Foundations that fund organizations in Canton, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Canton nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $178K to Canton organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
16 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Canton around $5,000. 7 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to Canton
- $178K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 16
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Canton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The John Herman Hickman Foundation | Tuscaloosa, AL | 1 | $75K | $75K | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Feild Co-Operative Association | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| Walker Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To support the mission of the organization. |
| Madison Charitable Foundation Inc | Richmond, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General funding |
| Stenkirke Family Foundation | Rogers, AR | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General & unrestricted |
| Ergon Foundation Inc | Jackson, MS | 2 | $10K | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support; Lefleur's state park - museums |
| Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation | Madison, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Program support |
| Blue Mountain Foundation | Wyomissing, PA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Sungil Mission | Cypress, CA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Outreach work |
| C Spire Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | STEM Summer Camp MAGIC |
| Ome Foundation Inc | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | Ministry work |
| Mark S Jordan Family Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Preservation of city and county hist |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| P J Teh Foundation | New Castle, PA | 1 | $103 | $103 | Preselected only | 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 Canton, Mississippi?
The John Herman Hickman Foundation, Feild Co-Operative Association, Walker Foundation, Madison Charitable Foundation Inc, Stenkirke Family Foundation and 9 others reported grants to Canton 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 Canton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.