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Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi was born out of a cooperative project in 2000 to place an online computer in every DeSoto County public classroom. DeSoto became the first county in Mississippi to accomplish this goal as a pilot project for the state.
Following this model, Mississippi became the first state in the nation with an online computer in every public school classroom. After this success, a local steering committee met for more than two years, and the Foundation was incorporated in January 2002 to serve eight counties: Coahoma, DeSoto, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica and Tate.
Web Address
www.cfnm.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFNM_2002
Facebook - www.facebook.com/CFNM315
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cfnm2002/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCfYqFlE33d9slx4paAHiIFQ
Following this model, Mississippi became the first state in the nation with an online computer in every public school classroom. After this success, a local steering committee met for more than two years, and the Foundation was incorporated in January 2002 to serve eight counties: Coahoma, DeSoto, Marshall, Panola, Quitman, Tallahatchie, Tunica and Tate.
Web Address
www.cfnm.org
Social Media Links
Twitter - @CFNM_2002
Facebook - www.facebook.com/CFNM315
Instagram - www.instagram.com/cfnm2002/
YouTube - www.youtube.com/channel/UCfYqFlE33d9slx4paAHiIFQ
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Assets
2019 - 21,214,919
2018 - 17,536,858
2017 - 18,148,346
2016 - 17,725,540
2019 - 21,214,919
2018 - 17,536,858
2017 - 18,148,346
2016 - 17,725,540
Domestic Grants
2019 - 2,213,259
2018 - 2,107,869
2017 - 1,349,084
2019 - 2,213,259
2018 - 2,107,869
2017 - 1,349,084
Recent News from Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
CFNM reaccredited for philanthropic excellence
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Hernando—The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi recently received reaccreditation with the nation's highest standard for philanthropic...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Hernando—The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi recently received reaccreditation with the nation's highest standard for philanthropic...more
Farm to Table dinner set Dec. 17
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The first Farm To Table Dinner to introduce 4Rivers Fresh Foods, a regional food hub and a project of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The first Farm To Table Dinner to introduce 4Rivers Fresh Foods, a regional food hub and a project of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi...more
Excel by 5 eyes next generation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Excel by 5 effort is being assisted by the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. Bob Clay, Executive Director of the statewide Excel by 5...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Excel by 5 effort is being assisted by the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. Bob Clay, Executive Director of the statewide Excel by 5...more
Byhalia Middle School creates community garden
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Peggy Linton (back row, left) of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi presented grant funds to Byhalia Middle School teacher Rita Burge...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Peggy Linton (back row, left) of the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi presented grant funds to Byhalia Middle School teacher Rita Burge...more
Launching a revolution
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi hosted a launch party Saturday night in Lakeland, Tenn. for ReadingBear.org, which Community Foundation President and CEO Tom Pittman called,...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi hosted a launch party Saturday night in Lakeland, Tenn. for ReadingBear.org, which Community Foundation President and CEO Tom Pittman called,...more
CFNM announces grant to DeSoto County Museum
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
DeSoto County Museum was presented a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The funds are through the Community Foundation's Place-Based Education Endowment, a fund...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
DeSoto County Museum was presented a $5,000 grant from the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi. The funds are through the Community Foundation's Place-Based Education Endowment, a fund...more
DeSoto Board of Supervisors approve community garden at Walls library
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
A modest community garden soon will sprout on the grounds of the Walls Public Library with an assist from the DeSoto Board of Supervisors and the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi — and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
A modest community garden soon will sprout on the grounds of the Walls Public Library with an assist from the DeSoto Board of Supervisors and the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi — and...more
Box Project marks 50 years of opening hope for Delta poor
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Box Project, a grass-roots program of the Hernando-based Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, still holds promise for relieving rural poverty as it marks its 50th year. The milestone is...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Box Project, a grass-roots program of the Hernando-based Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, still holds promise for relieving rural poverty as it marks its 50th year. The milestone is...more
Making healthy choices fun
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, General Mills Foundation
In May, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi received a "Champions for Healthy Kids" grant from the General Mills Foundation to continue its preschool nutrition and physical...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, General Mills Foundation
In May, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi received a "Champions for Healthy Kids" grant from the General Mills Foundation to continue its preschool nutrition and physical...more
DeSoto County kids get healthy incentive
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Community Development director and project director for Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Peggy Linton (left) attended the national HKHC meeting in Chapel...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, Johnson Foundation, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation
Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Community Development director and project director for Healthy Kids Healthy Communities Peggy Linton (left) attended the national HKHC meeting in Chapel...more
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