Community Foundation For Mississippi

Organization Overview

Community Foundation For Mississippi is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 03/2023, Community Foundation For Mississippi employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation For Mississippi is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 03/2023, Community Foundation For Mississippi generated $13.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 10.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $12.4m during the year ending 03/2023. While expenses have increased by 14.2% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Community Foundation For Mississippi has awarded 818 individual grants totaling $28,515,900. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PURPOSE IS TO SERVE THE MISSISSIPPI AREA AS A COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP BY MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE REGION'S DONORS AND GRANT SEEKERS. IT ENCOURAGES DONATIONS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES.


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Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Harwood Institute For Public Innovation
Consulting Services
$345,672
Fahrenheit Creative Group Llc
Marketing
$286,674
Duvall Decker Architects Pa
Architectual
$282,284
Insight Education Group Inc
Educational
$275,182
Readsters Llc
Educational
$286,329
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$10,513,635
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $845,850
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,513,635
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $2,331,165
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales -$276,029
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,986,215

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation For Mississippi has awarded $5,517,592 in support to 120 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

AMERICAN JEWISH JOINT DISTRIBUTION COMMITTEE INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$10,000

ARISE AND SHINE INC

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$40,380

BALLET MISSISSIPPI

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$14,781

BAPTIST HEALTH FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$16,000

ARKANSAS MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS FOUNDATION

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$20,000

BELHAVEN UNIVERSITY

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$10,000
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Peer Organizations

Organization NameAssets
Baton Rouge Area Foundation
Baton Rouge, LA
$54,623,777
The Greater New Orleans Foundation
New Orleans, LA
$52,417,713
Chattanooga Christian Community Foundation
Chattanooga, TN
$38,520,924
The Community Foundation Of Greater Birmingham
Birmingham, AL
$48,186,297
Community Foundation Of Greater Chattanooga Inc
Chattanooga, TN
$52,106,763
East Tennessee Foundation
Knoxville, TN
$25,934,976
Community Foundation Of Acadiana
Lafayette, LA
$22,874,469
Community Foundation Of Greater Huntsville
Huntsville, AL
$17,823,410
Create Foundation Inc
Tupelo, MS
$17,703,695
Community Foundation For Mississippi
Jackson, MS
$12,986,215
Black Belt Community Foundation Inc
Selma, AL
$16,134,472
Community Foundation Of North Louisiana
Shreveport, LA
$19,128,968
Community Foundation Of South Alabama
Mobile, AL
$9,156,197
Central Alabama Community Foundation Inc
Montgomery, AL
$12,262,868
Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc
Hernando, MS
$8,149,861
Walker Area Community Foundation
Jasper, AL
$36,030,350
Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc
Gulfport, MS
$2,022,289
Excellerate Foundation
Rogers, AR
$6,523,534
Community Foundation Of Northeast Alabama
Anniston, AL
$6,223,270
The Greater Pinebelt Community Foundation
Hattiesburg, MS
$5,581,238
Regions Foundation
Birmingham, AL
$4,386,530
Central Louisiana Community Foundation
Alexandria, LA
$3,365,298
Asbury Foundation Of Hattiesburg Inc
Hattiesburg, MS
$755,686
Germantown Performing Arts Center
Germantown, TN
$2,067,183
Kingdom Trust
Nashville, TN
$1,021,597

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