NonprofitsCommunity Foundation For Mississippi

Community Foundations

Community Foundation For Mississippi

JACKSON, MS

Total revenue

$15.1M

Total expenses

$13.1M

Net assets

$72.3M

Grants received

$30.6M

133 grants

EIN

640845750

Tax year

2024

Mission

The foundation's primary purpose is to serve the mississippi area as a community foundation.

Financials

FY 2024

Revenue

Contributions & grants$10.1M
Program service revenue
Investment income$4.8M
Other revenue$241K
Total revenue$15.1M

Expenses

Grants paid$6.7M
Salaries & benefits$794K
Fundraising$82K
Other expenses$5.7M
Total expenses$13.1M
Total assets$90.3M
Net assets$72.3M

People

20 listed

NameRoleCompensation

JANE C ALEXANDER

PRESIDENT AND CEO

Board

$131K

40 hrs/wk

CYNTHIA BUCHANAN

VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIO

Board

$110K

40 hrs/wk

MACY HART

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARCUS WARD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK FIELDS

TREASURER

Board

1 hrs/wk

MARK HOSEMANN

CHAIR ELECT

Board

1 hrs/wk

RAY HARRIGILL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

RAVI RAJU

SECRETARY

Board

1 hrs/wk

ROBBIE KEMP

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

LURLENE IRVIN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

DEIDRA S BELL

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

WARWICK ALLEY

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

WILL CROSSLEY

CHAIRMAN

Board

2 hrs/wk

JEFF GOOD

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

BILL REED

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

ARNOLD TAYLOR JR

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JODY VARNER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

