Quick Summary
Name: Robert M Hearin Foundation Status: Active Grant Maker
Key Facts
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Annual Giving | $1,910,564 (2024) |
| Grant Range | Not publicly disclosed - varies widely |
| Average Grant | $249,701 |
| Application Method | No public application process |
Contact Details
Contact: Matt Holleman Address: 400 West Parkway Suite 101, Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone: (601) 366-8363 Email: Not publicly available Website: Not available
Geographic Focus
- Mississippi (exclusive focus)
- Primary cities funded include Jackson, Cleveland, Clinton, Hattiesburg, Mississippi State, and University
Funding Priorities
- Four-year colleges and universities in Mississippi
- Graduate and professional schools
- Teaching programs
- Engineering programs
- Business and entrepreneurship education
- Science and advanced manufacturing programs
- Architecture programs
- Arts and cultural institutions (e.g., Mississippi Museum of Art)
- Health-related causes (in-patient medical care, hospital care)
- Programs that contribute to Mississippi's economic advancement through capital investment, job creation, and economic improvement
What They Don't Fund
- Organizations outside Mississippi (geographic restriction)
- Specific exclusions not publicly disclosed
Application Method
No public application process. This is a private foundation that makes grants primarily to established Mississippi colleges and universities. Grants appear to be made through existing institutional relationships rather than open solicitation. The foundation operates on an invitation-only or trustee-discretion basis.
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