Hardeman-Steele Foundation Inc

TC Energy Foundation

Houston, TX

The TC Energy Foundation supported charities in safety, education, the environment, and resilient communities, but it ceased grantmaking after distributing its assets in 2023. Its 2023 grants totaled $1.29 million across seven recipients, with no typical grant size established; it states that it funds only preselected organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests.

The Christ Foundation

Nashville, TN

Community Foundation for Mississippi

Jackson, MS

The Community Foundation for Mississippi funds nonprofits and charitable projects, with competitive grants focused on placemaking, children and families, and community partnerships, alongside donor- and fund-directed support for a range of causes. In 2025, grants ranged from $5,500 to $800,000, with a median of $19,500; specific programs offer up to $5,000 or $5,000–$15,000. Its main service area is 22 counties in central and southwest Mississippi, though some fund grants can support eligible organizations nationwide; the profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.

Lea Brent Family Charitable Trust

Greenviile, MS

Ergon Foundation Inc

Jackson, MS

The foundation funds medical research, education, community development, and services for children with communication disorders, with most giving in Mississippi. In 2025, its grants ranged from $2,500 to $615,000, with a median of $25,000. It gives only to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited funding requests.

Pinebelt Foundation

Hattiesburg, MS

The Pinebelt Foundation funds charitable organizations, community programs, and higher-education scholarships, with opportunities spanning areas such as arts, education, health, and community services. It primarily serves the Pine Belt of South Mississippi; its 2025 grants had a median of $10,000, though awards varied widely. It accepts applications through its GOapply system for listed grant opportunities.

Franks Foundation

Booneville, MS

The Franks Foundation funds higher-education scholarships in Mississippi, with 2021 awards ranging from $500 to $2,000 and a median of $1,000. It requires an application and sealed transcript, a GPA of at least 3.0, and lists January as the deadline; the filing does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Community Foundation of Northwest

Hernando, MS

The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi funds nonprofit and public-sector work in education, children’s health, workforce development, food security, and other charitable areas, with competitive programs focused on early childhood, regional development, civic engagement, and education technology. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,500 to $962,000, with a median of about $13,900, and primarily serve 12 counties in Northwest Mississippi. It accepts applications through its competitive-grant portal; individual grants or loans are not available.

Grand Lodge of Mississippi Foundati

Meridian, MS

The foundation funded educational scholarships, relief funds, and a contribution in 2024, making 76 grants of $150 to $10,667 (median $1,000). Most grant dollars went to Mississippi, with smaller amounts to Tennessee, Virginia, Iowa, and South Carolina. Its filing requires an application, but does not state whether unsolicited requests are accepted.

Mississippi Power Foundation Inc

Gulfport, MS

Mississippi Power Foundation supports eligible nonprofits and government entities working in education, community relations, economic development, and environmental efforts, primarily in Mississippi. Its 2024 grants had a median of $8,750, though awards ranged widely; the foundation does not limit giving to preselected organizations, and no application deadline is stated.

Reed Family Charitable Foundation

Greenville, MS

The Reed Family Charitable Foundation, based in Greenville, Mississippi, supports education, human services, workforce development, religion, environmental conservation, arts, and public broadcasting with a primary focus on Mississippi and Washington County. Grants typically range from $25 to $220,000, with median awards around $1,250 and average grants varying by program area from $500 to $32,600. The foundation actively funds local and regional organizations, particularly those addressing educational equity, job training, and community development in the Mississippi Delta region.

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc

Gulfport, MS

Gulf Coast Community Foundation supports education, arts and culture, historic preservation, neighborhood enrichment, and health and human services, primarily benefiting the Mississippi Gulf Coast and South Mississippi. Its 2024 grants ranged from $5,237 to $1.52 million, with a median of $10,000; several specific fund programs offer grants up to $2,000–$2,500. The profile does not state whether it accepts unsolicited requests.