Foundations that fund organizations in Moorhead, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Moorhead nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $67K to Moorhead organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
5 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Moorhead around $10K. 4 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Moorhead
- $67K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 5
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MS
- 80%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Moorhead organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Emry Oxford Foundation Inc | Greenville, MS | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Charity |
| Barnett Foundation | Greenwood, MS | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General operating |
| Robert L Howell Foundation | Schlater, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Educational |
| Delta Regional Foundation Inc | Olive Branch, MS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Educational program spprt |
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 Moorhead, Mississippi?
The Emry Oxford Foundation Inc, Barnett Foundation, Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust, Robert L Howell Foundation, Delta Regional Foundation Inc reported grants to Moorhead 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 Moorhead. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.