Trustmark – Community Support & Charitable Giving

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Funding for Health, Education, Arts, Community Development & Nonprofits Across the Southeast

Organization: Trustmark

About the Funder

Trustmark, a long-standing financial institution headquartered in Jackson, Mississippi, invests in strengthening communities across the Southeast through charitable giving, sponsorships, and employee volunteerism. The company supports organizations that improve quality of life, expand access to essential services, and foster vibrant, resilient communities.

Trustmark’s philanthropy focuses on education, health, human services, community development, arts & culture, and economic empowerment.

What This Program Funds

Trustmark provides financial support, charitable grants, and community sponsorships to eligible nonprofits.

Priority Funding Areas

Education & Youth Development
Classroom programs, literacy, STEM, college/career readiness, youth leadership
Health & Human Services
Wellness programs, mental health services, senior support, basic needs
Community Development & Neighborhood Revitalization
Affordable housing, community improvement projects, workforce development
Arts & Cultural Programs
Local arts organizations, museums, performances, cultural events
Financial Empowerment
Financial literacy, credit education, economic mobility initiatives
Safety & Community Well-Being
Public safety programs, emergency services support, disaster relief

Examples of Supported Activities

School enrichment programs
Literacy or career readiness initiatives
Community revitalization projects
Local festivals, arts events & cultural programming
Housing and social service programs
Food access & community wellness initiatives

Eligibility

To qualify, organizations must:

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit or qualifying charitable organization
Serve communities within Trustmark’s geographic footprint
Demonstrate strong community benefit
Align with Trustmark’s giving priorities

Trustmark generally does not fund:

Individuals
Political causes or campaigns
Organizations outside its service areas
Programs without clear community impact

Funding Amounts

Trustmark does not publish standard grant amounts. Funding levels vary depending on:

Program size and scope
Community need
Alignment with funding priorities
Available budget

Both small sponsorships and larger strategic grants may be awarded.

Deadline

Applications are accepted year-round.
Early submission is recommended for event sponsorships and major funding requests.

Geographic Focus

Trustmark supports nonprofits in the communities where it operates, including:

Mississippi (HQ)
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Tennessee
Texas
Additional markets served by Trustmark branches

Programs must benefit residents within Trustmark’s service footprint.

Application Process

To request support from Trustmark:

Visit Trustmark’s “In Our Communities” page
Review giving priorities
Select Community Sponsorships or Charitable Giving
Complete the online application
Submit:
- Mission & nonprofit status
- Program description & community need
- Alignment with Trustmark’s priority areas
- Amount requested
- Expected outcomes

Why This Opportunity Is a Good Fit

Ideal for nonprofits that:

Support education, youth and family well-being
Provide financial literacy or workforce programs
Strengthen housing, community development, or revitalization
Offer health, mental health, or essential social services
Enrich communities through arts and cultural programming

This funder is especially strong for regional Southeast nonprofits, schools, arts organizations, community development agencies, and human service providers.

Apply here: Link to Application