Foundations that fund organizations in Amory, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Amory nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $574K to Amory organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
30 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Amory around $7,500. 4 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Amory
- $574K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 30
- Typical median grant
- $7,500
- Based in MS
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Amory organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilmore Sanitarium Inc Gilmore Foundation Inc | Amory, MS | 14 | $452K | $10K | Yes | Community assistance; Buses; Educators rising |
| The Dalrymple Family Foundation Inc | Amory, MS | 2 | $55K | $27K | Preselected only | Hvac building project; City employee appreciation meal |
| Amory Outreach Foundation Inc | Amory, MS | 8 | $49K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $15K | $7,500 | Yes | Civic |
| Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundati | Meridian, MS | 2 | $2,800 | $1,400 | Yes | Relief fund |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
Source: IRS Form 990-PF Part XV, latest electronic return per foundation (2026-10-28). "Accepts applications" reflects the foundation's own checkbox on Part XV line 2. Grants to individuals excluded.
Common questions
Which foundations give to nonprofits in Amory, Mississippi?
Gilmore Sanitarium Inc Gilmore Foundation Inc, The Dalrymple Family Foundation Inc, Amory Outreach Foundation Inc, Bnsf Railway Foundation, Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundati and 1 others reported grants to Amory organizations on their latest Form 990-PF.
How do I approach a foundation that doesn't accept applications?
A foundation that checks "contributes only to preselected organizations" on its 990-PF won't review a cold proposal. Look at who it funds, find a shared board member, grantee or advisor, and ask for an introduction. Foundations that accept applications usually list a contact and deadlines in Part XV; we show that text on each foundation's page.
Is this list complete?
No. It covers private foundations (Form 990-PF filers) whose latest electronic return lists at least one grant to an organization in Amory. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.