GrantmakersMississippi

Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc

Gulfport, MS · EIN 57-0908490. Reported 277 grants totalling $11.8M to 199 organizations across tax years 2020-2023, on Form 990 Schedule I.

199organizations funded
$10,719median reported grant
$11.8Mgranted, 2020-2023
31%of grantees funded again the next year
34%of dollars to its largest recipient

Does this grantmaker accept applications?

Its tax return does not say, and we will not guess. Private foundations file Form 990-PF, which asks outright whether they fund only organizations they select themselves -- 78% say yes, and that one answer is what lets the rest of this site tell you which foundations are worth approaching. Grantmaking charities like this one file a regular Form 990 instead, and the IRS never puts the question to them. Anyone claiming to know the answer from the filing is inventing it.

Three things in the filing do bear on it:

  1. What kind of organization it is. For Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc, the IRS classifies it as a community foundation (NTEE T31Z).
  2. How spread out its giving is. 199 distinct organizations, with 34% of the dollars going to the largest single recipient. That is genuinely spread out -- the mark of a funder making many independent decisions rather than underwriting one institution.
  3. How much its list changes. 31% of one year's grantees are funded again the next, across 3 year-to-year transitions. That is below the 57% median for grantmaking charities, and well below the 67% private foundations manage. A list that turns over this much is one a newcomer can realistically join.

How big are its grants?

The median reported grant is $10,719. Half of what it reported fell between $9,600 and $23,563; the smallest was $3,986 and the largest $2,259,098. If you are asking for materially more than the top of that range, you are asking the wrong organization.

Schedule I only reports grants over $5,000. Form 990 requires a charity to list recipients it paid more than that and lets it omit the rest, so every grant-size figure on this page describes the grants it reported, not all of them. Its real median is lower and its real recipient count is higher. This is also why these numbers cannot be compared with the private-foundation figures elsewhere on this site -- Form 990-PF has no reporting floor, so the two are different populations rather than two samples of one.
Under $5,000
1 grant
$5,000 - $10,000
73 grants
$10,000 - $25,000
141 grants
$25,000 - $50,000
15 grants
$50,000 - $100,000
26 grants
$100,000 - $250,000
18 grants
$250,000 Or More
3 grants

Every organization it funded

This is the complete list from its filings, largest first. Recipients are grouped by the EIN the filer reported, not by name, so an organization that was typed differently in two years appears once rather than twice.

