C Spire Wireless Foundation | Foundation Profile

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EIN: 20-3426826

Foundation Overview

Based in Ridgeland, MS, C Spire Wireless Foundation has awarded 191 grants totaling $3,268,855 to organizations in Mississippi, Tennessee and 3 other states across the US. Individual grants range from $200 to $1,000,000, with a median award of $6,000.

Latest Tax Year
2023
Total Giving (all years)
$3,268,855
Total Assets
$688,061
Median Grant (all grants)
$6,000

Latest Form 990-PF Snapshot

Total Grants
62
Median Grant
$5,000
% Median Grant Decline
-17% (vs previous year)
Data extracted from IRS Form 990-PF filings. Last filing year: February 2026

Foundation Intelligence

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New Applicant Friendliness
Highly Accessible: 76%

47 of 62 recipients (76%) were new grantees. Foundation prioritizes discovering new partners. Most funding supports first-time applicants with compelling missions.

Geographic Focus
Mississippi

93% of all grants are concentrated in Mississippi, demonstrating highly focused geographic giving. This foundation prioritizes deep community impact in its primary service area. Within Mississippi, funding concentrates in Jackson (29%), Oxford (12%), Columbus (6%).

Funding Trajectory
+9%

Stable funding levels with 9% change over 3 years indicate consistent grant-making capacity and predictable philanthropic resources. This stability suggests reliable ongoing funding opportunities.

Program Areas
General Purposes + 3 others

Diversified giving across multiple program areas with primary emphasis on general purposes (52%). This broad approach suggests openness to various causes and innovative cross-sector solutions.

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Grants & Funding

Analyzing past grantees provides valuable insights into C Spire Wireless Foundation's funding preferences, organizational priorities, and grant making patterns. This historical data helps potential applicants understand the foundation's strategic focus and identify successful funding approaches.

