Foundations that fund organizations in Picayune, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Picayune nonprofits
9 private foundations gave $556K to Picayune organizations in their latest filings; 4 of the 9 that say either way accept applications.
19 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Picayune around $2,000. 4 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 9
- Accept applications
- 4
- of 9 that state a policy
- Dollars to Picayune
- $556K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 19
- Typical median grant
- $2,000
- Based in MS
- 44%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Picayune organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation | Picayune, MS | 8 | $441K | $62K | Yes | Firefighter equipment upgrade; Next level student; Justice support program |
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | Gulfport, MS | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | Facade Grants for Picayune downtown historic district |
| Delta Dental Community Care Foundation | San Francisco, CA | 1 | $29K | $29K | Preselected only | Community giving- dental |
| El Shaddai Foundation | Poplarville, MS | 1 | $28K | $28K | Preselected only | Contribution to help low income families. |
| Ella's Light Ministry Inc | Sumrall, MS | 2 | $3,400 | $1,700 | Preselected only | Youth summer camp |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 3 | $2,025 | $500 | Preselected only | 25; 499.92; 1500.12 |
| Tess White Foundation Inc | Hideaway, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Unrestricted |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Hepp Foundation | Hygiene, CO | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | General purpose |
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 Picayune, Mississippi?
Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation, Mississippi Power Foundation Inc, Delta Dental Community Care Foundation, El Shaddai Foundation, Ella's Light Ministry Inc and 4 others reported grants to Picayune 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 Picayune. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.