Private foundation · EIN 64-6014272 · Laurel, Mississippi

Chisholm Foundation

Should you approach them?

Don't send a cold proposal. The foundation reports that it only gives to preselected organizations; an introduction through a current grantee or board member is the realistic route.

From the 2025 Form 990-PF: 1 grants paid, $5.4M total, median $5.4M. 100% of grants stayed in Mississippi.

Accepts applications
No
per 990-PF Part XV
Grants paid, 2025
1
$5.4M
Median grant
$5.4M
Stays in MS
100%
of grants
Deadline
—
Assets
$84M

About this foundation

Chisholm Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Laurel, Mississippi, administered in care of The Foundation, tax-exempt since 1961. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.

Foundation websiteAll filings on ProPublica

Does Chisholm Foundation accept grant applications?

No. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation checked that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations. Look for an introduction through a current grantee.

How much does Chisholm Foundation give each year?

In tax year 2025 it paid $5.4M across 1 grants, a median of $5.4M.

Where does Chisholm Foundation give?

Mississippi (1 grants), per its latest filing.

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