Foundations that fund organizations in Pontotoc, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Pontotoc nonprofits
11 private foundations gave $2.0M to Pontotoc organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 11 that say either way accept applications.
13 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Pontotoc around $34K. 3 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 11
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 11 that state a policy
- Dollars to Pontotoc
- $2.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 13
- Typical median grant
- $34K
- Based in MS
- 27%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Pontotoc organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toyota USA Foundation C/O Corporate Tax Department | Plano, TX | 1 | $1.5M | $1.5M | Yes | Close the stem gap for diverse students by removing barrier… |
| Wilemon Foundation Inc | Tupelo, MS | 3 | $187K | $60K | Preselected only | Religious/charitable |
| Brakebush Family Foundation Inc | Westfield, WI | 1 | $105K | $105K | Preselected only | Unrestricted charitable gift |
| Patterson Family Foundation Inc | Tupelo, MS | 1 | $90K | $90K | Preselected only | Missionary |
| Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd | Arcadia, WI | 1 | $50K | $50K | Yes | General support |
| The Bolick Foundation | Conover, NC | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | Missionaries |
| Hollis Foundation Inc Joseph D Hollis | Columbus, MS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Humanitarian |
| Tillery Perpetual Charitable Trust | Charleston, SC | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Evangelism |
| Homer Vinson Foundation | Red Bay, AL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Housing for natural disasters |
| Tractor Supply Company Foundation | Brentwood, TN | 1 | $500 | $500 | Yes | Hometown heroes donation |
| Waycaster Foundation | Cypress, TX | 1 | $100 | $100 | Preselected only | Wellness and healthcare |
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 Pontotoc, Mississippi?
Toyota USA Foundation C/O Corporate Tax Department, Wilemon Foundation Inc, Brakebush Family Foundation Inc, Patterson Family Foundation Inc, Ashley Charitable Foundation Ltd and 6 others reported grants to Pontotoc 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 Pontotoc. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.