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    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC

    Supporting OrganizationIRS data 2022–2024
    GULFPORT, MSEIN 721370746 Website

    Annual Giving

    $3.4M+58% YoY

    Grants

    72

    Median Grant

    $9K

    Organizations Funded

    74

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    Foundation Overview

    Mission

    Mississippi Power delivers world-class value to customers and communities through safely providing reliable, affordable electricity. Their foundation supports education, community relations, economic development and environmental efforts.

    Focus Areas

    k-12 educationstem educationhigher education scholarshipsworkforce & technical trainingminority small business developmentdowntown & main street revitalizationhistoric preservationenvironmental conservation

    Grant Types

    matching gift programsscholarships & heritage scholarshipscapital/capital improvementsprogrammatic operating supportcommunity investment & facade grantsemergency/disaster reliefsponsorshipsendowment contributions

    Funded Initiatives

    New Teacher Assistance Grants ($750 for first-year teachers), Project SHARE (up to $300 annually for elderly/disabled), Community Connection employee matching funds

    How to Apply

    Contact Customer Care Center at 800-532-1502 for specific grant applications; various assistance programs have different application processes

    Based on publicly available information from the foundation's 990 filings and website.

    Giving History

    2024+58%

    $3.4M

    Grants

    72

    Median

    $9K

    States

    7

    2023+63%

    $2.1M

    Grants

    97

    Median

    $5K

    States

    8

    2022

    $1.3M

    Grants

    83

    Median

    $8K

    States

    9

    Grant Size Distribution

    $10K

    Typical Grant (Median)

    $500

    Smallest

    $5K

    25th Pctile

    $30K

    75th Pctile

    $1.6M

    Largest

    Excludes grants ≤ $5K. Half fall between $5K and $30K.

    Largest Recent Grants

    $1.6M

    2024

    WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY

    MS · CONTRIBUTION FOR WCU HATTIESBURG CAMPUS OUTDOOR STAGE

    $174K

    2024

    UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI

    MS · PROJECT SHARE PROGRAM SUPPORT

    $125K

    2024

    UNLIMITED DREAMS CHRISTIAN LEARNING CTR

    MS · EXPAND CAMPUS TO ACCOMMODATE K-12 CHILDREN INTO ONE FACILITY AND INCREASE ATTENDANCE.

    $106K

    2024

    UNITED WAY OF EAST MISSISSIPPI

    MS · PROJECT SHARE PROGRAM SUPPORT

    $105K

    2024

    PEARL RIVER COMM COLL DEVELOPMENT FDN

    MS · CONTRIBUTION FOR 3 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROJECTS AND SUPPORT THE BRIDGE CENTER IN WARD 5, HATTIESBURG - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TRAINING

    Geographic Focus

    MS
    $3.3M59 grants
    LA
    $50K1 grants
    NY
    $15K1 grants
    GA
    $10K1 grants
    OH
    $8K1 grants

    Top states by total grant dollars. Based on IRS filing data.

    Financial Overview

    YearTotal AssetsGrants Paid
    2024
    $46.3M
    $3.4M(7.3%)
    2023
    $41.5M
    $2.1M(5.2%)
    2022
    $36.4M
    $1.3M(3.6%)

    Grants paid shown as percentage of total assets

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    Data sourced from IRS 990 and 990-PF filings and publicly available foundation websites. Grant data, financial figures, and organizational details reflect historical filings and may not represent current operations or funding priorities. Verify directly with the foundation before applying. See an issue? Let us know.

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