Updated Oct 31, 2026
Private foundations based in Columbus, Mississippi
5 grantmaking foundations headquartered in Columbus, Mississippi, holding $15M in assets. Ranked by grants paid in their latest 990-PF; 0 on this page say they accept applications. For foundations ranked by where their grants went, see local funders.
| Foundation | Grants paid | Median grant | Accepts applications | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bbb Foundsationsince 2006 | $1.0M33 grants · 2024 | $10K | Preselected only | $2.2M |
| Gillis Family Foundationsince 2014 | $229K47 grants · 2024 | $200 | Preselected only | $1.5M |
| Anna Grace Love Charitable Foundationsince 2023 | $123K1 grants · 2025 | $123K | Preselected only | $3.0M |
| Religious Domiciles Incsince 2018 | $16K1 grants · 2025 | $16K | Preselected only | $6.1M |
| Leigh Foundation Incsince 2000 | — | — | Preselected only | $2.3M |
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 Columbus, Mississippi?
Our directory lists 5 private grantmaking foundations in Columbus, Mississippi with at least $1 million in assets, holding a combined $15M. 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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