Supporting good work and effective charities in our community that are working to solve today's problems; investing charitable resources to maximize charitable work far into the future; connecting donors with other organizations and the entire community in conversations with leaders to expand ideas; leading efforts to strengthen the pine belt through grants and programming that address our most pressing issues.
Pinebelt Foundation’s recent grantmaking shows a strong local pattern: $1.4 million for Building Healthy Schools Playground in Hattiesburg and $1.3 million for Queen of the Most Holy Rosary Found in Madisonville, Louisiana. Those larger awards sit alongside a broad mix of support for schools, health-related assistance, disaster recovery, and community programs tied to the Pine Belt area. The foundation also administers named scholarship funds, including awards for students with ties to specific counties, high schools, employers, and fields of study. Its portfolio includes recurring support for health insurance premium assistance in Hattiesburg, grantmaking to food-security organizations such as The Extra Table, and funding for community partners in the region. Pinebelt Foundation also operates board-directed community enhancement grants and disaster recovery funds, which signal a structure that combines donor-advised and program funds with unrestricted local giving. Recent grants range from five-figure awards to seven-figure commitments, with several recipients appearing in multiple years. Across the record, the foundation’s work centers on community stewardship in the Pine Belt while also funding selected organizations outside Mississippi when they fit its giving pattern.
Education appears in both school-based projects and scholarship support. Pinebelt Foundation gave $1,417,372 to Building Healthy Schools Playground in Hattiesburg for a playground project, and it also administers scholarship funds for students with county, school, and employer-based eligibility. Health-related giving includes patient support. The foundation awarded $253,630 to Health Insurance Premium Assistance in Hattiesburg for premium assistance, and it gave $196,200 to The UMMC Fund in Jackson. Food security is another clear theme. Pinebelt Foundation gave $1,263,318 to The Extra Table in Hattiesburg for support, and it also funded Central Texas Food Bank in Austin with a $75,000 grant. Community and recreation show up in local place-based grants as well. Midtown Merchants in Hattiesburg received $766,671 in 2025 and $143,688 in 2024 for support, while Pinebelt Tennis and Pickleball Faci in Hattiesburg received $160,354 for support.
Typical grants are modest to mid-sized, with a p25 of $10,000, a median of $15,000, and a p75 of $35,751. The recent record also includes several large commitments above $100,000, indicating that the foundation can scale up for major projects as well as smaller community awards. Multiple grantees appear across more than one year, including health insurance premium assistance, Midtown Merchants, Laughs 4 Life, and Building Healthy Schools Playground. Pinebelt Foundation is a regional funder that also administers donor-advised and board-directed community funds, alongside scholarship programs and competitive grants. Some active programs accept unsolicited requests, including the member and community grant programs and scholarships.
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Most grants fall between $10K and $36K, with a median of $15K.
25th Percentile
$10K
Median
$15K
75th Percentile
$36K
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Most grants land in Mississippi, with 73% of grants going to recipients in the HQ state. Hattiesburg appears frequently in the recent record, along with Jackson and Poplarville in Mississippi. Outside the state, recent awards went to Madisonville, Covington, New Orleans, and Fairfield in Louisiana and to Austin, Texas, Ada, Oklahoma, and Fairfield, Pennsylvania. The recipient-country distribution is entirely domestic: 277 grants in the United States.
The foundation supports education and scholarships, disaster relief and recovery, health and patient assistance, animal welfare, law enforcement and first responders, food security, youth services and recreation, and community enhancement. Active grant programs also include disaster recovery funding, board-directed community enhancement grants, and scholarship funds.
Yes. It administers Pinebelt Foundation Scholarships, a series of named scholarship funds for students. Eligibility can be based on geography, academic factors, field of study, employment or family ties to certain employers or agencies, GPA, or attendance at specific high schools or counties.
The typical grant size is $10,000 at the 25th percentile, $15,000 at the median, and $35,751 at the 75th percentile. The recent record also includes awards well above that range, including seven-figure grants.
