministry $150,000 Ozark, MO, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Longview Heights Baptist Church $5,000 Olive Branch, MS, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Memphis Union Mission $16,500 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry Inc $12,000 Olive Branch, MS, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Sav-a-life Of Desoto County $39,000 Southaven, MS, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Shepherds Haven Ministries Inc $2,000 Arlington, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Srvs Group Home I Inc $11,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Streets Ministries Inc $12,000 Memphis, TN, US General & Unrestricted 2023
Agape Child And Family Services $19,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr Memphis $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Recreation 2022
Care Pregnancy Resource Center $36,000 Southaven, MS, US Prenatal Care Facility, Bibles Provided 2022
Carewheels $4,985 Arlington, TN, US Elderly Care And Inner City Kid Care 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-desoto County $3,250 Southaven, MS, US Recreation 2022
Heartland Hands Food Pantry $4,000 Horn Lake, MS, US Food For The Needy 2022
Hope House Day Care ( Hiv Children) $14,500 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2022
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $3,900 Arlee, MT, US Outreach Ministry 2022
Joni And Friends Mississippi $10,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Outreach Ministries For Speical Need Kids And Adults; Handicapped And Wheelchair Bound 2022
Life Choices $3,000 Memphis, TN, US Prenatal Care Facility 2022
Sacred Hearts Southern Missions $6,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Thanksgiving Food For Needy Families In Desoto County Mississippi 2022
Memphis Union Mission $19,500 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2022
Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry Inc $12,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Food For Needyfood For Needy 2022
Shepherds Haven Ministries Inc $2,400 Arlington, TN, US Care For Adults With Special Needs 2022
Srvs - Special Kids & Families $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children With Special Needs 2022
Streets Ministries $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2022
Compel Church $259,521 Southaven, MS, US Teacher Appreciation For Desoto County Mississippi Teachers, Workers & Principals 2022
Concord Academy $100,000 Memphis, TN, US Scholarship Fund For Children With Learning Disabilities 2022
Desoto County Dream Center Inc $87,130 Horn Lake, MS, US Backpacks, School Supplies, Tech Fees For Needy Children In Desoto County Mississippi 2022
Longview Heights Baptist Church $4,480 Olive Branch, MS, US 20 Scholarships To Winshape Camp For Needy Children 2022
Agape Child And Family Services $19,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr Memphis $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Recreation 2022
Care Pregnancy Resource Center $36,000 Southaven, MS, US Prenatal Care Facility, Bibles Provided 2022
Carewheels $4,985 Arlington, TN, US Elderly Care And Inner City Kid Care 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-desoto County $3,250 Southaven, MS, US Recreation 2022
Heartland Hands Food Pantry $4,000 Horn Lake, MS, US Food For The Needy 2022
Hope House Day Care ( Hiv Children) $14,500 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2022
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $3,900 Arlee, MT, US Outreach Ministry 2022
Joni And Friends Mississippi $10,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Outreach Ministries For Speical Need Kids And Adults; Handicapped And Wheelchair Bound 2022
Life Choices $3,000 Memphis, TN, US Prenatal Care Facility 2022
Sacred Hearts Southern Missions $6,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Thanksgiving Food For Needy Families In Desoto County Mississippi 2022
Memphis Union Mission $19,500 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2022
Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry Inc $12,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Food For Needyfood For Needy 2022
Shepherds Haven Ministries Inc $2,400 Arlington, TN, US Care For Adults With Special Needs 2022
Srvs - Special Kids & Families $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children With Special Needs 2022
Streets Ministries $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2022
Compel Church $259,521 Southaven, MS, US Teacher Appreciation For Desoto County Mississippi Teachers, Workers & Principals 2022
Concord Academy $100,000 Memphis, TN, US Scholarship Fund For Children With Learning Disabilities 2022
Desoto County Dream Center Inc $87,130 Horn Lake, MS, US Backpacks, School Supplies, Tech Fees For Needy Children In Desoto County Mississippi 2022
Longview Heights Baptist Church $4,480 Olive Branch, MS, US 20 Scholarships To Winshape Camp For Needy Children 2022
Agape Child And Family Services $19,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2022
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr Memphis $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Recreation 2022
Care Pregnancy Resource Center $36,000 Southaven, MS, US Prenatal Care Facility, Bibles Provided 2022
Carewheels $4,985 Arlington, TN, US Elderly Care And Inner City Kid Care 2022
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-desoto County $3,250 Southaven, MS, US Recreation 2022
Heartland Hands Food Pantry $4,000 Horn Lake, MS, US Food For The Needy 2022
Hope House Day Care ( Hiv Children) $14,500 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2022
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $3,900 Arlee, MT, US Outreach Ministry 2022
Joni And Friends Mississippi $10,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Outreach Ministries For Speical Need Kids And Adults; Handicapped And Wheelchair Bound 2022
