﻿<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8"?>
<Return xmlns="http://www.irs.gov/efile" xmlns:xsi="http://www.w3.org/2001/XMLSchema-instance" returnVersion="2023v5.1" xsi:schemaLocation="http://www.irs.gov/efile">
  <ReturnHeader binaryAttachmentCnt="0">
    <ReturnTs>2024-10-29T10:01:55-07:00</ReturnTs>
    <TaxPeriodEndDt>2023-12-31</TaxPeriodEndDt>
    <PreparerFirmGrp>
      <PreparerFirmEIN>640669040</PreparerFirmEIN>
      <PreparerFirmName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Brown Ewing &amp; Co PA</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </PreparerFirmName>
      <PreparerUSAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>308 Highland Park Cove</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Ridgeland</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>39157</ZIPCd>
      </PreparerUSAddress>
    </PreparerFirmGrp>
    <ReturnTypeCd>990</ReturnTypeCd>
    <TaxPeriodBeginDt>2023-01-01</TaxPeriodBeginDt>
    <Filer>
      <EIN>640612891</EIN>
      <BusinessName>
        <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Mississippi Center For Legal Services Corporation</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
      </BusinessName>
      <BusinessNameControlTxt>MISS</BusinessNameControlTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8007731737</PhoneNum>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>P O Drawer 1728</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Hattiesburg</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>39403</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
    </Filer>
    <BusinessOfficerGrp>
      <PersonNm>Sam Buchanan Jr</PersonNm>
      <PersonTitleTxt>Executive Director</PersonTitleTxt>
      <PhoneNum>8007731737</PhoneNum>
      <SignatureDt>2024-10-21</SignatureDt>
    </BusinessOfficerGrp>
    <IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>true</IRSResponsiblePrtyInfoCurrInd>
    <PreparerPersonGrp>
      <PreparerPersonNm>Robert A Sulton</PreparerPersonNm>
      <PTIN>P00640430</PTIN>
      <PhoneNum>6013535423</PhoneNum>
      <PreparationDt>2024-10-29</PreparationDt>
    </PreparerPersonGrp>
    <TaxYr>2023</TaxYr>
    <BuildTS>2024-10-15 13:58:12Z</BuildTS>
  </ReturnHeader>
  <ReturnData documentCnt="5">
    <IRS990 documentId="IRS990-01" referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <PrincipalOfficerNm>Sam Buchanan Jr</PrincipalOfficerNm>
      <USAddress>
        <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 1728</AddressLine1Txt>
        <CityNm>Hatttiesburg</CityNm>
        <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
        <ZIPCd>39403</ZIPCd>
      </USAddress>
      <GrossReceiptsAmt>5564630</GrossReceiptsAmt>
      <GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>false</GroupReturnForAffiliatesInd>
      <Organization501c3Ind>X</Organization501c3Ind>
      <WebsiteAddressTxt>N/A</WebsiteAddressTxt>
      <TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>X</TypeOfOrganizationCorpInd>
      <FormationYr>1977</FormationYr>
      <LegalDomicileStateCd>MS</LegalDomicileStateCd>
      <ActivityOrMissionDesc>MCLSCs mission is to provide quality legal services to eligible persons in central and southern Mississippi</ActivityOrMissionDesc>
      <VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>21</VotingMembersGoverningBodyCnt>
      <VotingMembersIndependentCnt>21</VotingMembersIndependentCnt>
      <TotalEmployeeCnt>46</TotalEmployeeCnt>
      <TotalVolunteersCnt>0</TotalVolunteersCnt>
      <TotalGrossUBIAmt>0</TotalGrossUBIAmt>
      <NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>0</NetUnrelatedBusTxblIncmAmt>
      <PYContributionsGrantsAmt>4648392</PYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYContributionsGrantsAmt>5542059</CYContributionsGrantsAmt>
      <CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>0</CYProgramServiceRevenueAmt>
      <PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>3571</PYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>12768</CYInvestmentIncomeAmt>
      <PYOtherRevenueAmt>14594</PYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <CYOtherRevenueAmt>9803</CYOtherRevenueAmt>
      <PYTotalRevenueAmt>4666557</PYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <CYTotalRevenueAmt>5564630</CYTotalRevenueAmt>
      <PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>82000</PYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>85250</CYGrantsAndSimilarPaidAmt>
      <CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>0</CYBenefitsPaidToMembersAmt>
      <PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>3056185</PYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>3806242</CYSalariesCompEmpBnftPaidAmt>
      <CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>0</CYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt>
      <CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>2175</CYTotalFundraisingExpenseAmt>
      <PYOtherExpensesAmt>1584799</PYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <CYOtherExpensesAmt>1600813</CYOtherExpensesAmt>
