Foundation for the Mid South
134 East Amite St.
Jackson, MS 39201
(601) 355-8167 ext. 112
Website: www.fndmidsouth.org
Contact:
Cassio Batteast
VP of Programs
cbatteast@fndmidsouth.org
Year organization became a 501(c)(3): 1990
Year of first fiscal sponsorship: 1998
Number of sponsored projects: 246
Administrative charges:
Our fees range from 5%-20%
Eligibility criteria:
- Aligned mission/values
- Only projects located in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi
Types of projects or services we sponsor:
- Arts and culture
- Economic development
- Education
- Youth development
- Other: Community development; disaster relief; nutrition; health and wellness; environmental sustainability; workforce development; truth and racial healing
Services we offer projects:
- Other: Our focus is on strengthening four key priorities essential for prosperous communities and a strong region: Supporting efforts to help students succeed academically by strengthening traditional education systems and community institutions; promoting physical and mental well-being to improve the overall health status in the region; helping people of impoverished communities become financially secure to break the cycle of generational poverty and move up the economic ladder.
Organization description:
The Foundation for the Mid South invests in people and strategies to build philanthropy and promote racial, social and economic equity in Arkansas, Louisiana and Mississippi. We work to enhance community resources and leadership through regional cooperation. By using private philanthropic resources, we fund, develop and promote programs in education, economic development, and support for families and children. The Foundation brings people and organizations together by forming networks, collaborations and partnerships throughout the region.