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The Robert M. Hearin Support Foundation is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives in Mississippi, having awarded a total of $12.3 million in grants in 2024 to just four grantees. This foundation operates on a relationship-based model and does not accept unsolicited proposals; funding opportunities are available by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in engaging with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
TO PROVIDE SUPPORT THROUGH GRANTS TO SPECIFIED EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS AND PUBLIC CHARITIES.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Millsaps College
$1.3M
2%
BLUE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
$610K
< 1%

Tougaloo College
$110K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
17
Median 1st year grant
$25K
Median 2nd year grant
$25K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION?
No. ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION give?
ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT 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 ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION fall in the $25 thousand to $50 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $25 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $12.3 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include Millsaps College, BLUE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY, and Tougaloo College. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION?
ROBERT M HEARIN SUPPORT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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