      <PYTotalExpensesAmt>4722984</PYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <CYTotalExpensesAmt>5492305</CYTotalExpensesAmt>
      <PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>-56427</PYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>72325</CYRevenuesLessExpensesAmt>
      <TotalAssetsBOYAmt>2258533</TotalAssetsBOYAmt>
      <TotalAssetsEOYAmt>2041285</TotalAssetsEOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>1653415</TotalLiabilitiesBOYAmt>
      <TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>1363842</TotalLiabilitiesEOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>605118</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesBOYAmt>
      <NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>677443</NetAssetsOrFundBalancesEOYAmt>
      <MissionDesc>MCLSCs mission is to provide quality legal services to eligible persons in central and southern Mississippi</MissionDesc>
      <SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>false</SignificantNewProgramSrvcInd>
      <SignificantChangeInd>false</SignificantChangeInd>
      <ExpenseAmt>4796618</ExpenseAmt>
      <GrantAmt>85250</GrantAmt>
      <RevenueAmt>0</RevenueAmt>
      <Desc>Legal services on behalf of program beneficiaries</Desc>
      <TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>4796618</TotalProgramServiceExpensesAmt>
      <DescribedInSection501c3Ind referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleA">true</DescribedInSection501c3Ind>
      <ScheduleBRequiredInd>false</ScheduleBRequiredInd>
      <PoliticalCampaignActyInd>false</PoliticalCampaignActyInd>
      <LobbyingActivitiesInd>false</LobbyingActivitiesInd>
      <SubjectToProxyTaxInd>false</SubjectToProxyTaxInd>
      <DonorAdvisedFundInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorAdvisedFundInd>
      <ConservationEasementsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ConservationEasementsInd>
      <CollectionsOfArtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</CollectionsOfArtInd>
      <CreditCounselingInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</CreditCounselingInd>
      <DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</DonorRstrOrQuasiEndowmentsInd>
      <ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd>
      <ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd>
      <ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd>
      <ReportOtherAssetsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ReportOtherAssetsInd>
      <ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">false</ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd>
      <IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IncludeFIN48FootnoteInd>
      <IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</IndependentAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleD">true</ConsolidatedAuditFinclStmtInd>
      <SchoolOperatingInd>false</SchoolOperatingInd>
      <ForeignOfficeInd>false</ForeignOfficeInd>
      <ForeignActivitiesInd>false</ForeignActivitiesInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>false</MoreThan5000KToOrgInd>
      <MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>false</MoreThan5000KToIndividualsInd>
      <ProfessionalFundraisingInd>false</ProfessionalFundraisingInd>
      <FundraisingActivitiesInd>false</FundraisingActivitiesInd>
      <GamingActivitiesInd>false</GamingActivitiesInd>
      <OperateHospitalInd>false</OperateHospitalInd>
      <GrantsToOrganizationsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleI-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleI">true</GrantsToOrganizationsInd>
      <GrantsToIndividualsInd referenceDocumentId="IRS990ScheduleI-01" referenceDocumentName="IRS990ScheduleI">false</GrantsToIndividualsInd>
      <ScheduleJRequiredInd>false</ScheduleJRequiredInd>
      <TaxExemptBondsInd>false</TaxExemptBondsInd>
      <EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>false</EngagedInExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <PYExcessBenefitTransInd>false</PYExcessBenefitTransInd>
      <LoanOutstandingInd>false</LoanOutstandingInd>
      <GrantToRelatedPersonInd>false</GrantToRelatedPersonInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithOrgMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>false</BusinessRlnWithFamMemInd>
      <BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>false</BusinessRlnWith35CtrlEntInd>
      <DeductibleNonCashContriInd>false</DeductibleNonCashContriInd>
      <DeductibleArtContributionInd>false</DeductibleArtContributionInd>
      <TerminateOperationsInd>false</TerminateOperationsInd>
      <PartialLiquidationInd>false</PartialLiquidationInd>
      <DisregardedEntityInd>false</DisregardedEntityInd>
      <RelatedEntityInd>false</RelatedEntityInd>
      <RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>false</RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd>
      <TransactionWithControlEntInd>false</TransactionWithControlEntInd>
