Foundations that fund education in Mississippi
These 25 foundations made grants to education in Mississippi in the most recent IRS filing I have for each. None of them ticked the box for giving only to preselected organizations, and each filing gives application instructions or a website. That doesn't prove a foundation takes applications, and some on this list may not. The text below is copied from the filings, most of them for tax year 2024, so check a foundation's website or call before you apply.
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Mississippi Power Foundation Inc
- $50,000 to Lighthouse Academy of Dyslexia, Ocean Springs: Contribution to improve multipurpose room at academy
- $30,000 to Excel By 5 Inc, Jackson: Contribution-expand pgm reach, professional development, parent engagement & resource...
- $5,000 to 2nd Chance Ms Inc, Madison: Contribution for further training of low income adult students
How to apply: Same form as used and submitted with prior year's form 990-pf.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines.
Restrictions: Awards cannot be granted to an organization that is not either a tax-exempt entity under internal revenue code section 501(c)(3) or a government entity. The funds cannot be used to carry on propaganda or otherwise attempt to influence...
C Spire Foundation
- $12,000 to Alcorn State University Foundation, Alcorn State: Annual Scholarship
- $7,500 to Alcorn State University Foundation, Alcorn State: Presidents Investiture
- $5,400 to Tougaloo College, Tougaloo: Scholarship Luncheon
How to apply: An application for formal requests may be found on the c spire foundations website. Information regarding the organization the organizations designation as a 501c 3 tax exempt organization event details and the audience is requested.
Deadlines: 90
Restrictions: The c spire foundation considers support for 501c 3 tax exempt organizations that primarily focus on steam science technology engineering arts and mathematics education that supports digital literacy technology professional skills and...
Wk Kellogg Foundation
- $451,628 to North Mississippi Education Consortium, University: Early Care and Education
- $175,000 to Corporation for Global Community Development, Jackson: Early Care and Education
- $150,000 to Working Together Mississippi, Jackson: Jobs and Family Economic Security
How to apply: See "how to apply" at www.wkkf.org/grantseekers/#how-to-apply
Deadlines: Proposals for grants may be submitted at any time through the website, www.wkkf.org
Restrictions: See "our priorities" (what we fund) on our website, www.wkkf.org/what-we-fund/
Phil Hardin Foundation
- $150,000 to The Mississippi Reading Clinic, Jackson: Ms reading clinic pilot
- $50,000 to Spring Initiative, Clarksdale: Spring initiative
- $20,000 to Illuminations Center for Dyslexia Inc, Meridian: Dyslexia therapy scholarship fund
How to apply: Contact phil hardin foundation-lloyd gray
Deadlines: Contact phil hardin foundation-lloyd gray
Restrictions: Contact phil hardin foundation-lloyd gray
The Kroger Co Foundation
- $20,000 to Jackson State University Development Foundation Inc, Jackson: Organization's charitable purpose
- $15,500 to University of Mississippi Foundation, Oxford: Organization's charitable purpose
- $10,000 to Tougaloo College, Tougaloo: Organization's charitable purpose
How to apply: All grant requests must be submitted through the versaic grants management platform located at thekrogerco.versaic.com/login. Grant requests include information related to the organization and it's charitable purpose and details related to the request.
Deadlines: Grants are processed quarterly with application deadlines in january, april, july, and october.
Restrictions: Grants are only approved to 501(c)(3) organizations
Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation
- $10,000 to University of Mississippi Foundation, Oxford: Education
- $8,000 to Jenna Robinson Charities, Gulfport: Epilepsy fund
- $5,000 to Lighthouse Academy for Dyslexia, Ocean Springs: Educational outreach
How to apply: Written submissions
Deadlines: No deadlines
Restrictions: The leo seal family foundation was established in 1997 by longtime hancock bank president leo w. Seal, jr., who demonstrated selflessness amid both prosperity and catastrophe to ensure a better quality of life for countless citizens of the...
Thomas B Dixson Et Al
- $6,500 to Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson: Scholarship
- $6,000 to Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson: Scholarship
- $3,000 to Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson: Scholarship
How to apply: Application
Restrictions: Must include information relevant to need for financial aid
International Paper Company Foundation
- $3,500 to Lowndes County Imagination Library, Columbus: Ready 2 read ongoing book fund
- $3,000 to 456 Robotics, Vicksburg: 2025 robotics season
- $2,000 to Heritage Academy, Columbus: Reading with purpose
How to apply: Instructions available in an online grant application system (cybergrants) at www.ipgiving.com. Most requests go through local review.
Deadlines: Date determined by local facility.
Restrictions: Major emphasis on communities where international paper company employees live and work.
