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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 20-2042606

BBB Foundation

A private foundation in Columbus, MS. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 33 grants and $1 million paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Oct 31, 2025), read from the IRS e-file on Nov 11, 2026. Returns reach the IRS 5 to 18 months after the year they describe.

How to apply

Preselected only

The return checks the box saying the foundation gives only to preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests. It still lists the details below.

Contact
Greg Rader
PO Box 8670
Columbus, MS 39705
(662) 328-8176

Assets and giving by year

6 returns on file
Grants paid by tax year. The latest year is in blue.

  • Tax year 2024

    $1,024,280

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $2,224,643

  • Tax year 2023

    $874,201

    Grants listed
    33
    Assets, end of year
    $2,700,855

  • Tax year 2022

    $579,980

    Grants listed
    24
    Assets, end of year
    $2,073,363

  • Tax year 2021

    $180,740

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $2,316,245

  • Tax year 2020

    $750,226

    Grants listed
    37
    Assets, end of year
    $246,230

  • Tax year 2019

    $1,593,689

    Grants listed
    48
    Assets, end of year
    $212,498

Grants paid in 2024

33 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Mississippi State Bulldog ClubMississippi State, MS

    Charitable organization

    $194,730
  2. Mississippi State University FoundaMississippi State, MS

    Educational assistance

    $185,000
  3. The University of MS FoundationUniversity, MS

    Educational assistance

    $100,000
  4. JH RanchBirmingham, AL

    Ministry support

    $84,700
  5. Destiny Worship CenterPanama City, FL

    Ministry support

    $75,000
  6. Christ Fellowshop ChurchPalm Beach Garden, FL

    Ministry support

    $50,000
  7. Global ConnectionsColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $50,000
  8. Vapor Sports MinistriesSpringifled, MO

    Ministry support

    $50,000
  9. Annunciation Catholic ChurchColumbus, MS

    Ministry support

    $35,000
  10. Father in the FieldLoveland, CO

    Ministry support

    $30,000
  11. Good Samartan ClinicColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $30,000
  12. St Christophers Additction WellnessBaton Rouge, LA

    Charitable organization

    $26,250
  13. Global Media OutreachDallas, TX

    Charitable organization

    $15,600
  14. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Ministry support

    $12,500
  15. Columbus Junior AuxilaryColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $10,000
  16. Junior Achievement of Greater MiamiCoral Gables, FL

    Charitable organization

    $10,000
  17. Lake County Rural Health IntitaveGreensboro, GA

    Charitable organization

    $10,000
  18. Operation UkraineColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $10,000
  19. Young Mens Christian AssocatiationColumbus, MS

    Ministry support

    $10,000
  20. Friends for A CauseMadison, MS

    Charitable organization

    $6,000
  21. Buch Rolle FoundationDearfield Beach, FL

    Charitable organization

    $5,000
  22. First Baptist ChurchColumbus, MS

    Ministry support

    $5,000
  23. New Salem Baptist ChurchColumbus, MS

    Ministry support

    $5,000
  24. United Way of Lowndes CountyColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $3,500
  25. Ballas Family Community KitchenGreenwood, MS

    Charitable organization

    $2,000
  26. Sumaritan PurseBoone, NC

    Charitable organization

    $2,000
  27. Camp Rising SunColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $1,500
  28. Columbuslowndes Humane SocietyColumbus, MS

    Charitable support

    $1,500
  29. Heritage AcademyColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $1,000
  30. Msu Fellowship of Christan AthletesMS State University, MS

    Ministry support

    $1,000
  31. Pucket FoundationColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $1,000
  32. St Judes Research HospitalMemphis, TN

    Charitable organization

    $500
  33. Trinity RetirementColumbus, MS

    Charitable organization

    $500

Where the money goes

By cause: grants to organizations we matched to the IRS list of exempt organizations, by their category.

  1. International aid2 grants $60,00055% of the total
  2. Religion1 grant $15,60014% of the total
  3. Youth development1 grant $12,50011% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $10,0009% of the total
  5. Human services1 grant $6,0005% of the total
  6. Philanthropy and grantmaking1 grant $3,5003% of the total
  7. 1 other causes1 grant $1,5001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Mississippi21 grants $665,230
  2. Florida4 grants $140,000
  3. Alabama1 grant $84,700
  4. Missouri1 grant $50,000
  5. Colorado1 grant $30,000
  6. Louisiana1 grant $26,250
  7. Texas1 grant $15,600
  8. Georgia1 grant $10,000
  9. North Carolina1 grant $2,000
  10. Tennessee1 grant $500

Officers, directors and trustees

2 people as filed

As filed on the return, with average hours per week and pay from the foundation.

  • Gregory RaderDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0
  • Welissa RaderDIRECTOR Hours 1Pay $0

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