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Phil Hardin Foundation

Meridian, Mississippi  ·  EIN 646024940  ·  Private foundation

Phil Hardin Foundation is a Mississippi-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $3.1M in annual giving against $46.9M in assets. This page documents the 353 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Phil Hardin Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$3.1M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$46.9M
Total assets
353
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Phil Hardin Foundation funds

Phil Hardin Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on arts & culture, early childhood education, education, health care, higher education, and related causes.

Arts & CultureEarly Childhood EducationEducationHealth CareHigher EducationHousing & HomelessnessLibraries & LiteracyMental HealthYouth Development

Populations it has supported include children, youth pop.

childrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Phil Hardin Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Ms Childrens Museum
MS CHILDRENS MUSEUM-MERIDIAN, MS AND ABC COME PLAY WITH ME
Jackson, MS$510K2024
Lauderdale County School District
THE HELPFUL ENCOURAGING ADVOCATES RESPONSE TO TRAUMA PROGRAM AND PRE-K
Meridian, MS$461K2022
Ms Childrens Museum
MS CHILDRENS MUSEUM-MERIDIAN, MS AND ABC COME PLAY WITH ME
Jackson, MS$460K2023
Meridian Community College Foundation
PHIL HARDIN FOUNDATION HONORS COLLEGE; BEEP, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS, RELOCATION AND RENOVATION, PHIL HARDIN SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TUITION GUARANTEE
Meridian, MS$402K2022
Ms Childrens Museum
MS CHILDRENS MUSEUM-MERIDIAN, MS AND MERIDIAN SHAD STRUCTURE
Jackson, MS$325K2022
Mississippi State University Foundation
PHIL HARDIN FOUNDATION LIBRARIES; MASTER OF PHYSICIAN ASSISTANT STUDIES; BOB DEEN ENDOWMENT; PHIL HARDIN EDUCATION SERIES; EXPANDING MS JUMP
Mississippi State, MS$323K2020
Ms Arts and Entertainment Center
MS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Meridian, MS$322K2020
Ms Arts and Entertainment Center
MS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Meridian, MS$300K2018
Ms Arts and Entertainment Center
MS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Meridian, MS$300K2023
Ms Arts and Entertainment Center
MS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Meridian, MS$300K2022
Ms Arts and Entertainment Center
MS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Meridian, MS$300K2024
Ms Arts and Entertainment Center
MS ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
Meridian, MS$300K2017
University of Ms Medical Center
UM SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND MS BASE PAIR CONSORTIUM
Jackson, MS$292K2023
University of Ms Medical Center
UM SCHOOL OF EDUCATION AND MS BASE PAIR CONSORTIUM
Jackson, MS$292K2022
Meridian Community College Foundation
PHIL HARDIN FOUNDATION HONORS COLLEGE; BEEP, ANNUAL SCHOLARSHIPS, PHIL HARDIN SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TUITION GUARANTEE ENDOWMENT
Meridian, MS$290K2024

Phil Hardin Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2017$2.5M
2018$3.1M
2020$3.1M
2022$4.2M
2023$3.8M
2024$4.3M

How to apply for funding from Phil Hardin Foundation

From Phil Hardin Foundation's IRS Form 990-PF, on how it handles applications:

“CONTACT PHIL HARDIN FOUNDATION-LLOYD GRAY”

Verify the current process on the foundation's own materials before sending anything. You can review the foundation directly at philhardin.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Phil Hardin Foundation

Does Phil Hardin Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes — Phil Hardin Foundation's IRS filing describes an application process. Confirm the current details directly with the foundation before applying.
What does Phil Hardin Foundation fund?
Phil Hardin Foundation's grants focus on arts & culture. Recent recipients include Ms Childrens Museum, Lauderdale County School District, Ms Childrens Museum. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Phil Hardin Foundation give in grants?
Phil Hardin Foundation reported $3.1M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $21.0M over 353 grants.
Where is Phil Hardin Foundation located?
Phil Hardin Foundation is based in Meridian, Mississippi. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 646024940.
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About this profile. This page is built from Phil Hardin Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Phil Hardin Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.