The Luckyday Foundation Trustmark National Bank Trustee
- $2,247,500 to University of Mississippi Foundation, University: Provide support for higher education
- $7,500 to The Wilson Research Foundation, Jackson: To provide support of rehabilitation center clinical research and therapy
How to apply: Application available from foundation office.
Deadlines: Applications are accepted at any time. Successful applicants are usually notified within three month
Restrictions: Educational institutions, churches, organizations to benefit sick and needy
The Edward W Hazen Foundation
- $125,000 to Nollie Jenkins Family Center, Durant: General and project support
- $50,000 to Nollie Jenkins Family Center, Durant: General and project support
How to apply: Organizations wishing to be known to the foundation staff should submit information via the website at www.hazenfoundation.org.
Restrictions: The edward w. Hazen foundation invites applications from organizations identified as being aligned with the interests and strategy of the foundation.
Feild Co-Operative Association
- $30,000 to Madison Ridgeland Academy, Madison: General support
- $10,000 to Reformed Theological Seminary, Jackson: General support
How to apply: Student loan fund applications are available upon request
Deadlines: 6-8 weeks before a semester begins
Restrictions: Limited to residents of the state of mississippi
Mary Emily Wilson Charitable Trust
- $23,000 to Greenwood Leflore Educational Foundation, Greenwood: General operating
- $5,000 to French Camp Academy, French Camp: General operating
How to apply: Student grant application should be obtained from trustee
Restrictions: Leflore county, ms, physically and mentally handicapped persons and charitable organizations that provide programs to such persons
Family Care Foundation
- $5,600 to Presbyterian Christian School, Hattiesburg: Educational
- $2,900 to Lamar Christian School, Purvis: Educational
How to apply: Typed format stating the requested amount along with proposed use of funds
Norman Foundation
- $2,500 to Wesley Biblical Seminary, Houston: Biblical seminary
- $1,000 to French Camp Academy, Houston: Christian education
How to apply: A written request stating the funds or material needed and the purpose.
Restrictions: Christian missionary work.
The Burdette Family Foundation
- $2,000 to The Lad Project, Pass Christian: Education
- $1,000 to Pirate Excellence Foundation, Pass Christian: Scholarships
How to apply: Written explanation of program with outline of proposed fund usage.
Deadlines: No submission deadlines
Restrictions: No restrictions on applications
The Coca-Cola Foundation Inc
- $150,000 to Phi Theta Kappa Foundation, Jackson: Phi Theta Kappa Scholar Support
How to apply: https://www.coca-colacompany.com/social/coca-cola-foundation
Restrictions: Grants are made for education and youth development, environmental, e.g., water stewardship and community recycling programs, arts and culture, women's empowerment, and programs focused on community well-being. Funds are made available to...
Louis Calder Foundation
- $150,000 to Clarksdale Collegiate, Clarksdale: Growth of charter schools
How to apply: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org
Deadlines: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org
Restrictions: Https://www.louiscalderfoundation.org
Homer Skelton Charitable Foundation
- $73,000 to Northpoint Christian School Inc, Southaven: Annual Fund - playground and athletics
How to apply: Written Request
The Elizabeth B and Arthur E Roswell Foundation Inc
- $30,000 to Steps Coalition, Gulfport: general support
How to apply: Letter
Restrictions: This organization does not make gifts or grants to individuals.
Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation
- $29,000 to Community of Christians Helping Youth, Picayune: Next level student
How to apply: See attached grant request
Deadlines: See attached grant request
Restrictions: See attached grant request
Wells Fargo Foundation
- $20,000 to Mississippi Council on Economic Education, Jackson: Financial fitness for life in mississippi
How to apply: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Deadlines: Applications are accepted from february 1 through october 1.
Restrictions: https://www.wellsfargo.com/about/corporate-responsibility/community-giving/grant-process/
Judith Alexander Foundation Inc C/O Judith Augustine
- $16,000 to Tougaloo College, Tougaloo: Gift- artwork
How to apply: Written request, specifying nature of expenditure
Madison Charitable Foundation Inc
- $15,000 to Jacobs Ladder Learning Center, Vicksburg: General funding
How to apply: Written letter with details on specific requests. Include financial impact, brochures of organization, and projected impact on programs or community.
Restrictions: No restrictions on gifts
Gennx Foundation Inc
- $10,000 to The Piney Woods School, Piney Woods: To further that tax exempt mission of the organization
How to apply: All letters and supporting documentation describing the purpose of the requestor and disclosure that they are a 501(c)(3) organization, including its ein, are required prior to making a donation.
Kenosis Foundation
- $6,000 to French Camp Academy, French Camp: Operations
How to apply: Applicants are requested to provide a detailed statement of need, including: *contact information *purpose of grant *amount requested *benefit to community
Deadlines: Grant letters of inquiry are accepted throughout the year.
Restrictions: Individual grant recipients are not applicable
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