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Est.

2008

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Women's Foundation of Mississippi is a 501(c)3 grantmaking organization that focuses on funding initiatives within Mississippi. It operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, making grants solely by invitation. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

TO IMPROVE WOMEN'S LIVES BY PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE & ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY
Total Funding Given
$0
2024
Grantees funded
65
Multi-year grantees
63%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
15
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
M
Melanie Powell
Board Member
T
Tracy Devries
Board Member
D
Donna Barksdale
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI?
No. WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI give?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, Florida, and Tennessee. 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 WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
Who did WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI fund recently?
In 2024, WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI awarded grants to about 60 grantees. Recent grantees include MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY, SPRINGBOARD TO OPPORTUNITIES, and MAGNOLIA MEDICAL FOUNDATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI?
WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.