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Organization Type

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AI Summary

The Heart of the Delta Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that engages in relationship-based grantmaking, providing funding by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting. In 2023, the foundation paid a total of $375.9K in grants, supporting one grantee.

Mission Statement

HEART OF THE DELTA SUPPORTS ECONOMIC/COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES IN THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA. HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION ALSO SUPPORTS THE MISSISSIPPI DELTA THROUGH TOUGH TIMES WITH DISASTER RECOVERY AND DISASTER RELIEF EFFORTS SUCH AS, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, FUNDRAISING.
Total Funding Given
$375.9K
2023
Grantees funded
1
Multi-year grantees
0%
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Total No. of Grants
1
Median 1st year grant
$375.9K
Median 2nd year grant
N/A
H
Hue Townsend
Board Member
E
Emily Tillman Donovan
Board Member
M
Mark Bellipanni
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION?
No. HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION give?
HEART OF THE DELTA 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 HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION fall in the above $10 million range. The median first-year grant is about $376 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2023, HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION awarded about 1 grants, totaling nearly $376 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 1 grantees. Recent grantees include Rolling Fork Build Back Better Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION?
HEART OF THE DELTA FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.