Mississippi First Inc
Jackson, Mississippi · EIN 800310153 · Private foundation
Mississippi First Inc is a private foundation based in Jackson, Mississippi. Its indexed IRS summary (FY2025) lists $2.6M in giving and $2.5M in assets. Bespoke Grants tracks 7 individual grants from this funder — $2.1M awarded across 2023–2024 — including its support for k-12 education. This public overview includes selected grant examples.
What Mississippi First Inc funds
Mississippi First Inc's giving carries a documented focus on k-12 education.
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.
| Recipient | Location | Grant | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Charter Schools Association ENTERED INTO A SUBGRANTEE AGREEMENT IN ORDER TO FACILITATE THE SUCCESSFUL RE-LAUNCH OF THE MS CHARTER SCHOOLS ASSOCIATION. | Jackson, MS | $517K | 2023 |
| Instant Impact Global Prep ENTERED INFO A SUBGRANTEE AGREEMENT TO DISBURSE A CHARTER SCHOOLS PROGRAM (CSP) SUBGRANT UNDER THE ORGANIZATIONS 2023 CSP AWARD. | Natchez, MS | $443K | 2024 |
| Community Foundation of Mississippi TO CREATE A START-UP GRANT FUND FOR NEW OR EXPANDING CHARTER SCHOOLS. | Jackson, MS | $400K | 2023 |
How to apply for funding from Mississippi First Inc
Mississippi First Inc'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 mississippifirst.org.
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Frequently asked questions about Mississippi First Inc
- Does Mississippi First Inc accept grant applications?
- Mississippi First Inc'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 Mississippi First Inc fund?
- Mississippi First Inc's grants focus on k-12 education. Example recipients include Ms Charter Schools Association, Instant Impact Global Prep, Community Foundation of Mississippi. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does Mississippi First Inc give in grants?
- Mississippi First Inc's indexed IRS summary for FY2025 lists $2.6M in giving. Across all years in our data it has awarded $2.1M over 7 grants.
- Where is Mississippi First Inc located?
- Mississippi First Inc is based in Jackson, Mississippi. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 800310153.
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