AI Summary
The Tri-State Educational Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within a specific regional context, having disbursed a total of $299.5K across 11 grantees in 2025. This foundation operates on a relationship-based engagement model and does not accept unsolicited proposals, with grants awarded by invitation only. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Cause Areas
2
Education
Scholarships & Financial Aid
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
Cleveland, MS
$1.3M
34%
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI
University, MS
$311.5K
8%
BLUE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY
Blue Mountain, MS
$82.8K
2%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
No. TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION give?
TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi 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 TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $19 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded about 9 grants, totaling nearly $299 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 10 grantees. Recent grantees include DELTA STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI, and BLUE MOUNTAIN CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION?
TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.