Northeast mississippi youth foundation
Developing our local leaders and philanthropists
The Northeast Mississippi Youth Foundation is a student-led program empowering high school juniors and seniors to develop their leadership skills, fundraise, and award grants to nonprofits in their communities. Founded in 2001, NEMYF helps young leaders understand how generosity and service can create a lasting change.
2025-2026 Officers
Chair
Emma Kate Beckham,
Prentiss
Treasurer
Kamyra Hughes,
Lowndes
Secretary
Jamilyah Smith,
Tippah
Historian
Cherish Brown,
Lee
Assistant Chair
Isaiah Barbour,
Lee
Assistant Treasurer Gabrielle Foote,
Lee
Assistant Secretary
Isabella Owens,
Prentiss
Assistant Historian
Day Ivy,
Clay
Youth Board Nominations
Leadership in Action: Grants Making a Difference
Addressing the needs in our local communities.
Youth Foundation students turn leadership into impact by awarding grants to local nonprofits across Northeast Mississippi. To learn more, hover or click on a county to see how young philanthropists are meeting community needs.
Board Members:
Youth Foundation students turn leadership into impact by awarding grants to local nonprofits across Northeast Mississippi. Hover or click on a county to see how young philanthropists are meeting community needs and supporting positive change.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
B & B Concrete Company, Inc.
FMBank Baldwyn
Pontotoc Elecric Power Association (PEPA)
Scott Cochran
Lee County donors
Langston & Lott Law Firm
First Choice Bank of Pontotoc
BNA Bank
We are grateful for the support of our sponsors and the 69 additional individuals and organizations who helped the 2024–2025 NEMYF board raise $11,358. Your support empowers student leaders and strengthens local nonprofits.
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