Foundations that fund organizations in Sunflower, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Sunflower nonprofits
3 private foundations gave $75K to Sunflower organizations in their latest filings; 1 of the 3 that say either way accept applications.
3 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Sunflower around $15K. 1 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 3
- Accept applications
- 1
- of 3 that state a policy
- Dollars to Sunflower
- $75K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 3
- Typical median grant
- $15K
- Based in MS
- 33%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Sunflower organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation | New York, NY | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | General operating support |
| Phil Hardin Foundation | Meridian, MS | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | Site programming alumni success & freedom summer collegiate… |
| Bhatia Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charitable |
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 Sunflower, Mississippi?
Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation, Phil Hardin Foundation, Bhatia Foundation reported grants to Sunflower 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 Sunflower. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.