Foundations that fund organizations in Byram, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Byram nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $4,000 to Byram organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Byram around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Byram
- $4,000
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MS
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Byram organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi | Signal Mountain, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | benevolent |
| James E Fowler Family Foundation | Jackson, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General fund |
| The Elsevier Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Research |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | 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 Byram, Mississippi?
Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi, James E Fowler Family Foundation, The Elsevier Foundation, Tractor Supply Company Foundation reported grants to Byram 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 Byram. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.