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C Spire Wireless Foundation is a private corporation based in RIDGELAND, MS. The foundation received its IRS ruling in 2005. The principal officer is Elizabeth C Pickering. It holds total assets of $383K. Annual income is reported at $592K. Total assets have grown from $21K in 2011 to $688K in 2023. The foundation operates in the area of human services. Tax records are available from 2020 to 2023. Grantmaking is concentrated in Mississippi. According to available records, C Spire Wireless Foundation has made 75 grants totaling $2.2M, with a median grant of $6K. Annual giving has decreased from $473K in 2020 to $299K in 2022. Grantmaking activity was highest in 2021 with $1.4M distributed across 25 grants. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $1M, with an average award of $29K. The foundation has supported 44 unique organizations. Grants have been distributed to organizations in Mississippi and Alabama and Tennessee. Contributions to this foundation are tax-deductible.
Smallest Grant
$1K
Median Grant
$10K
Average Grant
$21K
Largest Grant
$100K
Based on 23 grants from the most recent 990-PF filing.
No program descriptions are available for this foundation. Many private foundations report program activities in their annual 990-PF filings — check the Tax Filings section below for the most recent filing.
C Spire Wireless Foundation primarily funds organizations in the area of human services. Based on available records, the foundation has funded 75 grants. Its grantmaking reaches organizations primarily in MS, AL, TN.
C Spire Wireless Foundation has distributed a total of $2.2M across 75 grants. The median grant size is $6K, with an average of $29K. Individual grants have ranged from $200 to $1M.
The application deadline is PROPOSALS MUST BE SUBMITTED 90 DAYS BEFORE THE EVENT FOR THE PROPOSAL TO BE CONSIDERED. The c spire foundation considers support for 501c3 tax exempt organizations that primarily focus on stem science technology engineering and math education that supports digital literacy technology professional skills and workforce development with preference given to those based in mississippi.
C Spire Wireless Foundation is headquartered in RIDGELAND, MS. While based in MS, the foundation distributes grants to organizations across 3 states.
Officer and trustee information is not yet available for this foundation. This data is typically reported in Part VIII of the 990-PF filing.
Total Giving
$585K
Total Assets
$688K
Fair Market Value
$688K
Net Worth
$688K
Grants Paid
$517K
Contributions
$600K
Net Investment Income
N/A
Distribution Amount
$33K
Total Grants
75
Total Giving
$2.2M
Average Grant
$29K
Median Grant
$6K
Unique Recipients
44
Most Common Grant
$5K
of 2022 grantees were first-time recipients
| Recipient | Location | Amount | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mississippi State UniversityAnnual Scholarship | Mississippi State, MS | $15K | 2022 |
| Base Camp Coding AcademySustaining Sponsor Base Camp Coding Academy | Water Valley, MS | $75K | 2022 |
| Mississippi Children'S MuseumMississippi Science Festival STEM | Jackson, MS | $25K | 2022 |
| Eudora Welty Foundation2022 Scholastic Writing Awards | Jackson, MS | $20K | 2022 |
| University Of Ms FoundationAnnual Scholarship | Oxford, MS | $15K | 2022 |
| Jackson State UniversityAnnual Scholarship | Jackson, MS | $15K | 2022 |
| University Of Southern MississippiAnnual Scholarship | Hattiesburg, MS | $15K | 2022 |
| Alcorn State UniversityAnnual Scholarship | Alcorn State, MS | $12K | 2022 |
| We Will Go MinistriesThe Afterschool Smart Project | Jackson, MS | $12K | 2022 |
| University Of MississippiMississippi FIRST Tech Challenge Season | Oxford, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Arise At Univ Of MsSummer Research Program | Oxford, MS | $10K | 2022 |
| Ms University For Women FoundationMississippi Spelling Bee | Columbus, MS | $9K | 2022 |
| Community Foundation Of Nw MsCrystal Ball & Broadband | Hernando, MS | $6K | 2022 |
| Mississippi Valley State UniversityAnnual Scholarship | Itta Bena, MS | $6K | 2022 |
| Delta State UniversityAnnual Scholarship | Cleveland, MS | $6K | 2022 |
| Mississippi University For WomenAnnual Scholarship | Columbus, MS | $6K | 2022 |
| The Mustard SeedSTEM Grant | Brandon, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| 2nd Chance MsAdult Stem Literacy | Oxford, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| Business Professional Outreach IntlOutreach Ministry | Clinton, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| Jackson State Univ Development FndnScholarship Luncheon | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| First Presbyterian Day SchoolCrusaders Club Holiday Potpourri | Jackson, MS | $5K | 2022 |
| Cornerstone Schools Of AlabamaSteps for STEM Success | Birmingham, AL | $5K | 2022 |
| Lobaki FoundationScience Fest Events | Jackson, MS | $4K | 2022 |
| Jr Achievement Of Middle TnBottles for Biztown | Nashville, TN | $3K | 2022 |
| Tougaloo CollegeScholarship Luncheon | Tougaloo, MS | $3K | 2022 |
| The University Of Ms MuseumUniversity Museum and Historic Houses Harvest Supper | University, MS | $3K | 2022 |
| Independent Telephone Pioneer Assoc9th Annual Golf Tournament for Scholarships | Meadville, MS | $1K | 2022 |
| Univ Of Ms Medical CenterChildren's Hospital Fundraising Campaign | Jackson, MS | $100K | 2021 |
| Gulf Coast Community FoundationPathways 2 Possibilities | Gulfport, MS | $10K | 2021 |
| Glenwood Inc2021 A Night Under the Big Stars | Birmingham, AL | $5K | 2021 |
| Business Professional Outreach IntOutreach Ministry | Clinton, MS | $5K | 2021 |
| University Of Mississippi MuseumHarvest Supper | University, MS | $3K | 2021 |
| Mission FirstPuttin' Poppin' & Rockin' | Jackson, MS | $2K | 2021 |