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Nonprofits.
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Most often it’s a place, because Mississippians believe in places. We also believe in people, and we know who our people are. Helping communities of all kinds is what the Community Foundation for Mississippi is all about. Think of us as a platform to build on.
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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 (CFM) will begin accepting applications for its annual Community Impact Project Grants on August 1, which provide up to $5,000 to support innovative projects in one of three focus areas: Placemaking, Children and Families, and Community Partnerships.
Celebrate the 55 students selected as the Community Foundation for Mississippi’s 2026 scholarship and award recipients, and see where their educational journeys will take them next.
The Anthony “Tony” Gobar Juvenile Justice Scholarship Fund at the Community Foundation for Mississippi marks 20 years of supporting students pursuing careers in juvenile justice and related fields.
We have so many more stories to share.
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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.