Foundations that fund organizations in Tupelo, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Tupelo nonprofits
126 private foundations gave $5.0M to Tupelo organizations in their latest filings; 38 of the 100 that say either way accept applications.
212 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Tupelo around $10K. 19 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 126
- Accept applications
- 38
- of 100 that state a policy
- Dollars to Tupelo
- $5.0M
- latest filings
- Grants
- 212
- Typical median grant
- $10K
- Based in MS
- 19%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Tupelo organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Powell Foundation Inc | Tupelo, MS | 1 | $505K | $505K | Yes | Benevolence |
| Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation | Flowood, MS | 1 | $466K | $466K | Yes | Health & wellness - building healthy schools - playgrounds… |
| Brevard Family Foundation | Tupelo, MS | 29 | $435K | $7,500 | Preselected only | Charitable; Cultural; Educational |
| E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation | Radnor, PA | 11 | $402K | $35K | Yes | Help with the costs of rent for its tupelo location; Help with costs of purchasing a 15-passenger van; Help with the costs of providing free medical care, dental… |
| Community Foundation Inc | Oxford, MS | 1 | $348K | $348K | Preselected only | Community foundation, inc. fund |
| Marvin E and Emily R Cash Foundation | Saltillo, MS | 7 | $290K | $15K | Yes | Donation |
| Toyota USA Foundation C/O Corporate Tax Department | Plano, TX | 1 | $256K | $256K | Yes | Identify and remove transportation barriers to access high… |
| William & Diane Hein Foundation | Williamsville, NY | 5 | $218K | $36K | Yes | Religious |
| Kehe Cares Foundation Inc | Naperville, IL | 1 | $161K | $161K | Preselected only | Disaster relief |
| Perry and Joyce Johns Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 1 | $150K | $150K | Preselected only | Assistance to home of el roi |
| The Jochum-Moll Foundation | Cleveland, OH | 4 | $133K | $38K | Preselected only | General, unrestricted; Operational costs for five club sites; Purchase of building material |
| Gilmore Sanitarium Inc Gilmore Foundation Inc | Amory, MS | 2 | $110K | $55K | Yes | Assistance with programs; Operating funds |
| The Roberts-Moll Foundation Inc C/O Paul Caja - Oak Tree Holdings LLC | Valley City, OH | 3 | $109K | $30K | Preselected only | General operations |
| The Gary & Diane Heavin Community Fund | Gatesville, TX | 2 | $100K | $50K | Preselected only | General operations |
| Macedonian Call Inc | Dryden, VA | 1 | $95K | $95K | Preselected only | Funds for missionaries |
| Ergon Foundation Inc | Jackson, MS | 2 | $93K | $46K | Preselected only | General support |
| Janice Hancock Allen Family Foundation Inc | Tupelo, MS | 3 | $70K | $30K | Preselected only | To provide financial support for charity that provides hosp…; To provide financial support for charity that provides disa…; To provide financial support for charity that supports miss… |
| Wilemon Foundation Inc | Tupelo, MS | 2 | $67K | $34K | Preselected only | Religious/charitable |
| J & J Smith Charitable Foundation | Louisville, KY | 4 | $64K | $16K | Preselected only | General charitable |
| The Ben E Factor Foundation | St Martinville, LA | 2 | $60K | $30K | Preselected only | Pro-family advocacy; Help rebuild after disasters |
| Phil Hardin Foundation | Meridian, MS | 2 | $51K | $26K | Yes | Early childhood coalition instructional coach; Dyslexia therapy |
| Ware Family Foundation | Houston, MS | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | To assist church in reaching its goals |
| Bill and Carol Latimer Charitable Foundation | Union City, TN | 1 | $50K | $50K | Preselected only | Educational |
| Dorothy D & George H Ruff Foundation | Birmingham, AL | 2 | $50K | $25K | Preselected only | Contribution |
| Patterson Family Foundation Inc | Tupelo, MS | 3 | $45K | $10K | Preselected only | Hospice care; Counseling; Adoption services |
| Hope 2 Others Foundation | Weslaco, TX | 1 | $40K | $40K | Yes | Charitable |
| Mary Brickell Circle of King's Daughters | Yazoo City, MS | 1 | $34K | $34K | Preselected only | To further the mission of mary brickell circle |
| John Calvin Bible Foundation Inc | Lancaster, SC | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Support to uphold godly values through our numerous channel… |
| Richard & Barbara Gaby Foundation | Berkeley Lake, GA | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Education |
