Emmett Till Interpretive Center
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2020–2025
Total received
$12.3M
Foundation funders
19
Grants recorded
34
Years covered
2020–2025
Who funds Emmett Till Interpretive Center?
Emmett Till Interpretive Center is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by National Park Foundation ($5.3M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($3.4M), The Rhimes Foundation ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.3M in grants to Emmett Till Interpretive Center between 2020–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Park Foundation | $5,304,000 | 3 | 2023–2025 |
| The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | $3,400,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| The Rhimes Foundation | $1,500,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | $700,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Maddox Foundation | $600,000 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| WK Kellogg Foundation | $508,191 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| National Trust for Historic Preservation in the United States | $120,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Norman & Emmy Lou Illges Foundation | $35,000 | 3 | 2020–2025 |
| The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education | $35,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | $25,000 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Boston Foundation Inc | $22,500 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Plummer Fdn-Cash | $20,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Mississippi Humanities Council Inc | $17,500 | 2 | 2020–2024 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5,050 | 1 | 2025 |
| The Garner Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Midler Family Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Woodtiger Fund | $5,000 | 1 | 2023 |
| Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc | $1,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| BEO Charitable Trust | $500 | 1 | 2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2020 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $110K (2022) to $7.3M (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $1.2M.
What grants has Emmett Till Interpretive Center received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | National Park Foundation | PROTECT | $1,166,000 |
| 2025 | The Norman & Emmy Lou Illges Foundation | HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $10,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,050 |
| 2025 | The Garner Foundation | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2024 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT MUSEUM INTERPRETATION AND PLANNING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MEMORIAL DESIGN, AND THE CENTERS ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY | $1,150,000 |
| 2024 | The Rhimes Foundation | Barn Fund | $750,000 |
| 2024 | WK Kellogg Foundation | Health and Health Equity | $245,000 |
| 2024 | National Park Foundation | Protect | $200,000 |
| 2024 | Maddox Foundation | PRESERVE MEMORY OF EMMETT TILL | $75,000 |
| 2024 | Plummer Fdn-Cash | UNRESTRICTED GENERAL | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education | RESPONSIVE GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2024 | Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Mississippi Humanities Council Inc | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Rita Morgan Charitable Foundation Inc | Unrestricted | $1,000 |
| 2024 | BEO Charitable Trust | GENERAL | $500 |
| 2023 | National Park Foundation | PROTECT | $3,938,000 |
| 2023 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | TO SUPPORT MUSEUM INTERPRETATION AND PLANNING, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, MEMORIAL DESIGN, AND THE CENTERS ORGANIZATIONAL CAPACITY | $2,250,000 |
| 2023 | The Rhimes Foundation | Barn fund | $750,000 |
| 2023 | WK Kellogg Foundation | build 30 future leaders and change narrative toward racial healing in Sunflower County and beyond through supporting the development of a true historical narrative linked to leadership, job skills and telling the truth about Mississippi to better inform our future | $263,191 |
| 2023 | Maddox Foundation | PRESERVE MEMORY OF EMMETT TILL | $75,000 |
| 2023 | The NEA Foundation for the Improvement of Education | RESPONSIVE GRANT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Merrill Family Charitable Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,000 |
| 2023 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $12,500 |
| 2023 | Midler Family Foundation | GENERAL DONATION | $5,000 |
| 2023 | The Woodtiger Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $5,000 |
| 2022 | Maddox Foundation | PRESERVE MEMORY OF EMMETT TILL | $100,000 |
| 2022 | Boston Foundation Inc | Operating Support/Annual Fund | $10,000 |
| 2021 | Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Arts & Culture | $700,000 |
| 2021 | Maddox Foundation | YOUTH PROGRAM - GENERAL SUPPORT | $100,000 |
| 2021 | The Norman & Emmy Lou Illges Foundation | HISTORICAL PRESERVATION | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 34 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Emmett Till Interpretive Center?
Emmett Till Interpretive Center is funded by 19 grantmakers, led by National Park Foundation ($5.3M), The Andrew W Mellon Foundation ($3.4M), The Rhimes Foundation ($1.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $12.3M in grants to Emmett Till Interpretive Center between 2020–2025.
Who is Emmett Till Interpretive Center's largest funder?
National Park Foundation is the largest recorded funder of Emmett Till Interpretive Center, with $5.3M across 3 grants (2023–2025).
How much grant funding has Emmett Till Interpretive Center received?
IRS 990 filings record $12.3M in grants to Emmett Till Interpretive Center across 34 grants from 19 funders between 2020–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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