      <TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>false</TrnsfrExmptNonChrtblRltdOrgInd>
      <ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>false</ActivitiesConductedPrtshpInd>
      <ScheduleORequiredInd>true</ScheduleORequiredInd>
      <IRPDocumentCnt>35</IRPDocumentCnt>
      <IRPDocumentW2GCnt>0</IRPDocumentW2GCnt>
      <BackupWthldComplianceInd>true</BackupWthldComplianceInd>
      <EmployeeCnt>46</EmployeeCnt>
      <EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>true</EmploymentTaxReturnsFiledInd>
      <UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>false</UnrelatedBusIncmOverLimitInd>
      <ForeignFinancialAccountInd>false</ForeignFinancialAccountInd>
      <ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>false</ProhibitedTaxShelterTransInd>
      <TaxablePartyNotificationInd>false</TaxablePartyNotificationInd>
      <NondeductibleContributionsInd>false</NondeductibleContributionsInd>
      <QuidProQuoContributionsInd>false</QuidProQuoContributionsInd>
      <Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>false</Form8282PropertyDisposedOfInd>
      <RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>false</PayPremiumsPrsnlBnftCntrctInd>
      <DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd>false</DAFExcessBusinessHoldingsInd>
      <TaxableDistributionsInd>false</TaxableDistributionsInd>
      <DistributionToDonorInd>false</DistributionToDonorInd>
      <IndoorTanningServicesInd>false</IndoorTanningServicesInd>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartVIInd>
      <GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>21</GoverningBodyVotingMembersCnt>
      <IndependentVotingMemberCnt>21</IndependentVotingMemberCnt>
      <FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>false</FamilyOrBusinessRlnInd>
      <DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>false</DelegationOfMgmtDutiesInd>
      <ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>false</ChangeToOrgDocumentsInd>
      <MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>false</MaterialDiversionOrMisuseInd>
      <MembersOrStockholdersInd>false</MembersOrStockholdersInd>
      <ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>false</ElectionOfBoardMembersInd>
      <DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>false</DecisionsSubjectToApprovaInd>
      <MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>true</MinutesOfGoverningBodyInd>
      <MinutesOfCommitteesInd>true</MinutesOfCommitteesInd>
      <OfficerMailingAddressInd>false</OfficerMailingAddressInd>
      <LocalChaptersInd>false</LocalChaptersInd>
      <Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>true</Form990ProvidedToGvrnBodyInd>
      <ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>true</ConflictOfInterestPolicyInd>
      <AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>true</AnnualDisclosureCoveredPrsnInd>
      <RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>true</RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd>
      <WhistleblowerPolicyInd>true</WhistleblowerPolicyInd>
      <DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>true</DocumentRetentionPolicyInd>
      <CompensationProcessCEOInd>true</CompensationProcessCEOInd>
      <CompensationProcessOtherInd>true</CompensationProcessOtherInd>
      <InvestmentInJointVentureInd>false</InvestmentInJointVentureInd>
      <StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>MS</StatesWhereCopyOfReturnIsFldCd>
      <UponRequestInd>X</UponRequestInd>
      <BooksInCareOfDetail>
        <PersonNm>Barbara Brown</PersonNm>
        <PhoneNum>8007731737</PhoneNum>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>P O Drawer 1728</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Hattiesburg</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>39403</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
      </BooksInCareOfDetail>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Alexander Martin</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Chair</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Ben J Piazza Jr</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Vice-Chair</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Glenda Haynes</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Secretary</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Billy Spiller</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Joe Hudson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Joshua Tom</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Robert Gibbs</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Anna Rush</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Patrick Stubbs</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Rekeshia Granderson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>B Wesley Curry IV</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Mark Alexander</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Valera Voller</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Lauren