Updated Oct 28, 2026
Private foundations based in Mississippi
115 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Mississippi, holding $1.8B in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 25 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Based in | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergon Foundation Incsince 1982 | Jackson, MS | $11M158 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $211M |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundationsince 2005 | Flowood, MS | $8.3M10 grants · 2025 | $170K | Yes | $168M |
| Luckyday Foundationsince 1978 | Jackson, MS | $6.9M12 grants · 2025 | $33K | Yes | $151M |
| Oakwood Foundation Charitable Trsince 1996 | Tupelo, MS | $6.9M46 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $7.7M |
| Chisholm Foundationsince 1961 | Laurel, MS | $5.4M1 grants · 2025 | $5.4M | Preselected only | $84M |
| Bower Foundationsince 1975 | Ridgeland, MS | $5.1M51 grants · 2025 | $20K | Preselected only | $134M |
| Phil Hardin Foundationsince 1964 | Meridian, MS | $4.5M78 grants · 2025 | $28K | Yes | $62M |
| The Riley Foundationsince 1986 | Meridian, MS | $3.7M20 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Yes | $101M |
| Gertude C Ford Foundation Incsince 1991 | Ridgeland, MS | $3.3M1 grants · 2024 | $3.3M | Yes | $45M |
| Selby and Richard McRae Foundationsince 1965 | Jackson, MS | $2.4M44 grants · 2024 | $25K | Preselected only | $36M |
| Maddox Foundationsince 2000 | Hernando, MS | $2.4M12 grants · 2024 | $17K | Preselected only | $5.1M |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Incsince 1998 | Gulfport, MS | $2.2M75 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $65M |
| Old Ladies Home Associationsince 1948 | Ridgeland, MS | $2.1M9 grants · 2024 | $71K | Preselected only | $48M |
| Cadence Bank Foundationsince 2000 | Tupelo, MS | $2.0M1 grants · 2024 | $2.0M | Yes | $43M |
| Robert M Hearin Foundationsince 1965 | Ridgeland, MS | $2.0M9 grants · 2024 | $130K | Yes | $33M |
| Paul & Sherry Broadhead Foundationsince 1996 | Meridian, MS | $1.4M32 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $27M |
| W E Walker Foundationsince 1973 | Ridgeland, MS | $1.1M72 grants · 2025 | $10K | Yes | $16M |
| Brevard Family Foundationsince 1998 | Tupelo, MS | $1.1M54 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $21M |
| Sonedna Foundationsince 1994 | Oxford, MS | $959K9 grants · 2024 | $32K | Yes | $6.0M |
| Edwin E and Ruby C Morgan Foundation Incsince 1983 | Flowood, MS | $850K22 grants · 2025 | $40K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Feild Co-Operative Association Incorporatedsince 1926 | Ridgeland, MS | $838K59 grants · 2024 | $10K | Yes | $32M |
| Warren a Hood Jr Family Foundationsince 2007 | Hattiesburg, MS | $833K15 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $34M |
| Vicksburg Medical Foundationsince 1982 | Vicksburg, MS | $782K16 grants · 2025 | $43K | Preselected only | $16M |
| Parker Lifeshare Foundationsince 2014 | Madison, MS | $780K8 grants · 2025 | $88K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Lower Pearl River Valley Foundationsince 1999 | Picayune, MS | $764K19 grants · 2024 | $28K | Yes | $27M |
| Joseph Treadwell Charitable Foundation | Jackson, MS | $718K26 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $6.2M |
| The Steve and Melody Golding Foundationsince 1993 | Vicksburg, MS | $710K42 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $10M |
| Ware Foundationsince 1973 | Madison, MS | $699K32 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $18M |
| Carl and Jessie Summers Scholarship Fundsince 2007 | Tupelo, MS | $663K1 grants · 2025 | $663K | Yes | $6.4M |
| Kenosis Foundationsince 1998 | Taylor, MS | $612K32 grants · 2025 | $7,375 | Yes | $4.0M |
| Regions Foundationsince 1965 | Jackson, MS | $575K20 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $11M |
| The Pruet Foundationsince 1991 | Jackson, MS | $571K25 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $7.4M |
| Leo Seal Family Foundationsince 1997 | Bay St Louis, MS | $563K62 grants · 2024 | $9,000 | Yes | $12M |
| Dr and Mrs R Faser Triplett Foundationsince 1997 | Madison, MS | $556K3 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $6.3M |
| The T H Etheridge Trustsince 1995 | Flowood, MS | $515K44 grants · 2024 | $1,000 | Yes | $8.0M |
| Powell Foundation Incsince 2018 | Tupelo, MS | $505K1 grants · 2024 | $505K | Yes | $9.5M |
| Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundationsince 2013 | Vicksburg, MS | $492K3 grants · 2025 | $17K | Preselected only | $7.5M |
| H F McCarty Jr Family Foundationsince 1997 | Ridgeland, MS | $479K17 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $8.0M |
| Fountain Family Foundationsince 1997 | Jackson, MS | $454K1 grants · 2025 | $454K | Preselected only | $6.8M |
| Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundationsince 1934 | Oxford, MS | $451K28 grants · 2024 | $20K | Preselected only | $15M |
| Graeber Foundation Lewis a Lewis a Jr & James D Graeber Tteesince 1967 | Marks, MS | $404K49 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $5.9M |
| James W Hood Family Foundationsince 2006 | Jackson, MS | $355K8 grants · 2024 | $6,000 | Yes | $20M |
| Community Foundation Incsince 1968 | Oxford, MS | $348K1 grants · 2025 | $348K | Preselected only | $30M |
| Wilemon Foundation Incsince 2000 | Tupelo, MS | $346K16 grants · 2025 | $11K | Preselected only | $7.7M |
| William Robert Baird Charitable Tr Citizens Natl Bank Tteesince 1979 | Meridian, MS | $314K16 grants · 2025 | $15K | Yes | $4.8M |
| Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundationsince 2007 | Flowood, MS | $287K13 grants · 2025 | $8,500 | Preselected only | $5.7M |
| The Noblitt Foundationsince 2007 | Jackson, MS | $275K8 grants · 2024 | $23K | Preselected only | $5.3M |
| Institute for Technology Development Incsince 1985 | Ridgeland, MS | $275K2 grants · 2024 | $138K | Preselected only | $6.6M |
| Kings Daughters & Sons Circle No 2 Operating Kings Daughters Hospitalsince 2000 | Greenville, MS | $225K1 grants · 2024 | $225K | Yes | $4.2M |
| Burdette Family Foundationsince 2003 | Pass Chris, MS | $201K55 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Yes | $4.2M |
| Michael and Becky Coleman Christian Family Foundation Incorporatedsince 2003 | Greenwood, MS | $200K6 grants · 2025 | $30K | Preselected only | $4.1M |
| Sam E and Burnice C Wittelfoundationsince 2006 | Jackson, MS | $180K28 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $4.4M |
| Self Foundationsince 1959 | Marks, MS | $124K32 grants · 2024 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $4.3M |
| Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundationsince 2011 | Meridian, MS | $83K64 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $6.3M |
| Religious Domiciles Incsince 2018 | Columbus, MS | $16K1 grants · 2025 | $16K | Preselected only | $6.1M |
| Larry Wiggers Overby Foundationsince 2023 | Brandon, MS | $10K1 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $13M |
| Turtle Dove Foundationsince 2025 | Hattiesburg, MS | — | — | Yes | $21M |
| Chew Foundationsince 2017 | Ridgeland, MS | — | — | Not stated | $14M |
| Eugenia Messick Foundationsince 2019 | Olive Branch, MS | — | — | Yes | $11M |
| White Family Foundationsince 2025 | Meridian, MS | — | — | Preselected only | $5.3M |
Sources: IRS Business Master File (assets), ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer and IRS 990-PF e-file (grants paid, application policy). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own Part XV checkbox.
Open grant programs in Mississippi
All 2| Deadline | Grant | Funder | Award ceiling |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rollingno deadline | Mississippi Arts Commission — Organizational GrantsStateMississippi Arts Commission | Mississippi Arts Commission | Not listed |
| Rollingno deadline | Mississippi Humanities Council — Humanities GrantsStateMississippi Humanities Council | Mississippi Humanities Council | Not listed |
Common questions
How many private foundations are based in Mississippi?
Our directory lists 115 private grantmaking foundations in Mississippi with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $1.8B. The data comes from the IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File and Form 990-PF.
How do I get a grant from a private foundation?
Start with foundations that already fund organizations like yours nearby. Read the grantee list on each profile, check whether the foundation accepts applications (it says so on its 990-PF), and lead with a short letter of inquiry. Many family foundations fund only organizations they already know; an introduction through a shared grantee or board member works better than a cold proposal.
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