JUDY WIENER

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

STEVE ORLANSKY

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

FELICIA D GAVIN

BOARD MEMBER

Board

1 hrs/wk

Independent contractors

READING & MATH INC DBA AMPACT

EDUCATIONAL

$300K

FAHRENHEIT CREATIVE GROUP LLC

MARKETING

$232K

INSIGHT EDUCATION GROUP INC

EDUCATIONAL

$224K

SAFER MANAGEMENT INC

EDUCATIONAL

$175K

HINDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE - EAGLE RIDGE CO

RETREAT SERVICES/HOSPITALITY

$136K

Grants received

Showing 133 of 133

FromAmountPurposeYear
$175K
To support a statewide afterschool network to ensure the availability and expansion of school-linked quality afterschool and summer learning opportunities that meet the needs of underserved youth.
2024
$83K
PROVIDE LONG TERM SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY
2024
$65K
SOUTHERN RE-GRANTING PROJECT
2024
$50K
MS STATEWIDE AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK
2024
$50K
PHILANTHROPY
2024
$27K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2024
$12K
To build organizational capacity of local non-profit offering college access services
2024
$8K
THE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORTING THE MISSISSIPPI BOOK FESTIVAL. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED THE FESTIVAL DEFRAY THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTING AUTHORS TO THE FESTIVAL AND RENTING FACILITIES FOR FESTIVAL EVENTS.
2024
$1.6M
Early Care and Education
2023
$769K
FOR SUPPORT OF JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO FOSTER STUDENT VOICE AND DEVELOP LEADERSHIP PIPELINES
2023
$600K
Early Care and Education
2023
$435K
Jobs and Family Economic Security
2023
$332K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2023
$250K
TO CREATE A START-UP GRANT FUND FOR NEW OR EXPANDING CHARTER SCHOOLS.
2023
$152K
GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$150K
Early Care and Education
2023
$80K
PHILANTHROPY
2023
$69K
SPONSORSHIP OF ST. PADDY'S PARADE & FESTIVAL, BOOK FESTIVAL, AND TO MAKE IMPROVEMENTS TO THE RUSSELL C. DAVIS PLANETARIUM.
2023
$65K
SOUTHERN RE-GRANTING PROJECT
2023
$58K
CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2023
$32K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2023
$24K
UNRESTRICTED
2023
$10K
UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT
2023
$10K
ARTS & CULTURE
2023
$10K
FOR SUPPORT OF EDUCATIONAL TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS
2023
$8K
THE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN ITS MISSION TO MAKE MEANINGFUL AND LASTING CHANGE FOR MISSISSIPPI.
2023
$5K
To support the mission of the organization.
2023
$1.4M
increase student achievement and outcomes by partnering with Jackson Public Schools on its district transformation plan, embedding the science of reading into early childhood preparation programs, and providing English Language supports to students in East Biloxi
2022
$1.0M
enhance student outcomes and improve the Mississippi early childhood system by coalescing important educational equity projects that connect data, programming, and advocacy efforts
2022
$1M
Youth Development
2022
$400K
TO CREATE A START-UP GRANT FUND FOR NEW OR EXPANDING CHARTER SCHOOLS.
2022
$300K
expand reporting and investigative journalism through building capacity, training, and networking of traditional and emerging newsrooms in Mississippi on how to collect, report, and use data to create compelling and informative stories to elevate underrepresented voices and change narratives
2022
$300K
advance water equity for Jackson, Mississippi, residents through coordination of public-private resources and networks, nonprofit capacity building and coordination, strategic communications and development of a water website, and fostering community engagement
2022
$269K
FOR SUPPORT OF JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS RECOVERY PLANNING EFFORTS
2022
$250K
JACKSON PLANETARIUM
2022
$114K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2022
$100K
To respond to urgent community needs related to Jackson's water crisis and prioritize funding solutions identified by community partners working with children and families.
2022
$94K
UNRESTRICTED
2022
$70K
CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2022
$47K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2022
$35K
SOUTHERN RE-GRANTING PROJECT
2022
$30K
CIVIL RIGHTS, SOCIAL ACTION, ADVOCACY
2022
$17K
PARADE AND BOOK FEST
2022
$10K
PUBLIC ART CHALLENGE FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON, MS
2022
$10K
SUPPORT NOVA FOUNDATION
2022
$10K
JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI WATER CRISIS
2022
$10K
KILLEBREW FOUNDATION
2022
$8K
THE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORTING THE MISSISSIPPI BOOK FESTIVAL. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED THE FESTIVAL DEFRAY THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTING AUTHORS TO THE FESTIVAL AND RENTING FACILITIES FOR FESTIVAL EVENTS.
2022
$5K
to support purposes of the organization
2022
$5K
To support the mission of the organization.
2022
$3K
DISASTER RELIEF FOR MS
2022
$1K
LGBTQ FUND OF MISSISSIPPI
2022
$1.8M
increase student achievement and outcomes by partnering with Jackson Public Schools on its district transformation plan, embedding the science of reading into early childhood preparation programs, and providing English Language supports to students in East Biloxi
2021
$1.3M
enhance student outcomes and improve the Mississippi early childhood system by coalescing important educational equity projects that connect data, programming, and advocacy efforts
2021
$582K
expand reporting and investigative journalism through building capacity, training, and networking of traditional and emerging newsrooms in Mississippi on how to collect, report, and use data to create compelling and informative stories to elevate underrepresented voices and change narratives
