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Community Foundation of East Mississippi
Established in 1984, the Community Foundation of East Mississippi is a publicly supported charitable foundation consisting of named funds established by many separate donors for the benefit of East Mississippi. The Community Foundation of East Mississippi was established by a group of civic leaders who saw an opportunity to preserve and retain local charitable assets for the public good.
Web Address
www.cfem.org/
Web Address
www.cfem.org/
Assets and Giving for Community Foundation of East Mississippi
Assets
2019 - 7,813,296
2018 - 6,631,417
2017 - 6,864,709
2019 - 7,813,296
2018 - 6,631,417
2017 - 6,864,709
Domestic Grants
2019 - 1,098,557
2018 - 438,905
2019 - 1,098,557
2018 - 438,905
Recent News from Community Foundation of East Mississippi
Meridian Museum of Art annual Holiday Gala featuring Museum Members Show coming Dec. 14
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi, Phil Hardin Foundation, Riley Foundation
Through proceeds from the festival and the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, Meridian Museum of Art has been awarded an...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi, Phil Hardin Foundation, Riley Foundation
Through proceeds from the festival and the Community Foundation of East Mississippi, Meridian Museum of Art has been awarded an...more
Tra Alford promoted at Citizens National Bank
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
... appointed to The City of Meridian's Urban Renewal Authority and serves as a Board Member of the Community Foundation of East...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
... appointed to The City of Meridian's Urban Renewal Authority and serves as a Board Member of the Community Foundation of East...more
GUEST VIEW: Community Foundation sets record with over $1M in grants
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
It's been a big year for the Community Foundation of East Mississippi. A record in grants awarded is a reason for celebration! In 2019, CFEM has...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
It's been a big year for the Community Foundation of East Mississippi. A record in grants awarded is a reason for celebration! In 2019, CFEM has...more
17 students participate in Riley Foundation summer work program
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi, Riley Foundation
Since 2004, The Riley Foundation has provided grants to nonprofit ... A luncheon was recently held at the Foundation for this year's 17...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi, Riley Foundation
Since 2004, The Riley Foundation has provided grants to nonprofit ... A luncheon was recently held at the Foundation for this year's 17...more
Community Foundation adds Clarke County arm
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce announced the establishment of an endowment fund as...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi and Clarke County Chamber of Commerce announced the establishment of an endowment fund as...more
Jeannie's Place build paused, volunteers needed in March
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
... the build but increased costs for the playground, with site coordinators asking for donations through the Community Foundation of East...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
... the build but increased costs for the playground, with site coordinators asking for donations through the Community Foundation of East...more
Mississippi Nonprofit Awards (current winners)
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
Community Foundation of East Mississippi Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi Harbor House Chemical...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
Community Foundation of East Mississippi Diabetes Foundation of Mississippi Girl Scouts of Greater Mississippi Harbor House Chemical...more
Jeannie's Place in Meridian one step closer to reality
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
The $25,000 check, given to the Community Foundation of East Mississippi by officials with Southern Pipe and Supply, was presented Thursday...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
The $25,000 check, given to the Community Foundation of East Mississippi by officials with Southern Pipe and Supply, was presented Thursday...more
Youth art classes begin June 11 at Meridian Museum of Art
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi, Phil Hardin Foundation, Riley Foundation
... National Endowment for the Arts, The Phil Hardin Foundation, The Riley Foundation, The Community Foundation of East Mississippi and the...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi, Phil Hardin Foundation, Riley Foundation
... National Endowment for the Arts, The Phil Hardin Foundation, The Riley Foundation, The Community Foundation of East Mississippi and the...more
New Community Foundation leader seeks to expand efforts
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi has named Mississippi native Leigh Thomas as its new executive director to further the goals of...more
Foundation: Community Foundation of East Mississippi
The Community Foundation of East Mississippi has named Mississippi native Leigh Thomas as its new executive director to further the goals of...more
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