Mike And Rebecca Bogan Family Foundation
The organization is a private foundation dedicated to supporting educational initiatives and community service projects. Its mission is reflected in its funding of various educational programs, scholarships, and unrestricted grants aimed at enhancing learning opportunities. The foundation primarily serves educational institutions and nonprofit organizations, with a notable focus on Mississippi State University and related initiatives. Additionally, it supports community-focused efforts and athletic programs, indicating a commitment to both education and community development.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
Ideal Applicant
Mid-sized educational or university-affiliated programs, landscape architecture or related academic funds, alumni/advancement groups, or established nonprofits with existing ties to the foundation’s network and capacity to manage $10k–$65k awards.
Good Fit
- • A clear link to Mississippi State University or similar alumni/advancement networks.
- • Programs in landscape architecture, education foundations, or athletic support funds.
- • Established organizational relationships or prior collaborations with current grantees or trustees.
- • Ability to manage single-year grants in the $10k–$65k range.
Geography
Observed grants in the latest year went to recipients in four different states (MS, CA, VA, NC), though Mississippi received the largest share at about 48%.
Recipient Variety
The latest year shows six distinct recipients and a three-year pattern that includes four returning recipients, indicating a modestly diverse portfolio for a small private foundation despite high dollar concentration among the top recipients.
New Applicants
Direct evidence shows new grantees were added in recent years (two in 2023 and two in 2024), but the foundation states grants are by preselection and there is no public application portal, so unsolicited entrants face limited but not impossible access.
Source: Zeffy Agent · Mar 2026
