UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION
AI Summary
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $10.8M in total grants paid across 3 grantees in filing year 2025. It does not accept unsolicited proposals and makes grants by invitation only; nonprofits can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
BUILD RELATIONSHIPS WITH ALUMNI AND FRIENDS IN ORDER TO SECURE PRIVATE FUNDS FOR THE BENEFIT OF USM.
Cause Areas
1
Education
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
HATTIESBURG, MS
$98.8M
99%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC FOUNDATION
Hattiesburg, MS
$342.2K
< 1%
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION
Hattiesburg, MS
$249.8K
< 1%
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Total No. of Grants
3
Median 1st year grant
$35.3K
Median 2nd year grant
$30.2K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 4 grantees
- 171 board & team members
- 12 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION?
No. UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION give?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION 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 UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $35 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2025, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION awarded about 3 grants, totaling nearly $10.8 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2025, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 4 grantees. Recent grantees include UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI, UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI ATHLETIC FOUNDATION, and UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI ALUMNI ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION?
UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.