Meridian Restoration Foundation Inc is located in Meridian, MS. The organization was established in 1968. According to its NTEE Classification (B99) the organization is classified as: Education N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Meridian Restoration 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 12/2023, Meridian Restoration Foundation Inc generated $177.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 17.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $90.3k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 10.3% 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
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PRESERVATION OF AREA III HOME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
MERIDIAN RESTORATION FOUNDATION PRESERVES & MAINTAINS AREA III HISTORIC PROPERTIES AND PROVIDES TOURS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC MONDAY THROUGH SATURDAY.
YEAR ROUND EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS BY TOURS AND HISTORICAL RE-ENACTMENTS
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation | 
|---|---|---|---|
Kim Waters President  | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
Bet Deweese Vice President  | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
Karen Justice Secretary  | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
Hilda Roberts Treasurer  | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
Albree Florey Parliamentarian  | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
Fonda Rush Historian  | Officer | 10 | $0 | 
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $105,953 | 
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 | 
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $105,953 | 
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 | 
| Investment income | $1,802 | 
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Net Rental Income | $4,550 | 
| 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 | $5,302 | 
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 | 
| Total Revenue | $177,772 | 
| 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. | $0 | 
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 | 
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 | 
| Other salaries and wages | $14,630 | 
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 | 
| Other employee benefits | $0 | 
| Payroll taxes | $1,119 | 
| Fees for services: Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 | 
| Fees for services: Other | $0 | 
| Advertising and promotion | $9,309 | 
| Office expenses | $0 | 
| Information technology | $1,839 | 
| Royalties | $0 | 
| Occupancy | $12,812 | 
| Travel | $0 | 
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 | 
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 | 
| Interest | $1,562 | 
| Payments to affiliates | $0 | 
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 | 
| Insurance | $4,462 | 
| All other expenses | $1,392 | 
| Total functional expenses | $90,296 | 
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $269,895 | 
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 | 
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 | 
| Accounts receivable, net | $1,000 | 
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 | 
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 | 
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 | 
| Inventories for sale or use | $10,024 | 
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $420 | 
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $427,754 | 
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 | 
| Investments—other securities | $0 | 
| Investments—program-related | $0 | 
| Intangible assets | $0 | 
| Other assets | $0 | 
| Total assets | $709,093 | 
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $100 | 
| 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 | $0 | 
| Total liabilities | $100 | 
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 | 
| 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 | $708,993 | 
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $709,093 |