| Frank K Spain Foundation Inc | Tupelo, MS | 1 | $30K | $30K | Preselected only | Dyslexia program support |
| Rhs Foundation | Moline, IL | 2 | $25K | $13K | Yes | General Charitable Purpose |
| Fwg Foundation | Rothbury, MI | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | General fund |
| Dallas Seminary Found Vision Fund | Dallas, TX | 1 | $21K | $21K | Preselected only | General Fund |
| Louise B Cochrane Charitable Founda | Henrico, VA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | General fund |
| Thomas F Staley Foundation C/O Diane S Bernard | Easton, PA | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | General Contribution |
| Nutramax Family Foundation | Lancaster, SC | 1 | $20K | $20K | Preselected only | Support program service |
| Mike & Linda Fiterman Family Foundation | St Louis Park, MN | 1 | $20K | $20K | Yes | Public support |
| Freedom for Faith Foundation | Madison, OH | 1 | $18K | $18K | Yes | General fund |
| The Mary Alice Fortin Foundation | Palm Beach, FL | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | General support for programs |
| Rich Family Foundation | Buffalo, NY | 1 | $15K | $15K | Yes | General Donation |
| The Edaren Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Support 2025-2026 season |
| Salt and Light Foundation | Tupelo, MS | 1 | $15K | $15K | Preselected only | Missions |
| Amory Outreach Foundation Inc | Amory, MS | 4 | $15K | $3,750 | Preselected only | General support; Ministry - madison crouch |
| Bnsf Railway Foundation | Fort Worth, TX | 2 | $12K | $6,000 | Yes | Education; United way/red cross |
| The Moran Family Foundation | Corsicana, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | General |
| The Edgerley Family Foundation | Overland Park, KS | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Support-general fund |
| Buffalo Bills Foundation Inc | Orchard Park, NY | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Blizzard response and preparedness |
| Dick's Sporting Goods Foundation | Coraopolis, PA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | 10th year anniversary grants |
| McElligott Family Foundation | Lafayette, LA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Contribute to disaster relief project funds |
| Earl W & Hazel C Pierson Foundation | Dimebox, TX | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Disaster relief ministry in amory, mississippi |
| Bill & Nancy Leung Foundation Inc | Saratoga, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | Charities |
| Kenneth Heinz Family Foundation | Goleta, CA | 1 | $10K | $10K | Preselected only | General |
| Short Family Foundation | Cornelius, NC | 1 | $10K | $10K | Yes | Financial Support for Charitable Organization |
| Orthros Foundation Inc | Hudson, WI | 1 | $9,000 | $9,000 | Preselected only | Missions |
| The Dalton Family Foundation | Twinsburg, OH | 1 | $8,000 | $8,000 | Yes | Donation for general operations |
| William Blair & Glen G Waltrip Family F Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Yes | Program support |
| Carl E Bachman and Doris M Bachman Family Foundation | Minnetonka, MN | 1 | $7,500 | $7,500 | Preselected only | General Donation |
| Agape North Foundation Inc | Germantown, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | Assistance with Schoolsupplies and foodfor children in Arge… |
| Lakin Family Foundation | Golden, CO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Yes | General support |
| Mrm Foundation | Auburn, KS | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Provide skilled labor to homeowners in disaster-affected ar… |
| Pursley Family Foundation Inc | Wheaton, IL | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Unrestricted |
| Stanley Grover Charitable Trust | Wichita Falls, TX | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Operations |
| Louisiana-Mississippi-West Tennessee District Foundation Inc | Baton Rouge, LA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Community Service Grant |
| Terry & Judy Thomas Foundation | Carthage, MS | 2 | $5,000 | $2,500 | Preselected only | Support organization's mission; Assist senior citizens |
| The Odell Foundation | Snohomish, WA | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | Christian Support |
| Mark and Kim Dotson Family Foundation | Cameron, MO | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | General purpose |
| Charles H Boyle Foundation Inc | Memphis, TN | 1 | $5,000 | $5,000 | Preselected only | To further donee's 501(c)(3) purpose |
