Foundations that fund organizations in Madison, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Madison nonprofits
47 private foundations gave $3.3M to Madison organizations in their latest filings; 19 of the 47 that say either way accept applications.
74 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Madison around $12K. 26 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 47
- Accept applications
- 19
- of 47 that state a policy
- Dollars to Madison
- $3.3M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 74
- Typical median grant
- $12K
- Based in MS
- 55%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Madison organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The David and Lucile Packard Foundation | Los Altos, CA | 5 | $977K | $200K | Yes | Families and Communities; Just Societies |
| Mlb-Mlbpa Youth Development Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $500K | $500K | Yes | General operating support |
| Ergon Foundation Inc | Jackson, MS | 7 | $490K | $35K | Preselected only | General support; Building fund |
| The Bower Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 2 | $413K | $206K | Preselected only | Ms student nurse mentorship; Suppt communications & develop dir |
| Ware Foundation Inc | Madison, MS | 5 | $138K | $25K | Preselected only | 2024 donation |
| Tijeras Foundation | Stuart, FL | 1 | $125K | $125K | Preselected only | Ministry support |
| Feild Co-Operative Association | Ridgeland, MS | 6 | $120K | $20K | Yes | General support |
| Walker Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 5 | $85K | $20K | Yes | To support the mission of the organization.; To Support the Mission of the Organization |
| Old Ladies Home Association | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $35K | $35K | Preselected only | To support the mission of the school |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | Gulfport, MS | 2 | $35K | $18K | Yes | Contribution for further training of low income ad; Support environmental conservation programs |
| Segal Family Foundation Inc | Warren, NJ | 1 | $33K | $33K | Yes | Charitable purpose |
| The Roberts Charitable Foundation Inc | Gainesville, GA | 1 | $33K | $33K | Preselected only | Scholarships & local outreach services |
| Ray & Kay Eckstein Charitable Trust | Paducah, KY | 1 | $30K | $30K | Yes | Programming support |
| Gcsf | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | General support |
| The David J Cooper Family Charitable Foundation Inc | Mobile, AL | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Twordc Foundation Co Richard D McRae Jr | Jackson, MS | 1 | $25K | $25K | Yes | To support the mission of the organization |
| Turner Family Charitable Foundation | Pensacola, FL | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Charitable donation |
| Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation | Madison, MS | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Program support |
| Patagoniaorg | Ventura, CA | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | To support environmental projects. |
| Danny M Dunnaway Foundation | Brookhaven, MS | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Gospel ministry |
| The Roddenberry Foundation | Sherman Oaks, CA | 1 | $13K | $13K | Yes | Increasing access to reproductive maternal & child health s… |
| Kenneth Werlein Wills Testamentary Trust | Jackson, MS | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Mha Health Research and Educational Foundation Inc | Madison, MS | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | Provide assistance with relief from natural disaster to emp… |
| Kenosis Foundation | Taylor, MS | 1 | $12K | $12K | Yes | Operations |
| The Ferguson Family Charitable Foundation | Shoal Creek, AL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Foundation for a Better Tomorrow Inc | Madison, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| The Paul and Sherry Broadhead Foundation | Meridian, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General operations of the organization |
| The Paschal Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $7,700 | $7,700 | Yes | Charitable |
| Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc | Greenwood, MS | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 1 | $6,200 | $6,200 | Yes | Matching Grant |
| Bbb Foundation | Columbus, MS | 1 | $6,000 | $6,000 | Preselected only | Charitable organization |
| Wells Family Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | The contribution was made to assist the organization in sup… |
| Van Devender Family Foundation William van Devender Trustee | Jackson, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | School |
| Larry and Michael Johnson Family Foundation | Flowood, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Support purpose of organization |
| David R Gosselin Family Foundation | Dallas, TX | 2 | $3,500 | $1,750 | Preselected only | Unrestricted general |
| Shadetree Partners Inc | El Dorado, AR | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Yes | General fund |
| Stanley M Herzog Charitable Foundation | Smithville, MO | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | General Support |
| Phillip I V Heilker Charitable Foundation | Palm City, FL | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Yes | To assist with educational expenses |
| International Paper Company Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,150 | $1,150 | Yes | Jaguar robotics competition club |
| Russell and Catherine McCarty Foundation | Flowood, MS | 1 | $1,100 | $1,100 | Yes | Charitable, religious, educational |
| Injena Foundation Inc | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Mission work |
| The Emry Oxford Foundation Inc | Greenville, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Charity |
| Ome Foundation Inc | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Assistance to senior citizens |
| Mark S Jordan Family Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support nature conservation in ms |
| Goodnewsbee Foundation Inc | Okatie, SC | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | To give to the needy or imprverished |
| Verizon Foundation | Basking Ridge, NJ | 1 | $370 | $370 | Preselected only | Other civic / community |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 2 | $52 | $26 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
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 Madison, Mississippi?
The David and Lucile Packard Foundation, Mlb-Mlbpa Youth Development Foundation, Ergon Foundation Inc, The Bower Foundation, Ware Foundation Inc and 42 others reported grants to Madison 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 Madison. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.