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TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Iuka, MS, US
501(c)3
EIN
64-0899593
Regional Funder
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TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

Iuka, MS, US
501(c)3
EIN
64-0899593
Regional Funder

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Oct 1

Organization Type

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The Tri-State Educational Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization that primarily focuses its grantmaking efforts in Mississippi and Alabama, with total grants paid amounting to $615.7K in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages with nonprofits through a relationship-based, invitation-only process. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FUNDING FOR EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS TO QUALIFIED APPLICANTS.
Total Funding Given

$615.7K

2024
Grantees funded
10
Multi-year grantees
90%
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Total No. of Grants

10

Median 1st year grant
$16.1K
Median 2nd year grant
$13.2K
S
Sara Ellington
Board Member
M
Mary D Lambert
Board Member
B
Bob Ferguson
Board Member

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 $16 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, TRI-STATE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION awarded about 10 grants, totaling nearly $616 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.
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