Telos Foundation, Inc.

Primary Contact: 
William M. Mounger II, Pres.
Location: 
P.O. Box 13362
Jackson, MS 39236-3362
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Areas of Interest Description: 

Telos Foundation, Inc. has an interest in Christian organizations, churches, African missions, education, medical research, family and youth services, and hurricane relief.

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Geographic Focus Limitations: 

Telos Foundation, Inc. gives grants primarily in the state of Mississippi, and secondarily in the state of Florida.

Total Annual Giving: 

$502,575

Average Grant Range: 

$1,000 - $100,000

Average Number of Requests & Grants Per Year: 

20

Application Procedures: 

Applicants should submit a letter to Telos Foundation, Inc. c/o William M. Mounger II, 4400 Old Canton Rd., Ste. 310, Jackson, MS 39211-5982.  There is no application deadline.

For hurricane victims, persons in need should submit evidence as to the need for food, clothing, shelter and other items of basic sustenance.  Requests for loans should contain evidence of an inability to obtain conventional financing.

Funding Limitations Description: 

Telos Foundation, Inc. gives preference to Mississippi residents and charitable organizations.  No more than $10,000 is
granted to any one person over a 4-year period.

Selected Grants: 

$1,000 to Center for Pregnancy Choices; $8,000 to Mission to the World; $16,750 to Here's Life Mission to Africa; $50,000 Jackson Preparatory School; $100,000 to Highlands Presbyterian Church.

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