December 2022
EST. 2011
A LEGACY OF GIVING
FOR CHARITY TO DATE
EDUCATION
HEALTHCARE
COMMUNITY
If you have an organization or cause you believe could benefit from the support of the Payne Foundation, please review the following grant guidelines and inquiry instructions:
GRANT GUIDELINES
• Grant decisions are generally made on a quarterly basis at the Payne Foundation’s regular Board of Directors meetings.
• While the Payne Foundation does not accept uninvited grant applications, we will accept letters of inquiry and are happy to discuss our interests with organizations that meet our basic guidelines.
• The Payne Foundation has no bias for or against any particular grant type. We will support endowment funds, capital campaigns, facilities and construction funds, new initiatives, special projects, and general operating expenses.
• The Payne Foundation avoids creating expectations of long-term support; however, this does not preclude multi-year funding commitments when appropriate.
• The Payne Foundation staff seeks out programs that further the Foundation’s mission to make a positive difference in the community.
• The Payne Foundation does not make grants to or for:
Individuals
Partisan political programs or voter registration efforts
Conference attendance
Travel or group trips
Video productions
Fraternal organizations
HOW TO APPLY
If you would like to apply but have not yet been invited, please complete the form below for more information. Optionally, you may also upload a letter of inquiry along with your form.
“Former Camellia Home Health & Hospice Team Launches Arden Hospice” - Arden Hospice |
“Hotel Tupelo Named in ’50 Greatest Hotels Ever'” - Fifty Grande |
“Hotel Tupelo Honored with ‘Lodging Property of the Year’ by Mississippi Tourism Association” - Mississippi Tourism Association |
“Payne Esports Facility Dedicated” - The University of Mississippi Foundation |
“Walmart Testing Smart Box Grocery Delivery in Florida” - Northwest Arkansas Democrat Gazette |
“HomeValet to Bring Secure, 24/7 Contactless Delivery Directly to Consumers’ Doorsteps” - External Press |
“Caprock Home Health Expands Use of Care Heroes’ Caregiver Incentive Platform” - Care Heroes |
“FSU Celebrates 2021 Seminole 100; Business alumni dominate list” - Florida State University |
“Abb Payne: Accomplished Leader and Businessman” - Florida State University |
“Payne, Varnado Win 42nd Annual Hub Award” – The Vicksburg Post - The Vicksburg Post |
“Petal 3D School celebrates ‘Demo Day’” - WDAM |
Now & Ever: The Campaign for Ole Miss - nowandever.olemiss.edu |
“Ole Miss Esports Readies for Fourth Annual Esports Egg Bowl” - The University of Mississippi |
“Building a Premier Esports Program: Payne Family Gift Applauded as an Investment in the Future.” - The University of Mississippi Foundation |
“Passing the Baton: Payne Succeeds Father.” - The Mississippi Business Journal |