Foundations that fund organizations in Columbia, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Columbia nonprofits
7 private foundations gave $491K to Columbia organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 7 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Columbia around $1,860. 2 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 7
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 7 that state a policy
- Dollars to Columbia
- $491K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $1,860
- Based in MS
- 29%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Columbia organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick F Taylor Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $300K | $300K | Yes | Other charitable purpose |
| Wildlife Experience Inc | Sedalia, CO | 1 | $157K | $157K | Preselected only | To support the museum's gallery |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 6 | $17K | $1,860 | Preselected only | 1720; 6000; 6060 |
| Walker Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | To support the mission of the organization. |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | Gulfport, MS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | 2025 Environmental Grant |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Berger Family Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | For charitable purpose of 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 Columbia, Mississippi?
Patrick F Taylor Foundation, Wildlife Experience Inc, Shell USA Company Foundation, Walker Foundation, Mississippi Power Foundation Inc and 2 others reported grants to Columbia 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 Columbia. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.