OrganizationLocationTotal receivedGrantsYears fundedLast
Back Bay MissionBiloxi, MS$4,014,045442023
Pearl River Community CollegePoplarville, MS$322,168112023
Habitat for Humanity of the Mississippi Gulf Coast IncGulfport, MS$248,187442023
Lauderdale County School DistrictMeridian, MS$245,000112021
Pascagoula - Gautier School DistrictPascagoula, MS$234,100112023
Columbia School DistrictColumbia, MS$233,850112020
Poplarville School DistrictPoplarville, MS$227,067222022
Forrest County School DistrictHattiesburg, MS$224,800112020
Newton County SchoolsDecatur, MS$223,250222023
Hancock County Food Pantry IncBay St Louis, MS$221,521442023
Picayune School DistrictPicayune, MS$221,255112021
Forrest County Agricultural High SchoolBrooklyn, MS$215,749222023
Long Beach Middle School$203,623112020
Pearl River County School DistrictCarriere, MS$194,300222023
Ocean Springs School DistrictOcean Springs, MS$188,573112020
Habitat for Humanity International IncHattiesburg, MS$158,494222022
Feeding the Gulf CoastTheodore, AL$154,364222022
Court Appointed Special Advocates of South MississippiBay St Louis, MS$153,007442023
Hattiesburg School DistrictHattiesburg, MS$121,333222023
Catholic Social & Community ServicesGulfport, MS$119,838212021
United Way for Jackson & George CountiesPascagoula, MS$102,500112023
Boys and Girls Clubs of the Gulf Coast IncGulfport, MS$101,500332023
Perry County School DistrictNew Augusta, MS$101,227112021
Gulf Coast Main Street Corp BiloxiBiloxi, MS$100,000222023
Beau Rivage Resort & CasinoBiloxi, MS$95,291112023
Manna Ministeries IncPicayune, MS$84,500442023
United Way of the Capital AreaJackson, MS$82,000112022
Community Foundation of Washington CoGreenville, MS$75,000112023
Community Foundation of Washington County IncGreenville, MS$74,537222022
Elijahs ClosetBiloxi, MS$71,976332023
Church of the Good Shepherd IncLong Beach, MS$62,750332022
Humane Society of South MsGulfport, MS$58,664442023
Mississippi Coding AcademiesJackson, MS$58,000112022
Jacobs Well Ministries IncPoplarville, MS$57,416112021
Community Foundation of East Mississippi IncMeridian, MS$57,025112020
Gulf Coast Christian Life Center IncGulfport, MS$56,321222021
Catholic Charities of South MsGulfport, MS$52,500112020
Levy Premium Foodservice Lp Dba Levy Convention CentersBiloxi, MS$51,103112023
Church of the Good ShepherdLong Beach, MS$50,000112023
Convention Display Services IncJackson, MS$50,000112023
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra IncGulfport, MS$50,000112023
Mississippi Gulf Resort Classic Foundation IncMadison, MS$50,000222021
Okeefe Educational MediaGulfport, MS$47,084222023
Gulf Coast Center for Nonviolence IncBiloxi, MS$44,000222022
University of Southern Mississippi FoundationHattiesburg, MS$41,500222022
Gulf Coast Symphony Orchestra IncGulfport, MS$38,980112020
Steps CoalitionGulfport, MS$38,611112020
Walter Anderson Museum of Art IncorporatedOcean Springs, MS$37,763332023
Ip Casino Resort & SpaLas Vegas, NV$37,344112023
Gulf Coast Community Ministries IncGulfport, MS$37,162332022
Gulfport School DistrictGulfport, MS$36,929222023
Memorial Hospital at Gulfportfoundation IncGulfport, MS$35,084222021
Hancock Resource CenterBay St Louis, MS$33,463222023
United Way of South Mississippi IncGulfport, MS$33,278332023
Lighthouse Academy for DyslexiaOcean Springs, MS$32,691332023
Department of US NavyNew Orleans, LA$30,000112021
Gulf Coast Mental Health CenterGulfport, MS$30,000112020
Junior Auxiliary of Gulfport IncGulfport, MS$30,000332023
Friends of the Animal Shelter in Hancock CountyBay St Louis, MS$28,725332023
Mississippi AquariumGulfport, MS$25,000222022
Pass Christian Main Street AssociationPass Christian, MS$25,000112020
Catholic Social and Community Services IncGulfport, MS$24,000112020
Mississippi Gulf Coast Young Mens Christian Association IncOcean Springs, MS$24,000222021
Stone County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsWiggins, MS$23,695222021
Ms Coast Coliseum and Convention CenterBiloxi, MS$22,774112023
Coastal ConceptsGulfport, MS$22,750112023
Ms Gulf Coast Buddy Sports IncPass Chris, MS$22,000222023
St Vincent De Paul Community Pharmacy IncBiloxi, MS$21,900222022
Lynn Meadows Discovery CenterGulfport, MS$21,425222021
American Cancer SocietyJackson, MS$20,641332022
Picayune School DistrictPicayune, MS$20,302112023
Bethel Free Health Clinic IncBiloxi, MS$20,000222022
Disciples Made IncBasehor, KS$20,000112020
Gateway United Methodist Church Tootle Food PantryGulfport, MS$20,000222023
Pearl River County SPCA IncPicayune, MS$20,000222021
Puttin on the Pink Breast Cancer FoundationPicayune, MS$20,000222022
South Mississippi Soccer Club IncGulfport, MS$20,000222022
The Housing Authority of the City of BiloxiBiloxi, MS$20,000112020
Gulf Coast Underground Missio DeiGulfport, MS$19,500112020
Land Tr for the Ms Coastal PlainBiloxi, MS$18,300222023
Pearl River County 4-H Advisory CouncilPoplarville, MS$18,000222022
Hundred Members Debating Benevolent AssociationBay St Louis, MS$17,700222023
Crossroads Food PantryPoplarville, MS$17,500222023
Son of a Saint$17,500112020
The University of MississippiUniversity, MS$17,500212023
Praise Temple$17,422112020
Pearlington Impact Association IncPearlington, MS$17,375222023
Camp DesotoMentone, AL$17,050332022
Backpack Buddies of Poplarville IncPoplarville, MS$17,000112021
Ocean Springs School BoardOcean Springs, MS$16,725112021
Stringfellow Inc Dba Magnolia Animal ClinicLucedale, MS$16,501112023
Boat People Sos IncHouston, TX$16,100112020
The Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Foundation IncPerkinston, MS$16,082112020
Kiwanis Club of the Greater Picayune AreaPicayune, MS$16,000222023
Boys & Girls Club of Jackson CountyMoss Point, MS$15,000112020
Friends of Jackson County Animal Shelter PetsOcean Springs, MS$15,000112021
Stone County Community Cat SocietyPerkinston, MS$15,000112022
