Mississippi Common Fund Trust
Preselected recipients only
Mississippi Common Fund Trust is a private foundation in Oxford, Mississippi. In tax year 2024 it gave $993,713 in 5 grants; the typical grant was $83,333 and the largest $500,000. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.
From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2024.
- Grants paid, 2024$993,713
- Number of grants5
- Typical grant$83,333
- Largest grant$500,000
- Assets$203,426
- New grantees40%
Giving in 2024 was down from $1.4 million the year before.
40% of its 2024 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 | $1.4 million | 3 | $66,773 |
| 2024 | $993,713 | 5 | $203,426 |
How to apply
Mississippi Common Fund Trust 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.
What Mississippi Common Fund Trust funds
Where it gives
All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.
| State | Grants | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi | 5 | $993,713 |
Grants paid in 2024
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi News and Information Corp | Provide long term support for the community | $500,000 |
| Um Medical Centeroffice of Development | Provide scholarship and programmatic support to the university | $308,703 |
| Community Foundation of Mississippi | Provide long term support for the community | $83,333 |
| Foundation for Mississippi | Provide support for ms civil rights museum | $60,000 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation | Provide scholarship and programmatic support to the university | $41,677 |
Officers and trustees
- University of Ms Foundation
- Anna Langley
- Wendell W Weakley
- Maggie E Abernathy
Questions people ask
Does Mississippi Common Fund Trust accept grant applications?
No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.
How much does Mississippi Common Fund Trust give?
$993,713 in tax year 2024, across 5 grants, with a typical grant of $83,333.
Who runs Mississippi Common Fund Trust?
Its 2024 filing lists University of Ms Foundation (Trustee), Anna Langley (Vice President/Secretary), Wendell W Weakley (President/Ceo) and Maggie E Abernathy (Treasurer/Cfo).
What does Mississippi Common Fund Trust fund?
Based on its grants, mainly education.