Name Amount Location Purpose Year
Tougaloo College $2,000 Tougaloo, MS, US Scholarship Lunchoen 2023
Arise Ms $10,000 Oxford, MS, US Summer Research Program Stem 2023
Ms University For Women $6,000 Columbus, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2023
University Of Ms Foundation $15,000 Oxford, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2023
Mississippi Spelling Bee $2,500 Columbus, MS, US Ms Spelling Bee Education 2023
Delta State University $6,000 Cleveland, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2023
Alcorn State University Foundation $12,000 Alcorn State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2023
Jackson State University $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2023
Mississippi State University $15,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2023
University Of Southern Mississippi $15,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2023
University Of Mississippi $10,000 Oxford, MS, US First Tech Challenge 2023
Ms Valley State University $6,000 Itta Bena, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2023
Ms Children's Museum $25,000 Jackson, MS, US Ms Science Festival Stem 2023
Secretary Of State Student Ambassadors $2,005 Jackson, MS, US Lunch For Secretary Of State Ambassadors 2023
Jackson State University Development Foundation Idc $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Scholarship Lunchoen 2023
University Of Mississippi Museum $2,500 University, MS, US 2022 Harvest Supper 2023
2nd Chance Ms $5,000 Oxford, MS, US Adult Stem Literacy Stem 2023
Bpo International $5,000 Clinton, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2023
Foundation For Ms History $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Makers Fest 2023
Base Camp Academy $75,000 Water Valley, MS, US Sustaining Sponsor Base Camp Coding Academy Stem 2023
First Presbyterian Day School $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Crusaders Club Holiday Potpourri 2023
American Red Cross $25,000 Flowood, MS, US Disaster Relief 2023
Autism Center Of North Mississippi $5,000 Tupelo, MS, US Digital Data Collection 2023
United Givers Of Southwest Ms $2,500 Mccomb, MS, US Excel By 5 And The Boys' & Girls' Club Of Southwest Ms 2023
Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi $5,000 Hernando, MS, US Crystal Ball Gala 2023
We Will Go Ministries $350 Jackson, MS, US We Will Go Anniversary Gala 2023
Junior Achievement Of Middle Tn Inc $3,000 Nashville, TN, US Bottles For Biztown 2023
Mississippi Museum Of Art $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Art Party 2023
Afternoon Adventure Lc $5,000 Newton, MS, US Stem Steam Program 2023
Bee Inspired Foundation $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Smart-social Learning Lab 2023
Called 2 Teach Educational Consultation $2,500 Richton, MS, US Novice Teacher Fall Retreat 2023
Craftsmen's Guild Of Mississippi $3,500 Ridgeland, MS, US Chimneyville Art Festival 2023
Common Ground Troy $5,000 Troy, AL, US Academic Tutoring Mentoring Workforce 2023
Copiah-lincoln Cc Foundation $5,000 Wesson, MS, US Co-lin Stem Symposium 2023
Corinth School District $2,500 Corinth, MS, US Stem Fundraiser 2023
Dollywood Foundation $25,000 Sevierville, TN, US Dp's Imaginationlibrary For N. Panola County Chapter 2023
Ole Miss Office Of Pre-college Programs $5,000 University, MS, US Region Vii Science And Engineering Fair 2023
From The Heart Production $5,000 Oxnard, CA, US Sunflower County Film Academy 2023
Germantown Middle School Robotics $10,000 Madison, MS, US Vex Robotics Competition 2023
Cleveland Music Foundation Inc $30,000 Cleveland, MS, US Program Archive Powered By C Spire 2023
Jackson Prep Pat $3,000 Flowood, MS, US Party For Prep 2023
Jackson State Universitydevelopment Foundation $2,500 Jackson, MS, US Women's Council Luncheon 2023
Jackson Symphony League $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Enchanted Evening 2023
Madison Middle School Pto $2,000 Madison, MS, US Mms Robotics 2023
Magnolia Speech School $2,500 Madison, MS, US Magnolia Speech School Golf Classic 2023
Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience $2,500 Meridian, MS, US Sip & Savor Silver Sponsor 2023
Mississippi Childrens Museum $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Ignite The Night 2023
Ms Council Of Teachers Of Mathmatics $1,000 Florence, MS, US Mctm Middle School Math Contest 2023
Ole Miss Office Of Pre-college Programs $5,000 Oxford, MS, US Region Vii Science And Engineering Fair 2023
Oxford High School $3,000 Oxford, MS, US Robotics Team 2023
Palmer Home $5,000 Columbus, MS, US Ole Miss & Msu Tailgate Event 2023
Piney Woods School Alumni Association $10,000 Jackson, MS, US Mlk Weekend Brunch & Benefit Concert 2023
Robotics Alliance Of Ms $5,000 Brandon, MS, US Mississippi First Lego League 2023
Same-army Engineering & Construction Camp $2,500 Vicksburg, MS, US Same Army Engineering & Construction Camp 2023
Same-army Engineering & Construction Camp $5,000 Vicksburg, MS, US Same Army Engineering & Construction Camp 2023
St Richards Catholic Church $2,000 Jackson, MS, US Special Kids Golf Tournament 2023
Teach For America $10,000 Oxford, MS, US Ignite Initiative & Ms Ignite Fellows Recruitment 2023
Tougaloo College $2,500 Tougaloo, MS, US Annual Business Luncheon 2023
Troy University Foundation $5,000 Troy, AL, US Troy Hack 2023
Um Center For Innovation & Enterprenuership $7,500 University, MS, US Cie Family Business Symposium 2023
University Of Ms Foundation $30,000 University, MS, US Legacy Awards 2023
Scripps National Spelling Bee $7,500 Cincinnati, OH, US Spelling Bee 2023
University Of Ms Foundation $15,000 Oxford, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
University Of Southern Mississippi $15,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Independent Telephone Pioneer Assoc $1,000 Meadville, MS, US 9th Annual Golf Tournament For Scholarships 2022
2nd Chance Ms $5,000 Oxford, MS, US Adult Stem Literacy 2022
