Private foundation · Ridgeland, MS
C Spire Foundation
Typical grant size
$5K – $6K – $15K
25th · median · 75th percentile
Unique recipients
23
Application procedures · from 2024 990-PF
Deadlines90
ContactELIZABETH C PICKERING · 6019747645
MaterialsAN APPLICATION FOR FORMAL REQUESTS MAY BE FOUND ON THE C SPIRE FOUNDATIONS WEBSITE. INFORMATION REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION THE ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATION AS A 501C 3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION EVENT DETAILS AND THE AUDIENCE IS REQUESTED.
RestrictionsTHE C SPIRE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS SUPPORT FOR 501C 3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRIMARILY FOCUS ON STEAM SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ARTS AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION THAT SUPPORTS DIGITAL LITERACY TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THOSE BASED IN OUR REGION.
Leadership · from 2024 990-PF
Elizabeth C Pickering
EXEC DIR PRESIDENT
$9K
Tanya Rankin
VICE PRESIDENT
Wesley Goings
TREASURER
Cara Carr
SECRETARY
Hu Meena
PRESIDENT
Meredith Creekmore
SECR TREAS
Jim Richmond
DIRECTOR
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part VII. Officers, directors, and trustees as reported by the foundation.
Payout rate · TY 2024
221.9%
grants paid ÷ assets · ~5% IRS minimum
'20
'21
'22
'23
'24
192
Total grants awarded
$3.5M
Total amount
$18K
Average grant
$1.0M
Largest grant
Giving by year
Top recipients
Recipient names are as reported on the 990-PF. ✓ Exact match = EIN matched to IRS records by exact name + state; ≈ likely match = EIN inferred from a closely similar name. The recipient EIN is never stated on the form — it is DoubleNine’s match.
Recent grants · most recent filings first
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, Part XV. Up to 50 most recent grants shown.