Stone County Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to AnimalsWiggins, MS$15,000112022
Pinebelt FoundationHattiesburg, MS$14,786112021
Triumph Church of GulfportGulfport, MS$14,714112020
Land Trust for the Ms Coastal PlainBiloxi, MS$14,250112020
Loaves and Fishes IncBiloxi, MS$13,823112021
Woodside Wildlife Rescue LtdPass Chris, MS$13,755222023
Community Foundation of Southwest LouisianaLake Charles, LA$13,256112020
Clubhouse Event Group LLC Dba Clubhouse Eventsoutdoor LedHendersonville, TN$12,400112023
Community Care Network IncOcean Springs, MS$12,000112020
Gateway United Methodist Church of GulfportGulfport, MS$12,000112020
Maritime and Seafood Industry Museum of Biloxi IncBiloxi, MS$12,000112020
Rose of Sharon Church of God in ChristPicayune, MS$12,000112020
Senior Center of South Pearl River CountyPicayune, MS$12,000112020
St John's Episcopal Church$12,000112020
The Institute for Marine Mammal Studies IncGulfport, MS$12,000112020
United Service Organizations IncArlington, VA$12,000112020
United Way of Jackson & George CountiesPascagoula, MS$12,000112020
Wells of SouthgateGulfport, MS$12,000112020
United Msd FoundationBiloxi, MS$11,704112020
Home of Grace$11,394112020
Gulf Coast Christian Womens Job Corps-Magdalene HouseDiamondhead, MS$11,000112021
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchLong Beach, MS$10,900222022
Educational Support Organization IncGulfport, MS$10,775112020
Hancock Middle SchoolKiln, MS$10,719112023
Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College Jackson County CampusGautier, MS$10,500112023
City of Moss PointMoss Point, MS$10,367112023
Mercy Housing and Human Development IncGulfport, MS$10,279112020
St Thomas the Apostle Catholic ChurchLong Beach, MS$10,250112023
Sock Enterprises IncBiloxi, MS$10,247112023
Little Theatre of BiloxiBiloxi, MS$10,210112020
Animal Care ClinicWiggins, MS$10,082112023
Ainsleys Angels of AmericaVirginia Bch, VA$10,000112021
Arts Hancock County MississippiBay St Louis, MS$10,000112022
Christ ChurchBay St Louis, MS$10,000112023
City of DiamondheadDiamondhead, MS$10,000112021
Climb Community Development CorporationGulfport, MS$10,000112020
Coastal Family Health Center IncBiloxi, MS$10,000112022
Coastal Family Health Center IncGulfport, MS$10,000112023
Diamondhead School of Fine ArtsDiamondhead, MS$10,000112022
Diocesan Council of Biloxi Society of St Vincent De PaulBiloxi, MS$10,000112022
Friends of the Pass Christian Library$10,000112020
Hancock County Community Development FoundationBay Saint Louis, MS$10,000112021
Harvest Barn Food BankCarriere, MS$10,000112022
Lakeshore Baptist ChurchBay St Louis, MS$10,000112022
Marine Toys for Tots FoundationTriangle, VA$10,000112021
Mast IncPearlington, MS$10,000112022
Mississippi Coast Crimestoppers IncPascagoula, MS$10,000112022
Mississippi Council on Economic EducationJackson, MS$10,000112020
National Audubon Society IncNew York, NY$10,000112022
National Oceans and Applications Research CenterKiln, MS$10,000112021
North Central Pearl River County Fire DepartmentPoplarville, MS$10,000112021
Nugent United Methodist ChurchGulfport, MS$10,000112022
Picayune Kiwanis ClubPicayune, MS$10,000112021
Picayune Main Street IncPicayune, MS$10,000112021
Son of a SaintNew Orleans, LA$10,000112023
Special Olympics MississippiJackson, MS$10,000112021
St Stanislaus CollegeBay St Louis, MS$10,000112023
The Hancock Health Foundation IncBay St Louis, MS$10,000112023
CASA of Harrison and Stone CountiesGulfport, MS$9,654112022
Mississippi State UniversityMs State, MS$9,600112023
GeigerCincinnati, OH$9,546112023
Sav-a-Life of the Mississippi Gulf Coast IncGulfport, MS$9,500112023
Wow Women of Wisdom IncGulfport, MS$9,500112023
Brothers Keeper MinistriesPoplarville, MS$9,478112022
Fixin the CoastSaucier, MS$9,000112021
Mississippi Rising CoalitionOcean Springs, MS$8,925112020
American Cancer SocietyBrandon, MS$8,862112023
New Bethel Community Development CorporationBiloxi, MS$8,604112020
Singing River Health System FoundationOcean Springs, MS$8,310112020
Shaughnessy PrintingBiloxi, MS$8,214112023
Southern Pearl River County Bak Pak IncPicayune, MS$8,000112023
First Missionary Baptist Church Food Pantry$7,982112020
Youth for Christ USA IncGulfport, MS$7,900112021
Mississippi State University for and on Behalf of the Crosby ArboretumMississippi State, MS$7,850112021
Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department IncPicayune, MS$7,782112023
Goodwill Industries of South Mississippi IncBiloxi, MS$7,550112022
Animal Aid of MississippiPass Chris, MS$7,500112022
Feeding the Gulf CoastGulfport, MS$7,491112020
Pneuma-Winds of Hope IncBay St Louis, MS$7,450112022
Triumph Church of GulfportGulfport, MS$7,375112022
D'iberville St Martin Area Chamber of CommerceDiberville, MS$7,338112020
Picayune Carver Culture Museum IncPicayune, MS$7,180112022
Hope Haven of Hancock CountyBay St Louis, MS$7,000112021
Lakeshore Baptist ChurchBay St Louis, MS$6,946112020
Handsboro United Methodist ChurchGulfport, MS$6,894112020
Mississippi Gulf Coast Chamber of Commerce IncGulfport, MS$6,800112023
St James Catholic SchoolGulfport, MS$6,527112022
Pirates Excellence FoundationPass Christian, MS$6,151112022
Advocates for FreedomGulfport, MS$6,000112022
Jubilee HavensOcean Springs, MS$6,000112022
Legacy Business League$6,000112020
Moral Welfare Recreation FundKeelser Air Force Base, MS$6,000112023
Bayou View Baptist ChurchGulfport, MS$5,962112020
Junior Auxiliary of Hancock County Ms IncBay St Louis, MS$5,800112022
Gulfport High SchoolGulfport, MS$5,722112023
Holy Spirit Christ the King Parish Charity$5,689112020
Odom Creative ServicesOcean Springs, MS$5,520112023
Gulf Coast Education Initiative Con IncGulfport, MS$5,506112023
Mill Creek Baptist ChurchPicayune, MS$5,400112021
De L Epee Deaf CenterGulfport, MS$5,255112020
Beach View Veterinary HospitalBiloxi, MS$5,237112023
St Mark's Episcopal ChurchGulfport, MS$3,986112020

