Mississippi is home to 15k nonprofit organizations. In aggregate, these organizations account for $12b in revenue and employ 91.1k individuals.
Where Do Mississippi
Nonprofits Focus?
The IRS classifies nonprofits along 25 different categories or NTEE classifications.
*Remaining NTEE categories account for 0 organizations.
City | Organization Count | |||
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Hattiesburg | 418 | 3,707 | $1,233,915,748 | $97,908,506 |
Gulfport | 383 | 1,929 | $116,617,108 | $65,013,676 |
Meridian | 361 | 5,565 | $770,976,677 | $239,564,654 |
Tupelo | 289 | 12,506 | $1,530,671,918 | $136,929,366 |
Madison | 278 | 768 | $93,635,186 | $49,998,238 |
Brandon | 273 | 298 | $28,483,597 | $0 |
Ridgeland | 272 | 1,916 | $230,973,285 | $392,970,259 |
Oxford | 263 | 2,727 | $565,744,300 | $433,901,926 |
Columbus | 257 | 2,123 | $432,214,463 | $28,427,158 |
Vicksburg | 242 | 460 | $49,186,514 | $140,254,224 |
Biloxi | 242 | 718 | $73,563,354 | $5,488,044 |
Starkville | 203 | 720 | $40,489,858 | $4,033,013 |
Olive Branch | 191 | 182 | $158,708,288 | $13,112,061 |
Southaven | 190 | 2,579 | $328,088,403 | $2,490 |
Laurel | 184 | 747 | $167,889,334 | $61,781,253 |
Natchez | 180 | 200 | $28,067,150 | $5,631,819 |
Greenville | 174 | 682 | $53,725,791 | $7,600,938 |
Clinton | 161 | 1,936 | $142,441,074 | $75,375,386 |
Ocean Springs | 161 | 474 | $17,642,111 | $14,410,621 |
Greenwood | 126 | 697 | $117,481,798 | $5,255,604 |
Starkville, MS
Assets: $214k
Revenue: $555k
Employees: 53
MISSION:
TO OFFER THE COMMUNITY A QUALITY CHILDCARE CENTER PROGRAM THAT IS DEEPLY ROOTED IN ATTRACTING AND RETAINING A PROFESSIONAL STAFF, ENCOURAGING PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT, TAKING A HOLISTIC APPROACH TO DEVELOPMENT AND LEARNING, INSTILLING CHRISTIAN PRINCIPALS AND VALUES, AND PRPEARING CHILDREN TO BE SCHOOL-READY.
Flora, MS
Assets: $213k
Revenue: $1k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Canton, MS
Assets: $213k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to enable students who demonstrate financial need to obtain the financial assistance they require to meet their educational and living expenses while in school.
Forest, MS
Assets: $213k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations that provide educational programs within the formal educational system or offered as an adjunct to the traditional school curriculum which help students succeed in school and prepare for life. Includes organizations that partner parents, families, schools, business and/or community leaders to broker resources for the benefit of local schools.
Laurel, MS
Assets: $213k
Revenue: $14k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the private foundations that make grants based on charitable endowments. Because of their endowments, they are focused primarily on grantmaking and generally do not actively raise funds or seek public financial support. These are the most common type of private foundation. They are generally endowed, usually from a single individual or family. Private foundations are considered family foundations if relatives or the original donor are still active on the board of trustees or in the operation of the foundation.
Grenada, MS
Assets: $213k
Revenue: $605k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT THROUGH DESIRABLE BUSINESS GROWTH, EXPANSION, RETENTION AND ATTRACTION IN WORKING AS PARTNERS TO DEVELOP A CLIMATE CONDUCIVE TO MAINTAINING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN GRENADA.
Gulfport, MS
Assets: $213k
Revenue: $420k
MISSION:
SUPPORT EQUITABLE INCLUSION OF IMPACTED COMMUNITIES IN DECISION-MAKING AND APPLY OUR LIVED EXPERIENCES TO KNOWLEDGE BUILDING AND TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES THAT BOLSTER THE ABILITY TO BE SELF-DETERMINANTS OF KEY STRATEGIC APPROACHES TO OVERCOMING SYSTEMIC INJUSTICES AND MOVE BEYOND
Winona, MS
Assets: $213k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide job training and employment experiences for individuals with disabilities, people who have been disabled by use of drugs or alcohol or people with emotional difficulties, with the objective of helping them to become economically self-sufficient.
Tupelo, MS
Assets: $212k
Revenue: $202k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the religious organizations whose form of Christian faith and practice originated with the principles of the Reformation. Use this code for Protestant churches as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools; and bible distribution programs.
Jackson, MS
Assets: $212k
Revenue: $-2k
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Ecru, MS
Assets: $212k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to offer services which help individuals develop an understanding of the animal species in which they have an interest and/or to work more effectively with their pets.
Bay St Louis, MS
Assets: $211k
Revenue: $211k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
THE MISSION OF THE HANCOCK COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY (THE SOCIETY) IS TO DISCOVER AND MEMORIALIZE THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF HANCOCK COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; TO DISCOVER, PURCHASE, COMMISSION, OR PROCURE WRITINGS, NEWPAPERS, BLUEPRINTS, MAPS, JOURNALS, ETC. TO SHED LIGHT ON THE HISTORY AND ARCHITECTURE OF HANCOCK COUNTY.
Laurel, MS
Assets: $211k
Revenue: $527k
Employees: 14
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR WOMEN COMING FROM RECOVERY, FREE FROM INCARCERATION, ESCAPING DOMESTIC ABUSE OR ENDURING A DIVORCE. MANY RESOURCES ARE UTILIZED TO HELP DEVOLOP INDEPENDENT LIFE SKILLS BASED ON BIBLICAL PRINCIPLES NECESSARY TO SUSTAN A LIFESTYLE OF RECOVERY TO INCLUDE SAFE, SECURE PERMANENT HOUSING PLACEMENT.
Ridgeland, MS
Assets: $211k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide education services where the major purpose is unclear cannot be accurately assigned.
Crystal Springs, MS
Assets: $211k
Revenue: $230k
Employees: 7
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to make available to members and their guests and facilities for recreational activities, sports and games. Also included are social clubs that provide opportunities for people to meet and socialize with their peers at dances, parties, picnics, barbecues and other companionable events; and special interest clubs which enable people to share hobbies or other interests with individuals with those same interests.
Meridian, MS
Assets: $210k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to support and fund raise for a single institution within the Education major group.
Alligator, MS
Assets: $210k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to acquire, preserve, research, exhibit and provide for the educational use of works of art, objects or artifacts that are related to the study of zoology, biology, botany, mineralogy, geology and other natural sciences; history; archeology; or science and technology.
Jackson, MS
Assets: $209k
Revenue: $395k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
TO EXPAND OPPORTUNITIES AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN ADOLESCENTS AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES AND THEIR FAMILIES. TO EMPOWER THESE INDIVIDUALS TO REACH FOR THEIR FULL POTENTIAL IN EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE.
Jackson, MS
Assets: $209k
Revenue: $4k
MISSION:
ALL INCOME IS DISTRIBUTED TO THE CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH OF JACKSON, MS
Ridgeland, MS
Assets: $209k
Revenue: $243k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
THE CHAMBER WAS FORMED TO PROMOTE BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY GROWTH FOR THE CITY OF RIDGELAND, MS.