Lift Inc is located in Tupelo, MS. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (S12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2022, Lift Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lift Inc 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 09/2022, Lift Inc generated $6.5m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 9.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $6.4m during the year ending 09/2022. While expenses have increased by 9.2% 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.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES AND TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR AREA COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIALOGUE AND CONSENSUS BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY SERVICE- PROVIDES OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF AGENCY PROJECTS AND PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THAT ARE FOUND TO BE IN NEED OF FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND UTILITY ASSITANCE
ENERGY ASSISTANCE & CONSERVATION - PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO OFFSET ENERGY COSTS AND WEATHERIZATION
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Early Mckinney Chairman  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Steve Scales Vice Chairman  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Gwen Blake Secretary  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Willie Ray Brown Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Joe Wren Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
Hayward Wilson Board Member  | Trustee | 1 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 | 
| Membership dues | $0 | 
| Fundraising events | $0 | 
| Related organizations | $0 | 
| Government grants | $6,413,293 | 
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $6,213 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $6,419,506 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $196 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $8,400 | 
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 | 
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 | 
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 | 
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $6,474,617 | 
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 | 
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,948,656 | 
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 | 
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $816,471 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $11,552 | 
| Other employee benefits | $95,057 | 
| Payroll taxes | $57,219 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $57,910 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $13,121 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $892 | 
| Office expenses | $140,851 | 
| Information technology | $25 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $164,395 | 
| Travel | $18,056 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $14,248 | 
| Interest | $0 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $4,685 | 
| Insurance | $49,097 | 
| All other expenses | $28,110 | 
| Total functional expenses | $6,420,345 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $543,049 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $409,257 | 
| 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 | $51,925 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $1,004,231 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $639,060 | 
| Grants payable | $8,167 | 
| Deferred revenue | $454,139 | 
| 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 | $57,765 | 
| Total liabilities | $1,159,131 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$154,900 | 
| 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 | $1,004,231 |