MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC
AI Summary
MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC is a 501(c)(3) grantmaker that reported $2.5M in total grants paid to 7 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
MISSISSIPPI FIRST CHAMPIONS TRANSFORMATIVE POLICY SOLUTIONS FOR EVERY MISSISSIPPI CHILD.
Cause Areas
1
Community and economic development
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
Instant Impact Educational Services dba Instant Impact Global Preparatory
Natchez, MS
$677.8K
32%
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI
Jackson, MS
$650K
31%
MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION
Jackson, MS
$517K
24%
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Total No. of Grants
4
Median 1st year grant
$239.8K
Median 2nd year grant
$346.5K
Top 3 Grants
Matched grants only
Grantee
Grant Size
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- 5 grantees
- 19 board & team members
- 11 historic 990s & financials
- 6-year operating budget trend
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC?
No. MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC give?
MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC 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 FIRST INC’s grants?
The largest share of grants from MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC fall in the $250 thousand to $500 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $240 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC make each year?
In 2024, MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC awarded about 4 grants, totaling nearly $978 thousand. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC fund recently?
In 2024, MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC awarded grants to about 5 grantees. Recent grantees include Instant Impact Educational Services dba Instant Impact Global Preparatory, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI, and MISSISSIPPI CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC?
MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.