South Delta Planning & Development District
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About South Delta Planning & Development District
South Delta Planning & Development District concentrates funding in the Mississippi Delta to strengthen regional economic opportunity, primarily by investing in workforce training, community college programs, and county-level social services. Grants are frequently made to public and quasi-public entities (state departments, community colleges, county consortia and planning districts) and often target senior assistance, job placement, and local workforce development. The foundation’s portfolio emphasizes place-based capacity building across multiple Delta counties rather than one-off national initiatives.
Focus Areas
Workforce training and job placement programs in the Mississippi Delta (contracts/grants to state workforce agencies)Capacity-building and program support for community colleges serving Delta counties (career/technical training expansion)County-level senior assistance and social services consortia in Delta counties (multi-county service delivery)Regional planning & development district operations and local economic development in the South DeltaSupport for rural health system research and health-related workforce supports
Who They Fund
About South Delta Planning & Development District
SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT is headquartered in Greenville, Mississippi. The foundation reported $14,423,035 in annual grants and $29,906,824 in total assets in its latest 990 year on file, 2024. Its giving is concentrated in Mississippi, with 100% of grants to recipients in the state and a local geographic scope. Recent grantmaking shows a strong emphasis on workforce training, workforce assistance, and senior services in the Mississippi Delta. Among the largest recent grants were $3,353,543 to MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMP (JACKSON, MS) for workforce training, $2,861,783 to the same grantee in 2024 for workforce training, and $964,764 to NORTHWEST MS COMM COLLEGE (SENATOBIA, MS). Other sizable grants include $914,103 to WARREN-WASHINGTON-ISSAQUENA-SHARKEY (GREENVILLE, MS) for senior assistance and workforce training, and $775,319 to NORTHWEST MS COMM COLLEGE (SENATOBIA, MS). The foundation’s recent portfolio also includes support for community colleges, county-based consortia, staffing and employment services, and health-related research support. SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT does not fund individuals and is classified as a Regular Funder. The listed leadership is THOMAS L GOODWIN.
What South Delta Planning & Development District Funds
Recent grantmaking spans workforce training, senior assistance, and community college support. Notable grants include $3,353,543 to MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EMP (JACKSON, MS) for workforce training, $914,103 to WARREN-WASHINGTON-ISSAQUENA-SHARKEY (GREENVILLE, MS) for senior assistance and workforce training, and $964,764 to NORTHWEST MS COMM COLLEGE (SENATOBIA, MS). The foundation also funded $296,360 to COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE (CLARKSDALE, MS) for workforce training and $189,105 to MS HOSPITAL ASSOC HEALTH RESEARCH (MADISON, MS). Additional grants went to county-level service organizations, staffing services, and workforce assistance programs in the Mississippi Delta.
How South Delta Planning & Development District Gives
SOUTH DELTA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT’s typical grant size is $114,663 at the 25th percentile, $272,057 at the median, and $629,577 at the 75th percentile. Recent grants suggest a preference for public and quasi-public recipients, including state agencies, community colleges, county consortia, and planning districts. It does not accept unsolicited applications. The foundation serves as fiscal agent for WIOA funds in the 14-county Delta Workforce Development Area, and its grants are generally tied to workforce development, training, and related local services.
Financial Snapshot
Annual Giving
$6.9M
Total Assets
$31.4M
Total Revenue
$19.4M
Total Expenses
$19.5M
Typical Grant Size
Most grants fall between $115K and $630K, with a median of $272K.
25th Percentile
$115K
Median
$272K
75th Percentile
$630K
Geographic Reach
Local1 state funded
Funding intensity
LowHigh
Headquarters
Leadership
THOMAS L GOODWIN
Accepts unsolicited proposals
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