Foundations that fund organizations in Perkinston, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Perkinston nonprofits
4 private foundations gave $122K to Perkinston organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 4 that say either way accept applications.
4 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Perkinston around $10K. 2 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 4
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 4 that state a policy
- Dollars to Perkinston
- $122K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 4
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Perkinston organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Bower Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $101K | $101K | Preselected only | New technical & healthcare workforce |
| Brady Foundation | Salisbury, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable use |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | Gulfport, MS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | 2025 June - September Education Match Program |
| Rw Schluter Trust #1 Educational Fund | New Orleans, LA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Scholarship |
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 Perkinston, Mississippi?
The Bower Foundation, Brady Foundation, Mississippi Power Foundation Inc, Rw Schluter Trust #1 Educational Fund reported grants to Perkinston 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 Perkinston. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.