Updated Nov 3, 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; 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bbb Foundsationsince 2006 | Columbus, MS | $1.0M33 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| The Sally and Dick Molpus Foundationsince 2008 | Ridgeland, MS | $713K23 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| Delta Research Foundationsince 1962 | Stoneville, MS | $512K3 grants · 2024 | $180K | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Smith & Waldrop Foundationsince 2002 | Picayune, MS | $357K2 grants · 2024 | $179K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Hope Foundationsince 1997 | Laurel, MS | $345K11 grants · 2025 | $25K | Preselected only | $1.8M |
| Academy Place Foundationsince 2000 | Oxford, MS | $322K19 grants · 2024 | $7,500 | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Eason and Ellen Leake Charitable Foundationsince 2013 | Jackson, MS | $289K9 grants · 2024 | $7,800 | Preselected only | $3.4M |
| Salt and Light Foundationsince 1997 | Tupelo, MS | $285K20 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.4M |
| Silver Cross Homesince 1968 | Brookhaven, MS | $231K18 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $3.9M |
| Gillis Family Foundationsince 2014 | Columbus, MS | $229K47 grants · 2024 | $200 | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| D a Biglane Foundationsince 1966 | Natchez, MS | $222K40 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Yes | $1.1M |
| Joel and Rachel Bomgar Foundationsince 2015 | Madison, MS | $218K13 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| Patterson Family Foundation Incsince 2019 | Tupelo, MS | $215K8 grants · 2025 | $23K | Preselected only | $3.6M |
| James M Thomas and Luvie C Thomas Foundationsince 1997 | Oxford, MS | $201K9 grants · 2024 | $15K | Preselected only | $1.9M |
| Ware Family Foundationsince 2026 | Houston, MS | $200K4 grants · 2024 | $50K | Preselected only | $3.5M |
| Florence Foundationsince 1985 | Moss Point, MS | $195K18 grants · 2025 | $9,999 | Yes | $3.2M |
| Amory Outreach Foundation Incsince 1998 | Amory, MS | $186K37 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $3.4M |
| The G V Sonny Montgomery Foundationsince 2000 | Meridian, MS | $177K31 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $2.1M |
| Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundationsince 2002 | Madison, MS | $173K16 grants · 2025 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.7M |
| Telos Foundation Incsince 1996 | Jackson, MS | $168K19 grants · 2024 | $2,400 | Preselected only | $3.7M |
| Delta Regional Foundationsince 2000 | Olive Branch, MS | $133K14 grants · 2024 | $8,450 | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| W a Taylor Foundationsince 1968 | Louisville, MS | $130K2 grants · 2024 | $65K | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| Anna Grace Love Charitable Foundationsince 2023 | Columbus, MS | $123K1 grants · 2025 | $123K | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Robert L Howell Foundationsince 1963 | Schlater, MS | $122K18 grants · 2023 | $3,250 | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| Hardeman-Steele Foundation Incsince 1995 | Greenwood, MS | $120K12 grants · 2024 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| Mary Brickell Circle of Kings Daughter & Sonssince 1997 | Yazoo City, MS | $108K15 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $1.9M |
| Blue Scooter Foundationsince 2019 | Vicksburg, MS | $107K16 grants · 2025 | $4,150 | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Kings Daughters & Sons Rest Homesince 1959 | Meridian, MS | $97K6 grants · 2025 | $13K | Preselected only | $1.4M |
| Laura Calfee Higdon Charitable Foundationsince 1997 | Jackson, MS | $96K106 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Yes | $1.4M |
| Joe and Naoma Nichols Family Foundationsince 2017 | Greenville, MS | $95K3 grants · 2025 | $35K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| Emry Oxford Foundationsince 2021 | Greenville, MS | $95K19 grants · 2025 | $2,000 | Preselected only | $2.0M |
| Adventus Foundation Incsince 2019 | Oxford, MS | $93K3 grants · 2024 | $30K | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Cannon Charitable Foundation Incsince 2019 | Flowood, MS | $88K10 grants · 2024 | $3,400 | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| First National Bank Brewton Alabama Charitable Foundationsince 1986 | Jackson, MS | $88K18 grants · 2025 | $1,500 | Yes | $1.3M |
| Reedy Acres Foundationsince 1989 | Water Valley, MS | $85K9 grants · 2024 | $2,500 | Yes | $1.5M |
| Younger Foundationsince 1978 | Marks, MS | $85K37 grants · 2025 | $1,000 | Preselected only | $1.4M |
| William Battle Crooks & Saramel Repsher Crooks Foundationsince 1999 | Jackson, MS | $82K7 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Kent Richard Hofmann Foundation Incsince 1985 | Jackson, MS | $81K1 grants · 2024 | $81K | Yes | $1.7M |
| Lexington Foundationsince 2000 | Lexington, MS | $81K4 grants · 2024 | $12K | Preselected only | $1.3M |
| J W Barnett Jr Family Foundationsince 1996 | Laurel, MS | $80K9 grants · 2025 | $6,000 | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trustsince 2007 | Pearl, MS | $80K20 grants · 2025 | $4,000 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| William T Childs III Charitabletrust Uw Dated 10 28 2004since 2007 | Tupelo, MS | $78K1 grants · 2025 | $78K | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Galaxie Foundationsince 2013 | Jackson, MS | $70K7 grants · 2025 | $5,000 | Preselected only | $1.2M |
| The Hardy Poindexter Graham Foundationsince 1997 | Meridian, MS | $65K13 grants · 2025 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $1.1M |
| Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation Incsince 1986 | Jackson, MS | $55K6 grants · 2024 | $3,000 | Preselected only | $1.6M |
| Bill McCarty III Foundationsince 1996 | Jackson, MS | $13K2 grants · 2024 | $6,625 | Yes | $1.6M |
| Mha Health Research & Educational Foundation Incsince 1970 | Madison, MS | $13K1 grants · 2024 | $13K | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Mississippi Sports Medicine Foundationsince 1997 | Jackson, MS | $10K1 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| James H Creekmore Sr and Meredith W Creekmore Foundationsince 2018 | Oxford, MS | — | — | Preselected only | $2.8M |
| John James Audubon Foundationsince 1965 | Gloster, MS | — | — | Preselected only | $2.6M |
| B F Smith Foundationsince 1987 | Stoneville, MS | — | — | Yes | $2.6M |
| Leigh Foundation Incsince 2000 | Columbus, MS | — | — | Preselected only | $2.3M |
| Center for Mississippi Health Policy Incsince 2006 | Ridgeland, MS | — | — | Preselected only | $1.7M |
| R&n Adult Day Care & Youth Centersince 2020 | Hollandale, MS | — | — | Preselected only | $1.0M |
| 8 Deer Trustsince 2020 | Tupelo, MS | — | — | Preselected only | $1.0M |
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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