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Fiscal Year Start

Jul 1

Organization Type

Grantmaker

AI Summary

The Mississippi Common Fund Trust is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within Mississippi, having paid out a total of $993.7K across nine grantees in the 2025 filing year. This funder operates by invitation only and does not accept unsolicited proposals, emphasizing relationship-based engagement. Nonprofits interested in potential funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Total Funding Given
$993.7K
2025
Grantees funded
9
Multi-year grantees
44%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants
5
Median 1st year grant
$200K
Median 2nd year grant
$500K
U
University of MS Foundation
Board Member
W
Wendell W Weakley
Board Member
M
Maggie Abernathy
Executive

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST?
No. MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST give?
MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST 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 MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST fall in the $50 thousand to $100 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $200 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST make each year?
In 2025, MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST awarded about 5 grants, totaling nearly $994 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST fund recently?
In 2025, MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST awarded grants to about 9 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION, NEW VENTURE FUND, and DEEP SOUTH TODAY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST?
MISSISSIPPI COMMON FUND TRUST does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.