Alcorn State University $12,000 Alcorn State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Base Camp Coding Academy $75,000 Water Valley, MS, US Sustaining Sponsor Base Camp Coding Academy 2022
Business Professional Outreach Intl $5,000 Clinton, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2022
Community Foundation Of Nw Ms $6,000 Hernando, MS, US Crystal Ball & Broadband 2022
Delta State University $6,000 Cleveland, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Eudora Welty Foundation $20,000 Jackson, MS, US 2022 Scholastic Writing Awards 2022
First Presbyterian Day School $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Crusaders Club Holiday Potpourri 2022
Jackson State University $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Jackson State Univ Development Fndn $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Scholarship Luncheon 2022
Mississippi Children's Museum $25,000 Jackson, MS, US Mississippi Science Festival Stem 2022
Mississippi State University $15,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Mississippi University For Women $6,000 Columbus, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Mississippi Valley State University $6,000 Itta Bena, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Tougaloo College $2,500 Tougaloo, MS, US Scholarship Luncheon 2022
We Will Go Ministries $12,000 Jackson, MS, US The Afterschool Smart Project 2022
The Mustard Seed $5,000 Brandon, MS, US Stem Grant 2022
Lobaki Foundation $3,600 Jackson, MS, US Science Fest Events 2022
Jr Achievement Of Middle Tn $3,000 Nashville, TN, US Bottles For Biztown 2022
Arise At Univ Of Ms $10,000 Oxford, MS, US Summer Research Program 2022
Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Steps For Stem Success 2022
The University Of Ms Museum $2,500 University, MS, US University Museum And Historic Houses Harvest Supper 2022
Ms University For Women Foundation $8,500 Columbus, MS, US Mississippi Spelling Bee 2022
University Of Mississippi $10,000 Oxford, MS, US Mississippi First Tech Challenge Season 2022
University Of Ms Foundation $15,000 Oxford, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
University Of Southern Mississippi $15,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Independent Telephone Pioneer Assoc $1,000 Meadville, MS, US 9th Annual Golf Tournament For Scholarships 2022
2nd Chance Ms $5,000 Oxford, MS, US Adult Stem Literacy 2022
Alcorn State University $12,000 Alcorn State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Base Camp Coding Academy $75,000 Water Valley, MS, US Sustaining Sponsor Base Camp Coding Academy 2022
Business Professional Outreach Intl $5,000 Clinton, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2022
Community Foundation Of Nw Ms $6,000 Hernando, MS, US Crystal Ball & Broadband 2022
Delta State University $6,000 Cleveland, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Eudora Welty Foundation $20,000 Jackson, MS, US 2022 Scholastic Writing Awards 2022
First Presbyterian Day School $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Crusaders Club Holiday Potpourri 2022
Jackson State University $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Jackson State Univ Development Fndn $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Scholarship Luncheon 2022
Mississippi Children's Museum $25,000 Jackson, MS, US Mississippi Science Festival Stem 2022
Mississippi State University $15,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Mississippi University For Women $6,000 Columbus, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Mississippi Valley State University $6,000 Itta Bena, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Tougaloo College $2,500 Tougaloo, MS, US Scholarship Luncheon 2022
We Will Go Ministries $12,000 Jackson, MS, US The Afterschool Smart Project 2022
The Mustard Seed $5,000 Brandon, MS, US Stem Grant 2022
Lobaki Foundation $3,600 Jackson, MS, US Science Fest Events 2022
Jr Achievement Of Middle Tn $3,000 Nashville, TN, US Bottles For Biztown 2022
Arise At Univ Of Ms $10,000 Oxford, MS, US Summer Research Program 2022
Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Steps For Stem Success 2022
The University Of Ms Museum $2,500 University, MS, US University Museum And Historic Houses Harvest Supper 2022
Ms University For Women Foundation $8,500 Columbus, MS, US Mississippi Spelling Bee 2022
University Of Mississippi $10,000 Oxford, MS, US Mississippi First Tech Challenge Season 2022
University Of Ms Foundation $15,000 Oxford, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
University Of Southern Mississippi $15,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Independent Telephone Pioneer Assoc $1,000 Meadville, MS, US 9th Annual Golf Tournament For Scholarships 2022
2nd Chance Ms $5,000 Oxford, MS, US Adult Stem Literacy 2022
Alcorn State University $12,000 Alcorn State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Base Camp Coding Academy $75,000 Water Valley, MS, US Sustaining Sponsor Base Camp Coding Academy 2022
Business Professional Outreach Intl $5,000 Clinton, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2022
Community Foundation Of Nw Ms $6,000 Hernando, MS, US Crystal Ball & Broadband 2022
Delta State University $6,000 Cleveland, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Eudora Welty Foundation $20,000 Jackson, MS, US 2022 Scholastic Writing Awards 2022
First Presbyterian Day School $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Crusaders Club Holiday Potpourri 2022
Jackson State University $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Jackson State Univ Development Fndn $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Scholarship Luncheon 2022
Mississippi Children's Museum $25,000 Jackson, MS, US Mississippi Science Festival Stem 2022
Mississippi State University $15,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Mississippi University For Women $6,000 Columbus, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Mississippi Valley State University $6,000 Itta Bena, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2022
