Community Foundation Of East Mississippi Inc

Organization Overview

Community Foundation Of East Mississippi Inc is located in Meridian, MS. The organization was established in 1985. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Foundation Of East Mississippi Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of East Mississippi 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 12/2021, Community Foundation Of East Mississippi Inc generated $1.5m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 11.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.4m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 14.0% 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.

Since 2014, Community Foundation Of East Mississippi Inc has awarded 181 individual grants totaling $3,747,450. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI IS A PUBLIC CHARITY DEDICATED TO MAINTAINING, IMPROVING AND ENRICHING THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN EAST MISSISSIPPI BY SUPPORTING WORTHY CAUSES, PROVIDING PHILANTHROPIC SERVICES, AND ENCOURAGING AND PROVIDING LEADERSHIP IN RESPONSE TO CHANGING COMMUNITY NEEDS. WE ARE A CATALYST FOR CHARITABLE GIVING WHERE CIVIC-MINDED INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND BUSINESSES CAN MEET THEIR PHILANTHROPIC GOALS. THE FOUNDATION MEETS THIS MISSION BY DEVELOPING AND MANAGING A COMPREHENSIVE BASE OF FUNDS AN EXPANDING POOL OF CHARITABLE DOLLARS, PERMANENTLY COMMITTED TO MEETING THE NEEDS OF THE PEOPLE OF EAST MISSISSIPPI.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

IMPROVE COMMUNITY.


IMPROVE COMMUNITY FOR ALL.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Leigh Thomas
Executive Di
$61,000
Dena Lagendijk
Treasurer
$0
Kim Waters
Immediate Pa
$0
Tra Alford
Secretary
$0
Robert A Coffin III
President
$0
Clay Holladay
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $467,172
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$394,258
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $137,825
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$861,430
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $154,525
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $527,087
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,544,885

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of East Mississippi Inc has awarded $1,001,003 in support to 53 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

PINEBELT FOUNDATIONMS CARES GRANT DISTR

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$91,054

WESLEY HOUSE COMMUNITY CENTERMS CARES GRANT DISTR

Org PageRecipient Profile

Meridian, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$89,533

HOPE VILLAGE FOR CHILDREN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Meridian, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$53,200

ST PATRICK CATHOLIC CHURCH

Org PageRecipient Profile

Meridian, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$40,000

SALVATION ARMYMS CARES GRANT DISTR

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$37,473

MISSISSIPPI CHILDRENS MUSEUM

Org PageRecipient Profile

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$35,765
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Community Foundation Of East Mississippi Inc has recieved totaling $41,500.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Community Foundation For Mississippi

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$35,000
Community Foundation Of East Mississippi Inc

Meridian, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$6,500
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