UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
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The United Way of South Mississippi is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses primarily on funding initiatives within Mississippi, as well as in Tennessee and Alabama. Engaging in a relationship-based approach, the organization does not accept unsolicited proposals and grants are made by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
UNITED WAY LEADS POSITIVE CHANGE THAT TRANSFORMS OUR COMMUNITY AND IMPROVES PEOPLE'S LIVES IN OUR IMPACT AREA. WE ADVANCE THE COMMON GOOD BY INVESTING IN OUR GREATEST ASSET - OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES - TO CREATE A BETTER TOMMORROW TODAY.
Cause Areas
1
Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING ASSOCIAT OF BILOXI INC
$2.5M
30%
THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GULF COAST INC
$701.5K
8%
CATHOLIC SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES
$643.4K
8%
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Total No. of Grants
16
Median 1st year grant
$12.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$16.9K
Top 3 Grants
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Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI?
No. UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI give?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Alabama. 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 UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $13 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI make each year?
In 2024, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI awarded about 20 grants, totaling nearly $901 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI fund recently?
In 2025, UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI awarded grants to about 40 grantees. Recent grantees include CATHOLIC CHARITIES HOUSING ASSOCIAT OF BILOXI INC, THE BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GULF COAST INC, and CATHOLIC SOCIAL AND COMMUNITY SERVICES. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI?
UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.