Foundations that fund organizations in Brandon, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brandon nonprofits
33 private foundations gave $953K to Brandon organizations in their latest filings; 16 of the 33 that say either way accept applications.
39 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brandon around $4,000. 18 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 33
- Accept applications
- 16
- of 33 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brandon
- $953K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 39
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in MS
- 55%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brandon organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ergon Foundation Inc | Jackson, MS | 5 | $345K | $50K | Preselected only | General support; Matthew 25 fund |
| Shanti Pandey MD and Suresh Chandra Foun | Jackson, MS | 1 | $157K | $157K | Preselected only | Religious |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation | Flowood, MS | 1 | $152K | $152K | Yes | Health & wellness - school garden program |
| Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| William C Dowling Jr Foundation | Melville, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | To foster religious faith and serve the community |
| Edwin E and Ruby C Morgan Foundation Inc | Flowood, MS | 1 | $40K | $40K | Preselected only | General operating expenses |
| Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc | Memphis, TN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To further donee's 501(c)(3) purpose |
| The Cole Foundation Trust #1255001231 | Mobile, AL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Operations |
| R E Woolley Ua Charitable Trust II Trustmark | Jackson, MS | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General support |
| Feild Co-Operative Association | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Colbert Foundation | Flowood, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Religious |
| Leo J Signaigo Charitable Trust | Welch, WV | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| The Chew Foundation | Sarasota, FL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Promotion of charitable works |
| Sree Charitable Foundation Trust | Clarksville, TN | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Yes | Religious |
| Walker Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $5,165 | $5,165 | Yes | To support the mission of the organization. |
| Susan & Charles Shanor Charitable Trust | Asheville, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Athletic facilities |
| The Paschal Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Yes | Charitable |
| Charles Morgan Carraway and Joanne M Carraway Charitable Foundation | Baton Rouge, LA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Various religious purposes |
| Dover Foundation Inc | Shelby, NC | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General Support |
| Southern Historical Preservation Society | Jackson, MS | 1 | $2,565 | $2,565 | Yes | Marker |
| The Lingle Foundation | Jackson, MS | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Promotion of charitable works |
| Injena Foundation Inc | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Mission work |
| Howard & Mary Eliza McMillan Foundation | Jackson, MS | 2 | $1,200 | $600 | Preselected only | General support; Provide services for individuals with disabilities. |
| James E Fowler Family Foundation | Jackson, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General charitable purpose |
| Public Welfare Foundation Inc | Washington, DC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 2 | $950 | $475 | Preselected only | Diseases, disorders, medical disciplines; Community improvement |
| The Scott Foundation | Monroe, LA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Arthur J Gallagher Foundation | Rolling Meadows, IL | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General exempt purpose |
| Van Devender Family Foundation William van Devender Trustee | Jackson, MS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Housing or community |
| Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation | Jackson, MS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Evangelical purposes |
| Aubreigh Wyatt Foundation | Ocean Springs, MS | 1 | $250 | $250 | Yes | The foundation offers financial support in the form of a gr… |
| Puckett Serves Foundation | Flowood, MS | 1 | $150 | $150 | Yes | 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 Brandon, Mississippi?
Ergon Foundation Inc, Shanti Pandey MD and Suresh Chandra Foun, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, Dan and Merrie Boone Foundation Inc, William C Dowling Jr Foundation and 28 others reported grants to Brandon 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 Brandon. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.