United Way of South Mississippi
Gulfport, Mississippi · EIN 640826356 · Private foundation
Based in Gulfport, Mississippi, United Way of South Mississippi has awarded $5.4M across 120 grants in our index of public IRS filings, with giving recorded as recently as 2025. Its largest grant on record went to Catholic Charities of South Ms. This public overview covers its focus areas, selected grant examples, and application guidance.
What United Way of South Mississippi funds
United Way of South Mississippi's giving carries a documented focus on early childhood education, education, food & agriculture, health care, k-12 education, and related causes.
Populations it has supported include children, families, low-income communities.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Charities of South Ms UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY | Biloxi, MS | $628K | 2024 |
| Catholic Charities of South Ms UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY | Biloxi, MS | $402K | 2025 |
| Catholic Charities of South Ms UTILITY ASSISTANCE FOR LOW INCOME MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY | Biloxi, MS | $366K | 2020 |
How to apply for funding from United Way of South Mississippi
United Way of South Mississippi'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 unitedwaysm.org.
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Frequently asked questions about United Way of South Mississippi
- Does United Way of South Mississippi accept grant applications?
- United Way of South Mississippi'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 United Way of South Mississippi fund?
- United Way of South Mississippi's grants focus on early childhood education. Example recipients include Catholic Charities of South Ms. Up to three historical grant examples appear above. Full indexed grant histories require All access at $19/month.
- How much does United Way of South Mississippi give in grants?
- United Way of South Mississippi reported $956K in grants in an indexed IRS filing (FY2020). Across all years in our data it has awarded $5.4M over 120 grants.
- Where is United Way of South Mississippi located?
- United Way of South Mississippi is based in Gulfport, Mississippi. Its IRS employer identification number (EIN) is 640826356.
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