Mississippi Delta National Heritage
THE PRIMARY CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION IS TO CONSERVE, INTERPRET, AND PROMOTE THE HERITAGE AREA AND, BY SO DOING, TO ACHIEVE HISTORICAL UNDERSTANDING, PRESERVE HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT PLACES, STRUCTURES, AND OBJECTS, ENCOURAGE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FURTHER THE EDUCATION AND GENERAL WELFARE OF THE PEOPLE OF THE HERITAGE AREA AND OF THE AMERICAN PUBLIC.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$675K
-2.9% YoY
Annual Giving
$164K
-30.0% YoY
Grant Count
11
-8.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$15K
-23.6% YoY
About Mississippi Delta National Heritage
Based on IRS filings
Mississippi Delta National Heritage is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CLEVELAND, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $675K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 11 grants totaling $164K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $675,035 | $695,335 | $797,535 |
| Revenue | $623,159 | $675,443 | $324,852 |
| Expenses | $616,667 | $729,475 | $304,720 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | — | — |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
34 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mississippi Delta National Heritage
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Ms Valley State University ($24,872), Ms Heritage Trust ($24,000), Coahoma Collective ($21,900).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| COAHOMA COLLECTIVE CLARKSDALE, MS | STORYWORKS | $21,900 |
| CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION INC CLEVELAND, MS | GUITAR 101 | $16,000 |
| BB KING MUSEUM AND DELTA INTER CTR INDIANOLA, MS | SUMMER CAMP 2023 | $21,600 |
| WE2GETHER CREATING CHANGE DREW, MS | EMMETT TILL ACADEMY2 | $5,900 |
| MT ZION MEMORIAL FUND WATER VALLEY, MS | HISTORIC PRESERVATN | $5,900 |
| MS VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY ITTA BENA, MS | ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM | $24,872 |
| MS HERITAGE TRUST JACKSON, MS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $24,000 |
| DELTA BLUES FOUNDATION INC CLARKSDALE, MS | DELTA BLUES MUSEUM | $16,000 |
| CLEVELAND DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION CLEVELAND, MS | PLAYGROUND UPGRADES | $5,900 |
| DELTA ARTS ALLIANCE CLEVELAND, MS | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,755 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROL ANDERSEN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DR SEAN DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| KATHIE GOLDEN | CHAIRPERSON | — | — |
| KEENA GRAHAM | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DR LESLIE GRIFFIN | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| THERESA KING | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DAVID LEWIS | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MS MJ MITCHELL | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| REGINALD MOORE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| SPENCER NASH | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| KINCHEN BUBBA O'KEEFE | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| STEPHANIE PATTON | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| MALIKA POLK-LEE | SECRETARY/TR | — | — |
| LAURA BETH STRICKLAND | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| DR MYRTIS TABB | BOARD MEMBER | — | — |
| KIM TERRELL | VICE CHAIRPE | — | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Delta National Heritage?
Mississippi Delta National Heritage is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in CLEVELAND, MS. It holds $675K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mississippi Delta National Heritage?
As of 2024, Mississippi Delta National Heritage holds $675K in total assets with $623K in annual revenue. It awarded 11 grants totaling $164K in 2024.
Where does Mississippi Delta National Heritage operate?
Mississippi Delta National Heritage has awarded grants in Arkansas, Mississippi.
What size grants does Mississippi Delta National Heritage award?
In 2024, Mississippi Delta National Heritage awarded 11 grants totaling $164K — an average of about $15K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mississippi Delta National Heritage's EIN?
Mississippi Delta National Heritage's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 81-2918320. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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