University of Southern Mississippi
Funding Overview
From IRS Form 990 filings · 2019–2026
Total received
$100.8M
Foundation funders
59
Grants recorded
159
Years covered
2019–2026
Who funds University of Southern Mississippi?
University of Southern Mississippi is funded by 59 grantmakers, led by University of Southern Mississippi Foundation ($45.9M), University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation ($28.1M), Conference USA ($12.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $100.8M in grants to University of Southern 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 $70K (2026) to $23.5M (2022). In 2026 it made 3 grants totaling $70K.
What grants has University of Southern Mississippi received?
Individual grants from IRS Form 990 filings, newest first
| Year | Funder | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The United Way of Southeast MS Inc | — | $32,831 |
| 2026 | The United Way of Southeast MS Inc | — | $27,583 |
| 2026 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $9,492 |
| 2025 | University of Southern Mississippi Foundation | USM PROGRAMS | $10,795,808 |
| 2025 | University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation | AFFILIATE SUPPORT | $2,670,734 |
| 2025 | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | Research | $178,164 |
| 2025 | National Fish and Wildlife Foundation | MITIGATE MS COAST FLOODS WITH NATURE SOLUTIONS | $111,969 |
| 2025 | Mississippi Manufacturers Association | MAUFACTURER EXTENSIO | $100,650 |
| 2025 | Pensacola and Perdido Bays Estuary Program Inc | PRESERVING, RESTORING, IMPROVING, AND MAINTAINING THE NATURAL HABITAT AND ECOSYSTEM OF THE BAYS, ESTUARIES, AND WATERSHEDS OF PENSACOLA AND PERDIDO BAYS | $42,810 |
| 2025 | The United Way of Southeast MS Inc | — | $32,500 |
| 2025 | Folds of Honor Foundation | SCHOLARSHIP | $29,736 |
| 2025 | The United Way of Southeast MS Inc | — | $27,500 |
| 2025 | National Science Teaching Association | JSHS REGIONAL SYMPOSIUM | $22,097 |
| 2025 | National Housing Endowment | HOMEBUILDING EDUCATION LEADERSHIP PROGRAM(HELP) | $20,000 |
| 2025 | Pinebelt Foundation | SUPPORT | $15,221 |
| 2025 | Mississippi Tourism Association | ENDOWMENT | $15,000 |
| 2025 | American Association of Colleges of Nursing | AMERICAN NURSES FOUNDATION COMPETENCY-BASED EDUCATION AWARD | $15,000 |
| 2025 | Job-Site Safety Institute | CONDUCT A BUSINESS CASE STUDY ON THE BENEFITS OF TELEMATICS TECHNOLOGY FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED CONSTRUCTION FIRMS FLEET SAFETY PROGRAMS. | $12,500 |
| 2025 | The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | SUBCONTRACT GRANT AWARD | $9,330 |
| 2025 | United Way of South Mississippi | THERAPY PROGRAM, GENERAL ASSISTANCE | $9,072 |
| 2025 | Hispanic Scholarship Fund | TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR STUDENTS | $7,765 |
| 2025 | The Administrators of the Tulane Educational Fund | SUBCONTRACT GRANT AWARD | $6,735 |
| 2024 | University of Southern Mississippi Foundation | USM PROGRAMS | $9,064,109 |
| 2024 | University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation | AFFILIATE SUPPORT | $2,590,400 |
| 2024 | National Collegiate Athletic Association | Grants/Scholarships | $790,095 |
| 2024 | The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York | RESEARCH | $649,456 |
| 2024 | Mississippi Manufacturers Association | MAUFACTURER EXTENSIO | $105,024 |
| 2024 | REI Cooperative Action Fund | HEALTH AND NATURE RESEARCH | $84,909 |
| 2024 | My Brother's Keeper Inc | HIV Prevention | $79,085 |
| 2024 | American Chemical Society | GENERAL SUPPORT | $52,830 |
Showing 30 most recent of 159 recorded grants.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who funds University of Southern Mississippi?
University of Southern Mississippi is funded by 59 grantmakers, led by University of Southern Mississippi Foundation ($45.9M), University of Southern Mississippi Athletic Foundation ($28.1M), Conference USA ($12.5M). In total, IRS Form 990 filings record $100.8M in grants to University of Southern Mississippi between 2019–2026.
Who is University of Southern Mississippi's largest funder?
University of Southern Mississippi Foundation is the largest recorded funder of University of Southern Mississippi, with $45.9M across 5 grants (2021–2025).
How much grant funding has University of Southern Mississippi received?
IRS 990 filings record $100.8M in grants to University of Southern Mississippi across 159 grants from 59 funders between 2019–2026. Filings are published on a delay, so recent grants may not appear yet.
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