The Leake County Foundation was established by the Leake County Development Association as a vehicle for tax-deductible contributions to be made to community development projects. 

The Board of Directors are:

Jeffery Jones, President

Tim Leitaker, Vice President

Robin Burgess, Secretary

Brad Ogletree

David M. Howell

N. L. Carson

Robert Faulkner

Mayor Grady Sims

Mayor Jimmy Wallace

Sheila Johnson

Carlton Brock

Melanie Hartley

Greg Waggoner

Joe Andy Helton

     The Foundation was organized for charitable purposes within the meaning of Section  501 ©(3) of the IRS Code for residents of Leake County.   The Board of Directors oversees the expenditures as designated by the contributor. 

     For further information:

Phone: 601-267-7161  or 601-267-9231

Tell Free: 1-866-902-7161

Fax: 601-267-8123

Email: INFO

RECENT/CURRENT PROJECTS

 OF THE FOUNDATION:

      Keep Leake Beautiful Project—Contributions totaling $12,000 were received for the beautification project of Downtown Walnut Grove.  The project received a state-wide Keep Mississippi Beautiful award. 

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Restoration of Carthage Elementary School—The Leake County Foundation is now accepting contribution for the restoration of the Carthage Elementary School Auditorium for public use as a community center.  A $200,000 grant from HUD was made possible by Congressman Chip Pickering for the project.  All contributions will be used to renovate the auditorium as we seek matching funds to complete the project.