Some programs do. The Southern Pine Electric Member Grants program, the Southern Pine Electric Community Grants program, and Pinebelt Foundation Scholarships all accept unsolicited requests, while the disaster fund and the board-funded community enhancement fund do not.
Most grants go to recipients in Mississippi, with 73% of grants going to the foundation’s HQ state. Hattiesburg appears often in the recent grants list, and the recipient-country distribution is entirely in the United States.
2026
Source: IRS Form 990-PF, fiscal year 2026.
Current and upcoming funding from Pinebelt Foundation that your nonprofit may be able to apply for.
Who can apply: Regional charities and eligible organizations may apply. For specific open grants, eligibility is limited to organizations in defined county service areas and/or 501(c)(3) nonprofits, schools, first responders, educators, and similar tax-exempt entities.
Deadline: Applications open August 1, 2026 and close August 31, 2026.
Who can apply: Organizations located within Southern Pine Electric's 11-county service area. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, community-based or volunteer organizations, educational and civic groups, first responders, law enforcement agencies, and shelters that qualify as tax-exempt under 501(c)(3). Teachers must apply through the school they work for.
Deadline: Applications will be open from 8/1/26 - 8/31/26.
Who can apply: Area organizations whose programs, services, and activities enrich the quality of life of persons of advanced age who have been diagnosed as intellectually challenged.
Deadline: Opens October 1, 2026; closes December 1, 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofits and schools that provide creative expression and community engagement, including performance arts, film, literature, photography, sculptures, murals, and crafts.
Deadline: Opens November 1, 2026; closes December 20, 2026.
Who can apply: Nonprofits and schools that provide creative expression and community engagement in arts-related activities.
Deadline: Opens November 1, 2026; closes December 20, 2026.
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Most recent grants reported to the IRS.
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROJECT X | HATTIESBURG, MS | $1,673,767 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH | ZACHARY, LA | $700,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE | POPLARVILLE, MS | $230,615 | 2026 | SCHOLARSHIPS |
| MIDTOWN MERCHANTS | HATTIESBURG, MS | $220,672 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| HEALTH INSURANCE PREMIUM ASSISTANCE | HATTIESBURG, MS | $186,557 | 2026 | PREMIUM ASSISTANCE |
| LAUGHS 4 LIFE | HATTIESBURG, MS | $133,524 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| LATINO ACTION ALLIANCE RESEARCH | ADA, OK | $100,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| THE UMMC FUND | JACKSON, MS | $75,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| INTERNATIONAL MYELOMA FOUNDATION | NORTH HOLLYWOOD, CA | $75,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| NATIONAL ASSOCATION OF SEC OF STATE | WASHINGTON, DC | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| FRIENDS AFTER 5 FOUNDATION | MEMPHIS, TN | $50,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| CANCER PATIENT TRAVEL ASSITANCE FUN | HATTIESBURG, MS | $48,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| SAMARITAN'S PURSE | BOONE, NC | $45,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| HUB AWARD | HATTIESBURG, MS | $42,236 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| SAINT FABIAN CHURCH | HATTIESBURG, MS | $40,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | HATTIESBURG, MS | $40,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| THE FAMILY YMCA | HATTIESBURG, MS | $39,336 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| HATTIESBURG HALF MARATHON 10K 5K FU | HATTIESBURG, MS | $38,781 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| THE ARC SOUTHEAST MS | HATTIESBURG, MS | $38,467 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION | HATTIESBURG, MS | $37,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| MAGNOLIA SPEECH SCHOOL | MADISON, MS | $35,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| THE UNIV OF SOUTHERN MS ATLETIC FO | HATTIESBURG, MS | $33,035 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY | JACKSON, MS | $30,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI | HATTIESBURG, MS | $29,189 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| DISENTANGLED AD | HATTIESBURG, MS | $26,256 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| FORREST GENERAL HEALTHCARE FOUND | HATTIESBURG, MS | $26,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| TEXSAR INC | WIMBERLY, TX | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | FAIRVIEW, NC | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| ALABAMA VETERAN | BIRMINGHAM, AL | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE | LITITZ, PA | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| PETAL CHILDREN'S TASK FORCE | PETAL, MS | $25,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| MISSISSIPPI PINNACLE AWARDS | HATTIESBURG, MS | $24,459 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| USM FOUNDATION | HATTIESBURG, MS | $22,100 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| EAGLE SCHOLARS SUPPORT FUND | HATTIESBURG, MS | $20,300 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| HATTIESBURG HUNDRED | HATTIESBURG, MS | $20,165 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| RENTERS FOR RECOVERY | PETAL, MS | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| TIMBRE RUTLAND MEMORIAL FUND | HATTIESBURG, MS | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| THE LEAST OF THESE ANIMAL RESCUE | ELLISVILLE, MS | $20,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| WILLIAM CAREY FINANCIAL AID OFFICE | HATTIESBURG, MS | $17,985 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| EDWARDS STREET | HATTIESBURG, MS | $17,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL | HATTIESBURG, MS | $16,603 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| LAUREL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL | LAUREL, MS | $15,786 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE | ELLISVILLE, MS | $15,570 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MS | HATTIESBURG, MS | $15,221 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| TURNING POINT USA | PHEONIX, AZ | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| LYMAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL | GULFPORT, MS | $15,000 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| MS GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOU | PERKINSTON, MS | $13,600 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| CHRISTIAN SERVICES INC | HATTIESBURG, MS | $12,885 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| ABBIE ROGERS CIVITAN CAMP | HATTIESBURG, MS | $12,740 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
| HATTIESBURG ARTS COUNCIL | HATTIESBURG, MS | $12,500 | 2026 | SUPPORT |
ST JOHN THE BAPTIST CATHOLIC CHURCH
$700,000SUPPORT
PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE
$230,615SCHOLARSHIPS
SUPPORT
LATINO ACTION ALLIANCE RESEARCH
$100,000SUPPORT
THE UMMC FUND
$75,000SUPPORT
NATIONAL ASSOCATION OF SEC OF STATE
$50,000SUPPORT
FRIENDS AFTER 5 FOUNDATION
$50,000SUPPORT
SAINT FABIAN CHURCH
$40,500SUPPORT
PRESBYTERIAN CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$40,000SUPPORT
THE FAMILY YMCA
$39,336SUPPORT
THE ARC SOUTHEAST MS
$38,467SUPPORT
THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
$37,000SUPPORT
THE UNIV OF SOUTHERN MS ATLETIC FO
$33,035SUPPORT
UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
$29,189SUPPORT
FORREST GENERAL HEALTHCARE FOUND
$26,000SUPPORT
TEXSAR INC
$25,000SUPPORT
FAIRVIEW CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
$25,000SUPPORT
ALABAMA VETERAN
$25,000SUPPORT
MENNONITE DISASTER SERVICE
$25,000SUPPORT
PETAL CHILDREN'S TASK FORCE
$25,000SUPPORT
RENTERS FOR RECOVERY
$20,000SUPPORT
THE LEAST OF THESE ANIMAL RESCUE
$20,000SUPPORT
WILLIAM CAREY FINANCIAL AID OFFICE
$17,985SUPPORT
EDWARDS STREET
$17,500SUPPORT
SACRED HEART CATHOLIC SCHOOL
$16,603SUPPORT
LAUREL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL
$15,786SUPPORT
JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
$15,570SUPPORT
THE UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MS
$15,221SUPPORT
LYMAN YOUTH ASSOCIATION FOOTBALL
$15,000SUPPORT
MS GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOU
$13,600SUPPORT
CHRISTIAN SERVICES INC
$12,885SUPPORT
ABBIE ROGERS CIVITAN CAMP
$12,740SUPPORT
HATTIESBURG ARTS COUNCIL
$12,500SUPPORT
