D A Biglane Foundation
Accepts applications
D A Biglane Foundation is a private foundation in Natchez, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $222,000 in 40 grants; the typical grant was $5,000 and the largest $20,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$222,000
- Number of grants40
- Typical grant$5,000
- Largest grant$20,000
- Assets$4.0 million
- New grantees89%
Giving in 2025 was up from $143,000 the year before.
89% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a sign it is open to new organizations.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $161,000 | 33 | $3.3 million |
| 2024 | $143,000 | 29 | $3.9 million |
| 2025 | $222,000 | 40 | $4.0 million |
How to apply
| Contact | James M Biglane 75 Melrose Montebello Parkway, Natchez, MS 39120 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 445-7000, faye.williams@biglane.com |
| What to submit | Paper application is submitted along with school official transcript. |
| Deadlines | June 1st of each year |
What D A Biglane Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 32 | $183,000 |
| Louisiana | 8 | $39,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Cathedral School | Donation | $20,000 |
| Coast Episcopal School | Donation | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Donation | $10,000 |
| Historic Natchez Foundation | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Street United Methodist Church | Donation | $10,000 |
| Parkway Baptist Church | Donation | $10,000 |
| Alcorn Foundation | Donation | $5,000 |
| Individual | Tuition | $5,000 |
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| The Dr John Bowman Bank Museum | Donation | $2,500 |
| Individual | Tuition | $2,500 |
| Napac Museum | Donation | $1,500 |
Officers and trustees
- James M Biglane
Questions people ask
Does D A Biglane Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications, with this on deadlines: June 1st of each year.
How much does D A Biglane Foundation give?
$222,000 in tax year 2025, across 40 grants, with a typical grant of $5,000.
Who runs D A Biglane Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists James M Biglane (Manager).
What does D A Biglane Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education, faith communities and arts and culture.