Foundations that fund organizations in Natchez, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Natchez nonprofits
16 private foundations gave $218K to Natchez organizations in their latest filings; 6 of the 15 that say either way accept applications.
40 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Natchez around $2,500. 4 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 16
- Accept applications
- 6
- of 15 that state a policy
- Dollars to Natchez
- $218K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 40
- Typical median grant
- $2,500
- Based in MS
- 25%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Natchez organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| D a Biglane Foundation | Natchez, MS | 7 | $64K | $10K | Yes | Donation |
| David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc | Natchez, MS | 5 | $43K | $5,000 | Yes | Honor the memory of charlie guedon; Support city economic development activities; Support city cultural development |
| Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc | Delray Beach, FL | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Animal rescue |
| Grace a Manning and Charles Robert van Lopik Memorial Charitable Fdn | Dallas, TX | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | Maintenance of cemetary |
| The Virginia & Charles Brewer Family Foundation | Atlanta, GA | 4 | $16K | $2,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| Marion E Taylor Christmas Fund | Ruston, LA | 7 | $12K | $2,000 | Preselected only | To aid people in need; To provide toys/clothes for children in need; To feed people in need |
| Wk Kellogg Foundation | Battle Creek, MI | 3 | $9,000 | $3,000 | Yes | Matching Grant |
| Richard Hampton Jenrette Foundation | Hillsborough, NC | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | For administrative support |
| The Shoreland Foundation | Lloyd Harbor, NY | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General support |
| The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund | Gatesville, TX | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Helis Foundation | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $2,500 | $2,500 | Yes | In Memory of donation |
| Lm Butts Family Foundation | Natchez, MS | 3 | $1,300 | $200 | Preselected only | Support of Musical Arts; Support of Disadvantaged Youth |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | 1000 |
| Anonymous Trust U/A Dated 2-4-2008 | Raleigh, NC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Matching gift for general operating support |
| Rhythm Night Club Onsite Memorial Museum | Natchez, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Not stated | College tuition |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 2 | $500 | $250 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
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 Natchez, Mississippi?
D a Biglane Foundation, David and Betty Paradise Foundation Inc, Leslie L Alexander Foundation Inc, Grace a Manning and Charles Robert van Lopik Memorial Charitable Fdn, The Virginia & Charles Brewer Family Foundation and 11 others reported grants to Natchez 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 Natchez. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.