Foundations that fund organizations in Water Valley, Mississippi
Worked out from where the grants went, not where the foundations sit.
Funding landscape for Water Valley nonprofits
10 private foundations gave $251K to Water Valley organizations in their latest filings; 7 of the 10 that say either way accept applications.
14 grants in total, with a typical foundation's median grant to Water Valley around $3,600. 6 of these funders are based in Mississippi; the rest give here from elsewhere.
- Foundations giving here
- 10
- Accept applications
- 7
- of 10 that state a policy
- Dollars to Water Valley
- $251K
- latest filings
- Grants
- 14
- Typical median grant
- $3,600
- Based in MS
- 60%
- of funders listed
Funders, by dollars given to Water Valley organizations
| Foundation | Based in | Grants here | Dollars here | Median | Accepts applications | Typical purposes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C Spire Foundation | Ridgeland, MS | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Sustaining Sponsor Base Camp Coding Academy STEM |
| Phil Hardin Foundation | Meridian, MS | 1 | $75K | $75K | Yes | Support |
| Reedy Acres Foundation | Water Valley, MS | 4 | $64K | $12K | Yes | To help provide food for needy famil; To support care of children this org; Community support |
| Sandra Schatten Foundation | Nashville, TN | 1 | $25K | $25K | Preselected only | To fulfill the exempt purposes of the foundation |
| Kenosis Foundation | Taylor, MS | 1 | $3,600 | $3,600 | Yes | Operations |
| Lagniappe Foundation | Water Valley, MS | 2 | $3,000 | $1,500 | Yes | Support of operations |
| The Hastings Trust | Atlanta, GA | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Preselected only | Contributions are made to pursue the various charitable or… |
| Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundati | Meridian, MS | 1 | $2,000 | $2,000 | Yes | Relief fund |
| Bernard and Shirley Lapides Foundation | Memphis, TN | 1 | $1,000 | $1,000 | Yes | Gift-mary lapides |
| Tarver Foundation | Louisville, KY | 1 | $500 | $500 | Preselected only | Support of charitable operations |
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 Water Valley, Mississippi?
C Spire Foundation, Phil Hardin Foundation, Reedy Acres Foundation, Sandra Schatten Foundation, Kenosis Foundation and 5 others reported grants to Water Valley 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 Water Valley. Community foundations and corporate giving programs file different forms and are not included yet.