Foundations that fund organizations in Newton, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Newton nonprofits
5 private foundations gave $92K to Newton organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 5 that say either way accept applications.
15 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Newton around $5,000. 2 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 5
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 5 that state a policy
- Dollars to Newton
- $92K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 15
- Typical median grant
- $5,000
- Based in MS
- 40%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Newton organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation | Lake Forest, IL | 9 | $45K | $5,000 | Yes | College tuition and expenses; college tuition and expenses |
| La-Z-Boy Foundation | Monroe, MI | 3 | $35K | $5,000 | Yes | Education-libraries; Humanities; Public benefit |
| Phil Hardin Foundation | Meridian, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Afterschool and summer tutoring programs |
| Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation | Vidor, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Mississippi state university |
| Gv Sonny Montgomery Foundation C/O Bradley J Crawford | Collinsville, MS | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Memorial fund |
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 Newton, Mississippi?
James & Madeleine McMullan Family Foundation, La-Z-Boy Foundation, Phil Hardin Foundation, Edward M & Henrietta M Knabusch Scholarship Foundation, Gv Sonny Montgomery Foundation C/O Bradley J Crawford reported grants to Newton 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 Newton. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.