The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mississippi
Mississippi is home to 15k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $12b in revenue and employ 91.1k individuals.
Where Do Mississippi
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Mississippi?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hattiesburg | 418 | 3,707 | $1,233,915,748 | $97,908,506 |
| Gulfport | 383 | 1,929 | $116,617,108 | $65,013,676 |
| Meridian | 361 | 5,565 | $770,976,677 | $239,564,654 |
| Tupelo | 289 | 12,506 | $1,530,671,918 | $136,929,366 |
| Madison | 278 | 768 | $93,635,186 | $49,998,238 |
| Brandon | 273 | 298 | $28,483,597 | $0 |
| Ridgeland | 272 | 1,916 | $230,973,285 | $392,970,259 |
| Oxford | 263 | 2,727 | $565,744,300 | $433,901,926 |
| Columbus | 257 | 2,123 | $432,214,463 | $28,427,158 |
| Vicksburg | 242 | 460 | $49,186,514 | $140,254,224 |
| Biloxi | 242 | 718 | $73,563,354 | $5,488,044 |
| Starkville | 203 | 720 | $40,489,858 | $4,033,013 |
| Olive Branch | 191 | 182 | $158,708,288 | $13,112,061 |
| Southaven | 190 | 2,579 | $328,088,403 | $2,490 |
| Laurel | 184 | 747 | $167,889,334 | $61,781,253 |
| Natchez | 180 | 200 | $28,067,150 | $5,631,819 |
| Greenville | 174 | 682 | $53,725,791 | $7,600,938 |
| Clinton | 161 | 1,936 | $142,441,074 | $75,375,386 |
| Ocean Springs | 161 | 474 | $17,642,111 | $14,410,621 |
| Greenwood | 126 | 697 | $117,481,798 | $5,255,604 |
Explore Nonprofits in Mississippi
Central Electric Power Association
Carthage, MS
Assets: $142m
Revenue: $109m
Employees: 140
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Luckyday Foundation
Jackson, MS
Assets: $141m
Revenue: $12m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Mississippi Higher Education Assistance Corporation
Jackson, MS
Assets: $138m
Revenue: $7m
MISSION:
SECONDARY MARKET FOR STUDENT LOANS, APPROXIMATELY 7,327 CLIENTS WERE SERVED IN 2022.
Southwest Mississippi Electric
Lorman, MS
Assets: $137m
Revenue: $63m
Employees: 96
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Ole Miss Athletics Foundation
Oxford, MS
Assets: $136m
Revenue: $50m
Employees: 52
MISSION:
PROVIDING DIRECT AND INDIRECT FUNDING FOR SCHOLARSHIPS, FACILITIES, SALARY SUPPLEMENTS, AND OTHER SUPPORT FOR THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF INTERCOLLEGIATE ATHLETICS.
Members Exchange Credit Union
Jackson, MS
Assets: $135m
Revenue: $9m
Employees: 49
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE THRIFT OPPORTUNITIES AND LOW COST LOANS TO MEMBERS
Mississippi United Methodist Foundation Inc
Ridgeland, MS
Assets: $135m
Revenue: $6m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
THE METHODIST FOUNDATION OF MS RESOURCES THE CHURCH FOR EFFECTIVE MINISTRY & FRUITFUL GENEROSITY.
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation
Flowood, MS
Assets: $126m
Revenue: $36m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations whose grant funds are derived primarily from the contributions of a profit-making business organization.
Reformed Theological Seminary
Jackson, MS
Assets: $125m
Revenue: $29m
Employees: 369
MISSION:
TO PREPARE LEADERS FOR THE CHURCH WITH A MIND FOR TRUTH AND A HEART FOR GOD THROUGH A PROGRAM OF GRADUATE THEOLOGICAL EDUCATION.
Hope Enterprise Corporation
Jackson, MS
Assets: $123m
Revenue: $19m
Employees: 58
MISSION:
STRENGTHEN FINANCIAL HEALTH & WEALTH OF PEOPLE IN UNDER-RESOURCED DEEP SOUTH COMMUNITIES
Mississippi Land Trust
Stoneville, MS
Assets: $120m
Revenue: $2m
MISSION:
TO PROTECT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGHT MISSISSIPPI
Bower Foundation
Ridgeland, MS
Assets: $113m
Revenue: $3m
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to assist in the prevention or treatment of diseases or conditions that affect the kidneys. The related medical specialty is nephrology, a subspecialty of internal medicine.
Tougaloo College
Tougaloo, MS
Assets: $112m
Revenue: $43m
Employees: 1k
MISSION:
THE COLLEGE IS AN INSTITUTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION AND PROVIDES INSTRUCTION AND VARIOUS SUPPORT SERVICES IN ACHIEVING ITS PURPOSE.
North Mississippi Health Services Inc
Tupelo, MS
Assets: $112m
Revenue: $53m
Employees: 725
MISSION:
NORTH MISSISSIPPI HEALTH SERVICES IS THE PARENT COMPANY OF A DIVERSIFIED REGIONAL HEALTH CARE ORGANIZATION.
Alcorn County Electric Power Association
Corinth, MS
Assets: $111m
Revenue: $21m
Employees: 93
MISSION:
PROVIDE ELECTRICITY TO MEMBERS IN THE ALCORN COUNTY, MS AREA.
Mississippi Insurance Guaranty Association
Ridgeland, MS
Assets: $110m
Revenue: $5m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
MANAGE IN A PROFESSIONAL AND TIMELY MANNER THE PROPERTY-CASUALTY INSOLVENCIES FOR WHICH MIGA IS RESPONSIBLE BY DISCHARGING ASSOCIATION DUTIES IN ACCORDANCE WITH GOVERNING STATUTES AND PLAN OF OPERATING PROVISIONS.
Natchez Trace Electric Power Association
Houston, MS
Assets: $105m
Revenue: $40m
Employees: 79
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Bear Creek Water Association Inc
Madison, MS
Assets: $103m
Revenue: $15m
Employees: 33
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE WATER AND SEWER SERVICES TO PORTIONS OF CERTAIN MUNICIPALITIES AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS OF SOUTH MADISON COUNTY, MS.
Pontotoc Electric Power Assn
Pontotoc, MS
Assets: $97m
Revenue: $14m
Employees: 97
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Yazoo Valley Electric Power Assn
Yazoo City, MS
Assets: $96m
Revenue: $54m
Employees: 65
MISSION:
THE ASSOCIATION EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF DISTRIBUTING ELECTRICAL POWER TO ITS MEMBERS