Private foundation · EIN 72-1370746

Mississippi Power Foundation Inc

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Gulfport, MS

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Tax year 2025 (period ending 2025-12-31) · Filed with IRS 2026 · Data as of 2026-10-24 · View filing on ProPublica · Source: IRS e-file object 202631699349100208
Total assets (EOY)$65,135,676
Grants paid$2,199,515
Typical (median) grant$10,000
Grants listed75
Giving in home state (MS)93%

Grant size distribution

RangeGrants
Under $5K22
$5K–$25K30
$25K–$100K18
$100K+5

Smallest $400 · Largest $400,500

Geographic focus

MS
93%
ME
3%
NY
2%
OH
1%
MA
1%
DC
0%
AL
0%
LA
0%

Common purposes

environmentalcontributionmatchinggiftinfusionyearlyprojecteducationchildrencommunityconnectionchaptermatchgrantsfacade

Giving history

Tax yearContributions paidTotal assetsGrants listed
2023$2,143,931$41,453,90697
2025$2,199,515$65,135,67675

Years shown are the filings ingested so far; more years are added as additional IRS batches are processed.

How to apply

ContactJANICE L DIXON
Address2992 WEST BEACH BOULEVARD, GULFPORT, MS, 39502
Phone2288655232
Form & materialsSAME FORM AS USED AND SUBMITTED WITH PRIOR YEAR'S FORM 990-PF.
DeadlinesNO SUBMISSION DEADLINES
RestrictionsAWARDS CANNOT BE GRANTED TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT EITHER A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) OR A GOVERNMENT ENTITY. THE FUNDS CANNOT BE USED TO CARRY ON PROPAGANDA OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF ANY SPECIFIC PUBLIC ELECTION OR TO CONDUCT, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE, TO FUND A GRANT TO AN INDIVIDUAL, TO PURCHASE ELECTRIC APPLIANCE, INSTALL ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING, OR TO FUND ANY OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITY WHICH WOULD PRODUCE A TANGIBLE ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY, NOR CAN THE MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY OR MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION RECEIVE TICETS, A TABLE AT A BANQUET, OR ANY OTHER ITEM OF VALUE AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRIBUTION.

Source: 990-PF Part XV line 2, tax year 2025.

Top recipients (tax year 2025)

RecipientLocationPurposeAmount
University Of MississippiOxford, MSContribution for the new Patterson School of Accountancy$400,500
United Way Of South MississippiGulfport, MS2025 Matching Gift Program Project Share Infusion Paymentto assist qualifying customers for assistance with their electr$295,969
Mississippi State University FoundationMississippi State, MSAnthony and Tonya Wilson Endowed Fund for Bully's Pantry$250,000
United Way Of East MississippiMeridian, MSMatching Gift Program. Project Share Infusion Payment to assit qualifying customers for assistance with their electric b$130,096
Mississippi AquariumGulfport, MSIncrease aquarium traffic during customer appreciation$125,000
Open Doors Homeless CoalitionGulfport, MSStart up expense for 80 families who have received free housing through grant$80,000
Mississippi State UniversityMS State, MS2025 Education Match Program$51,600
Hancock County Community Development FoundationSaint Louis, MSSmall Business Grants$50,000
Main Street PascagoulaPascagoula, MSFacade grant for small business improvements around the Amtrax Station$50,000
Meridian Restoration Foundation IncMeridian, MSPhase II of the Merrehope Home Restoration Project$50,000
Picayune Main StreetPicayune, MSFacade Grants for Picayune downtown historic district$50,000
Boys & Girls Club Of Southeast RegionGulfport, MSDirected to Boys and Girls Club of Gulf Coast and Southeast Atlanta Mission Support$35,000
East Ms Business Development FoundationMeridian, MSFinalize engineering & design for unexpected drainage & storm water at the downtown alley project$30,000
Excel By 5 IncJackson, MSPrepare families with 0-5 age children to enter school with the skills they need$30,000
South Central Ms Consortium For Educational ExcellHattiesburg, MSContribution for the Making Connections annual teachers conference$30,000
The Nature ConservancyMadison, MSSupport environmental conservation programs$30,000
Casa Of Hancock CountyFindlay, OHSupport abused/neglected children$25,000
Extra Table FeedsHattiesburg, MEContribution for food insecurity during holiday season$25,000
Foundation For Rush IncMeridian, MSOchsner Rush's Project Inspire Support$25,000
Meridian Community College FoundationMeridian, MSSupport Tuition Guarantee Program$25,000
Propel Education Forum Of Mississippi IncJackson, MSSupport WorkFuture Institute for Workforce & Education Excellence$25,000
The Trust For Public LandNew York, NYSave the Forks of the Road Project$25,000
United Way Of Jackson & George CountiesPascagoula, MESmall business facade grants, Ocean Springs Chanber$25,000
American Heart AssociatioGulfport, MSDonation to AHA Coast Heartwalk/Heart Gala and AHA$20,000
Casa Of Southeast MississippiPascagoula, MSSupport abused/neglected children.$20,000
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