Foundations that fund organizations in Indianola, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Indianola nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $7.1M to Indianola organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
9 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Indianola around $30K. 4 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Indianola
- $7.1M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 9
- Typical median grant
- $30K
- Based in MS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Indianola organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation | Flowood, MS | 2 | $6.8M | $3.4M | Yes | Health & wellness - access to care - women's health center; Health & wellness - amendment to grant agreement - access t… |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $225K | $225K | Yes | Early Care and Education |
| Barnett Foundation | Greenwood, MS | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $7,656 | $7,656 | Yes | General operating |
| Feild Co-Operative Association | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Graeber Foundation | Marks, MS | 1 | $4,000 | $4,000 | Preselected only | Support of charitable operations |
| Addo Foundation Inc | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Education support |
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 Indianola, Mississippi?
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, Wk Kellogg Foundation, Barnett Foundation, Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust and 3 others reported grants to Indianola 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 Indianola. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.