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 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
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 |
Jackson, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate associations for male and female students which are chapters of national or international organizations, have secret rites and restricted membership, and may undertake, as a part of their activities, community improvement or charitable projects.
Aberdeen, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.
Southaven, MS
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.
Tupelo, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide substance abuse education programs for people who are at risk for substance abuse in an effort to prevent their involvement with drugs and/or alcohol.
Carthage, MS
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)
New Albany, MS
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)
Jackson, MS
MISSION:
We could not find a description of this organization.
Madison, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to prepare and deliver regular hot meals to elderly individuals, people with disabilities or people with AIDS or other targeted conditions who are unable to shop and/or prepare food for themselves or to travel to a site where a meal is being served. Also known as home delivered meals.
Columbus, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus on influencing public policy within the Community Improvement, Capacity Building major group area. Includes a variety of activities from public education and influencing public opinion to lobbying national and state legislatures.
Ridgeland, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to focus broadly on strengthening, unifying and building the economic, cultural, educational and social services of an urban community or neighborhood.
Eupora, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to operate law enforcement associations, advisory councils or other nonprofit community groups that provide advice and direction for police departments; auxiliaries or other community-based organizations that collect and disburse money in aid of injured police officers or in support of local law enforcement activities; and other nonprofit groups that have an interest in law enforcement issues.
Clarksdale, MS
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.
Ridgeland, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Philadelphia, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide youth development services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Byram, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a wide variety of informational, social and supportive services for children and youth including runaways and other troubled youth.
Jackson, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to gather, store and distribute food to indigents at no charge or at low cost.
Tunica, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide information and services that help the public protect themselves from crime or which prevent its occurrence.
Leland, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to protect our natural resources from abuse, neglect, waste or exploitation and preserve their availability for future generations.
Jackson, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for people who have no permanent housing.
Oxford, MS
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)