Funders for Mississippi Engaged

Foundations and grantmakers with a track record of funding civil rights & advocacy organizations in MS — ranked by their actual grant history, most relevant first.

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25 funders found

Strong match Neo Philanthropy INC $1.1M · 5 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NY
Gave $1.1M across 5 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2024
Avg grant $223KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Amalgamated Charitable Foundation INC $390K · 5 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · DC
Gave $390K across 5 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $78KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Arkansas Community Foundation INC $178K · 8 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · AR
Gave $178K across 8 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $22KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (8 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Jessie Smith Noyes Foundation INC $240K · 6 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $240K across 6 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2024
Avg grant $40KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor The Community Foundation of Middle $155K · 9 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · TN
Gave $155K across 9 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $17KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (9 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Alliance for Youth Organizing $797K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · DC
Gave $797K across 4 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2024
Avg grant $199KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Tennessee Immigrant and Refugee Rights Coalition $1.0M · 6 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · TN
Gave $1.0M across 6 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $171KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Solidaire Network INC $175K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CA
Gave $175K across 4 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $44KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Civic Tn $240K · 7 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · TN
Gave $240K across 7 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $34KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (7 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Bvm Capacity Building Institute INC $80K · 5 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · GA
Gave $80K across 5 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2023
Avg grant $16KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (5 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Community Foundation of Greater Memphis INC $428K · 6 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · TN
Gave $428K across 6 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $71KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund $321K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $321K across 4 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $80KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Park Foundation INC $300K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · NY
Gave $300K across 4 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2023
Avg grant $75KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Democracy Fund INC $222K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · DC
Gave $222K across 4 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2022
Avg grant $56KMost recent 2022
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Civic Nation $679K · 6 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · DC
Gave $679K across 6 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
Avg grant $113KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Southern Partners Fund INC $95K · 3 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · GA
Gave $95K across 3 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $32KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Arkansas Values Institute INC $758K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · AR
Gave $758K across 4 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $189KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Donor Advised Charitable Giving INC $58K · 6 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CO
Gave $58K across 6 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $10KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (6 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match State Leadership Project $375K · 4 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · NC
Gave $375K across 4 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2021–2024
Avg grant $94KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Tides Foundation $275K · 3 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · CA
Gave $275K across 3 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2022–2023
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $92KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Proteus Action League $225K · 4 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · MA
Gave $225K across 4 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $56KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (4 grants to similar orgs)
Strong match Hull Family Foundation $35K · 3 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · IL
Gave $35K across 3 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in MS, 2021–2023
Avg grant $12KMost recent 2023
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match The Healing Trust $380K · 3 grants to similar orgs
Private foundation · TN
Gave $380K across 3 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2022–2024
Avg grant $127KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
DAF sponsor Natl Christian Charitable Fdn INC $350K · 3 grants to similar orgs
DAF sponsor · GA
Gave $350K across 3 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2022–2024
DAF sponsor — donor-directed. These gifts are recommended by individual donors through a fund, not awarded by a foundation you can approach directly.
Avg grant $117KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (3 grants to similar orgs)
Possible match Action Tn $140K · 2 grants to similar orgs
Public charity grantmaker · TN
Gave $140K across 2 grants to civil rights & advocacy orgs in neighboring states, 2024
Avg grant $70KMost recent 2024
Why this funder (2 grants to similar orgs)
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Matches are computed live from civil rights & advocacy grants in public IRS Form 990-PF and Schedule I filings. A funder appearing here has given to similar organizations before; it is not a guarantee of future funding, an endorsement, or an application invitation. · philanthropy.org