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 |
Jackson, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide informal arts educational programming and/or instruction but do not grant diplomas or degrees; or which offer services regarding the arts to educational institutions or to public entities involved in education.
Gulfport, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a temporary place to stay for newcomers, travelers, people who are in crisis, or homeless individuals in the community.
Starkville, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is responsible for the conservation, protection, care and management of fish and wildlife resources and their habitats.
Waveland, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote awareness of and appreciation for history and historical artifacts.
Moss Point, 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.
Tylertown, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Recreation, Sports, Leisure, Athletics major group area.
Jackson, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to encourage citizens to participate in the political process, in a nonpartisan manner, by providing opportunities for political involvement, access to public officials, information that is necessary to make informed decisions at the ballot box or assistance in registering to vote.
Biloxi, MS
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.
Winona, MS
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.
Horn Lake, 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.
Madison, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a broad range of social services for individuals or families.
Monticello, 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.
Hattiesburg, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.
Mendenhall, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide human services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Gulfport, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to raise and distribute funds for multiple organizations within the Human Services - Multipurpose and Other major group area.
Hattiesburg, MS
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.
Flowood, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking services where the major purpose is unclear enough that a more specific code cannot be accurately assigned.
Terry, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide opportunities for people to learn and become competitive in baseball or softball. Coaching, access to a baseball field, baseball equipment, uniforms, and managers and umpires for games are generally included.
Jackson, MS
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.
Jackson, MS
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to promote artistic expression within a particular ethnic community; work for the preservation and promotion of the traditions, values and lifestyles of different cultural groups; organize activities and events which promote cultural exchange locally or nationally; and encourage understanding and respect for different cultural heritages among the youthful members of the group as well as the mainstream population.