Foundations that fund organizations in Purvis, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Purvis nonprofits
6 private foundations gave $137K to Purvis organizations in their latest filings; 5 of the 6 that say either way accept applications.
7 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Purvis around $6,100. 3 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 6
- Accept applications
- 5
- of 6 that state a policy
- Dollars to Purvis
- $137K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 7
- Typical median grant
- $6,100
- Based in MS
- 50%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Purvis organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Davison Bruce Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $65K | $65K | Yes | General charitable giving |
| Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation | Picayune, MS | 1 | $58K | $58K | Yes | 15th circuit intervention court expansion |
| Family Care Foundation | Hattiesburg, MS | 2 | $12K | $6,100 | Yes | Non-Profit Mission; Religious |
| Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation | Wilmington, DE | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General & Unrestricted |
| Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc | Hattiesburg, MS | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Donation to children |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 1 | $200 | $200 | Yes | Matching gift |
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 Purvis, Mississippi?
Davison Bruce Foundation, Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation, Family Care Foundation, Louis Lou Ann and Melissa Poynter Family Foundation, Lilies of the Field Ministries Inc and 1 others reported grants to Purvis 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 Purvis. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.