Mississippi Urban Forest Council is located in Madison, MS. The organization was established in 1994. According to its NTEE Classification (C01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Urban Forest Council 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, Mississippi Urban Forest Council generated $212.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 6.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $211.2k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 5.8% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO FOSTER AND PROMOTE PROPER MANAGEMENT OF URBAN FORESTS FOR SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, AND ENVIRONMENTAL BENEFITS TO PEOPLE THROUGH INNOVATION, LEADERSHIP, COMMUNICATION, AND EDUCATIONAL SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
FLOWER GROWERS OF MISSISSIPPI HAS CREATED A WIDE AND DIVERSE COMMUNITY OF FLOWER GROWERS THROUGHOUT MISSISSIPPI AND THE SOUTHERN REGION. WE ARE STRIVING TO INCREASE FARM PRODUCTS, SUPPORT WORK FORCE TRAINING, AND ADVANCE THE CUT FLOWER INDUSTRY BY OFFERING TRAINING FOR A VIABLE MISSISSIPPI PRODUCT.
ARBORETA TRAIL OF MISSISSIPPI HELPS COMMUNITIES CREATE NATIVE ARBORETUMS ON A COMMUNITY LEVEL. THESE SITES INCREASE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND OUTDOORS ENJOYMENT FOR CITIZENS OF THESE COMMUNITIES. ALSO, EACH ARBORETA IS PLACED ON A TRAIL SYSTEM HIGHLIGHTING THESE SITES THROUGHOUT THE STATE.
MISSISSIPPI POLLINATORS FOR FOOD SECURITY IS A PROGRAM TO PROMOTE THE USE OF NATIVE PLANTS, TREES AND FLOWER TO SUPPORT THE LIFE CYCLE OF BENEFICIAL INSECTS. BENEFICIAL INSECTS ARE CRITICAL TO FOOD PRODUCTION IN AMERICA AND NEEDED ON EVERY FARM. THIS PROJECT CREATES LOCAL DEMONSTRATION GARDENS AND EDUCATION.
BLOOMTOWN MS IS A PROGRAM IN WHICH WE DONATE FLOWERS AND PLANTS TO OVER 169 CITIES FOR BEAUTIFICATION.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Donna Yowell Executive Director | Trustee | 40 | $60,000 |
Jim Ewing Vice Presidenttreasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Tim Waldrup President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Corey Proctor Planning Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bettie Ray Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Johnstone Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $212,098 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $212,098 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
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. | $60,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $15,000 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $979 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,869 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,934 |
Information technology | $4,102 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $782 |
Travel | $2,154 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,503 |
Interest | $996 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $525 |
All other expenses | $4,318 |
Total functional expenses | $211,232 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $19,879 |
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 | $0 |
Total assets | $19,879 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $192 |
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 | $11,035 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $11,227 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $8,652 |
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 | $19,879 |
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