C Spire Wireless Foundation
Historical FunderRidgeland, Mississippi · EIN 20-3426826 · Private foundation
Grants paid (2025)$617K
Organizations funded41
Typical grant$7,500
Total assets$364K
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $15,000.
From the return
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | ELIZABETH C PICKERING |
|---|---|
| Address | 1018 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY, SUITE 700, RIDGELAND MS 39157 |
| Phone | 6019747645 |
| Form and materials | AN APPLICATION FOR FORMAL REQUESTS MAY BE FOUND ON THE C SPIRE FOUNDATIONS WEBSITE. INFORMATION REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION THE ORGANIZATIONS DESIGNATION AS A 501C3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATION EVENT DETAILS AND THE AUDIENCE IS REQUESTED. |
| Deadlines | 90 |
| Restrictions | THE C SPIRE FOUNDATION CONSIDERS SUPPORT FOR 501C3 TAX EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PRIMARILY FOCUS ON STEAM SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY ENGINEERING ARTS AND MATHEMATICS EDUCATION THAT SUPPORTS DIGITAL LITERACY TECHNOLOGY PROFESSIONAL SKILLS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT WITH PREFERENCE GIVEN TO THOSE BASED IN OUR REGION. |
Copied as filed. Deadlines on a tax return describe the foundation's usual process; they are not confirmation of a current open cycle.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
12% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friends of Russell C Davis Planetarium | Jackson, MS | Planetarium | $100,000 |
| Base Camp Academy | Water Valley, MS | Sustaining Sponsor Base Camp Coding Academy STEM | $75,000 |
| Pinola Community Center | Pinola, MS | STEM Program | $50,000 |
| Eudora Welty Foundation | Jackson, MS | Scholastic Writing Awards | $40,000 |
| Bean Path | Jackson, MS | Summer Camp | $30,000 |
| Mississippi Childrens Museum | Jackson, MS | MS Science Festival | $26,328 |
| American Red Cross | Flowood, MS | Disaster Relief | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi | Hernando, MS | Global Teaching Project STEM | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation for Mississippi | Jackson, MS | National Folk Festival Family Area | $20,000 |
| Jackson State University | Jackson, MS | Annual Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Mississippi State University | Mississippi State, MS | Annual Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Troy University Foundation | Troy, AL | Annual Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of MS Foundation | Oxford, MS | Annual Scholarship | $15,000 |
| University of Southern Mississippi | Hattiesburg, MS | Annual Scholarship | $15,000 |
| Alcorn State University Foundation | Alcorn State, MS | Annual Scholarship | $12,000 |
| Mississippi State University Center for Cyber Education | Mississippi State, MS | STEM Program | $10,000 |
| ChaTech | Chattanooga, TN | TechX Awards Competition | $10,000 |
| Jackson State University Development Foundation | Jackson, MS | Presidents Investiture | $10,000 |
| Secretary of State Student Ambassadors | Jackson, MS | Lunch for Secretary of State Ambassadors | $8,235 |
| Scripps National Spelling Bee | Cincinnati, OH | Spelling Bee | $8,000 |
| University of MS Foundation | University, MS | 2025 CIE Family Business Symposium | $7,500 |
| CopiahLincoln Junior College Foundation Inc | Wesson, MS | CO-LIN STEM Symposium | $6,000 |
| Delta State University | Cleveland, MS | Annual Scholarship | $6,000 |
| MS University for Women | Columbus, MS | Annual Scholarship | $6,000 |
| MS Valley State University | Itta Bena, MS | Annual Scholarship | $6,000 |
| American Heart Association | Jackson, MS | Heartball | $5,000 |
| BPO International | Clinton, MS | Outreach Ministry | $5,000 |
| Homewood City Schools Foundation | Birmingham, AL | STEM Program | $5,000 |
| Mississippi Museum of Art | Jackson, MS | Art Party 2025 | $5,000 |
| Pine Grove Association Inc | Canton, MS | STEM Summer Camp MAGIC | $5,000 |
| Tougaloo College | Tougaloo, MS | Annual Business Luncheon | $5,000 |
| Troy University Foundation | Troy, AL | Troy Hack | $5,000 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center | Jackson, MS | Changemakers Dinner | $5,000 |
| University of Mississippi Museum | University, MS | 2025 Harvest Supper | $5,000 |
| Highland Elementary | Ridgeland, MS | National Robotics Competition | $2,500 |
| Jackson Friends of the Library | Jackson, MS | Novel Night Chapter Partner | $2,500 |
| Jackson Symphony League | Jackson, MS | Symphony Gala | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Arts & Entertainment Experience | Meridian, MS | Sip & Savor Silver Sponsor | $2,500 |
| Mississippi Spelling Bee | Columbus, MS | Spelling Bee | $2,500 |
| Tougaloo College | Tougaloo, MS | Two Rivers Gala | $2,000 |
| Wade H Creekmore SR ITPA | Meadville, MS | ITPA Scholoarship Fundraiser Golf Tournament | $1,000 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $616,563 | 41 |
| 2024 | $849,957 | 55 |
| 2023 | $516,855 | 62 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed May 15, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631359349104288
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 20-3426826
- Profile updated Nov 4, 2026
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