Mission Statement
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI IS A PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN EAST MISSISSIPPI BY SUPPORTING WORTHY CAUSES, PROVIDING PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES, AND ENCOURAGING AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSE TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS. WE ARE A CATALYST FOR CHARITABLE GIVING WHERE CIVIC-MINDED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESSES CAN MEET THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS. THE FOUNDATION MEETS THIS MISSION BY DEVELOPING AND MANAGING A COMPREHENSIVE BASE OF FUNDS AN EXPANDING POOL OF CHARITABLE DOLLARS, PERMANENTLY COMMITTED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF EAST MISSISSIPPI.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNITED WAY OF NESHOBA COUNTY
$315.5K
6%
BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF EAST MISSISSIPPI
$296.1K
6%
ST PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH
$225K
5%
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Total No. of Grants
24
Median 1st year grant
$9K
Median 2nd year grant
$11.8K
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, New York, and Wisconsin. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $9,000. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $569 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI awarded grants to about 50 grantees. Recent grantees include UNITED WAY OF NESHOBA COUNTY, BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF EAST MISSISSIPPI, and ST PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.