Foundations that fund organizations in Coldwater, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Coldwater nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $12K to Coldwater organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Coldwater around $1,000. 1 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Coldwater
- $12K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $1,000
- Based in MS
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Coldwater organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakin Family Foundation | Golden, CO | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General support |
| Kids FIRST Foundation Scholarship Foundation | Laurel, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | The purpose of this grant is provide funds for high school… |
| Sterling Family Foundation | Yukon, OK | 1 | $850 | $850 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $55 | $55 | Preselected only | Animal-related |
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 Coldwater, Mississippi?
Lakin Family Foundation, Kids FIRST Foundation Scholarship Foundation, Sterling Family Foundation, Edward Jones Foundation reported grants to Coldwater 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 Coldwater. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.