Operation Shoestring Inc

Organization Overview

Operation Shoestring Inc is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 1969. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 07/2022, Operation Shoestring Inc employed 43 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Operation Shoestring 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 07/2022, Operation Shoestring Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 07/2022. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

OPERATION SHOESTRING EXISTS TO INVEST IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

PROJECT RISE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM:OPERATION SHOESTRING'S PROJECT RISE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDES ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS, THE MAJORITY OF WHOM ARE ENROLLED AT WALTON AND GALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. THIS PROGRAM SEEKS TO EMPOWER CHILDREN AND FAMILIES SERVED TO CREATE THEIR OWN SUCCESS, AND THAT OF THEIR COMMUNITY, SO WE CAN ALL RISE TOGETHER.


PARENT INITIATIVES:SHOESTRING'S PARENT INITIATIVES INCLUDE WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO HELP PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS DEVELOP TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT CAN BEST HELP THEIR FAMILIES REALIZE THEIR OWN SELF-DETERMINED POTENTIAL AND THRIVE. THE CURRENT WORKSHOPS INCLUDE THOSE FOCUSED ON PARENTING, STRESS MANAGEMENT, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. THESE TOPICS ARE DETERMINED BY SELF-DESCRIBED NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING PARENTS. SHOESTRING ALSO PROVIDES SOME RESOURCES IN SUPPORT OF FAMILIES IN CRISIS.


MS STATEWIDE AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK:OPERATION SHOESTRING IS THE FISCAL AGENT AND ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ORGANIZATION FOR A STATEWIDE AFTERSCHOOL NETWORK FOCUSED ON CREATING MORE HIGH-QUALITY AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS IN MISSISSIPPI. NEAR-TERM PRIORITIES AND WORK INCLUDE CREATING QUALITY STANDARDS AND PROVIDING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND TRAINING FOR SCHOOL- AND COMMUNITY-BASED AFTERSCHOOL PROVIDERS.


COMMUNITY OUTREACH:OPERATION SHOESTRING DEPENDS ON PARTNERSHIPS WITH PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS ACROSS THE COMMUNITY TO OFFER RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE, INCLUDING THOSE FOCUSED ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, FINANCIAL LITERACY, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY SAFETY, AND MORE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Robert Langford
Executive Director
$129,847
Jeff Stancill
President
$0
Michael Walker
Vice-President
$0
Alicia Netterville
Secretary
$0
Sherry Rainey
Treasurer
$0
Alisha Redd
Board Member
$0

Outside Vendors & Contractors

Vendor Name (Service)Compensation
Project Solutions Llc
Evaluator
$120,141
Mayrant And Associates
Contractor
$180,860
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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $537,976
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,645,188
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $914,387
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,183,164
Total Program Service Revenue$30,078
Investment income $5,245
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $2,370
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $2,220,857

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Operation Shoestring Inc has recieved totaling $57,331.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Selby And Richard Mcrae Foundation

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: MINISTRY TO INTER-CITY FAMILIES & CHILDREN

$24,000
Community Foundation For Mississippi

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$19,743
Afterschool Alliance

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: STATE EDUCATION OUTREACH GRANT

$10,000
Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation

West Point, VA

PURPOSE: GENERAL PURPOSE

$2,500
The Pruet Foundation

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED

$1,000
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$88
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