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PINEBELT FOUNDATION

PINEBELT FOUNDATION

HATTIESBURG, MS, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
72-1390352
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder
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PINEBELT FOUNDATION

HATTIESBURG, MS, US
501(c)(3)
EIN
72-1390352
DAF Sponsor
Community Foundation
Regional Funder

Overview

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Est.

1997

Fiscal Year Start

Jan 1

Organization Type

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The PINEBELT FOUNDATION is a 501(c)(3) grantmaking organization that focuses its funding primarily in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania, having disbursed a total of $6 million to 169 grantees in 2024. This foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals and engages in grantmaking through a relationship-based, invitation-only approach. Nonprofits interested in funding opportunities can explore warm-introduction pathways via Impala's Funder Prospecting.

Mission Statement

THE FOUNDATION IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION DESIGNED TO SUPPORT CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES TO BENEFIT THE RESIDENTS OF THE PINE BELT AREA OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI. THE MISSION IS TO BUILD BETTER COMMUNITIES THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. AS A DRIVING FORCE IN OUR REGION, OUR MISSION IS TO BUILD STRONGER COMMUNITIES THROUGH PHILANTHROPY. DONORS CAN ESTABLISH CHARITABLE LEGACIES AND PROVIDE LEADERSHIP TO ADDRESS COMMUNITY NEEDS IN A MANNER THAT IS RESPONSIBLE, RESPONSIVE, AND LASTING.
Total Funding Given

$6M

2024
Grantees funded
169
Multi-year grantees
38%
Funding by Year
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Total No. of Grants

101

Median 1st year grant
$14.9K
Median 2nd year grant
$19.4K
L
Lou Mapp
Board Member
C
Carlos Brown
Board Member
P
Phil Hanberry
Board Member

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to PINEBELT FOUNDATION?
No. PINEBELT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does PINEBELT FOUNDATION give?
PINEBELT FOUNDATION primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Pennsylvania. 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 PINEBELT FOUNDATION’s grants?
The largest share of grants from PINEBELT FOUNDATION fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $15 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does PINEBELT FOUNDATION make each year?
In 2024, PINEBELT FOUNDATION awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $6 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did PINEBELT FOUNDATION fund recently?
In 2024, PINEBELT FOUNDATION awarded grants to about 170 grantees. Recent grantees include PINEBELT FOUNDATION, EXTRA TABLE FEEDS INC, and R3SM INC. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to PINEBELT FOUNDATION?
PINEBELT FOUNDATION does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
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