Arts & Culture Grant Funders in Mississippi
82 foundations with a documented arts & culture focus have made grants to Mississippi nonprofits in recent years, together directing $50.6M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 82 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active arts & culture funders in Mississippi
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Mississippi giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Riley Foundation | Mississippi | $10.5M | 9 | 2024 |
| 2 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $7.7M | 13 | 2024 |
| 3 | Phil Hardin Foundation | Mississippi | $4.4M | 31 | 2024 |
| 4 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $3.4M | 22 | 2023 |
| 5 | Robert M Hearin Support Foundation | Mississippi | $3.3M | 4 | 2024 |
| 6 | Lilly Endowment Inc | Indiana | $2.6M | 2 | 2022 |
| 7 | Blue Cross & Blue Shield of | Mississippi | $2.4M | 3 | 2022 |
| 8 | Kohler Foundation Inc | Wisconsin | $1.4M | 3 | 2023 |
| 9 | The Ford Foundation | New York | $900K | 5 | 2023 |
| 10 | Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation | Mississippi | $693K | 3 | 2023 |
| 11 | Ergon Foundation Inc | Mississippi | $630K | 5 | 2025 |
| 12 | Christian Community Foundation of | Tennessee | $625K | 2 | 2025 |
| 13 | Walton Family Foundation Inc | Arkansas | $566K | 3 | 2024 |
This list is ranked by size. Yours should be ranked by fit.
The funders above are the biggest arts & culture funders in Mississippi — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 82 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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