Community foundation · EIN 57-0908490
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Gulfport, MS
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc is a community foundation based in Gulfport, MS. On its Form 990 (Schedule I) for tax year 2024, it reported $2.08M in grants paid across 242 grants, with $37.8M in total assets. Its largest grants went to Gulf Coast Community Foundation, Habitat for Humanity of the Ms Gulf Coast Inc and Levy Premium Foodservice LP DBA Levy Convention Centers.
How to request funding
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc's website for current grant opportunities, deadlines and eligibility.
How it makes and monitors grants (Schedule I, Part IV)
Before issuing grants to other charities, the organization checks guidestar.org (a non-profit website) and checks with the secretary of state to determine the organization's charitable mission. material grants require the recipient to sign documents regarding the use of the grant and also provide reports/financial statements documenting use of the grant.
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
Community foundation which grants funds to other charitable organizations.
As stated on its Form 990.
Largest grants, tax year 2024
Historical data · not a prediction| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation | Gulfport, MS | General Support | $100,000 |
| Habitat for Humanity of the Ms Gulf Coast Inc | Gulfport, MS | General Support | $75,000 |
| Levy Premium Foodservice LP DBA Levy Convention Centers | Biloxi, MS | General Support | $66,279 |
| Community Foundation of Washington Co | Greenville, MS | General Support | $65,000 |
| Convention Display Services Inc | Jackson, MS | General Support | $50,000 |
| Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter Pets (friends) | Ocean Springs, MS | General Support | $45,000 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | General Support | $43,041 |
| Ms Coast Coliseum and Convention Center | Biloxi, MS | General Support | $42,260 |
| Humane Society of South Mississippi | Gulfport, MS | General Support | $35,000 |
| Casa of South Mississippi | Bay St Louis, MS | General Support | $34,725 |
| Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock County | Bay St Louis, MS | General Support | $32,500 |
| Pearl River County Spca Inc | Picayune, MS | General Support | $30,000 |
| Gwinnett Church of Christ Inc | Lawrenceville, GA | General Support | $28,750 |
| Forrest County Agricultural High School | Brooklyn, MS | General Support | $25,000 |
| Rise and Shine Rescue | Lucedale, MS | General Support | $25,000 |
| Stone County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals | Wiggins, MS | General Support | $25,000 |
| The University of Mississippi South Oxford Center | University, MS | General Support | $25,000 |
| Church of the Good Shepherd | Long Beach, MS | General Support | $24,000 |
| Sock Enterprises Inc | Biloxi, MS | General Support | $20,000 |
| Son of a Saint | New Orleans, LA | General Support | $20,000 |
| Stone County Spca | Wiggins, MS | General Support | $20,000 |
| United Way of South Mississippi | Gulfport, MS | General Support | $20,000 |
| Mississippi United Methodist Disaster Response Inc | Jackson, MS | General Support | $16,500 |
| Ip Casino | Biloxi, MS | General Support | $15,375 |
| Stone County Community Cat Society | Wiggins, MS | General Support | $15,000 |
The 25 largest of 242 grants listed on the return. 165 grants to individuals ($282K) are counted but not named. Names and purposes as reported to the IRS.
Where its grants went
Quick answers
Does Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc accept grant applications?
Community foundations usually run open grant rounds for nonprofits in their area, alongside donor-advised funds that donors direct. Check Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc'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 Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc give each year?
For tax year 2024, it reported $2,079,182 in grants paid (242 grants). Giving can change from year to year.
What organizations has Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc funded?
Its largest grants in tax year 2024 went to Gulf Coast Community Foundation (MS), $100K, Habitat for Humanity of the Ms Gulf Coast Inc (MS), $75K, Levy Premium Foodservice LP DBA Levy Convention Centers (MS), $66.3K, Community Foundation of Washington Co (MS), $65K and Convention Display Services Inc (MS), $50K.