You don’t have to be a millionaire to give like one. The Community Foundation for Mississippi works with you to support nonprofits, community-based organizations and causes that you’re passionate about. But to make a lasting impact takes thought, strategy and planning.
Do you want to contribute to the vibrancy of the arts in your town? Help young students attend college? Whether your dream is to support education, beautify your community, give to your place of worship or endow your favorite charity, we can help you make a lasting difference. Find a cause that matters most to you on our donation page or learn about our different types of funds on our Ways to Give page.
The Community Foundation for Mississippi’s Director of Communications and Insights, Sophie McNeil Wolf, APR, was recently awarded a Lantern Award (Short Term: Special Events) by the Southern Public Relations Federation for her contributions to CFM’s inaugural Friendsgiving event.
The Community Foundation for Mississippi announces eighteen grant recipients through its Community Impact Grants to support projects aligned with CFM’s focus areas: children and families, community partnerships and placemaking.
On October 9, Ask for More Jackson celebrated ten Jackson Public Schools (JPS) educators. The awards were made possible by a generous donor through the Outstanding Educator Award Funds at the Community Foundation for Mississippi. Each honoree received financial support that could be used for professional or personal purposes.
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Your gift to an endowment at the Community Foundation for Mississippi might qualify for the Endow Mississippi Tax Credit program that encourages charitable giving that prioritizes nonprofit endowments that positively impact children, families, and communities across Mississippi. The program provides a 25% state tax credit to individuals, businesses, and organizations that give to permanent endowments at qualified community foundations. Learn more by visiting the Endow Mississippi website.