The MHA Health, Research and Educational Foundation, Inc., chartered in 1970, is a not for profit foundation (501-c-3) whose purpose is to recruit and retain qualified personnel in health professions, improve Mississippi health-related educational programs, award scholarships/fellowships, promote research in healthcare fields and make grants/donations for charitable, scientific, and educational purposes.

Within the Foundation are the MHA Education Department, the MHA Health Careers Center, the MHA Hospital Emergency Preparedness Program and the MS Office of Nursing Workforce.