United Way of South Mississippi
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2025
Total received
$1.6M
Foundation funders
18
Grants recorded
47
Years covered
2019–2025
Who funds United Way of South Mississippi?
United Way of South Mississippi is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Mississippi Power Foundation Inc ($958K), Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc ($162K), The Chicago Community Trust ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to United Way of South Mississippi between 2019–2025.
| Funder | Total given | Grants | Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | $958,177 | 6 | 2020–2025 |
| Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | $162,278 | 5 | 2020–2025 |
| The Chicago Community Trust | $85,000 | 1 | 2025 |
| Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | $70,000 | 4 | 2021–2024 |
| United Way Worldwide | $65,864 | 3 | 2019–2022 |
| Engelstad Family Foundation | $55,000 | 2 | 2020–2021 |
| Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Foundation Inc | $36,190 | 1 | 2019 |
| United Way of Delaware | $35,726 | 4 | 2019–2022 |
| MGM Resorts Foundation | $33,628 | 2 | 2021–2024 |
| CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | $33,314 | 3 | 2021–2024 |
| Aerojet Rocketdyne Foundation | $25,000 | 1 | 2020 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | $18,748 | 2 | 2022–2023 |
| Shell USA Company Foundation | $12,544 | 6 | 2020–2024 |
| Enterprise Holdings Foundation | $7,350 | 3 | 2020–2022 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | $5,661 | 1 | 2025 |
| AT&T Foundation | $1,748 | 1 | 2020 |
| Assurant Foundation | $25 | 1 | 2024 |
| Baird Foundation Inc | $25 | 1 | 2023 |
Funding over time
Grant dollars and counts received per year
From 2019 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $67K (2019) to $423K (2023). In 2025 it made 4 grants totaling $407K.
What grants has United Way of South Mississippi received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | 2025 Matching Gift Program Project Share Infusion Paymentto assist qualifying customers for assistance with their electric bills | $295,969 |
| 2025 | The Chicago Community Trust | General support for programs, operations and other charitable purposes | $85,000 |
| 2025 | Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Charities Aid Foundation America | CHARITABLE DONATION | $5,661 |
| 2024 | Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | PROJECT SHARE PROGRAM SUPPORT | $173,890 |
| 2024 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | COMMUNITY & DISASTER RELIEF | $20,000 |
| 2024 | MGM Resorts Foundation | — | $15,000 |
| 2024 | CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $11,929 |
| 2024 | Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2024 | Shell USA Company Foundation | 1106 | $1,106 |
| 2024 | Assurant Foundation | Financial Assistance | $25 |
| 2023 | Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | MATCHING PAYMENT PROGRAM | $385,263 |
| 2023 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | COMMUNITY & DISASTER RELIEF | $20,000 |
| 2023 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $9,758 |
| 2023 | CenterPoint Energy Foundation Inc | GENERAL DONATION | $6,385 |
| 2023 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $1,200 |
| 2023 | Baird Foundation Inc | HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES | $25 |
| 2022 | Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | MATCHING PAYMENT PROGRAM | $42,652 |
| 2022 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | COMMUNITY & DISASTER RELIEF | $15,000 |
| 2022 | Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc | GENERAL SUPPORT | $10,000 |
| 2022 | United Way Worldwide | COVID RELIEF | $10,000 |
| 2022 | The Blackbaud Giving Fund | GENERAL SUPPORT | $8,990 |
| 2022 | United Way of Delaware | OPERATIONS | $5,866 |
| 2022 | Enterprise Holdings Foundation | Program Support | $3,576 |
| 2022 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $2,214 |
| 2022 | Shell USA Company Foundation | MEF | $500 |
| 2021 | Mississippi Power Foundation Inc | MATCHING PAYMENT PROGRAM | $30,715 |
| 2021 | Engelstad Family Foundation | PROGRAM SUPPORT | $25,000 |
| 2021 | MGM Resorts Foundation | — | $18,628 |
| 2021 | Leo W Seal Jr Family Foundation | COMMUNITY & DISASTER RELIEF | $15,000 |
Showing 30 most recent of 47 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds United Way of South Mississippi?
United Way of South Mississippi is funded by 18 grantmakers, led by Mississippi Power Foundation Inc ($958K), Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc ($162K), The Chicago Community Trust ($85K). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to United Way of South Mississippi between 2019–2025.
Who is United Way of South Mississippi's largest funder?
Mississippi Power Foundation Inc is the largest recorded funder of United Way of South Mississippi, with $958K across 6 grants (2020–2025).
How much grant funding has United Way of South Mississippi received?
IRS 990 filings record $1.6M in grants to United Way of South Mississippi across 47 grants from 18 funders between 2019–2025. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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