Community foundation · EIN 64-0845750
Community Foundation for Mississippi
Jackson, MS
Community Foundation for Mississippi is a community foundation based in Jackson, MS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $6.67M in grants paid across 174 grants, with $90.3M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Mississippi Charter Schools Association, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra and University Press of Mississippi.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Mississippi's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
For donor advised grants, the foundation staff performs due diligence to confirm tax-exempt status for each grantee. each grantee receives a grant award letter stating the specific designated use of the grant. for competitive grants, grantees are required to complete an annual final report that includes, findings and outcomes by the end of cfm's fiscal year of the year they were awarded. grantees understand that they may also be asked to provide additional reports, photos, impact statements and agree to be open to requests for interviews and site visits from cfm representatives.
Grants as reported on its Form 990 for tax year 2024; the application guidance above is general for this type of funder. Requirements change; confirm with the organization before applying.
Mission
The foundation's primary purpose is to serve the mississippi area as a community foundation.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Charter Schools Association | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $800,000 |
| Mississippi Symphony Orchestra | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $551,573 |
| University Press of Mississippi | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $448,785 |
| Mississippi First | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $340,000 |
| Program Believe | Biloxi, MS | General Oper Support | $323,750 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center - Children's Cancer Center | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $309,614 |
| The Leadership Institute | Arlington, VA | General Oper Support | $260,250 |
| Mississippi Journalism and Education Group | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $152,500 |
| Lena Foundation | Louisville, CO | General Oper Support | $136,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $123,250 |
| St Andrew's Episcopal School | Ridgeland, MS | General Oper Support | $115,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church of Jackson | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $108,250 |
| Jackson Public Schools | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $107,973 |
| The Redeemer's School | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $105,000 |
| Foundation for Mississippi History | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $104,000 |
| Center for Social Entrepreneurship | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $101,293 |
| Mississippi Sports Medicine Foundation | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $99,500 |
| Mississippi Today | Ridgeland, MS | General Oper Support | $86,000 |
| Mississippi Global Academy | Chicago, IL | General Oper Support | $75,000 |
| Northminster Baptist Church | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $72,000 |
| Millsaps College | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $72,000 |
| United Way of the Capital Area Inc | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $66,560 |
| Mississippi Early Learning Alliance | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $62,500 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Oxford, MS | General Oper Support | $61,000 |
| Stewpot Community Services | Jackson, MS | General Oper Support | $56,219 |
The 25 largest of 174 grants listed on the return. 70 grants to individuals ($174K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Community Foundation for Mississippi accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Community Foundation for Mississippi's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility. Form 990 does not report an application process, so confirm with the organization.
How much does Community Foundation for Mississippi give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $6,667,931 in grants paid (174 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Community Foundation for Mississippi funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Mississippi Charter Schools Association (MS), $800K, Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (MS), $552K, University Press of Mississippi (MS), $449K, Mississippi First (MS), $340K and Program Believe (MS), $324K.