Foundations that fund organizations in MS State, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for MS State nonprofits
14 private foundations gave $314K to MS State organizations in their latest filings; 3 of the 14 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to MS State around $8,100. 2 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 14
- Accept applications
- 3
- of 14 that state a policy
- Dollars to MS State
- $314K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $8,100
- Based in MS
- 14%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to MS State organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James W Criss Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $100K | $100K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Mike and Rebecca Bogan Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 2 | $90K | $45K | Preselected only | State Excellence Fund and Women's Athletic Support Fund; General & Unrestricted |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | Gulfport, MS | 1 | $52K | $52K | Yes | 2025 Education Match Program |
| Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation | Vicksburg, MS | 1 | $17K | $17K | Preselected only | Overall learning improvements |
| L C Winterton Educational Tr (pre 1969 | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $13K | $13K | Preselected only | General operating |
| The John & Mary P Redwine Charitable Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $11K | $11K | Preselected only | General operating |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $8,100 | $8,100 | Preselected only | 8100.12 |
| Donald J Lindley Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $7,200 | $7,200 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Hoy W Hamilton and Clara M Hamilton | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $7,183 | $7,183 | Preselected only | Scholarships |
| Msu-Bass Mem | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $2,874 | $2,874 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Percy & Adeline Simpson Memorial Trust | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $2,586 | $2,586 | Preselected only | General operating |
| Analog Devices Foundation | Boston, MA | 1 | $2,059 | $2,059 | Yes | General support |
| Elizabeth Buford Shepherd Scholarship | Birmingham, AL | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | Scholarships |
| Edward Jones Foundation | St Louis, MO | 1 | $200 | $200 | Preselected only | Educational institutions and related activities |
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 MS State, Mississippi?
James W Criss Trust, Mike and Rebecca Bogan Family Foundation, Mississippi Power Foundation Inc, Charles & Cynthia Bell Foundation, L C Winterton Educational Tr (pre 1969 and 9 others reported grants to MS State 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 MS State. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.