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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
Partnerships, mentors create lasting relationships
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Career Tech Center-West Principal Allyson Killough (center) gives a guided tour of the sprawling facility in Horn Lake as Theresa Erickson with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi and...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Career Tech Center-West Principal Allyson Killough (center) gives a guided tour of the sprawling facility in Horn Lake as Theresa Erickson with the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi and...more
Crystal Ball gives hope to the voiceless
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The event, which benefits the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, was the most heavily attended in the 18 years that the Crystal ball has been staged, with more than 1,100 tickets being...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The event, which benefits the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, was the most heavily attended in the 18 years that the Crystal ball has been staged, with more than 1,100 tickets being...more
Crystal Ball gala affair honors volunteers
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The black-tie event will include a sumptuous dinner, Rock 'N Roll music by the Dantones, and live and silent auctions — all centered around a vintage fairytale theme: "Once upon a Time: Giving...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The black-tie event will include a sumptuous dinner, Rock 'N Roll music by the Dantones, and live and silent auctions — all centered around a vintage fairytale theme: "Once upon a Time: Giving...more
Erickson joins Community Foundation
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
"I helped it grow to become a fully-accredited Community Foundation and grew it from $1.2 million to $6 million and opened over 200 funds," said Erickson, quickly adding that she...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
"I helped it grow to become a fully-accredited Community Foundation and grew it from $1.2 million to $6 million and opened over 200 funds," said Erickson, quickly adding that she...more
Tri-County Workforce Alliance to be honored as Community Star
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The 18th Crystal Ball will provide the backdrop to honor four outstanding Community Stars of Northwest Mississippi. The Crystal Ball helps over 420 nonprofit organizations and causes through the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The 18th Crystal Ball will provide the backdrop to honor four outstanding Community Stars of Northwest Mississippi. The Crystal Ball helps over 420 nonprofit organizations and causes through the...more
Community Stars to be honored at Crystal Ball
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Crystal Ball helps over 420 nonprofit organizations and causes through the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, with an emphasis on education and health for children and youth. Tickets...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
The Crystal Ball helps over 420 nonprofit organizations and causes through the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, with an emphasis on education and health for children and youth. Tickets...more
Hernando box project saves lives
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
With a generous donation from a local church, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi was able to start an endowment to continue and strengthen the mission of the Box Project, which is to...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
With a generous donation from a local church, the Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi was able to start an endowment to continue and strengthen the mission of the Box Project, which is to...more
On the Move: New hires, promotions, recognition
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, CREATE Foundation, Phil Hardin Foundation
Elected vice president is Mike Clayborne, president of the CREATE Foundation; board secretary, Sheila Grogan, executive director of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation;...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Greater Jackson, Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi, CREATE Foundation, Phil Hardin Foundation
Elected vice president is Mike Clayborne, president of the CREATE Foundation; board secretary, Sheila Grogan, executive director of the Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Mississippi Foundation;...more
Linton leaving enduring legacy in Northwest Mississippi
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Peggy Linton, longtime Community Development Director for the Community Foundation of Northwest, cradles a sitting hen in her arms at the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Peggy Linton, longtime Community Development Director for the Community Foundation of Northwest, cradles a sitting hen in her arms at the...more
Sela Ward to be honored at Crystal Ball
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Four local Community Stars will also be honored at the fundraiser to aid over 400 charitable programs through the Community Foundation...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi
Four local Community Stars will also be honored at the fundraiser to aid over 400 charitable programs through the Community Foundation...more
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