Foundations that fund organizations in Itta Bena, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Itta Bena nonprofits
8 private foundations gave $137K to Itta Bena organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 8 that say either way accept applications.
8 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Itta Bena around $6,000. 2 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 8
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 8 that state a policy
- Dollars to Itta Bena
- $137K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 8
- Typical median grant
- $6,000
- Based in MS
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Itta Bena organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laughing Gull Foundation | Durham, NC | 1 | $60K | $60K | Preselected only | Prison ed partnership program |
| Universal Music All Together Now Foundation Inc | Santa Monica, CA | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General operating support |
| Greer Josephine | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $12K | $12K | Preselected only | General operating |
| C Spire Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Yes | Annual Scholarship |
| Danker-Basham Foundation Inc | Tampa, FL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General contribution |
| Watson-Brown Foundation Inc | Thomson, GA | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Awarded scholarship grants |
| Robert L Howell Foundation | Schlater, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50 | $50 | Preselected only | Matching contribution (general operating 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 Itta Bena, Mississippi?
Laughing Gull Foundation, Universal Music All Together Now Foundation Inc, Greer Josephine, C Spire Foundation, Danker-Basham Foundation Inc and 3 others reported grants to Itta Bena 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 Itta Bena. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.