FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY
AI Summary
The Foundation for Mississippi History, a 501(c)3 organization affiliated with the Department of Archives & History, focuses on grantmaking within Mississippi. With a total of $750K in grants paid in 2024 to two grantees, the foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, granting funds by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
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Mission Statement
TO PROMOTE THE ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY.
Cause Areas
2
History
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
GENERAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION
CANTON, MS
$750K
36%

MEDGAR AND MYRLIE EVERS INSTITUTE
Jackson, MS
$25K
1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY?
No. FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY give?
FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi. These states represent the largest share of the foundation’s grantmaking by dollars awarded. Additional geographic details are available to registered users.
What size are FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY’s grants?
The largest share of grants from FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY fall in the $500 thousand to $1 million range. The median first-year grant is about $388 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY make each year?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $750 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY fund recently?
In 2024, FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY awarded grants to about 2 grantees. Recent grantees include GENERAL MISSIONARY BAPTIST STATE CONVENTION and MEDGAR AND MYRLIE EVERS INSTITUTE. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY?
FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY C/O DEPT OF ARCHIVES & HISTORY does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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