Life Choices $3,000 Memphis, TN, US Prenatal Care Facility 2022
Sacred Hearts Southern Missions $6,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Thanksgiving Food For Needy Families In Desoto County Mississippi 2022
Memphis Union Mission $19,500 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2022
Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry Inc $12,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Food For Needyfood For Needy 2022
Shepherds Haven Ministries Inc $2,400 Arlington, TN, US Care For Adults With Special Needs 2022
Srvs - Special Kids & Families $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children With Special Needs 2022
Streets Ministries $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2022
Compel Church $259,521 Southaven, MS, US Teacher Appreciation For Desoto County Mississippi Teachers, Workers & Principals 2022
Concord Academy $100,000 Memphis, TN, US Scholarship Fund For Children With Learning Disabilities 2022
Desoto County Dream Center Inc $87,130 Horn Lake, MS, US Backpacks, School Supplies, Tech Fees For Needy Children In Desoto County Mississippi 2022
Longview Heights Baptist Church $4,480 Olive Branch, MS, US 20 Scholarships To Winshape Camp For Needy Children 2022
Agape Child And Family Services $16,500 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2021
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr Memphis $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Recreation 2021
Care Pregnancy Resource Center $35,500 Southaven, MS, US Prenatal Care Facility, Bibles Provided 2021
Carewheels $4,000 Arlington, TN, US Elderly Care And Inner City Kid Care 2021
Hope House Day Care ( Hiv Children) $16,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2021
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $3,300 Arlee, MT, US Outreach Ministry 2021
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-desoto County $3,000 Southaven, MS, US Recreation 2021
Life Choices $3,600 Memphis, TN, US Prenatal Care Facility 2021
Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry Inc $12,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Food For Needyfood For Needy 2021
Shepherds Haven Ministries Inc $2,400 Arlington, TN, US Care For Adults With Special Needs 2021
Memphis Union Mission $18,000 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2021
Srvs - Special Kids & Families $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children With Special Needs 2021
Heartland Hands Food Pantry $750,000 Horn Lake, MS, US Food For The Needy - Building Purchase To House Food Pantry 2021
Joni And Friends Mississippi $10,000 Ridgeland, MS, US Outreach Ministries For Speical Need Kids And Adults; Handicapped And Wheelchair Bound 2021
Life Fellowship Church $100,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Outreach Ministries For First Responders, Teachers And The Elderly 2021
Streets Ministries $11,000 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2021
Agape Child And Family Services $21,500 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2020
Interfaith Council On Poverty Inc $15,000 Hernando, MS, US Food Pantry And Clothes Closet For The Needy 2020
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr Memphis $14,000 Memphis, TN, US Recreation 2020
Carewheels $4,000 Arlington, TN, US Elderly Care And Inner City Kid Care 2020
Desoto County Dream Center $48,453 Horn Lake, MS, US Van For Drug Rehab Patients, Assistance With Hunger, Education And Healthcare Needs 2020
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-desoto County $3,500 Southaven, MS, US Recreation 2020
Precious In Pink Jail Rehab Ministries $31,101 Southaven, MS, US Van To Transport Inmates For Treatment & Assist Female Inmates After Release In Transition 2020
Global Outreach $300 Pontotoc, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2020
Hope House Day Care (hiv Children) $21,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Childrenfamily Care 2020
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $3,100 Arlee, MT, US Outreach Ministry 2020
Life Choices $3,600 Memphis, TN, US Prenatal Care Facility 2020
Memphis Union Mission $17,000 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2020
Longview Heights Baptist Church $17,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Kitchen Equipment, Furnishings & Applicances To Prepare Food For Needy During Covid 2020
Northpoint Christian School $160,890 Southaven, MS, US Ovens, Educational Supplies, School Equipment 2020
Olive Branch Community Emergency Food Ministry Inc $12,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Food For Needy 2020
Care Pregnancy Resource Center $31,632 Southaven, MS, US Prenatal Care Facility, Bibles Provided 2020
Shepherds Haven Ministries Inc $2,200 Arlington, TN, US Care For Adults With Special Needs 2020
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary $8,207 Louisville, KY, US Education Tuition 2020
Srvs - Special Kids & Families $16,735 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children With Special Needs 2020
Streets Ministries $10,200 Memphis, TN, US Outreach Ministries 2020
Sacred Heart Southern Mission $3,000 Walls, MS, US Food Pantry (covid)food Pantry (covid) 2020
Tipton-rosemark Academy Inc $1,000 Millington, TN, US Education 2020
Trinity Health Center Inc $5,000 Horn Lake, MS, US Health Care To Community 2020
Desoto Grace Inc $5,000 Olive Branch, MS, US Community Assistance & Education 2020
Methodist Senior Services Inc - Wesley Meadows $10,000 Hernando, MS, US Elder Care, Assited Living, And Memory Support Services 2020
Healing Hearts Child Advocacy Center $4,000 Southaven, MS, US Child Abuse Victims' Resources 2020
Agape Child And Family Services $5,500 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2018
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr Memphis $8,400 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2018
