Dhm Foundation
The D. Hope Miller Foundation (DHM Foundation) is a Ridgeland, MS nonprofit focused on culturally competent mental health services, outreach, care coordination and support for underserved populations. The organization's official site (https://www.dhmfoundation.org/) presents founder/Executive Director Aia Miller, program descriptions, partnership and volunteer forms, and a 2024 copyright date.
Source: Website · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
A small-to-medium Mississippi nonprofit working on culturally competent mental health, education, or services for underserved local communities with an existing local track record or partner introduction.
Good Fit
- • Operating in Mississippi with programs focused on mental health, education, or underserved populations.
- • Clear local presence or partnerships in Jackson/Ridgeland area or other MS communities.
- • Ability to accept and manage relatively small unrestricted or project grants (typical awards are in the low- to mid-five-figure range).
- • Existing relationship or an introduction from a local intermediary or prior grantee.
Geography
Observed giving in both available years is fully concentrated in Mississippi; no out-of-state grants were recorded.
Recipient Variety
The foundation funded multiple independent organizations (4 recipients in 2023 and 2 in 2022) indicating a modestly diverse local portfolio for a micro-foundation.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows several new recipients were added in the latest year, but the foundation states grants are by preselection and not open competition, so proactive entry by unfamiliar applicants is possible but uncertain.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
