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Mississippi Foundation for A Better Life

Preselected recipients only Columbus, Mississippi · EIN 811971381

Mississippi Foundation for A Better Life is a private foundation in Columbus, Mississippi. In tax year 2025 it gave $29,213 in 1 grant; the typical grant was $29,213 and the largest $29,213. It only gives to organizations it selects itself and does not accept unsolicited applications.

From its IRS Form 990-PF for tax year 2025.

Giving in 2025 was up from $19,499 the year before.

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants paidNumber of grantsAssets
2023$20,5302$68,073
2024$19,4991$68,436
2025$29,2131$85,500

How to apply

Mississippi Foundation for A Better Life 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.

IRS filings on ProPublica

Where it gives

All of its grants went to recipients in Mississippi.

StateGrantsAmount
Mississippi1$29,213

Grants paid in 2025

All 1 grants
RecipientPurposeAmount
Individual
MS
Charitable purposes$29,213

Officers and trustees

As listed in Part VIII of the 2025 filing.

Questions people ask

Does Mississippi Foundation for A Better Life accept grant applications?

No. Its IRS filing says it only makes contributions to preselected organizations.

How much does Mississippi Foundation for A Better Life give?

$29,213 in tax year 2025, across 1 grant, with a typical grant of $29,213.

Who runs Mississippi Foundation for A Better Life?

Its 2025 filing lists Loren Jamison (President), Hosea Heard (Sec/Treasurer) and Arley Jack (Director).

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