About 4-County Foundation
4-County Foundation Inc appears to be a regional, place-based funder focused on strengthening small towns in and around Columbus, Mississippi. It prioritizes basic community infrastructure (fire and police departments, county/city projects), local K–12 schools and education programs, and neighborhood-level human services and faith-based relief organizations, while also supporting cultural and historical institutions. Grants are practical and program-focused, intended to shore up service delivery and civic life across a handful of counties rather than national causes.
Focus Areas
Operational and equipment support for small-town fire and police departments in the foundation's four-county areaSupport for local K–12 schools and school districts (programs, facilities, and extracurriculars)Neighborhood-level human services and faith-based service providers (food pantries, mission centers, volunteer auxiliaries)Local cultural and historical preservation (community theaters, museums, historical societies)Municipal and county government projects that provide direct community services
Who They Fund
members of 4-County Electric Power Association
About 4-County Foundation
A defining pattern in 4-county Foundation Inc’s recent grantmaking is its support for small-town public services and civic institutions across the 4-County Electric service area. In 2024, the foundation backed county school districts, municipal departments, local nonprofits, and cultural groups with practical operating and project support that keeps community services functioning day to day. The largest recent grant went to Choctaw County School District in Ackerman, Mississippi, at $11,463, followed by $10,000 awards to Junior Auxiliary of Starkville Ms in Starkville, American Red Cross of North Ms in Oxford, Dream Center of Columbus Ms in Columbus, and The Mission Inc in West Point. Those grants show a mix of education, relief services, and neighborhood support within the foundation’s local footprint. The foundation also funds public-safety and civic infrastructure. Recent grants supported Town of Brooksville Fire Dept, City of West Point Police Depart, and city or county boards involved in local services. Cultural and historical groups also appear in the grant list, including Noxubee County Historical Society I and Golden Triangle Theatre. Across the record on file, the foundation’s work is place-based and concentrated on organizations serving residents of its Mississippi service territory.
What 4-County Foundation Funds
Education is one of the foundation’s clearest priorities. It gave $11,463 to Choctaw County School District in Ackerman for school support, and $9,124 to Lowndes County School District in Columbus. Smaller education grants also reached Starkville Academy at $9,958 and French Camp Academy Alumni Assos at $7,300, showing support for both public and private school communities. Human services and relief are another consistent thread. The foundation awarded $10,000 to Dream Center of Columbus Ms, $10,000 to The Mission Inc in West Point, and $7,000 to Helping Hands of Columbus. It also gave $10,000 to American Red Cross of North Ms in Oxford and $6,000 to Children’s Advocacy Center of Ms in Tupelo. Cultural and heritage organizations appear alongside these service grants. Recent awards include $10,000 to Noxubee County Historical Society I in Macon, $8,843 to Golden Triangle Theatre in Columbus, and $7,500 to Oktibbeha County Heritage Museum in Starkville.
How 4-County Foundation Gives
Typical grant size clusters tightly around the high single thousands: p25 is $7,500, median is $8,843, and p75 is $10,000. Most recent awards in the file fall in that band, with a few larger outliers such as $11,463 and several $10,000 grants. The pattern is not limited to one-time support; the same recipient appears more than once in the 2024 list, including Junior Auxiliary of Starkville Ms and Mennonite Service Center. 4-county Foundation Inc is a grantmaking foundation funded by 4-County members, and the active program accepts no unsolicited applications.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$247K
Total Assets
$303K
Total Revenue
$326K
Total Expenses
$147K
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $8K and $10K, with a median of $9K.
25th Percentile
$8K
Median
$9K
75th Percentile
$10K
Geographic Reach
Local3 states funded
About 93% of grants go to recipients in MS.
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
COLUMBUS JONES
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