The University of Mississippi
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$286.3M
Foundation funders
83
Grants recorded
200
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds The University of Mississippi?
The University of Mississippi is funded by 83 grantmakers, led by University of Mississippi Foundation ($166.3M), Ole Miss Athletic Foundation ($96.7M), Institute of International Education Inc ($9.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $286.3M in grants to The University of Mississippi between 2019–2026.
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Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2026, annual grant giving ranged from $51K (2026) to $62.0M (2024). In 2026 it made 2 grants totaling $51K.
What grants has The University of Mississippi received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $47,642 |
| 2026 | Bish Rainey Mem Trust Tr Uw | SCHOLARSHIPS | $3,375 |
| 2025 | University of Mississippi Foundation | SEE PART IV | $34,436,287 |
| 2025 | Ole Miss Athletic Foundation | FUNDING FOR ATHLETICS SUPPORT | $19,500,879 |
| 2025 | Institute of International Education Inc | EDUCATION EXCHANGE | $1,339,506 |
| 2025 | Norwich University | To manage a coalition of nine institutions of higher learning to develop the NCAE-C Careers Preparation National Center (CPNC) | $688,686 |
| 2025 | Southeastern Conference | NCAA ASSISTANCE | $544,551 |
| 2025 | Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Inc | RESEARCH SUBCONTRACT | $208,940 |
| 2025 | The University Corporation | RESEARCH | $207,758 |
| 2025 | University of Chicago | SUBAWARD | $195,745 |
| 2025 | University of Pittsburgh | RESEARCH- SUBCONTRACT | $193,603 |
| 2025 | President and Fellows of Harvard College | SPONSORED RESEARCH SUB-AWARD | $126,266 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $121,377 |
| 2025 | Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance | 3D PRESERVE/FAULKNER | $100,010 |
| 2025 | National Geographic Society | Education Grant | $95,000 |
| 2025 | Universities Research Association Inc | RESEARCH | $39,243 |
| 2025 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $35,104 |
| 2025 | Jumpstart for Young Children Inc | AMERICORPS AND PRIVATE FUNDS TO SUPPORT JUMPSTART PROGRAMMING | $34,912 |
| 2025 | Washington University | RESEARCH | $28,495 |
| 2025 | Erwin E Smith Foundation Trust 1750-0001011 | SCHOLARSHIPS | $25,000 |
| 2025 | The Nature Conservancy | CONSERVATION ACTIVITIES | $22,000 |
| 2025 | Cornell University | Research | $20,380 |
| 2025 | Pi Beta Phi Foundation | EDUCATION/INDIVIDUAL SCHOLARSHIP | $16,000 |
| 2025 | Spencer Educational Foundation Inc | GENERAL GRANT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Center for Expanding Leadership and Opportunity Inc | SUPPORT COLLEGE SERVICE INITIATIVES | $10,000 |
| 2025 | For Inspiration and Recognition of Science and Technology (FIRST) | Program Support | $8,157 |
| 2025 | Mississippi Bar Foundation Inc | LEGAL ASSISTANCE | $7,913 |
| 2025 | NAACP Legal Defense & Educ Fund Inc | STIPEND FOR RECIPIENT OF THE NAACP LDF JUDGE LOUIS H. POLLAK FELLOWSHIP | $7,500 |
| 2025 | Bish Rainey Mem Trust Tr Uw | SCHOLARSHIPS | $5,750 |
| 2025 | The Larry Payne Foundation | EDUCATION | $5,612 |
Showing 30 most recent of 200 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds The University of Mississippi?
The University of Mississippi is funded by 83 grantmakers, led by University of Mississippi Foundation ($166.3M), Ole Miss Athletic Foundation ($96.7M), Institute of International Education Inc ($9.1M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $286.3M in grants to The University of Mississippi between 2019–2026.
Who is The University of Mississippi's largest funder?
University of Mississippi Foundation is the largest recorded funder of The University of Mississippi, with $166.3M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has The University of Mississippi received?
IRS 990 filings record $286.3M in grants to The University of Mississippi across 200 grants from 83 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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