2021
$182K
UNRESTRICTED
2021
$121K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$121K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2021
$100K
Humanitarianism
2021
$65K
CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2021
$55K
SOUTHERN RE-GRANTING PROJECT
2021
$50K
TO FURTHER THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON MISSION.
2021
$42K
PROGRAM SUPPORT
2021
$25K
THRIVING COMMUNITIES & DISASTER RESPONSE
2021
$15K
LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT
2021
$14K
TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE
2021
$13K
PARADE AND BOOK FEST
2021
$7K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2021
$3K
to support purposes of the organization
2021
$750
PROMOTE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
2021
$3.7M
increase student achievement and outcomes by partnering with Jackson Public Schools on its district transformation plan, embedding the science of reading into early childhood preparation programs, and providing English Language supports to students in East Biloxi
2020
$1.5M
FOR SUPPORT OF EFFORTS TO FOSTER STUDENT AGENCY IN DESIGNING VIRTUAL AND LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES
2020
$618K
expand reporting and investigative journalism through building capacity, training, and networking of traditional and emerging newsrooms in Mississippi on how to collect, report, and use data to create compelling and informative stories to elevate underrepresented voices and change narratives
2020
$290K
PUBLIC ART CHALLENGE FOR THE CITY OF JACKSON, MS
2020
$283K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2020
$250K
77419 General operating support for the Community
2020
$250K
77419 General operating support for the Community
2020
$248K
TEACH FOR EQUITY AND CAPACITY BUILDING
2020
$200K
partner with organizations and community to improve outcomes in education and health equity by continuing transformation efforts of Jackson Public School, developing a principal evaluation tool and implementing a home visiting program to ensure infants have a strong start on life
2020
$200K
TO SUPPORT THE MISSISSIPPI COVID-19 RELIEF FUND.
2020
$200K
TO SUPPORT THE MISSISSIPPI COVID-19 RELIEF FUND.
2020
$110K
Unrestricted
2020
$80K
CAPACITY & COLLAB BLDG FOR NONPROFIT
2020
$50K
TO FURTHER THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON MISSION.
2020
$50K
CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2020
$50K
OUT IN THE SOUTH INITIATIVE
2020
$40K
TO EXAMINE TO WHAT EXTENT INSUFFICIENT READING SKILL IMPEDES ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT DURING AND AFTER HIGH SCHOOL, AND WHAT IMPACT THIS HAS ON COLLEGE ACCEPTANCE, COLLEGE PERFORMANCE, AND COLLEGE COMPLETION AMONG MISSISSIPPI STUDENTS.
2020
$40K
BRI RESIDUAL LITERACY GAP STUDY
2020
$25K
to support the mission of the organization
2020
$15K
TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE.
2020
$10K
SUPPORT TRAINING
2020
$10K
TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE.
2020
$10K
LITERARY ARTS EMERGENCY FUND GRANT
2020
$8K
THE CONTRIBUTION WAS MADE TO ASSIST THE ORGANIZATION IN SUPPORTING THE MISSISSIPPI BOOK FESTIVAL. THE ORGANIZATION HELPED THE FESTIVAL DEFRAY THE EXPENSES ASSOCIATED WITH TRANSPORTING AUTHORS TO THE FESTIVAL AND RENTING FACILITIES FOR FESTIVAL EVENTS.
2020
$2.2M
partner with organizations and community to improve outcomes in education and health equity by continuing transformation efforts of Jackson Public School, developing a principal evaluation tool and implementing a home visiting program to ensure infants have a strong start on life
2019
$104K
For grant recipient's exempt purposes
2019
$50K
TO FURTHER THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF JACKSON MISSION.
2019
$21K
CONTRIBUTE TO ORGANIZATION'S EXEMPT PURPOSE
2019
$20K
TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE.
2019
$13K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2019
$8K
TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE.
2019
$100K
DISASTER RELIEF AND RECOVERY.
2018
$81K
Unrestricted
2018
$30K
OUT IN THE SOUTH INITIATIVE
2018
$8K
PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT
2018
$4K
TO FURTHER THE TAX EXEMPT FUNCTION OF THE ORGANIZATION
2018
$2K
DR. PAT LEVITT'S JANUARY VISIT TO MISSISSIPPI.
2018
$500
GENERAL OPERATIONAL SUPPORT
2018
$2.8M
advance the goals of Better Together Commission by creating a core supporting structure to provide management and oversight of an education transformation initiative for Jackson Public Schools
2017
$700K
continue leveraging, sharing, and combining philanthropic resources and innovations to achieve better outcomes for Mississippi's children, families, and communities through core support of Mississippi Association of Grantmakers
2017
$24K
TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE.
2017
$15K
TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE.
2017
$10K
provide funds to sponsor a charitable event, pre-opening activities for the Mississippi Movement as a National Movement at the 2 Mississippi Museums opening
2017
$8K
TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE.
2017

Funded by

$30.6M from 50 funders · 133 grants · 2017–2024

WK Kellogg Foundation

$19.7M · 18 grants · 2017–2023

The William & Flora Hewlett Foundation

$2.5M · 4 grants · 2020–2023

Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund

$1.1M · 6 grants · 2019–2023

Mississippi First Inc

$650K · 2 grants · 2022–2023

Administrative Funds Extra Table Inc

$500K · 1 grant · 2023

The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation

$500K · 2 grants · 2020

Network For Good

$492K · 5 grants · 2018–2023

Details

EIN640845750
NTEE codeT31
Subsection03
Ruling date1994-10
Formed1994
Employees7
Volunteers41
COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI — Mission, Financials & Grants Received | Grantivo