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Create Foundation

Tupelo, Mississippi  ·  EIN 237248582  ·  Private foundation

Create Foundation is a Mississippi-based grantmaker. In its latest 990-PF filing it reported $11.6M in annual giving against $144.7M in assets. This page documents the 36 grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for Create Foundation — who they fund, what they prioritize, and what to know before reaching out.

$11.6M
Annual giving (FY2020)
$144.7M
Total assets
36
Grants tracked
2024
Most recent grant

What Create Foundation funds

Create Foundation's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education, community improvement, youth development.

K-12 EducationCommunity ImprovementYouth Development

Populations it has supported include families, children, youth pop.

familieschildrenyouth pop

Grant history

The largest grants Bespoke Grants has on record for Create Foundation, by amount:

RecipientLocationGrantYear
Donor Directed to Various Charities$8.6M2024
Disbursements for Special Projects$8.2M2024
Disbursements for Special Projects$5.6M2019
Disbursements for Special Projects$5.4M2023
Disbursements for Special Projects$5.3M2022
Donor Directed to Various Charities$5.1M2022
Disbursements for Special Projects$4.9M2020
Disbursements for Special Projects$4.1M2018
Donor Directed to Various Charities$3.9M2023
Create Unrestricted Grants$2.8M2020
Donor Directed to Various Charities$2.2M2020
Donor Directed to Various Charities$2.1M2019
Donor Directed to Various Charities$1.7M2018
Endowment Fund Distributions$1.2M2024
Endowment Fund Distributions$907K2022

Create Foundation giving by year

Total grants Bespoke Grants has indexed for each filing year:

2018$7.0M
2019$8.8M
2020$11.2M
2022$12.5M
2023$11.4M
2024$18.6M

How to apply for funding from Create Foundation

Create Foundation's public IRS filing does not spell out a formal application process. Foundations of this size often give primarily to organizations they already know, so a concise letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first contact — not a full proposal. You can review the foundation directly at createfoundation.com.

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Frequently asked questions about Create Foundation

Does Create Foundation accept grant applications?
Create Foundation's public filing does not specify an application process. A brief letter of inquiry or a warm introduction is usually the best first step with a private foundation of this size.
What does Create Foundation fund?
Create Foundation's grants focus on k-12 education. Recent recipients include Donor Directed to Various Charities, Disbursements for Special Projects, Disbursements for Special Projects. Its full grant history is listed above.
How much does Create Foundation give in grants?
Create Foundation reported $11.6M in grants in its most recent IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $69.5M over 36 grants.
Where is Create Foundation located?
Create Foundation is based in Tupelo, Mississippi. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 237248582.
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About this profile. This page is built from Create Foundation's public IRS Form 990-PF and 990 filings, indexed by Bespoke Grants alongside 13M+ grants from 225,000+ U.S. foundations. Grant figures reflect filings available to date; IRS data publishes on a 1–2 year lag. Bespoke Grants is not affiliated with Create Foundation. Always confirm current giving priorities and application procedures with the foundation directly before applying.