| The Christopher W Robinson Family Charitable Trust | Flower Mound, TX | 1 | $4,800 | $4,800 | Preselected only | To advance the charitable mission of the donee |
| Homer Vinson Foundation | Red Bay, AL | 2 | $4,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Support for missionaries; Ministry |
| Jeremiah Foundation Inc | Dublin, GA | 1 | $3,500 | $3,500 | Preselected only | Radio & Family Ministry |
| Runnels William Charitable Tr-Ixis | Cincinnati, OH | 1 | $3,411 | $3,411 | Preselected only | Support of daily operations |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | New York, NY | 6 | $3,295 | $422 | Preselected only | Matching gifts; Volunteer program |
| Dorsey J Barefield Charitable Trust | Pearl, MS | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | General operations |
| Robert E and Judith M Lamberth Charitable Foundation | Heath, TX | 1 | $3,000 | $3,000 | Preselected only | Support for organization promoting strong religious family… |
| Waycaster Foundation | Cypress, TX | 2 | $2,950 | $1,475 | Preselected only | Educational, homeless, aid to needy; Wellness and healthcare |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | Houston, TX | 2 | $2,500 | $1,250 | Preselected only | 2400; 100 |
| The Bradley Charitable Foundation Inc | Ellicott City, MD | 1 | $2,150 | $2,150 | Yes | Operating support |
| Wallace & Irene Bronner Family Charitable Foundation | Frankenmuth, MI | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General Unrestricted |
| Texas Instruments Foundation | Dallas, TX | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Donations to colleges, universities and other organizations… |
| Wallace Foundation | Morristown, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | General |
| Christian Charities Foundation | Peoria, IL | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Christian ministry |
| The Walsh Family Foundation | Dover, NH | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Operational Support |
| Rjdm Inc | Kalamazoo, MI | 2 | $2,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | Donation |
| Graham Foundation | Knoxville, TN | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Pro-family nationwide |
| Bob and Shirley Hooper Foundation Inc | Whiteford, MD | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Supporting charitable endeavors |
| Matthew 2818-20 Charitable Foundation | South Bend, IN | 1 | $1,987 | $1,987 | Preselected only | General support |
| Risen Son Foundation Inc | Amherst, NY | 1 | $1,600 | $1,600 | Preselected only | Josip & kelly debeljuh mission trip fund |
| Mr & Mrs Sanford N McDonnell Foundation | St Albans, MO | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Yes | For general charitable purposes of the organization |
| Thomas S Elmore Foundation | Aberdeen, MS | 1 | $1,500 | $1,500 | Preselected only | General |
| The Richard M Schulze Family Foundation | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | $1,400 | $1,400 | Yes | Human services |
| Ge Aerospace Foundation | Norwalk, CT | 2 | $1,300 | $650 | Yes | Matching gift |
| Arthur G Jaros Sr & Dawn L Jaros Charitable Trust | Oak Brook, IL | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Funding of public policy advocacy program |
| Robert J and Mertis H Nolt Foundation | Chico, CA | 1 | $1,200 | $1,200 | Preselected only | Christian Ministry Evangelism |
| The Hofshi Foundation | Fallbrook, CA | 1 | $1,036 | $1,036 | Preselected only | General ops |
| James W and Norma Eloise Terry Foundation | Cape Girardeau, MO | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | For their general purpose |
| David J and Anita Powell Family Foundation | Escondido, CA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General ops |
| Harry E Bovay Jr Foundation | Houston, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General support |
| Celanese Foundation | Irving, TX | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Charitable contribution |
| Mendenhall Family Foundation Inc | Shreveport, LA | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | General |
| Wormald Family Foundation Inc the C/O Ellen Kight | Destin, FL | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Preselected only | General support |
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 Tupelo, Mississippi?
Powell Foundation Inc, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation, Brevard Family Foundation, E Rhodes and Leona B Carpenter Foundation, Community Foundation Inc and 95 others reported grants to Tupelo 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 Tupelo. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.