Community Foundation of East Mississippi

The Community Foundation of East Mississippi is a public charity dedicated to maintaining, improving and enriching the quality of life in East Mississippi by supporting worthy causes, providing philanthropic services, and encouraging and providing leadership in response to changing community needs. We are a catalyst for charitable giving where civic-minded individuals, families, and businesses can meet their philanthropic goals. The Foundation meets this mission by developing and managing a comprehensive base of funds -- an expanding pool of charitable dollars, permanently committed to meeting the needs of the people of East Mississippi.

GOALS: To serve as a leader, catalyst, and resource for philanthropy in East Mississippi. To provide annual disbursements and grants to nonprofit agencies that support arts and culture, community development, education and youth, health and social services, and special initiatives. To provide flexible and cost-effective ways for civic-minded individuals, families, and businesses to contribute to their community now and forever.