Community Foundation of East Mississippi Inc
Grantmaking foundation in Meridian, Mississippi · EIN 64-0702225
- Mississippi
- Meridian
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations
- Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations in Mississippi
- Total giving
- $730KTax year 2024
- Grants made
- 24Tax year 2024
- Total assets
- $11MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2024Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI IS A PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN EAST MISSISSIPPI BY SUPPORTING WORTHY CAUSES, PROVIDING PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES, AND ENCOURAGING AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSE TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS. WE ARE A CATALYST FOR CHARITABLE GIVING WHERE CIVIC-MINDED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESSES CAN MEET THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS. THE FOUNDATION MEETS THIS MISSION BY DEVELOPING AND MANAGING A COMPREHENSIVE BASE OF FUNDS AN EXPANDING POOL OF CHARITABLE DOLLARS, PERMANENTLY COMMITTED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF EAST MISSISSIPPI.
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Officers | $68K | 2024 |
| Wesley House Community Center | $66K | 2024 |
| Meridian Housing Authority | $53K | 2024 |
| Meridian Little Theatre | $51K | 2024 |
| Boys & Girls Club of East Ms | $42K | 2024 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list (24 grants in 2024) is available with a free account.
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.