Sports & Recreation Grant Funders in Mississippi
38 foundations with a documented sports & recreation focus have made grants to Mississippi nonprofits in recent years, together directing $110.4M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 38 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 sports & recreation funders in Mississippi
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Mississippi giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ole Miss Athletics Foundation | Mississippi | $93.9M | 6 | 2024 |
| 2 | Mississippi State University Foundation | Mississippi | $5.8M | 3 | 2024 |
| 3 | Alcorn State University Foundation Inc | Mississippi | $5.5M | 4 | 2024 |
| 4 | Mississippi Sports Medicine Foundation | Mississippi | $694K | 28 | 2022 |
| 5 | Lower Pearl River Valley Foundation | Mississippi | $625K | 2 | 2023 |
| 6 | Emcc Development Foundation | Mississippi | $564K | 2 | 2025 |
| 7 | Meridian Community College Foundation | Mississippi | $512K | 5 | 2025 |
| 8 | Hugh Swinton Potts Irrevocable Trust | Mississippi | $311K | 5 | 2024 |
| 9 | Paralyzed Veterans of America | District of Columbia | $304K | 2 | 2024 |
| 10 | Richard C Adkerson Family Foundation | Wyoming | $240K | 3 | 2024 |
| 11 | Ergon Foundation Inc | Mississippi | $225K | 2 | 2025 |
| 12 | Wheaton Foundation | Mississippi | $188K | 3 | 2023 |
| 13 | Oak Grove Athletic Booster Club | Mississippi | $152K | 3 | 2020 |
| 14 | Midway USA Foundation Inc | Missouri | $138K | 10 | 2024 |
| 15 | United Way of the Capital Area | Mississippi | $132K | 6 | 2020 |
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The funders above are the biggest sports & recreation funders in Mississippi — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 38 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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