Mississippi Symphony Orchestra
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$2.1M
Foundation funders
21
Grants recorded
53
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds Mississippi Symphony Orchestra?
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Mississippi ($1.3M), Selby and Richard McRae Foundation ($235K), Ergon Foundation Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Mississippi Symphony Orchestra between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation for Mississippi | $1,324,337 | 6 | 2019–2025 |
| Selby and Richard McRae Foundation | $235,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| Ergon Foundation Inc | $100,000 | 5 | 2021–2025 |
| Robert M Hearin Foundation | $95,525 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Robert M Hearin Support Foundation | $81,425 | 1 | 2025 |
| St Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital | $66,600 | 3 | 2021–2023 |
| Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund | $54,375 | 5 | 2019–2025 |
| T H Etheridge Trust | $45,730 | 1 | 2024 |
| Walker Foundation | $41,000 | 7 | 2019–2025 |
| Feild Co-Operative Association | $20,000 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| John N Palmer Foundation | $20,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | $15,250 | 1 | 2025 |
| Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation | $10,000 | 2 | 2024–2025 |
| Changex United States Inc | $10,000 | 1 | 2024 |
| Better Life Foundation | $10,000 | 1 | 2021 |
| Jimmy A Payne Family Foundation | $5,142 | 2 | 2023–2024 |
| C Spire Foundation | $5,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| Van Devender Family Foundation William Van Devender Trustee | $2,300 | 4 | 2019–2023 |
| Forman Watkins & Krutz | $500 | 1 | 2021 |
| JPMorgan Chase Foundation | $100 | 1 | 2023 |
| The Pfizer Foundation Inc | $50 | 1 | 2022 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $31K (2020) to $717K (2025). In 2025 it made 8 grants totaling $717K.
What grants has Mississippi Symphony Orchestra received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Community Foundation for Mississippi | GENERAL OPER SUPPORT | $551,573 |
| 2025 | Robert M Hearin Support Foundation | EDUCATION | $81,425 |
| 2025 | Robert M Hearin Foundation | EDUCATIONAL, SUPPORT | $30,525 |
| 2025 | Ergon Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Raymond James Charitable Endowment Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $15,250 |
| 2025 | Walker Foundation | To support the mission of the organization. | $8,000 |
| 2025 | Kathryn & Julian Wiener Fund | GENERAL FUND | $5,000 |
| 2025 | Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Community Foundation for Mississippi | GENERAL OPER SUPPORT | $396,614 |
| 2024 | Robert M Hearin Foundation | EDUCATIONAL, SUPPORT | $65,000 |
| 2024 | Selby and Richard McRae Foundation | CONCERT SPONSORSHIP | $60,000 |
| 2024 | T H Etheridge Trust | GENERAL OPERATIONS OF THE ORGANIZATION | $45,730 |
| 2024 | Ergon Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2024 | Changex United States Inc | CHARITABLE GRANT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Walker Foundation | To support the mission of the organization. | $7,000 |
| 2024 | Jimmy A Payne Family Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $5,000 |
| 2024 | Henry & Martha Hederman Charitable Foundation | TO SUPPORT THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Community Foundation for Mississippi | GENERAL OPER SUPPORT | $73,757 |
| 2023 | Selby and Richard McRae Foundation | CONCERT SPONSORSHIP | $65,000 |
| 2023 | St Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital | GENERAL SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2023 | Ergon Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2023 | Walker Foundation | To support the mission of the organization. | $5,000 |
| 2023 | Van Devender Family Foundation William Van Devender Trustee | CULTURAL | $575 |
| 2023 | Jimmy A Payne Family Foundation | To support the mission of the organization | $142 |
| 2023 | JPMorgan Chase Foundation | GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $100 |
| 2022 | Community Foundation for Mississippi | GENERAL OPER SUPPORT | $89,978 |
| 2022 | Selby and Richard McRae Foundation | CONCERT SPONSORSHIP | $60,000 |
| 2022 | St Dominic - Jackson Memorial Hospital | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,800 |
| 2022 | Ergon Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2022 | Feild Co-Operative Association | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 53 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds Mississippi Symphony Orchestra?
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra is funded by 21 grantmakers, led by Community Foundation for Mississippi ($1.3M), Selby and Richard McRae Foundation ($235K), Ergon Foundation Inc ($100K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Mississippi Symphony Orchestra between 2019–2025.
Who is Mississippi Symphony Orchestra's largest funder?
Community Foundation for Mississippi is the largest recorded funder of Mississippi Symphony Orchestra, with $1.3M across 6 grants (2019–2025).
How much grant funding has Mississippi Symphony Orchestra received?
IRS 990 filings record $2.1M in grants to Mississippi Symphony Orchestra across 53 grants from 21 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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