53 of 199 (27%) received money in more than one year over the 4 years we hold. Remember the $5,000 floor: an organization funded every year at $3,000 shows up here as never funded at all.

It also reported 146 groups of grants to individuals -- scholarships, emergency assistance and similar. Schedule I reports these by category with a headcount and never by name, so there is nothing here we could publish about the recipients even if we wanted to.

What kind of organizations it funds

By each recipient's own IRS classification, for the 91 of 199 recipients we could match to a registered organization. These are assigned categories, not our guesses -- Schedule I reports the recipient's EIN, so this is a lookup rather than a name match.

Human Services
17 orgs
Animal Welfare
10 orgs
Arts & Culture
9 orgs
Philanthropy & Grantmaking
8 orgs
Community Improvement
6 orgs
Education
6 orgs
Health Care
6 orgs
Food & Nutrition
5 orgs

Giving by year

Tax yearGrants reportedTotalMedian grant
202084$2,350,394$12,000
202160$2,081,148$10,967
202262$3,834,917$10,000
202371$3,507,128$10,000

Tax years, not calendar years, and the most recent year is usually incomplete -- Form 990 arrives about a year after the year it covers, so a low final year means late paperwork rather than a grantmaker winding down.

Where its money goes

97% of its giving went to organizations in Mississippi. Community foundations and federated funds are usually the most geographically bounded funders there are -- being outside the footprint is normally disqualifying in a way that a weak programme fit is not.

Mississippi
$11.1M
Alabama
$171K
Louisiana
$53K
Nevada
$37K
Virginia
$32K
Kansas
$20K
Texas
$16K
Tennessee
$12K

Down to the city

Biloxi, MS
$4.6M
Gulfport, MS
$1.4M
Poplarville, MS
$679K
Hattiesburg, MS
$561K
Bay St Louis, MS
$532K
Picayune, MS
$454K

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Funders that support the same organizations

These grantmakers and private foundations gave to organizations this one also funded. Shared grantees are the strongest signal available that two funders have overlapping priorities -- and a funder already backing your peers is a far warmer prospect than one that merely lists your cause.

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How to approach this grantmaker

  1. Look for a published programme first. Unlike most private foundations, organizations of this kind often do run open, deadlined grant cycles with written guidelines. Its own website is the authority on that; this page is the authority on who it has actually paid.
  2. Check you are its size. The median reported grant is $10,719 -- and because grants under $5,000 need not be reported, it very likely writes smaller cheques than this page can see.
  3. Check you are in its geography. Its giving concentrates in Mississippi.
  4. Read the recipient list for organizations like yours. If nothing on it resembles your work, that is a real answer and a cheap one to get.

Where these numbers come from

Everything above is taken from Gulf Coast Community Foundation Inc's own Form 990 Schedule I filings, which the IRS publishes in bulk. We used 4 returns (tax years 2020-2023). Nothing here is scraped, inferred or estimated.

Address of record on the latest return: 11975 Seaway Rd B150, Gulfport, MS, 39503.

EIN 57-0908490 · See the original filings on ProPublica · How we build this

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