Mississippi Heritage Trust
- Assets
- $465.9k
- Revenue
- $395.2k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 1
- Location
- Jackson, MS
- Founding
- 01/1993
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 58-2020318
Organization Overview
Mississippi Heritage Trust is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 1993. According to its NTEE Classification (A80) the organization is classified as: Historical Organizations, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Heritage Trust 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 12/2020, Mississippi Heritage Trust generated $395.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 0.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $229.6k during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST WORKS TO SAVE AND RENEW PLACES MEANINGFUL TO MISSISSIPPIANS AND THEIR HISTORY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED 5,000 COPIES OF THE SPRING 2021 ISSUE OF ELEVATION, THE JOURNAL OF THE MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST. PRINTED AND DISTRIBUTED 5,000 COPIES OF THE FALL 2021 ISSUE OF ELEVATION, THE JOURNAL OF THE MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST. WORKED WITH THE NATIONAL TRUST FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ON ADVOCACY FOR THE FEDERAL HISTORIC TAX CREDIT DURING PRESERVATION ADVOCACY WEEK MARCH 8-12. SPOKE WITH UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT CLASS ON APRIL 7 ABOUT THE WORK OF THE MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST. SPOKE WITH FIVE CIVIC GROUPS ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST AND THE IMPORTANCE OF HISTORIC PRESERVATION. SPOKE WITH NUMEROUS STATEWIDE MEDIA OUTLETS INCLUDING SUPERTALK MISSISSIPPI ABOUT THE MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST AND PRESERVATION ISSUES. HOSTED AN ANNUAL HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE IN NATCHEZ JUNE 10-11. HOSTED A WORKSHOP TO DISCUSS THE FUTURE USE OF OLDFIELDS IN GAUTIER JUNE 16. SPOKE AT THE DESTINATION DOWNTOWN CONFERENCE ON SEPTEMBER 15. SPOKE WITH MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY ARCHITECTURE STUDENTS ABOUT THE WORK OF THE MISSISSIPPI HERITAGE TRUST OCTOBER 18. HOSTED THE ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE 10 MOST ENDANGERED HISTORIC PLACES IN MISSISSIPPI IN JACKSON ON OCTOBER 21. MEMBERSHIP SENT OUT MEMBERSHIP RENEWAL AND THANK-YOU LETTERS IN DECEMBER. HOSTED AN ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING ON JUNE 10.LOCAL PRESERVATION ASSISTANCE WORKED WITH COMMUNITIES ON LOCAL PRESERVATION ISSUES. PREPARED LETTERS OF SUPPORT FOR PRESERVATION ORGANIZATIONS AND PROJECTS ACROSS THE STATE, INCLUDING SUPPORTING LOCAL PRESERVATION EFFORTS, RECOMMENDING PROJECTS FOR GRANTS, ETC. ATTENDED PUBLIC MEETINGS TO ADVOCATE FOR HISTORIC PRESERVATION ISSUES.PRESERVATION PARTNERS WORKED CLOSELY WITH STATE PARTNERS INCLUDING THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF ARCHIVES AND HISTORY AND THE MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION TO PROMOTE HISTORIC PRESERVATION ACROSS THE STATE.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hellen Rash Executive Director-Nonvoti | Officer | 40 | $60,000 |
Barry White Trustee - Nonvoting | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Barrett Celia Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Brian Rutledge Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Annette Fortman Vise Immediate Past President | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Hunter Chris Trustee | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $378,156 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $378,156 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $13,765 |
| Investment income | $3,085 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$3,190 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $395,224 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $22,857 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $62,845 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,711 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $3,791 |
| Payroll taxes | $4,667 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $3,987 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $66,907 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $1,876 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $1,813 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $16,276 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $402 |
| Insurance | $7,184 |
| All other expenses | $11,052 |
| Total functional expenses | $229,565 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $86,245 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $379,628 |
| Total assets | $465,873 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $130,500 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $63,288 |
| Total liabilities | $193,788 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $272,085 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $465,873 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Mississippi Heritage Trust has recieved totaling $516,854.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Hearin-Chandler Foundation Mobile, AL PURPOSE: OPERATING | $400,000 |
Hearin-Chandler Foundation Mobile, AL PURPOSE: OPERATING | $100,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $16,849 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $5 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $28,629 |
| Earnings | -$2,886 |
| Net Contributions | $12,750 |
| Ending Balance | $38,493 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Heritage South Community Cu Shelbyville, TN | $308,780,084 | $17,719,881 |
Bellingrath-Morse Foundation Theodore, AL | $109,592,614 | $8,669,562 |
Battle Of Franklin Trust Inc Franklin, TN | $7,284,567 | $2,394,985 |
Rev Birmingham Inc Birmingham, AL | $3,462,227 | $2,028,176 |
Amistad Research Center New Orleans, LA | $6,399,873 | $1,567,988 |
Kate Duncan Smith Daughters Of The American Revolution School Grant, AL | $3,754,129 | $1,018,493 |
Beauvoir The Jefferson Davis Home & Presidential Library Biloxi, MS | $22,161,928 | $771,577 |
Friends Of The Levitt Pavillion- Memphis Inc Memphis, TN | $3,909,781 | $2,481,654 |
East Tennessee Historical Society Inc Knoxville, TN | $4,863,372 | $1,089,518 |
Dothan Landmarks Foundation Inc Dothan, AL | $2,476,945 | $722,529 |
Louisiana Naval War Memorial Commission Baton Rouge, LA | $2,059,836 | $846,137 |
Daughters Of Isis Of North & South America Memphis, TN | $873,505 | $959,867 |