How to apply
Paper application is submitted along with school official transcript. Contact: James M Biglane, 75 Melrose Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS, 6014457000, FAYE.WILLIAMS@BIGLANE.COM Deadlines: June 1st of each year Restrictions: NONE
Quoted from Part XV of the foundation's 2025 Form 990-PF; the full text is in the filing. Confirm on the foundation's website before you write.
Grants paid in 2025
Top 9 of 40 grants by amount · from Form 990-PF Part XV
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral SchoolNatchez, MS | Donation | $20K |
| Coast Episcopal SchoolLong Beach, MS | Donation | $10K |
| FIRST Baptist ChurchNatchez, MS | Donation | $10K |
| Historic Natchez FoundationNatchez, MS | Donation | $10K |
| Jefferson Street United Methodist ChurchNatchez, MS | Donation | $10K |
| Parkway Baptist ChurchNatchez, MS | Donation | $10K |
| Alcorn FoundationLorman, MS | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Dr John Bowman Bank MuseumNatchez, MS | Donation | $2,500 |
| Napac MuseumNatchez, MS | Donation | $1,500 |
By state: Mississippi 32 · Louisiana 8
About this foundation
D a Biglane Foundation is a private grantmaking foundation in Natchez, Mississippi, tax-exempt since 1966. Private foundations must pay out roughly 5% of their assets each year, mostly as grants to 501(c)(3) public charities.
Does D a Biglane Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. On its 2025 Form 990-PF the foundation indicates it accepts applications. Paper application is submitted along with school official transcript. Deadlines: June 1st of each year.
How much does D a Biglane Foundation give each year?
In tax year 2025 it paid $222K across 40 grants, a median of $5,000.
Where does D a Biglane Foundation give?
Mississippi (32 grants), Louisiana (8 grants), per its latest filing.
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