FOUNDATION FOR THE MID SOUTH

: : WHO WE ARE

The Foundation for the Mid South is a regional community foundation serving Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi. We seek to strengthen the capacities and resources of individuals, institutions and communities to improve the quality of life for all Mid Southerners.

        FMS ADDRESSES REGIONAL PRIORITIES:        
        Community Development
        Education
       Health and Wellness
        Wealth Building

One of the largest concentrations of chronic poverty in America exists in the Mid South. In an effort to improve the outlook for the region, leaders from the public and private sectors joined together in 1990 to envision a 3-state philanthropic entity that would identify and address regional priorities. FMS was established to strengthen nonprofit organizations and communities throughout the region—enabling them to better leverage local resources and build philanthropy and leadership.

There is no other organization that works to lift up the needs of the Mid South and attracts resources (human and financial) from all over the world to improve social and economic conditions in the region.

FMS is in the business of creating long-term sustainable change in the Mid South. To ensure success in all aspects of our work, FMS emphasizes the importance of

COMMUNITY
ENGAGEMENT

INCLUSION

COMMUNITY
PHILANTHROPY

PARTNERSHIPS

LEADERSHIP

PUBLIC POLICY
IMPROVEMENT