About Us

In 1997 a group of young leaders created the Community Foundation as part of their ambitious ADP leadership project.

Since that time the Pinebelt Foundation has grown to over 180 funds and has distributed more than $25,000,000 throughout the Pine Belt. By managing and growing the charitable resources of individuals and corporations, the Pinebelt Foundation enables short and long term charitable impact.

Our Commitment

We are committed to leading and partnering with our community stakeholders in a way that is respectful, transparent, and trustworthy. We are focused on helping the pine belt of Mississippi continue to become a more equitable and prosperous community for all of its residents.

Our Mission

SUPPORTING

good work and effective charities in our community that are working to solve today’s problems.

INVESTING

charitable resources to maximize charitable work far into the future.

CONNECTING

Donors with other organizations and the entire community in conversations with leaders to expand ideas.

LEADING

efforts to strengthen the pine belt through grants and programming that address our most pressing issues.

Meet the Staff

Mike Dixon
Executive Director

Caroline Nurkin
Director of Operations

Khristinia Brown
Director of Finances

Our Current Board

Phil Hanberry (President)

Sean Priebe (Vice President)

Kris Powell

Lou Mapp

Annie McMillian

Neil Rogers

Valerie Wilson

Carlos Brown

Mary Moore Conville

Jeff Greene

Jeri Krebs

Casey Varnado

Carey Varnado

Carol Jones Russell

Markus Simmons

Christy Street

Lori Watts

Morgan McCarty

Morgan Willis

Kevin Morris

Jennifer Hodge

Cher Evans

John Karnes

Helpful Info

FINANCIALS

Click here for our 2015 Form 990

Click here for our 2016 Form 990

Click here for our 2017 Form 990

Click here for our 2018 Form 990

Click here for our 2019 Form 990

Click here for our 2020 Form 990

Click here for our 2021 Form 990

Click here for our 2022 Form 990

REASONS TO PARTNER WITH THE PINEBELT FOUNDATION

The Pinebelt Foundation understands that charitable giving is always personal, and often more difficult than it looks. A fund with us gives you access to:

Professional Bookkeeping
Required tax filings
Anonymous giving
Personal attention
Maximum tax benefits

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION VS PRIVATE FOUNDATION

Since 1997, The Pinebelt Foundation has been connecting donors to community needs. It is part of our mission to help you and your clients achieve your charitable and financial goals. As a community foundation, we offer simple and significantly tax-advantaged alternatives to a private foundation. Here are just a few reasons why a fund at the Pinebelt Foundation might be a better option.

No mandatory minimum annual distributions
Professional administrative management included
Stronger tax benefits for donors
Option for anonymous distributions

Call us today if you would like to learn more about why the Pinebelt Foundation might be a better alternative to forming your own foundation.