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Jackson, MS foundations

There are 321foundations and grantmaking organizations in the greater JacksonMississippi metro area. Combined, these Jackson metro foundationsemploy 63 people, earn more than $129 million in revenue each year, and have assets of $1 billion.
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Types of foundations in Jackson

Nonprofit typeNumberRevenues
Private foundations
262
$104,652,013
Grantmaking public charity foundations
20
$20,796,092
Community foundations
9
$16,975,198
Corporate foundations
6
$43,907,527
Organizations supporting multiple foundations
3
$0
Foundation professional societies
2
$0
Foundation technical and management assistance providers
1
$88,735
Foundation alliances and advocates
1
$0
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Job trends for Jackson, MS foundations

Employees per organizationNumber of organizations
0
157
1-10
8
11-25
3
26-100
0
101 to 1,000
0
1,000+
0
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Sizes of foundations in Jackson

Revenues per organizationNumber of organizations
< $250k
152
$250k to $1M
19
$1M to $5M
13
$5M to $25M
5
$25M to $100M
1
$100M+
0
Key takeaways for revenue stats:

Directory of foundations in Jackson

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1-20 of 321

The Luckyday Foundation Trustmark National Bank Trustee

NRECA is a private foundation in Jackson, MS, providing support for education, food, religion and sickness through excise tax refunds.
Revenue
$11.9m
Assets
$140.9m
Employees
3
EIN
64-0617746
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Bower Foundation

The Bower Foundation provides grants for healthcare workforce training, breast-feeding initiatives, and more. It is a private foundation in Ridgeland, MS.
Revenue
$8.6m
Assets
$119.7m
Employees
0
EIN
64-0540635
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation

The Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation is working to build a healthy Mississippi. A healthy Mississippi is a place where health and wellness is the foundation for our schools, communities, colleges and universities and our entire culture.
Revenue
$34.4m
Assets
$160.3m
Employees
2
EIN
20-0471034
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Community Foundation for Mississippi

Community Foundation for Mississippi is a nonprofit that assists charitable donors in establishing permanent giving funds and provides philanthropic leadership.
Revenue
$15.8m
Assets
$89.2m
Employees
7
EIN
64-0845750
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Ergon Foundation

The Ergon Foundation is a private foundation located in Jackson, MS, that made 52 grants last year. Its grantees include The Salvation Army - Jackson. It is supported by the Estate Of Leslie B Lampton.
Revenue
$6.5m
Assets
$208.1m
Employees
0
EIN
64-0656341
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Robert M Hearin Foundation

The Robert M Hearin Foundation is a private foundation that made 14 grants last year. Grantees include MS College. Trustees are Robert M Hearin JR, Laurie H Mcree, Matthew L Holleman Iii. It is located in Jackson, MS.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$32.5m
Employees
0
EIN
64-6027443
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Gertrude C Ford Foundation

The Gertrude C Ford Foundation is a private foundation located in Ridgeland, MS. It made one grant last year and its trustees are John Lewis, Cheryle M Sims, and Gayle M Papa.
Revenue
$3.5m
Assets
$44.7m
Employees
0
EIN
64-0804548
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Feild Co-Operative Association

The Feild Co-Operative Association is a private foundation in Ridgeland, MS, providing educational loans and charitable grants to support students and organizations.
Revenue
$2.3m
Assets
$29.0m
Employees
1
EIN
64-0155700
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Foundation for the Mid South

The Foundation for the Mid South invests in people and strategies that build philanthropy and promote racial, social and economic equity in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$22.5m
Employees
10
EIN
72-1151070
IRS type
501(c)(3)

United Way of The Capital Area

United Way empowers people, improves communities and focuses on education and financial stability for families in Jackson, MS.
Revenue
$2.4m
Assets
$2.4m
Employees
10
EIN
64-0303075
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Larry Wiggers Overby Foundation

The Larry Wiggers Overby Foundation is a private foundation located in Brandon, MS with Edgar Overby serving as trustee.
Revenue
$8.5m
Assets
$8.5m
Employees
0
EIN
88-2789970
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Sam E and Burnice C Wittel Foundation

Private foundation in Jackson, MS. Funds general, healthcare and education using interest on municipal bonds. 25 grants awarded last year.
Revenue
$2.0m
Assets
$4.4m
Employees
0
EIN
20-4028699
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Wheaton Foundation

The Wheaton Foundation, based in Jackson, MS, funds benevolence, education, and missions projects, including orphanages and schools in underserved countries.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$279.6k
Employees
0
EIN
20-3040364
IRS type
501(c)(3)

The Dick Molpus Foundation

The The Dick Molpus Foundation has made 23 grants last year and its trustees are Richard H Molpus JR, James J Josey, Terrell E Winstead. It is located in Jackson, MS.
Revenue
$2.9m
Assets
$2.8m
Employees
0
EIN
26-0594821
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Mha Health Research and Educational Foundation

The Mha Health Research and Educational Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds equipment and expenses for hospital emergency preparedness. It made one grant last year.
Revenue
$3.0m
Assets
$3.5m
Employees
0
EIN
23-7068714
IRS type
501(c)(3)

James W Hood Family Foundation

The James W Hood Family Foundation distributes grants to various organizations for various purposes, with the main emphasis being on supporting the missions of those organizations.
Revenue
$2.1m
Assets
$20.8m
Employees
0
EIN
20-2640916
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Edwin E and Ruby C Morgan Foundation

Private foundation in Flowood, MS. Funds general operating expenses and supports spay/neuter program. Grantees include animal rescue league.
Revenue
$704.4k
Assets
$18.8m
Employees
2
EIN
64-0667872
IRS type
501(c)(3)

St Dominic Health Services Foundation

Christian foundation supporting St. Dominic Health Services through fundraising and community building, with programs in education and healthcare.
Revenue
$1.1m
Assets
$23.6m
Employees
0
EIN
43-1992975
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Van Devender Family Foundation William Van Devender Trustee

Van Devender Family Foundation William Van Devender Trustee is a private foundation in Jackson, MS whose mission is: The Van Devender Family Foundation provides grants to various organizations in Jackson, MS.
Revenue
$975.9k
Assets
$132.7k
Employees
0
EIN
31-1480644
IRS type
501(c)(3)

Parker Lifeshare Foundation

The Parker Lifeshare Foundation is a private foundation that primarily funds program funding and scholarship support. The foundation has made seven grants in the past year.
Revenue
$762.2k
Assets
$13.1m
Employees
0
EIN
45-4148185
IRS type
501(c)(3)
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