Tougaloo College $2,500 Tougaloo, MS, US Scholarship Luncheon 2022
We Will Go Ministries $12,000 Jackson, MS, US The Afterschool Smart Project 2022
The Mustard Seed $5,000 Brandon, MS, US Stem Grant 2022
Lobaki Foundation $3,600 Jackson, MS, US Science Fest Events 2022
Jr Achievement Of Middle Tn $3,000 Nashville, TN, US Bottles For Biztown 2022
Arise At Univ Of Ms $10,000 Oxford, MS, US Summer Research Program 2022
Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Steps For Stem Success 2022
The University Of Ms Museum $2,500 University, MS, US University Museum And Historic Houses Harvest Supper 2022
Ms University For Women Foundation $8,500 Columbus, MS, US Mississippi Spelling Bee 2022
University Of Mississippi $10,000 Oxford, MS, US Mississippi First Tech Challenge Season 2022
2nd Chance Ms $5,000 Oxford, MS, US Adults Stem Literacy 2021
Alcorn State University $27,000 Alcorn State, MS, US President's Inauguration Annual Scholarship 2021
Base Camp Coding Academy $75,000 Water Valley, MS, US Coding Academy 2021
Business Professional Outreach Int $5,000 Clinton, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2021
Community Foundation Of Nw Ms $5,000 Hernando, MS, US 2022 Crystal Ball 2021
Delta State University $6,000 Cleveland, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2021
Eudora Welty Foundation $20,000 Jackson, MS, US Scholastic Writing Awards 2021
First Presbyterian Day School $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Crusader's Club Holiday Potpourri 2021
Glenwood Inc $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US 2021 A Night Under The Big Stars 2021
Gulf Coast Community Foundation $10,000 Gulfport, MS, US Pathways 2 Possibilities 2021
Jackson State University $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2021
Jackson State Univ Development Fndn $15,000 Jackson, MS, US President's Inauguration 2021
Mission First $2,000 Jackson, MS, US Puttin' Poppin' & Rockin' 2021
Mississippi Children's Museum $25,000 Jackson, MS, US Mississippi Science Festival 2021
Mississippi Sports Foundation $1,000 Jackson, MS, US General Donation 2021
Mississippi State University $15,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2021
Mississippi State University $1,000,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Center For Cyber Security Teacher Training 2021
Mississippi University For Women $6,000 Columbus, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2021
Mississippi Valley State University $6,000 Itta Bena, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2021
Tougaloo College $200 Tougaloo, MS, US Two Rivers Gala 2021
University Of Ms Foundation $15,000 Oxford, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2021
Univ Of Ms Medical Center $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Children's Hospital Fundraising Campaign 2021
University Of Mississippi Museum $2,500 University, MS, US Harvest Supper 2021
University Of Southern Mississippi $15,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2021
Independent Telephone Pioneer Assoc $1,000 Meadville, MS, US Golf Tournament For Scholarships 2021
Alcorn State University $22,000 Alcorn State, MS, US President's Inauguration/annual Scholarship 2020
Base Camp Coding Academy $75,000 Water Valley, MS, US Coding Academy 2020
Bpo International $5,000 Clinton, MS, US Outreach Ministry 2020
Mississippi Childrens Home Society $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Shine The Light On Mental Illness Fundraiser 2020
Community Foundation Of Nw Ms $10,000 Hernando, MS, US 2021 Crystal Ball 2020
Cornerstone Schools Of Alabama $5,000 Birmingham, AL, US Stem 2020
Delta State University $6,000 Cleveland, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2020
Eudora Welty Foundation $20,000 Jackson, MS, US Scholastic Writing Awards 2020
Jackson State University $17,500 Jackson, MS, US Annual Scholarship/women's Council Luncheon 2020
Mission First $2,000 Jackson, MS, US Puttin', Poppin', & Rockin' 2020
Mississippi Childrens Museum $20,000 Jackson, MS, US Mississippi Science Fest 2020 2020
Mississippi State University $15,000 Mississippi State, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2020
Mississippi Symphony Orchestra $5,000 Jackson, MS, US Education, Stem, & Music 2020
Mississippi University For Women $6,000 Columbus, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2020
Mississippi Valley State University $6,000 Itta Bena, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2020
Mississippi Thirty Day Fund $5,000 Ocean Springs, MS, US Grants To Small Businesses Affected By Covid-19 2020
Real Christian Foundation $1,000 Richland, MS, US Annual Celebration Dinner 2020
Foundation For Mississippi History $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Museum Of Mississippi History & Civil Rights Museum 2020
William Winter Institute $15,000 Jackson, MS, US Student Leadership Program & Stem 2020
Tougaloo College $2,500 Tougaloo, MS, US Annual Business Luncheon & Scholarship 2020
University Of Mississippi Foundatio $15,000 Oxford, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2020
University Of Ms Medical Center $100,000 Jackson, MS, US Campaign For Children's Hospital 2020
University Of Southern Mississippi $15,000 Hattiesburg, MS, US Annual Scholarship 2020

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Contact Information

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EIN 20-3426826
Website https://www.cspire.com/web/company/cspirefoundation
Address 1018 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY STE 360 Ridgeland, MS 39157-2068

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Forms 990-PF

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Data Currency: Last updated February 2026 based on IRS Form 990-PF filings. Foundation information reflects most recent available tax year data.