Mission First Inc
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.5M
Foundation funders
40
Grants recorded
115
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Mission First Inc?
Mission First Inc is funded by 40 grantmakers, led by Ergon Foundation Inc ($338K), Regions Foundation ($303K), Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Mission First Inc between 2019–2025.
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| Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | $13,748 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| James W Hood Family Foundation | $12,500 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Butler Snow O'Mara Stevens & Cannada | $10,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Telos Foundation Inc | $9,050 | 5 | 2020–2024 |
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | $8,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Century Club Charities Inc | $6,667 | 1 | 2022 |
| Mike and Janie Jarvis Family Foundation | $3,400 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| WEW Foundation | $3,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Cadence Bank Foundation | $2,500 | 1 | 2019 |
| Stewart Family Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2022 |
| Sam E & Burnice C Wittel Foundation | $1,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| OME Foundation Inc | $600 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Edward Jones Foundation | $500 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| Make a Difference Foundation | $500 | 1 | 2022 |
| Forman Watkins & Krutz | $300 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $86K (2019) to $503K (2021). In 2025 it made 10 grants totaling $317K.
What grants has Mission First Inc received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mississippi Bar Foundation Inc | LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $110,069 |
| 2025 | Regions Foundation | GENERAL | $55,000 |
| 2025 | Ergon Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $38,250 |
| 2025 | Delta Dental Community Care Foundation | COMMUNITY GIVING- DENTAL | $24,000 |
| 2025 | Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Inc | TO HELP COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation | EVANGELICAL PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Baptist Health Foundation Inc | HELP COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,500 |
| 2025 | Williams Family Legacy Fund | General & Unrestricted | $10,000 |
| 2025 | WEW Foundation | To support the mission of the organization. | $3,000 |
| 2024 | Regions Foundation | GENERAL | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Parker Lifeshare Foundation | PROGRAM FUNDING | $55,000 |
| 2024 | Walker Foundation | To support the mission of the organization. | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Ergon Foundation Inc | PEYTON HOUSE | $50,000 |
| 2024 | Phil Hardin Foundation | KINDERGARTEN CLASSROOM ADDITION | $50,000 |
| 2024 | C Spire Foundation | STEM Program | $30,000 |
| 2024 | Natl Christian Charitable Fdn Inc | COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT | $29,524 |
| 2024 | Ergon Foundation Inc | PEYTON HOUSE | $25,000 |
| 2024 | Mississippi Baptist Medical Center Inc | TO HELP COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Elizabeth McCarty Edwards Foundation | EVANGELICAL PURPOSES | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Baptist Health Foundation Inc | HELP COMMUNITY RESIDENTS WITH BOTH PHYSICAL AND SPIRITUAL NEEDS | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Delta Dental Community Care Foundation | COMMUNITY GIVING- DENTAL | $20,000 |
| 2024 | The Noblitt Foundation | TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $11,500 |
| 2024 | Van Devender Family Foundation William Van Devender Trustee | CHURCH | $10,000 |
| 2024 | The John & Katherine Duda Foundation | TO BE USED FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S GENERAL FUNDING NEEDS. | $8,500 |
| 2024 | Baptist Memorial Health Care Corporation | SUPPORT FOR MEDICAL EQUIPMENT FOR MEDICAL CARE | $6,874 |
| 2024 | James W Hood Family Foundation | TO SUPPORT PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Williams Family Legacy Fund | General & Unrestricted | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Telos Foundation Inc | UNRESTRICTED | $850 |
Showing 30 most recent of 115 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mission First Inc?
Mission First Inc is funded by 40 grantmakers, led by Ergon Foundation Inc ($338K), Regions Foundation ($303K), Christian Community Foundation of Memphis ($200K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Mission First Inc between 2019–2025.
Who is Mission First Inc's largest funder?
Ergon Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of Mission First Inc, with $338K across 6 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has Mission First Inc received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.5M in grants to Mission First Inc across 115 grants from 40 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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