Carewheels $3,900 Artlington, TN, US Care For Elderly 2018
Desoto Civic Garden Club-northwest Ms Community College $500 Southaven, MS, US Scholarship 2018
Desoto County Schools $200,000 Horn Lake, MS, US Education Expenses 2018
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-desoto County $3,000 Southaven, MS, US Recreation 2018
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-shelby County $3,000 Memphis, TN, US Recreation 2018
First Regional Library Of Desoto County $9,780 Horn Lake, MS, US Technology Camp For Teens 2018
Global Outreach $1,200 Pontotoc, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2018
Hope House Day Care (hiv Children) $11,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Childrenfamily Care 2018
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $1,100 Arlee, MT, US Outreach Ministry 2018
Life Choices $3,600 Memphis, TN, US Prenatal Care Facility 2018
Memphis Union Mission $6,000 Memphis, TN, US Care Facilities 2018
Northpoint Christian School $389,469 Southaven, MS, US Christian School Tuition & Facilities 2018
Pregnancy Care Center $7,200 Southaven, MS, US Prenatal Care Facility 2018
Shepherds Haven $2,200 Arlington, TN, US Care For Adults With Special Needs 2018
Special Kids & Families $3,600 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children With Special Needs 2018
Streets Ministries $4,500 Memphis, TN, US Care Facilities 2018
Southern Baptist Theological Seminary $6,926 Louisville, KY, US Education Tuition 2018
Carolyn Kirk - Cherokee Elementary $1,600 Memphis, TN, US Educational Supplies For 4th Grade Student Science Lab 2017
Agape Child And Family Services $6,500 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2017
Binghampton Development Corps $250 Memphis, TN, US Family Care 2017
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr Memphis $10,600 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2017
Carewheels $2,000 Artlington, TN, US Care For Elderly 2017
Delois Davis $800 Olive Branch, MS, US Family Care For Needy Children 2017
Desoto County Schools $93,000 Horn Lake, MS, US Education Expenses 2017
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-desoto County $3,250 Southaven, MS, US Recreation 2017
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-shelby County $3,000 Memphis, TN, US Recreation 2017
Global Outreach $1,300 Pontotoc, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2017
Hope House Day Care (hiv Children) $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Childrenfamily Care 2017
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $1,300 Arlee, MT, US Outreach Ministry 2017
Life Choices $3,600 Memphis, TN, US Prenatal Care Facility 2017
Memphis Union Mission $6,500 Memphis, TN, US Care Facilities 2017
Mississippi College $5,986 Clinton, MS, US College Tuition 2017
Northpoint Christian School $28,895 Southaven, MS, US Christian School Tuition 2017
Shepherds Haven $2,600 Arlington, TN, US Care For Adults With Special Needs 2017
Special Kids & Families $3,900 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children With Special Needs 2017
St George Independent School Sgis $4,875 Collierville, TN, US Education 2017
Streets Ministries $4,100 Memphis, TN, US Care Facilities 2017
Shady Oaks School $1,000 Memphis, TN, US School For Children With Disabilities And Special Needs 2017
Pregnancy Care Center $1,200 Southaven, MS, US Prenatal Care Facility 2017
First Regional Library Of Desoto County $8,400 Horn Lake, MS, US Technology Camp For Teens 2017
Memphis Ninety Nine $2,000 Memphis, TN, US Conference Transportation 2017
Agape Child And Family Services $6,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2016
Bing Hampton Development Corps $6,000 Memphis, TN, US Family Care 2016
Boys & Girls Clubs Of Gr Memphis $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2016
Carewheels $3,696 Artlington, TN, US Care For Elderly 2016
Delois Davis $10,264 Olive Branch, MS, US Family Care For Needy Children 2016
Desoto County Schools $50,000 Horn Lake, MS, US Education Expenses 2016
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-desoto County $3,100 Southaven, MS, US Recreation 2016
Fellowship Of Christian Athletes-shelby County $3,000 Memphis, TN, US Recreation 2016
Global Outreach $1,200 Pontotoc, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2016
Hope House Day Care (hiv Children) $12,000 Memphis, TN, US Family Care 2016
Jocko Valley Baptist Church $1,200 Arlee, MT, US Outreach Ministry 2016
Life Choices $3,600 Memphis, TN, US Medical Care 2016
Memphis Union Mission $6,000 Memphis, TN, US Care Facilities 2016
Mid-america Theological Seminary $3,056 Cordova, TN, US Seminary Tuition 2016
Mississippi College $12,323 Clinton, MS, US College Tuition 2016
Northpoint Christian School $26,462 Southaven, MS, US Christian School Tuition 2016
Nwcc Desoto $330 Southaven, MS, US College Tuition 2016
Shepherds Haven $2,400 Arlington, TN, US Day Care For Special Needs Childrenday Care For Mentally Challenge Kids 2016
Special Kids & Families $3,600 Memphis, TN, US Care For Children 2016
St George Independent School Sgis $4,875 Collierville, TN, US Education 2016
Streets Ministries $2,400 Memphis, TN, US Care Facilities 2016

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Contact Information

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EIN 62-1578268
Website N/A
Address 4555 SPRING MEADOW WY N Olive Branch, MS 38654-0000

Key People (3)

Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.

Trustee Michelle Chapman
Trustee Dorothy Maki
Trustee Catherine Skelton

Forms 990-PF

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  • Check Part I for total assets, annual giving amounts, and payout requirements
  • Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
  • Look for trends across multiple years to understand giving patterns

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.