The Riley Foundation | Foundation Profile
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EIN: 64-0707746
Foundation Overview
Based in Meridian, MS, The Riley Foundation has awarded 282 grants totaling $33,289,891 to organizations in Mississippi, Georgia and 2 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $250 to $2,458,333, with a median award of $5,000.
Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$33,289,891
Total Assets
$83,934,408
Median Grant (all grants)
$5,000
Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot
Total Grants
46
Median Grant
$4,000
% Median Grant Decline
-37%
(vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year:
February 2026
Foundation Intelligence
Advanced analytics and strategic insights to help nonprofit organizations assess grant opportunities and optimize their application strategies
New Applicant Friendliness
Closed Network: 13%
6 of 46 recipients (13%) were new grantees. Foundation maintains tight relationships with established partners. New applicants rarely succeed without insider connections.
Geographic Focus
Mississippi
95% of all grants are concentrated in Mississippi, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Mississippi, funding concentrates in Meridian (89%), Mississippi State (9%), Jackson (1%).
Funding Trajectory
+2%
Stable funding levels with 2% change over 7 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.
Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others
Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (64%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.
Where is The Money Going?
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Grants & Funding
Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into The Riley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boy Scouts Of America | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2023 |
| Love Inc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Meridian Art Association | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2023 |
| Ms Methodist Senior Services | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Mcc Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $54,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programconcert Series | 2023 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $1,820,048 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Programsscholarshipssummer Workperforming Arts | 2023 |
| Multi-county Community Service | $50,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homeless Outreach | 2023 |
| Ms Jr Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Ms Arts Entertainment | $504,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Exhibitssummer Work Program | 2023 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $404,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Constructionexhibitssummer Work Program | 2023 |
| State Games Of Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $815 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| City Of Meridian Housing Authority | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Festival Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Hope Village For Children | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Meridian Little Theatre | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Meridian Restorations Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Meridian Industrial Heritage Museum | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2023 |
| Love Inc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2023 |
| Meridian Art Association | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2023 |
| Ms Methodist Senior Services | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Community Foundation Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Mcc Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $54,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programconcert Series | 2023 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $1,820,048 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Programsscholarshipssummer Workperforming Arts | 2023 |
| Multi-county Community Service | $50,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homeless Outreach | 2023 |
| Ms Jr Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Ms Arts Entertainment | $504,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Exhibitssummer Work Program | 2023 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $404,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Constructionexhibitssummer Work Program | 2023 |
| State Games Of Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $815 | Washington, DC, US | Operating Support | 2023 |
| City Of Meridian Housing Authority | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Festival Support | 2023 |
| United Way Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Hope Village For Children | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Meridian Little Theatre | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Meridian Restorations Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Meridian Industrial Heritage Museum | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2023 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| East Ms Business Development | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian | $9,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2022 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Meridian Art Association | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2022 |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Mcc Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $79,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programconcert Series | 2022 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $2,458,333 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Programsscholarshipssummer Workperforming Arts | 2022 |
| Multi-county Community Service | $50,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homeless Outreach | 2022 |
| Ms Jr Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Ms Arts Entertainment | $504,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Exhibitssummer Work Program | 2022 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $629,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Constructionexhibitssummer Work Program | 2022 |
| State Games Of Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | $7,710 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| City Of Meridian Housing Authority | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Festival Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| East Ms Business Development | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian | $9,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2022 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Meridian Art Association | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2022 |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Mcc Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $79,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programconcert Series | 2022 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $2,458,333 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Programsscholarshipssummer Workperforming Arts | 2022 |
| Multi-county Community Service | $50,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homeless Outreach | 2022 |
| Ms Jr Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Ms Arts Entertainment | $504,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Exhibitssummer Work Program | 2022 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $629,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Constructionexhibitssummer Work Program | 2022 |
| State Games Of Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | $7,710 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| City Of Meridian Housing Authority | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Festival Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| East Ms Business Development | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian | $9,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2022 |
| Love Inc | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2022 |
| Meridian Art Association | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2022 |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Mcc Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $79,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programconcert Series | 2022 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $2,458,333 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Programsscholarshipssummer Workperforming Arts | 2022 |
| Multi-county Community Service | $50,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homeless Outreach | 2022 |
