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Community Foundation of East

Meridian, Mississippi  ·  EIN 640702225  ·  Private foundation

Based in Meridian, Mississippi, Community Foundation of East has awarded $3.4M across 157 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2024. Its largest grant on record went to Play by Design. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.

$761K
Indexed giving (FY2020)
$9.5M
Assets (FY2020)
157
Grants tracked
2024
Latest grant in this overview

What Community Foundation of East funds

Community Foundation of East's giving carries a documented focus on adult education, arts & culture, faith-based (christian), higher education, housing & homelessness, and related causes.

Adult EducationArts & CultureFaith-Based (Christian)Higher EducationHousing & HomelessnessK-12 EducationSubstance Use & Recovery

Populations it has supported include children, men boys, women girls.

childrenmen boyswomen girls

Selected grant examples

Up to three historical grant examples from public IRS filings are shown below, ordered by amount. This sample is not a complete funding history.

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Play by Design
GENERAL SUPPORT
Ithaca, NY$260K2019
New Plastics
GENERAL SUPPORT
Milwaukee, WI$164K2019
Pg Memorials Picture This on Gran
GENERAL SUPPORT
Derby Line, VT$74K2020

How to apply for funding from Community Foundation of East

Community Foundation of East's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. That does not establish that applications are open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it directly for current guidelines before preparing or sending a request. You can review the foundation directly at cfem.org.

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Frequently asked questions about Community Foundation of East

Does Community Foundation of East accept grant applications?
Community Foundation of East's public filing does not specify an application process. A filing alone cannot confirm whether applications are currently open. Check the foundation's official website or contact it for current guidelines.
What does Community Foundation of East fund?
Community Foundation of East's grants focus on adult education. Example recipients include Play by Design, New Plastics, Pg Memorials Picture This on Gran. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
How much does Community Foundation of East give in grants?
Community Foundation of East reported $761K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $3.4M over 157 grants.
Where is Community Foundation of East located?
Community Foundation of East is based in Meridian, Mississippi. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 640702225.
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About this profile. This page is built from Community Foundation of East's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; Filings describe past activity and arrive with a lag. Financial summaries and grant records can cover different years. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Community Foundation of East. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.