Foundations that fund organizations in Greenville, Mississippi

Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.

Funding landscape for Greenville nonprofits

38 private foundations gave $1.4M to Greenville organizations in their latest filings; 10 of the 38 that say either way accept applications.

78 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Greenville around $5,000. 10 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.

Foundations giving here
38
Accept applications
10
of 38 that state a policy
Dollars to Greenville
$1.4M
latest filings
Grants
78
Typical median grant
$5,000
Based in MS
26%
of funders listed

Funders, by dollars given to Greenville organizations

FoundationBased inGrants hereDollars hereMedianAccepts applicationsTypical purposes
The Ford FoundationNew York, NY1$225K$225KYesGeneral support
Walton Family Foundation IncBentonville, AR1$200K$200KPreselected onlyTo pioneer efforts to advance workforce and economic develo…
Reed Family Charitable FoundationGreenville, MS7$180K$1,500Preselected onlyDistribution food to families in need; Helping to provide sustainability for the youth of our comm…; To promote children and women to be involved with their com…
Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation TrustJacksonville, FL1$130K$130KPreselected onlyRestore historic building
Wk Kellogg FoundationBattle Creek, MI1$103K$103KYesJobs and Family Economic Security
Jessie Smith Noyes FoundationNew York, NY2$100K$50KPreselected onlyGeneral operating support
Delta Dental Community Care FoundationSan Francisco, CA4$89K$10KPreselected onlyCommunity giving- dental; Community giving- general
Regions FoundationBirmingham, AL1$70K$70KPreselected onlyWorkforce program
Norelli Family Foundation IncLongwood, FL1$50K$50KPreselected onlyCharitable
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi FoundationFlowood, MS1$50K$50KYesHealth & wellness - healthy school awards
The Milt & Pat Harker Family FoundationSanta Barbara, CA1$27K$27KPreselected onlySupport 501(c)3 charities through the community foundation.
The Giordano Family Foundation IncGreenwood Village, CO1$25K$25KPreselected onlyGeneral
Hill-Snowdon FoundationWashington, DC1$20K$20KPreselected onlyProject support
Mb Caddyshack Charity Golf IncJacksonville, FL2$15K$7,435Preselected onlyUnrestricted contribution; Golf package/poster/guitar
Unkelfrancis P & Annie C EndowmntBirmingham, AL3$14K$5,262Preselected onlyGeneral operating
Delta Regional Foundation IncOlive Branch, MS1$12K$12KPreselected onlyProgram support
Howard & Carole Brent FoundationGreenviile, MS6$10K$1,125Preselected onlyMusic festival; Church programs; Childrens services
The Hodding and Betty Carter Family Charitable FoundationBrevard, NC1$10K$10KPreselected onlyCommunity outreachoperations
Fred Schelben FoundationBirmingham, AL8$9,500$1,000Preselected onlyGeneral operating; General support
Friedman FoundationRed Bluff, CA2$9,000$4,500Preselected onlySupport of charitable organization
The Emry Oxford Foundation IncGreenville, MS3$7,500$2,000Preselected onlyCharity
Shadetree Partners IncEl Dorado, AR1$6,000$6,000YesImproving economic conditions
The Allstate FoundationNorthbrook, IL1$5,000$5,000YesJuly 2024 flash consulting day
The Jane Henson FoundationNew York, NY1$5,000$5,000Preselected onlyTo support the legacy of henson through the jim henson's bo…
Usg Foundation IncChicago, IL2$5,000$2,500YesCommunity & Civic; Arts Culture and Humanities
Clint and Ellen Ann Johnson FoundationLeland, MS6$3,500$500Preselected onlyUnrestricted; Library fund
Lea Brent Family Charitable TrustGreenviile, MS3$3,108$600Preselected onlyChurch programs; Educational programs; Promotion of the arts
Theresa Alessandra Russo Foundation IncLido Beach, NY1$2,650$2,650YesTo fund various programs
Shell USA Company FoundationHouston, TX3$2,100$200Preselected only200; 100; 1800
Morgan Stanley Foundation IncNew York, NY1$1,500$1,500Preselected onlyVolunteer incentive program
Tarver FoundationLouisville, KY2$1,500$750Preselected onlySupport of charitable operations; Support of chariatble operations
M W Murphy FoundationEl Dorado, AR1$1,500$1,500YesGeneral fund
Third Ward ZenGreenville, MS2$650$325Preselected onlyTo support their Union Street Community Garden summer youth…; To support general fund for the Step Afrika! Presents The E…
Edward Jones FoundationSt Louis, MO1$500$500Preselected onlyHuman services - multipurpose and other
Tractor Supply Company FoundationBrentwood, TN1$500$500YesHometown heroes donation
Lagniappe FoundationWater Valley, MS1$500$500YesSupport of operations
Faith Based CommunicationsLas Vegas, NV1$345$345Preselected onlyOperations
Van Devender Family Foundation William van Devender TrusteeJackson, MS1$300$300Preselected onlyMemorials

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 Greenville, Mississippi?

The Ford Foundation, Walton Family Foundation Inc, Reed Family Charitable Foundation, Jay & Deanie Stein Foundation Trust, Wk Kellogg Foundation and 33 others reported grants to Greenville 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 Greenville. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.

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