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
Higher Purpose Co
Clarksdale, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
HIGHER PURPOSE CO MISSION IS TO IMPROVE INTERGENERATIONAL ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY ACROSS MISSISSIPPI BY PRIORITIZING BLACK COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY POVERTY. OUR KEY PROGRAMMING PILLARS ARE BUSINESS OWNERSHIP, FOOD JUSTICE, ARTS/CULTURE, WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT, AND PUBLIC POLICY. UTILIZING AN INTEGRATED MODEL OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION, DIGITAL STORYTELLING, AND PARTICIPATORY GRANTMAKING TO CREATE SYSTEMIC IMPACT.
Miller Park Inc
Flowood, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $140k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE HOUSING TO DISABLED PERSONS UNDER SECTION 811 OF THE NATIONAL HOUSING ACT UNDER AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT.
Albert W Loftin Trust
Tupelo, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $65k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is for named trusts not classified elsewhere. (rev. 11/04)
Habitat For Humanity International Inc
Hernando, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $48k
MISSION:
HABITAT FOR HUMANITY IS A NON-DENOMINATIONAL CHRISTIAN ORGANIZATION WHOSE PURPOSE IS TO SPONSOR AFFILIATES IN HABITAT DEVELOPMENT GLOBALLY, AND TO CONSTRUCT MODEST BUT ADEQUATE HOUSING, AND TO ASSOCIATE WITH OTHER ORGANIZATIONS FUNCTIONING WITH PURPOSES CONSISTENT WITH THOSE OF HABITAT.
Highway 28 Rural Water Association Inc
Magee, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $334k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Mississippi Association Of Independent Schools Inc
Pearl, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $2m
Employees: 7
MISSION:
PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES FOR MEMBER SCHOOLS
Starkville Christian School
Starkville, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $684k
Employees: 32
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide a formal education for children and adolescents in kindergarten or first grade through grade twelve.
Academy Place Foundation
Oxford, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $284k
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.
Hermanville Community Water Association Inc
Hermanville, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $345k
Employees: 1
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Coontail Water Association Inc
Aberdeen, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $210k
MISSION:
COONTAIL WATER ASSOCIATION,INC. WAS FORMED IN 1966 TO SUPPLY WATER TO CUSTOMERS IN RURAL MONROE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; THE WATER ASSOCIATION SERVED APPROXIMATELY 432CUSTOMERS AT FISCAL YEAR END;
South Newton Rural Water Assn Inc
Newton, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $558k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to encourage the effective functioning of government including the administration of public agencies and the actions and decisions of public officials.
Russell Utilities Inc
Toomsuba, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $412k
Employees: 6
MISSION:
RUSSELL UTILITIES, INC. IS A RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION PROVIDING WATER TO CUSTOMERS IN A RURAL AREA IN TOOMSUBA, MISSISSIPPI.
Ucc Xxiv Inc
Columbus, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $278k
Employees: 2
MISSION:
TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR LOW-INCOME PERSONS.
New Way Mississippi Inc
Jackson, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $829k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
PROVIDE TRANSITIONAL HOUSING FOR THE HOMELESS, EX-OFFENDERS AND DISENFRANCHISED INDIVIDUALS. IMPLEMENTED A EMPLOYMENT TRAINING PROGRAM FOR ALL PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS
Shakespeare Association Of America
University, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $335k
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to bring together individuals or organizations with a common professional or vocational interest within the Arts, Culture, and Humanities major group area.
Mississippi Maritime Museum Inc
Pascagoula, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $101k
MISSION:
THE MARITIME MUSEUM WILL TELL THE STORY OF THE STATE'S 300 YEAR MARITIME HISTORY AND WILL SERVE AS A REPOSITORY TO ARCHIVE, PRESERVE, AND DISPLAY MARITIME ARTIFACTS AND HISTORICAL DOCUMENTS AS WELL AS PROVIDE EXTENSIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR K-12 SCHOOL CHILDREN.
International Museum Of Muslim Culture
Jackson, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $1m
Employees: 8
MISSION:
THE MUSEUM IS DEDICATED TO EDUCATING THE AMERICAN PUBLIC ABOUT ISLAMIC HISTORY AND CULTURES AND THE CONTRIBUTIONS MADE BY DIVERSE MUSLIM COMMUNITIES TO THE WORLD.
Eureka Water Association Inc
Courtland, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $232k
Employees: 4
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to provide gas, electricity, water and sanitary services including the hook-up of services and the installation, maintenance and repair of necessary equipment.
Mississippi Childrens Home Services Inc
Jackson, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $4m
Employees: 57
MISSION:
TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES BY PROVIDING A CONTINUUM OF COMPASSIONATE, MEASURABLE, AND EFFECTIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND SOCIAL SERVICES BY PROVIDING MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S HOME SOCIETY AND CARES CENTER, INC. (DBA CANOPY CHILDREN'S SOLUTIONS).
Metcalfe Housing Corporation
Jackson, MS
Assets: $1m
Revenue: $886k
Employees: 5
MISSION:
The goal of this organization is to build, rehabilitate, manage and/or provide rental housing for low-income individuals and families, older adults and people with disabilities; or which make purchasable housing available to low or moderate income families by offering lower priced housing and/or affordable payment plans, by arranging for interest or mortgage subsidies or by involving eventual owners in the construction process (sweat equity).