| Ms Jr Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Ms Arts Entertainment | $504,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Exhibitssummer Work Program | 2022 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $629,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Constructionexhibitssummer Work Program | 2022 |
| State Games Of Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | $7,710 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2022 |
| City Of Meridian Housing Authority | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Festival Support | 2022 |
| United Way Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2022 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| East Ms Business Development | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating Expenses | 2021 |
| Love Inc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2021 |
| Meridian Art Association | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating | 2021 |
| Meridian Restoration Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Mississippi Arts Entertainment | $504,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating & Summer Work | 2021 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $404,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Construction Exhibits Operating & Summer Work | 2021 |
| Ms Junior Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $2,037,333 | Meridian, MS, US | Programsscholarshipssummerwork&performing Arts | 2021 |
| Montgomery Institute | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Multi-county Community Service | $54,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homelss Outreach & Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | $34,434 | Meridian, MS, US | Covid Ventilators & Freezers | 2021 |
| Philanthropy Southeast | $9,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2021 |
| State Games Of Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| City Of Meridian Housing Authority | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Meridian District Of United Methodi | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Ramp Ministry | 2021 |
| Meridian Performing Arts Center Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2021 |
| Meridian Council For The Arts | $2,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Threefoot Arts Festival | 2021 |
| Anderson Regional Medical Center | $206,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Covid Ventilators & Freezers | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $12,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Tornado Damage To Dining Hall | 2020 |
| Boys Girls Club Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Community Foundation Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| East Ms Business Development | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Expenses | 2020 |
| East Ms Foothills Land Trust | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Feed By Faith | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Covid Related Increases In Volume | 2020 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian | $14,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Programoperating Expenses | 2020 |
| Jimmie Rodgers Foundation | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Jimmie Rodgers Festival | 2020 |
| Lauderdale Baptist Crisis Center | $5,000 | Marion, MS, US | Covid Food Bags For Elderly | 2020 |
| Love Inc | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Increases In Volume Due To Covid | 2020 |
| Meridian Art Association | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Meridian Public School District | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Arts Education Expansion | 2020 |
| Meridian Restoration Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $40,000 | Meridian, MS, US | 60th Anniversary High Profile Artist | 2020 |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | $250 | Meridian, MS, US | Sunday Fund Memorial | 2020 |
| Mississippi Arts Entertainment | $504,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating & Summer Work | 2020 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $204,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Construction Exhibits Operating & Summer Work | 2020 |
| Ms Industrial Heritage Museum | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Ms Junior Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Ms State University Foundation | $1,764,319 | Meridian, MS, US | Programsscholarshipssummerwork&performing Arts | 2020 |
| Montgomery Institute | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Multi-county Community Service | $54,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homelss Outreach & Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Rush Medical Foundation | $195,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Covid Ventilators & Glidescopes | 2020 |
| The Salvation Army | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Covid Food Drives | 2020 |
| Southeastern Council Of Foundations | $9,000 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2020 |
| State Games Of Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| City Of Meridian Housing Authority | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| United Way Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2020 |
| Wesley House Community Center | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Covid Food Drives | 2020 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of East Ms | $50,000 | Meridian, MS, US | School To Work Program | 2018 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $750 | Winooski, VT, US | Operating Support | 2018 |
| East Ms Foothills Land Trust Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian Inc | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Free Medical Care | 2018 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| City Of Meridian | $50,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Wheel Chair Accessible Playground | 2018 |
| Foundation For Mississippi History | $5,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Contribution To Museums | 2018 |
| Meridian Art Association Inc | $42,154 | Meridian, MS, US | Building Renovation | 2018 |
| Meridian Art Association Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Meridian Community College Fdn | $740,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Workforce Development Center Renovation | 2018 |
| Meridian Community College Fdn | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Best Early Education Practices | 2018 |
| Meridian District Umc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Handicap Ramps | 2018 |
| Meridian Performing Arts Center | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Meridian Community College Fdn | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Early Childhood Education Project | 2018 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $85,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Classical Concerts | 2018 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Mississippi Arts And Entertainment | $500,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Construction And Exhibits | 2018 |
| Meridian Arts And Entertainment | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $2,972 | Jackson, MS, US | Expenses To Seek Federal Funding | 2018 |
| The Montgomery Institute | $9,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Serve Students In Grades 6-12 | 2018 |
| Ms Industrial Heritage Museum | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Ms Junior Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $1,375,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Renovation Of Kress Building | 2018 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $25,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Riley Scholars Program | 2018 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $133,333 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Master Of Physician Assistant Studies | 2018 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $163,622 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Higher Profile Artists For Msu Riley Center | 2018 |
| Meridian Public School District | $100,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Ensuring The Arts For Any Given Child | 2018 |
| Hope Village For Children | $12,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Vocational Training | 2018 |
| The Montgomery Institute | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Love Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Multi County Community Service | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homeless Prevention | 2018 |
| The Salvation Army | $10,650 | Meridian, MS, US | Air Conditioning Equipment | 2018 |
| Southeastern Council Of Foundations | $7,340 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2018 |
| State Games Of Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| The Housing Authority Of Meridian | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| United Way Of East Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2018 |
