Foundations that fund organizations in Florence, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Florence nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $406K to Florence organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Florence around $10K. 3 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Florence
- $406K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MS
- 38%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Florence organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10th Par | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200K | $200K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Louis Plansoen Fdn Co-Ttee | St Louis, MO | 1 | $175K | $175K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Grant for youth sports |
| Brinkley Taf Brinkley Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
| Deigratia Charitable Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | In honor of bryant and peter boswell |
| Ernest Alva Oswalt and Betty Austin Oswalt Foundation | Raymond, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Church |
| Stowers Machinery Foundation Inc | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General donation |
| Puckett Serves Foundation | Flowood, MS | 1 | $113 | $113 | Yes | Donation |
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 Florence, Mississippi?
Louis M Plansoen Char Tr U10th Par, Louis Plansoen Fdn Co-Ttee, Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation, Brinkley Taf Brinkley Foundation, Deigratia Charitable Foundation and 3 others reported grants to Florence 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 Florence. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.