COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI
AI Summary
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi is a 501(c)3 organization that focuses on grantmaking within the region, having paid out $4.4 million across 252 grantees in 2024. This funder does not accept unsolicited proposals and operates on a relationship-based, invitation-only engagement model. Nonprofits interested in connecting with the foundation can explore warm-introduction pathways through Impala's Funder Prospecting.
Mission Statement
CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP TO THE CITIZENS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN AN 11-COUNTY AREA OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI; PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE, TAX-DEDUCTIBLE VEHICLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DONORS AND RECIPIENTS.
Cause Areas
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Foundations
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Grantee
Total Funding
Funding Share
WOMEN AND CHILDREN HEALTH INIT
$3.2M
12%
UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION
$1.3M
5%
Teach for America Inc
$685.3K
3%
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Total No. of Grants
99
Median 1st year grant
$10K
Median 2nd year grant
$12K
Top 3 Grants
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Grantee
Grant Size
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I submit an unsolicited grant proposal to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI?
No. COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.
Where does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI give?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI primarily gives to organizations located in Mississippi, Tennessee, and New York. 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 COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI’s grants?
The largest share of grants from COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI fall in the $5,000 to $25 thousand range. The median first-year grant is about $10 thousand. More detailed grant size data is available to registered users.
How many grants does COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI make each year?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI awarded about 100 grants, totaling nearly $4.4 million. More detailed grant metrics are available to registered users.
Who did COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI fund recently?
In 2024, COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI awarded grants to about 250 grantees. Recent grantees include WOMEN AND CHILDREN HEALTH INIT, UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION, and Teach for America Inc. More detailed information on all recent recipients is available to registered users.
How do we apply to COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI?
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI does not accept unsolicited proposals. Funding is by invitation only.