| Boy Scouts Of America | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Community Foundation Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $55,119 | Meridian, MS, US | Renovation Of Bathrooms And Addition Of Ramp | 2017 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $750 | Winooski, VT, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| East Ms Foothills Land Trust Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian Inc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Free Medical Care | 2017 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $24,660 | Meridian, MS, US | Home Repairs For Low Income Homeowners | 2017 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Meridian Art Association Inc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Art Education For Youth And Adults | 2017 |
| Meridian Art Association Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Meridian Community College Fdn | $740,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Workforce Development Center Renovation | 2017 |
| Meridian Community College Fdn | $15,750 | Meridian, MS, US | Scholarships | 2017 |
| Meridian District Umc | $5,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Handicap Ramps | 2017 |
| Meridian Performing Arts Center | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Meridian Performing Arts Center | $5,500 | Meridian, MS, US | Production Of Les Miserables | 2017 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $22,500 | Meridian, MS, US | Classical Concerts | 2017 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Mississippi Arts And Entertainment | $500,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Construction And Exhibits | 2017 |
| Meridian Arts And Entertainment | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | $50,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Initial Concepts And Design | 2017 |
| Ms Childrens Museum Meridian Llc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Ms Industrial Heritage Museum | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Ms Junior Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $1,375,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Renovation Of Kress Building | 2017 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $25,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Riley Scholars Program | 2017 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $125,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Riley Campus Courtyard | 2017 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $75,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Higher Profile Artists For Msu Riley Center | 2017 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $25,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Riley Scholars Program | 2017 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $4,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $36,750 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Higher Profile Perfoming Artists | 2017 |
| The Montgomery Institute | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Multi County Community Service | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| Multi County Community Service | $30,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Center For The Homeless | 2017 |
| The Salvation Army | $5,250 | Meridian, MS, US | Mattresses And Linens | 2017 |
| Southeastern Council Of Foundations | $4,800 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Support | 2017 |
| State Games Of Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| The Housing Authority Of Meridian | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| United Way Of East Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2017 |
| The Wechsler Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Tuskegee Airmen Traveling Exhibit | 2017 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of East Ms | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of East Ms | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Extreme Impact | 2016 |
| Boys And Girls Clubs Of East Ms | $50,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Educational Program | 2016 |
| Care Lodge Domestic Violence | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| East Ms Foothills Land Trust Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Exponent Philanthropy | $750 | Winooski, VT, US | Operating Support | 2016 |
| Feed By Faith | $15,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Upgrade Facility Equipment | 2016 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Free Clinic Of Meridian Inc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Free Medical Care | 2016 |
| The Jimmie Rodgers Foundation | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| The Jimmie Rodgers Program | $15,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Artists For 2016 Music Festival | 2016 |
| Habitat For Humanity | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Repair Homes For Low Income Homeowners | 2016 |
| Love Inc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Operating Funds And Purchases | 2016 |
| Meridian Art Association Inc | $10,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Shaping Humanity Through Art | 2016 |
| Meridian Art Association Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Meridian Community College Fdn | $15,750 | Meridian, MS, US | Scholarships | 2016 |
| Meridian Community College Fdn | $25,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Best Early Education Practices | 2016 |
| Meridian Community College Fdn | $740,000 | Meridian, MS, US | College Workforce Development Center | 2016 |
| Meridian Performing Arts Center | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Meridian Symphony Association | $22,500 | Meridian, MS, US | Classical Concerts | 2016 |
| Aldersgate Retirement Community | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Meridian Childrens Museum | $50,000 | Jackson, MS, US | Concepting And Design | 2016 |
| Meridian Industrial Heritage Museum | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Mississippi Junior Miss Program | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Mississippi State Foundaiton | $1,375,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Renovation Of Kress Building | 2016 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $62,500 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Higher Profile Performing Artists | 2016 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $15,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Msu Riley Center Concert | 2016 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $25,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | The Riley Scholarships | 2016 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $4,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $125,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Riley Campus Courtyard | 2016 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $75,000 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Ten Year Anniversary And Higher Profile Artists | 2016 |
| Mississippi State Foundation | $12,500 | Mississippi State, MS, US | Any Given Child Grant | 2016 |
| The Montgomery Insitute | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| The Montgomery Institute | $20,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Leadership Development | 2016 |
| Multi County Community Service | $100,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Homeless Shelter | 2016 |
| Multi County Community Service | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| Southeastern Council Of Foundations | $4,800 | Atlanta, GA, US | Operating Expenses | 2016 |
| State Games Of Mississippi | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| The Housing Authority Of Meridian | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
| United Way Of East Ms Inc | $4,000 | Meridian, MS, US | Summer Work Program | 2016 |
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Contact Information
Official contact details for The Riley Foundation as registered with the IRS. These details are essential for grant applications, correspondence, and due diligence processes.
| EIN | 64-0707746 |
| Website | http://www.rileyfoundation.org |
| Address | 4518 POPLAR SPRINGS DR Meridian, MS 39305-2616 |
Key People (12)
Board members, trustees, and key staff who oversee The Riley Foundation's grant making decisions and strategic direction. Understanding leadership composition can provide insights into foundation priorities and potential networking opportunities.
| Director | Lindy R Deen |
|---|---|
| Chairman Ceo | Marty Davidson |
| Vpsecretary | Malcolm Portera |
| Executive Director | Becky G Farley |
| Director | Edwin Downer |
Forms 990-PF
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- Examine Part VIII for key personnel compensation and board structure
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