Foundations that fund organizations in Decatur, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Decatur nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $87K to Decatur organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Decatur around $4,000. 6 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Decatur
- $87K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $4,000
- Based in MS
- 67%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Decatur organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| La-Z-Boy Foundation | Monroe, MI | 4 | $28K | $7,000 | Yes | Education-libraries; Human services; Public benefit |
| The Bower Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 2 | $21K | $11K | Preselected only | Advancing ms healthcare workforce; Advancing ms healthcare workforce 3. |
| Cb Foundation Inc | Flowood, MS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Educational |
| James M Thomas and Luvie C Thomas Foundation | Oxford, MS | 1 | $7,120 | $7,120 | Preselected only | Fund annual scholarships |
| Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi | Signal Mountain, TN | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | benevolent |
| Billy and Rebecca Long Foundation | Madison, MS | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Promotion of charitable works |
| Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation | Vidor, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | East central community college |
| T H Etheridge Trust | Flowood, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Scholarship |
| Mississippi Farm Bureau Young Farmer Scholarship Foundation | Jackson, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship for 1 individual |
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 Decatur, Mississippi?
La-Z-Boy Foundation, The Bower Foundation, Cb Foundation Inc, James M Thomas and Luvie C Thomas Foundation, Lamberth Foundation of Mississippi and 4 others reported grants to Decatur 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 Decatur. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.