Foundations that fund organizations in Brookhaven, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Brookhaven nonprofits
12 private foundations gave $265K to Brookhaven organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 12 that say either way accept applications.
33 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Brookhaven around $4,575. 9 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 12
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 12 that state a policy
- Dollars to Brookhaven
- $265K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 33
- Typical median grant
- $4,575
- Based in MS
- 75%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Brookhaven organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Danny M Dunnaway Foundation | Brookhaven, MS | 6 | $97K | $4,575 | Preselected only | Gospel ministry; Gospel |
| Silver Cross Home | Brookhaven, MS | 9 | $75K | $10K | Preselected only | Renovation; Think pink; Grief counsel |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| Charles B Perkins & Josephine P Perkins Charitable Memorial Fund Inc | Jackson, MS | 6 | $15K | $2,500 | Yes | General support to charity |
| Eva a Vernon Library Foundation | Brookhaven, MS | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | Library |
| William a Coleman Trust Ua Dtd 04091986 Tr | Jackson, MS | 2 | $9,047 | $4,523 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Knapp Methodist Church Trust Trustmark T | Jackson, MS | 1 | $7,857 | $7,857 | Preselected only | General support |
| Herman Smith Trust UW Trustmark Trustee | Jackson, MS | 1 | $4,590 | $4,590 | Preselected only | General support |
| Bissell Pet Foundation | Grand Rapids, MI | 1 | $4,347 | $4,347 | Yes | Healing Heartworm |
| Teachers Appreciation Grant Inc | Brookhaven, MS | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Continuing ed grant |
| Mutual Credit Union Foundation | Vicksburg, MS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Contribution |
| 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 Brookhaven, Mississippi?
Danny M Dunnaway Foundation, Silver Cross Home, Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc, Charles B Perkins & Josephine P Perkins Charitable Memorial Fund Inc, Eva a Vernon Library Foundation and 7 others reported grants to Brookhaven 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 Brookhaven. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.