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Est.

1965

Latest Fiscal Year

Not available

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Mississippi University for Women Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that focuses on supporting initiatives aligned with its mission, having paid a total of $1.2 million in grants in 2024 to just one grantee. The foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION IS A MISSISSIPPI NON PROFIT CHARTERED TO FOSTER, ENCOURAGE AND PROMOTE THE EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES OF MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN BY PROVIDING VITAL PRIVATE SUPPORT TO ENRICH AND EMBRACE THE ACADEMIC QUALITY AND REPUTATION OF THE UNIVERSITY.
Total Funding Given
$1.2M
2024
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
100%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$787.7K
Median 2nd year grant
$635.2K
A
Allegra Brigham
Board Member
B
Brandt Galloway
Board Member
J
Julie Hussey
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION?
No. MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION give?
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION 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 MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION fall in the $1 million to $5 million range. The median first-year grant is about $788 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $1.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION?
MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.