Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries And Parks Foundation

Organization Overview

Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries And Parks Foundation is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C27) the organization is classified as: Recycling, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries And Parks Foundation employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries And Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 12/2021, Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries And Parks Foundation generated $4.0m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 32.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 31.7% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

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Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES - CONSISTS OF MULTIPLE PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT PROGRAMS: (1)"BLACK BEAR PROJECT" WHICH FUNDS THE PURCHASE OF RADIO TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT AND FLY-OVER AIR TIME IN ORDER TO TRACK THE MOVEMENT AND POPULATION OF BLACK BEARS; (2)PURCHASE OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT TO DETECT AND APPREHEND PERSONS INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL WILDLIFE ACTIVITY; (3)FISHING RODEOS FOR YOUTH,THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS; (4)SPONSORSHIP OF A "RANGE PARTNERS" PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE NEWCOMERS TO SHOOTING AND FIREARM SAFETY USING PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS; (5)PROVIDING FUNDS TO STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS FOR WATERFOWL PROPERTY ENHANCEMENTS CONSISTING OF CULVERTS, LEVEES AND WATER DIVERSION; (6)MONITORING OF THE RED CREEK CONSERVATION EASEMENT; (7)PUBLICATION OF THE "MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS" MAGAZINE; (8)ASSISTANCE TO LANDOWNERS WITH "BURN" PROGRAMS FOR LONGLEAF PINE RESTORATION.


MISSISSIPPI ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS - THIS PROGRAM BRINGS THE SPORT OF ARCHERY TO OVER 350 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND ACCEPTS CHILDREN AGE 12 AND ABOVE FOR PARTICIPATION. IT IS NOW LISTED AS A SPORT BY THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, WHICH OVERSEES THE SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN WHICH 35,000 MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE.


MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS RADIO - THIS WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM FURTHERS THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY BROADCASTING NEWS AND UPDATES RELATING TO ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE BUREAUS OPERATED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS. THE "MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS" PROGRAM AIRS ON MULTIPLE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.


PAYMENTS MADE TO LOBBYING FIRMS FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING RESEARCH DATA AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND ACTIVITIES TO LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AND MEMBERS.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Donald C Brazil
Executive Di
$140,175
Noble Lee
Vice Chairma
$0
John Taylor
Board Chairm
$0
Peyton Self
Co-Treasurer
$0
Chris Gouras Jr
Co-Treasurer
$0
Terry Abby
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$197,150
Related organizations$0
Government grants $89,867
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$3,529,830
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$3,816,847
Total Program Service Revenue$18,752
Investment income $1,125
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $208,111
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $4,044,835

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Mississippi Wildlife Fisheries And Parks Foundation has recieved totaling $2,398,950.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation

Flowood, MS

PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELLNESS - LEFLEUR'S BLUFF STATE PARK PLAYGROUND, OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND PAVILION AND MUSEUM TRAIL

$2,230,000
Blue Cross & Blue Shield Of Mississippi Foundation

Flowood, MS

PURPOSE: HEALTH & WELLNESS - LEFLEUR'S BLUFF STATE PARK PLAYGROUND, OUTDOOR CLASSROOM AND PAVILION AND MUSEUM TRAIL - PROJECT SUSTAINABILITY

$125,000
Self Foundation

Marks, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL

$18,950
Feild Co-Operative Association Incorporated

Ridgeland, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$10,000
Community Foundation For Mississippi

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$10,000
Leo Seal Family Foundation

Bay St Louis, MS

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST IN PROTECTING AND PRESERVING WILDLIFE HERITAGE

$5,000
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