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GIVING BACK
story by Lynn Lofton
photos courtesy of Trident Foundation
Founded in 2013 by the Krewe of Neptune, the Trident Foundation was formed for community service.
“The Trident Foundation is committed to making a positive impact along the Coast,” says President Kenny Foreman. “Our mission is to provide funds and support for those in need by supporting local charities, organizations and fund raisers.”
The Trident Foundation has helped in great times of need, including providing over 2,000 meals in North Carolina following Hurricane Helene, disaster relief following multiple tornadoes in South Mississippi and Louisiana, and helping local children and their families by donating a prosthetic hand for a local student who was born without a hand and a young student who had brain surgery to remove a tumor.
“We currently participate in four fundraisers a year,” Foreman said. “Those are The Tom Wall Golf Classic in June; Hallogras (a combination of Halloween and Mardi Gras) in October; Smokin’ the Coast (our annual barbecue competition sanctioned by the Memphis Barbecue Network); and our latest the Gulf Coast Grand Prix which will happen April 10-12, 2026. This is a partnership with the City of Biloxi and will bring back professional Formula 1 boat racing to Biloxi.”
The group also does spontaneous fundraisers when there is an
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immediate need in the community.
The Trident Foundation is the 501c3 charitable arm of The
Krewe of Neptune, the largest Mardi Gras Krewe in the state which has just over 580 members. It was founded in 1981.
“We are comprised solely of unpaid volunteers who have decided to use our platform as a way to truly benefit our local community,” Foreman said.
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