Jackson County Economic Development Foundation Inc is located in Pascagoula, MS. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jackson County Economic Development Foundation 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, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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
IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI BY UNIFYING PLANNING, ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES IN THE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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THE FOUNDATION HAS IMPLEMENTED A RETENTION & EXPANSION PROGRAM, IDENTIFIED OPTIMAL SITES FOR NEW INDUSTRY, ESTABLISHED A "RED CARPET" BUINESS RECRUITMENT TEAM, AND WORKED WITH OTHER NON PORFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH COUNTY IMPROVEMENTS. ALSO, RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ADVERTISING GRANTS TO PROMOTE THE COUNTY.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
George L Freeland Jr CEO | Officer | 50 | $380,137 |
Mary Martha Henson Deputy Direc | Officer | 50 | $229,942 |
Randy Bosarge Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Barry Cumbest Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenny Holloway Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Brian Hughey Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $1,045,292 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,135,247 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,180,539 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $35,795 |
| 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 | $2,216,334 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $610,079 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,907 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $71,451 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,963 |
| Other employee benefits | $42,982 |
| Payroll taxes | $34,035 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $7,709 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $47,223 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,000 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $50,298 |
| Advertising and promotion | $118,975 |
| Office expenses | $43,596 |
| Information technology | $21,141 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $30,000 |
| Travel | $31,970 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $75,747 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,426 |
| Insurance | $18,164 |
| All other expenses | $7,442 |
| Total functional expenses | $1,843,277 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,597,284 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $691,202 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $443,848 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $341,212 |
| 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 | $105,637 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $4,179,183 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,463 |
| 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 | $601,665 |
| Total liabilities | $652,128 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,497,252 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,029,803 |
| 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 | $4,179,183 |