D a Biglane Foundation
Historical FunderNatchez, Mississippi · EIN 64-6028044 · Private foundation
Half of its grants to organizations were between $5,000 and $10,000.
How to apply
The foundation filed the following application information (Form 990-PF Part XV, tax year 2025):
| Contact | JAMES M BIGLANE |
|---|---|
| Address | 75 MELROSE MONTEBELLO PARKWAY, NATCHEZ MS 39120 |
| Phone | 6014457000 |
| FAYE.WILLIAMS@BIGLANE.COM | |
| Form and materials | PAPER APPLICATION IS SUBMITTED ALONG WITH SCHOOL OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPT. |
| Deadlines | JUNE 1ST OF EACH YEAR |
| Restrictions | NONE |
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
0% of grants went outside Mississippi.
Grants paid in tax year 2025
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cathedral School | Natchez, MS | Donation | $20,000 |
| Coast Episcopal School | Long Beach, MS | Donation | $10,000 |
| First Baptist Church | Natchez, MS | Donation | $10,000 |
| Historic Natchez Foundation | Natchez, MS | Donation | $10,000 |
| Jefferson Street United Methodist Church | Natchez, MS | Donation | $10,000 |
| Parkway Baptist Church | Natchez, MS | Donation | $10,000 |
| Alcorn Foundation | Lorman, MS | Donation | $5,000 |
| The Dr John Bowman Bank Museum | Natchez, MS | Donation | $2,500 |
| Napac Museum | Natchez, MS | Donation | $1,500 |
The return also lists 31 grants to individuals ($143,000). We do not publish the names of individual recipients.
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $222,000 | 40 |
| 2024 | $143,000 | 29 |
| 2023 | $161,000 | 33 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2025, filed Jun 26, 2026 - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202631779349100903
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 64-6028044
- Profile updated Nov 5, 2026
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