Lagniappe Foundation
Accepts applications
Lagniappe Foundation is a private foundation in Water Valley, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $7,500 in 9 grants; the typical grant was $500 and the largest $2,000. It accepts applications; its filing gives the instructions below.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$7,500
- Number of grants9
- Typical grant$500
- Largest grant$2,000
- Assets$239,387
- New grantees29%
Giving in 2025 was down from $10,000 the year before.
29% of its 2025 grantees had not received a grant from it the year before, a mix of repeat and new grantees.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $10,000 | 13 | $218,081 |
| 2024 | $10,000 | 12 | $217,746 |
| 2025 | $7,500 | 9 | $239,387 |
How to apply
| Contact | Robbie D Fisher 723 W Lee Street, Water Valley, MS 38965 |
|---|---|
| Phone or email | (601) 941-1865, robbiedfisher@gmail.com |
| What to submit | No requirements |
What Lagniappe Foundation funds
Where it gives
Its grants went to recipients in 2 states, the most to Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 8 | $6,500 |
| South Carolina | 1 | $1,000 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Episcopal Church of the Nativity | Support of operations | $2,000 |
| First Presbyterian Church | Support of operations | $1,000 |
| Compassion Ministries of Ms Inc | Support of operations | $1,000 |
| Individual | Support of operations | $1,000 |
| Greenville Arts Council | Support of operations | $500 |
| TEACH FOR AMERICA MS Delta | Support of operations | $500 |
| Home of Grace | Support of operations | $500 |
| Stewpot Community Services | Support of operations | $500 |
| Individual | Support of operations | $500 |
Officers and trustees
- Robbie D Fisher
- George B Fisher
- Jason Graeber
Questions people ask
Does Lagniappe Foundation accept grant applications?
Yes. Its latest IRS filing says it accepts applications.
How much does Lagniappe Foundation give?
$7,500 in tax year 2025, across 9 grants, with a typical grant of $500.
Who runs Lagniappe Foundation?
Its 2025 filing lists Robbie D Fisher (Trustee), George B Fisher (Trustee) and Jason Graeber (Trustee).
What does Lagniappe Foundation fund?
Based on its grants, mainly faith communities.