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Form 990-PFTax year 2024EIN 64-0854272

Telos Foundation Inc

A private foundation in Jackson, MS. Its return for tax year 2024 lists 19 grants and $168,164 paid in grants.

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Tax year 2024 (period ending Dec 31, 2024), 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
William M Mounger II
4450 Old Canton Road Suite 207
Jackson, MS 39211
(601) 321-1950
Form and materials
Individuals and organizations requesting funds should submit a request which sets forth a brief resume of qualifications and outline of the proposed use of the requested funds. Needy persons should submit evidence as to the need for food, clothing, shelter and other items of inability to obtain conventional financing.
Deadlines
Applications are accepted any time. Notice of approval, rejection, or requests for additional inform
Restrictions
Preference is given to Mississippi residents and charitable organizations. Most contributions and/or grants are made for Christian preaching, teaching, and other religious activities, but to the extent funds are available, contributions and/or grants may be made for other purposes and to individuals and organizations in other states. No more than $10,000 is granted to any one person over a 4-year period. Grants to organizations are dependent on need at the discretion of the foundation manager.

Assets and giving by year

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

  • Tax year 2024

    $168,164

    Grants listed
    19
    Assets, end of year
    $3,736,616

  • Tax year 2023

    $169,335

    Grants listed
    21
    Assets, end of year
    $3,534,023

  • Tax year 2022

    $148,461

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $3,729,117

  • Tax year 2021

    $176,496

    Grants listed
    23
    Assets, end of year
    $3,171,940

  • Tax year 2020

    $102,896

    Grants listed
    17
    Assets, end of year
    $2,807,910

  • Tax year 2019

    $158,215

    Grants listed
    22
    Assets, end of year
    $2,782,300

  • Tax year 2018

    $109,329

    Grants listed
    14
    Assets, end of year
    $2,866,819

Grants paid in 2024

19 grants, largest first

As listed on the return.

  1. Highlands Presbyterian ChurchRidgeland, MS

    Unrestricted

    $50,000
  2. Mississipi Children's MuseumJackson, MS

    Unrestricted

    $30,000
  3. Third Millennium MinistriesCasselberry, FL

    Unrestricted

    $20,000
  4. Human Trafficking InstituteDallas, TX

    Unrestricted

    $15,000
  5. CruOrlando, FL

    Unrestricted

    $11,800
  6. Jackson PrepFlowood, MS

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  7. Delta Waterfowl FoundationBismarck, ND

    Unrestricted

    $10,000
  8. MWFP FoundationJackson, MS

    Unrestricted

    $6,500
  9. RufJackson, MS

    Unrestricted

    $5,200
  10. Fellowship of Christian AthletesKansas City, MO

    Unrestricted

    $2,400
  11. Friends of Children's HosiptalFlowood, MS

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  12. First Presbyterian Day SchoolJackson, MS

    Unrestricted

    $1,500
  13. Stewpot Community ServicesJackson, MS

    Unrestricted

    $1,000
  14. Mission FirstJackson, MS

    Unrestricted

    $850
  15. Compassion IntlColorado Springs, CO

    Unrestricted

    $614
  16. Junior League of JacksonJackson, MS

    Unrestricted

    $600
  17. Lefleur East FoundationFlowood, MS

    Unrestricted

    $500
  18. Wildlife MississippiStoneville, MS

    Unrestricted

    $500
  19. The Hundred ClubJackson, MS

    Unrestricted

    $200

Where the money goes

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

  1. Religion1 grant $20,00052% of the total
  2. Crime and legal aid1 grant $15,00039% of the total
  3. Youth development1 grant $2,4006% of the total
  4. Community development1 grant $6002% of the total
  5. Animals1 grant $5001% of the total

By State

Grants to organizations with a US address, latest year.

  1. Mississippi13 grants $108,350
  2. Florida2 grants $31,800
  3. District of Columbia1 grant $15,000
  4. North Dakota1 grant $10,000
  5. Missouri1 grant $2,400
  6. Colorado1 grant $614

Officers, directors and trustees

3 people as filed

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

  • William M Mounger IIPresident Hours 0Pay $0
  • Callie Brandon MoungerVice-President Hours 0Pay $0
  • William M Mounger IISecretary/Treasurer Hours 0Pay $0

The return

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