Foundations that fund organizations in Columbus, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Columbus nonprofits
46 private foundations gave $1.2M to Columbus organizations in their latest filings; 23 of the 46 that say either way accept applications.
104 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Columbus around $4,250. 23 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 46
- Accept applications
- 23
- of 46 that state a policy
- Dollars to Columbus
- $1.2M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 104
- Typical median grant
- $4,250
- Based in MS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Columbus organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T H Etheridge Trust | Flowood, MS | 1 | $225K | $225K | Yes | General operations of the organization |
| Bbb Foundation | Columbus, MS | 14 | $164K | $5,000 | Preselected only | Charitable organization; Ministry support; Charitable support |
| Phillips Foundation | Columbus, MS | 3 | $154K | $5,000 | Yes | Meals on wheels - valley innovative services; Drugs, meals, medical supplies; Diabetes fund raiser - ymca |
| The Sanderson Foundation C/O Phyllis Fulgham | Ethelsville, AL | 1 | $88K | $88K | Preselected only | Care and well being of animals |
| Joyce Anderson Foundation Xxx-Xx-Xxxx | St Louis, MO | 1 | $73K | $73K | Preselected only | General support |
| Allen B Puckett Jr Family Foundation | Columbus, MS | 8 | $67K | $7,500 | Yes | Indigent family; Missions/ memorial; Donation |
| The Herman and Hazel Owen Foundation | Columbus, MS | 11 | $58K | $3,000 | Yes | Indigent care; Further their exempt purpose |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 13 | $42K | $3,500 | Yes | Artesia community garden and wellness hub; Crisis line specialist training; Supplies for adaptive fitness classes |
| Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation | Saltillo, MS | 2 | $30K | $15K | Yes | Donation |
| Brevard Family Foundation | Tupelo, MS | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Mississippi Foundation for a Better Life | Columbus, MS | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Charitable purposes |
| Gillis Family Foundation | Columbus, MS | 5 | $28K | $1,000 | Preselected only | To help further the mission of the donee organization |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| The Gildea Foundation Inc C/O Private Foundation Solutions | Pittsburgh, PA | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | General operating support; Leap events |
| Walker Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | To support the mission of the organization. |
| Tr UW Eda Burlack | Dallas, TX | 1 | $18K | $18K | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Camille Snider Charitable Remainder Unitrust | Stapleton, AL | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | Christian children's home and school |
| Religious Domiciles Inc | Columbus, MS | 1 | $16K | $16K | Preselected only | Construction |
| Billups-Garth Foundation | Columbus, MS | 5 | $12K | $1,000 | Yes | Promoting history of columbus; Donation for repairs; Stark education during air show |
| Eloise Jones Trust UW Trustmark Trustee | Jackson, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General support |
| Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | Bay St Louis, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Support for abused youth program |
| Madison Charitable Foundation Inc | Richmond, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Home and care for children in need |
| Thomas a Plein Foundation Ltd | Appleton, WI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Public general contribution |
| Weitzenhoffer Seminole Foundation | Kalamazoo, MI | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General Fund |
| Greenworks Foundation (f/K/A James Christianman Foundation) | Tucson, AZ | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General funding |
| C Spire Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 2 | $8,500 | $4,250 | Yes | Spelling Bee; Annual Scholarship |
| Hunter and Ruth Arnold Char Trust C/O Create Foundation | Tupelo, MS | 1 | $5,787 | $5,787 | Preselected only | Support per trust |
| Mutual Credit Union Foundation | Vicksburg, MS | 2 | $4,230 | $2,115 | Preselected only | Contribution to food pantry; Contribution |
| Mississippi Society of Certified Public Accountants Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Yes | Education |
| Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $3,300 | $3,300 | Yes | General & Unrestricted |
| Frank Pernell Foundation | Lakewood, CO | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | To develop and scale affordable, world class medical techno… |
| Hollis Foundation Inc Joseph D Hollis | Columbus, MS | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | Religious |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $2,300 | $2,300 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Rgk Strobel Charitable Trust | Fishers, IN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | General charfitable use |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | Gulfport, MS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | 2025 June -Sept Education Match Program |
| Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundati | Meridian, MS | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Relief fund; Contribution |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating support) |
| The Steve and Melody Golding Foundation | Vicksburg, MS | 1 | $1,250 | $1,250 | Preselected only | Charitable donation |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Matching gifts |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | 1000.08 |
| Flora Belle Moss and Bessie Abigail Moss Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | " |
| The Kline Family Foundation | Pine Bluff, AR | 1 | $800 | $800 | Preselected only | General support |
| Gause Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General Charitable and Educational |
| Marie H Ellis Foundation | Columbus, MS | 1 | $400 | $400 | Preselected only | Assistance with day-to-day expenses |
| Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District Foundation Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | 1 | $300 | $300 | Preselected only | SLP Grant |
| Fidelity Foundation | Boston, MA | 2 | $200 | $100 | Yes | Fidelity matching gifts to education |
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 Columbus, Mississippi?
T H Etheridge Trust, Bbb Foundation, Phillips Foundation, The Sanderson Foundation C/O Phyllis Fulgham, Joyce Anderson Foundation Xxx-Xx-Xxxx and 41 others reported grants to Columbus 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 Columbus. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.