Prairie Opportunity Inc is located in Starkville, MS. The organization was established in 1967. According to its NTEE Classification (S20) the organization is classified as: Community & Neighborhood Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Prairie Opportunity Inc employed 28 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Prairie Opportunity 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 09/2023, Prairie Opportunity Inc generated $4.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.1% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.7m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.8% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
IT IS THE MISSION OF PRAIRIE OPPORTUNITY, INC. TO PROVIDE CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO LOW INCOME ELDERLY, DISABLED FAMILIES TO TO ENHANCE STABILITY AND ENABLE THEM TO BECOME SELF-SUFFICIENT.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT PROVIDES OVERALL MANANGEMENT OF AGENCY PROJECTS, ALONG WITH PROVIDING FOR PROGRAMMATIC PROJECTS INCLUDING EDUCATION, EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE, NUTRITION AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT.
LOW-INCOME HOME ENERGY ASSISTANCE PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO OFFSET COSTS OF HEATING AND COOLING.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Deloria Steward Board Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Bulus Leflore Board Vice Chairman | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sylvia Jones Board Secretary | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Sherman Butler Board Treasurer | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Joyce Harrington Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Eric Thomas Board Member | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
| Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
|---|---|---|
Bryant Eacshannon Bryant Contractor | 9/29/20 | $306,082 |
Four County Epa Contractor | 9/29/20 | $320,686 |
Scott Petroleum Gas Company Contractor | 9/29/20 | $151,674 |
Neill Gas Company Contractor | 9/29/20 | $125,941 |
Atmos Energy Contractor | 9/29/20 | $109,610 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $6,035 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $4,681,672 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $111,028 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,798,735 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $3 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| 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 | $4,821,659 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $3,075,604 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,362 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $136,362 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $601,777 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $31,349 |
| Other employee benefits | $121,782 |
| Payroll taxes | $56,471 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $8,430 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $25,729 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $201,094 |
| Advertising and promotion | $350 |
| Office expenses | $262,946 |
| Information technology | $36 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $115,521 |
| Travel | $62,127 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $20,182 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
| Insurance | $17,098 |
| All other expenses | $5,741 |
| Total functional expenses | $4,742,599 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $435,885 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $94,796 |
| 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 | $18,000 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $65,425 |
| Total assets | $614,106 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $53,651 |
| 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 | $599,698 |
| Total liabilities | $653,349 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | -$39,243 |
| 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 | $614,106 |