COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
Jackson, MS, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
64-0845750
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
Jackson, MS, US
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501(c)3
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EIN
64-0845750
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DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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The Community Foundation for Mississippi, a 501(c)(3) organization, focuses its grantmaking primarily in Mississippi, with additional funding in Virginia and Georgia. The foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals, engaging in a relationship-based approach that requires invitation for grant applications. Nonprofits interested in connecting with this funder can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE MISSISSIPPI AREA AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Cause Areas
3
Community and economic development
Philanthropy
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI INC
$1.7M
4%
MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION
$1.7M
4%
REVITALIZE MISSISSIPPI INC
$1.7M
4%
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Total No. of Grants
104
Median 1st year grant
$11K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, Virginia, and Georgia. 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 FOR MISSISSIPPI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $11 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI make each year?
In 2025, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $6.2 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI fund recently?
In 2025, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI awarded grants to about 320 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY PRESS OF MISSISSIPPI INC, MISSISSIPPI SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ASSOCIATION, and REVITALIZE MISSISSIPPI INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.