LGBTQIA Emergency Fund of North Mississippi
Preselected recipients only
LGBTQIA Emergency Fund of North Mississippi is a private foundation in Water Valley, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $12,380 in 11 grants; the typical grant was $250 and the largest $9,299. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.
- Grants paid, 2025$12,380
- Number of grants11
- Typical grant$250
- Largest grant$9,299
- Assets$10,666
Giving in 2025 was up from $2,021 the year before.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Number of grants | Assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $2,237 | 8 | $18,510 |
| 2024 | $2,021 | 8 | $18,679 |
| 2025 | $12,380 | 11 | $10,666 |
How to apply
LGBTQIA Emergency Fund of North Mississippi says in its IRS filing that it only makes contributions to preselected organizations, so unsolicited applications are unlikely to be considered. Organizations it funds are usually invited.
Foundation website IRS filings on ProPublica
What LGBTQIA Emergency Fund of North Mississippi funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 11 | $12,380 |
Grants paid in 2025
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Community of Foundation For Mississ | Return of Grant Funds to Community of Foundation For Mississippi originally received on 11 17 2023. Original Rant received was 14,438. Amount requested returned by this Foundation was 9,299. | $9,299 |
| Paul B Debion and Jasmine Lynch | Special assistance for rent assistance for college students in need. | $500 |
| Individual | Special assistance for housing assistance for college students in need. | $500 |
| Individual | Special assistance for School Supplies assistance for college students in need. | $481 |
| Individual | Special assistance for housing assistance for college students in need. | $250 |
| Individual | Special assistance for housing assistance for college students in need. | $250 |
| Individual | Special assistance for housing assistance for people in need. | $250 |
| Individual | Special assistance for housing assistance for people in need. | $250 |
| Individual | Special assistance for housing assistance for college students in need. | $200 |
| Individual | Special assistance for housing and food assistance for college students in need. | $200 |
| Individual | Special assistance for housing assistance for people in need. | $200 |
Officers and trustees
- Jaime Harker
- Libby Lytle
- Dr Sarah Izzy Thornton
- Kate Forster
Questions people ask
Does LGBTQIA Emergency Fund of North Mississippi accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does LGBTQIA Emergency Fund of North Mississippi give?
$12,380 in tax year 2025, across 11 grants, with a typical grant of $250.
Who runs LGBTQIA Emergency Fund of North Mississippi?
Its 2025 filing lists Jaime Harker (President), Libby Lytle (Treasurer), Dr Sarah Izzy Thornton (Director) and Kate Forster (Director).
What does LGBTQIA Emergency Fund of North Mississippi fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education and housing and homelessness.