Foundations that fund organizations in Carthage, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Carthage nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $60K to Carthage organizations in their latest filings; 2 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Carthage around $1,000. 4 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 2
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Carthage
- $60K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MS
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Carthage organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James M Thomas and Luvie C Thomas Foundation | Oxford, MS | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Fund special projects of first baptist church, carthage, ms |
| Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation | Carthage, MS | 4 | $28K | $3,500 | Preselected only | To provide support for the organization's mission; Church activities; To support prison ministries |
| The Dick Molpus Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Contribute to organization's exempt purpose |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $400 | $400 | Yes | Matching Grant |
| T H Etheridge Trust | Flowood, MS | 1 | $300 | $300 | Yes | General operations of the organization |
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 Carthage, Mississippi?
James M Thomas and Luvie C Thomas Foundation, Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation, The Dick Molpus Foundation, Wk Kellogg Foundation, T H Etheridge Trust reported grants to Carthage 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 Carthage. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.