The Nonprofit Ecosystem in Mississippi
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.
Where are Nonprofits
located in Mississippi?
| City | Organization Count | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Explore Nonprofits in Mississippi
Jennifer Hargett Foundation
Charleston, MS
Assets: $4k
Revenue: $59k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Philanthropy, Voluntarism, and Grantmaking Foundations major group area.
Little Mountain Rescue
Eupora, MS
Assets: $4k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
Woods Wheels Water Outdoors
Braxton, MS
Assets: $4k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Briar Ridge Childrens Ministries
Roxie, MS
Assets: $4k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide supervised recreational and social activities for children and youth of all ages and backgrounds, but particularly for disadvantaged youth, through youth-oriented clubs or centers with the objective of building character and developing leadership and social skills among participants.
Nine Lives Of Tunica
Nesbit, MS
Assets: $4k
Revenue: $6k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide for the humane care, protection and control of animals and which investigate instances of cruelty to animals.
Integritas Classical Community
Corinth, MS
Assets: $4k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.
Peloton Of Hope
Gulfport, MS
Assets: $4k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to deal specifically with the prevention of sexual assault (for adults and children).
Kindness Foundation
Hattiesburg, MS
Assets: $4k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to satisfy their inner needs and enhance their spiritual growth through organized worship or through other devotional activities under the auspices of one of the group of religious faiths that is based on the teachings of Jesus Christ. Use this code for Christian denominations that are not specified below as well as their ministries, missions or missionary activities; bible camps and schools. (rev. 11/04)
Petal Elementary School Pto
Petal, MS
Assets: $4k
Revenue: $31k
MISSION:
THE PTO IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION THAT EXISTS FOR CHARITABLE, EDUCATIONAL, AND SCIENTIFIC PURPOSES, INCLUDING THE MAKING OF THE DISTRIBUTIONS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE
Millsaps Development Inc
Jackson, MS
Assets: $3k
Revenue: $38k
MISSION:
MILLSAPS DEVELOPMENT, INC. IS A CORPORATION ORGANIZED BY MILLSAPS COLLEGE TO DEVELOP CERTAIN OF THE COLLEGE'S REAL PROPERTY AS A SOURCE OF REVENUE TO THE COLLEGE.
Northeast Mississippi Tennis Association
Corinth, MS
Assets: $3k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in tennis, badminton, racquet ball, squash, table tennis and other racquet sports. Coaching, access to courts, equipment and officials for competitions are generally included.
American Legion
Brookhaven, MS
Assets: $3k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the membership organizations that are engaged in promoting the interests of the veterans or active or retired military personnel who are their members.
International Brotherhood Of Electrical Workers
Tupelo, MS
Assets: $3k
Revenue: $43k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
THE ORGANIZATION EXISTS TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO UNION MEMBERS SUCH AS ARBITRATION, NEGOTIATION, AND UNION HALL ACTIVITIES.
Ghs Theater Booster
Gulfport, MS
Assets: $3k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate organizations of parents, educators, students, and other citizens who are active in their schools and communities promoting the health, education, and welfare of children.
V Hall Foundation Inc
Jackson, MS
Assets: $3k
Revenue: $1k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide multipurpose centers or services that meet the needs and interests of a particular target population.
Society For Maintenace And Reliability Professionals Fnd
Canton, MS
Assets: $3k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations like chambers of commerce, business leagues and commercial trade associations whose members are businessmen and women and merchants who have affiliated for the purpose of promoting the general commercial interests of the community or the interests of their own trade. [Many of these are found in section 501(c)(6) business leagues; and 501(c)(6) chambers of commerce.]
Progress Foundation Tr
Meridian, MS
Assets: $3k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the nongovernmental, nonprofit organizations with funds (usually from a single source, such as an individual, family or corporation) and programs managed by its own trustees or directors, established to maintain or aid social, educational, religious or other charitable activities serving the common welfare, primarily through grantmaking.
Johnny Lee Crane And Bessie Lynn Crane Foundation
Fulton, MS
Assets: $3k
Revenue: $5
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.
Goshen Foundation Inc
Cleveland, MS
Assets: $3k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization are the organizations whose activities focus on influencing public policy within the Civil Rights, Social Action, Advocacy major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.
Gregory House Incorporated
Jackson, MS
Assets: $3k
Revenue: $1k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate institutions outside the formal system of regular schools, colleges, universities and technical/trade schools that provide opportunities for adults to develop basic learning and communication skills, complete their high school education, expand their knowledge in a particular field or discipline or develop skills in a new area of interest.