Kelley</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Ollie Crouther</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Arthur Walker</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Earline Singleton</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Matthew Thompson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Carlos Wilson</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Renee McBride Porter</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Connie Jones</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Board Member</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>4.00</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>X</IndividualTrusteeOrDirectorInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>0</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Sam Buchanan Jr</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Executive Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>132892</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>12359</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Barbara Brown</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>CFO</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>91248</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>11951</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
        <PersonNm>Julia Crockett</PersonNm>
        <TitleTxt>Deputy Director</TitleTxt>
        <AverageHoursPerWeekRt>37.50</AverageHoursPerWeekRt>
        <OfficerInd>X</OfficerInd>
        <ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>99409</ReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
        <ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>0</ReportableCompFromRltdOrgAmt>
        <OtherCompensationAmt>11951</OtherCompensationAmt>
      </Form990PartVIISectionAGrp>
      <TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>323549</TotalReportableCompFromOrgAmt>
      <TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>0</TotReportableCompRltdOrgAmt>
      <TotalOtherCompensationAmt>36261</TotalOtherCompensationAmt>
      <IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>1</IndivRcvdGreaterThan100KCnt>
      <FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>false</FormerOfcrEmployeesListedInd>
      <TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>false</TotalCompGreaterThan150KInd>
      <CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>false</CompensationFromOtherSrcsInd>
      <FundraisingAmt>12648</FundraisingAmt>
      <GovernmentGrantsAmt>5095118</GovernmentGrantsAmt>
      <AllOtherContributionsAmt>434293</AllOtherContributionsAmt>
      <TotalContributionsAmt>5542059</TotalContributionsAmt>
      <InvestmentIncomeGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>12768</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </InvestmentIncomeGrp>
      <ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>12648</ContriRptFundraisingEventAmt>
      <OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
        <Desc>Miscellaneous Income</Desc>
        <BusinessCd>900099</BusinessCd>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>9803</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>9803</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </OtherRevenueMiscGrp>
      <OtherRevenueTotalAmt>9803</OtherRevenueTotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenueGrp>
        <TotalRevenueColumnAmt>5564630</TotalRevenueColumnAmt>
        <RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>22571</RelatedOrExemptFuncIncomeAmt>
        <UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>0</UnrelatedBusinessRevenueAmt>
        <ExclusionAmt>0</ExclusionAmt>
      </TotalRevenueGrp>
      <GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>85250</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>85250</ProgramServicesAmt>
      </GrantsToDomesticOrgsGrp>
      <OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>2675996</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>2219426</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>456570</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherSalariesAndWagesGrp>
      <OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>955004</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>880596</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>74408</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherEmployeeBenefitsGrp>
      <PayrollTaxesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>175242</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>175242</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </PayrollTaxesGrp>
      <FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
        <TotalAmt>11614</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>11614</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesLegalGrp>
      <FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>29000</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>24624</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>4376</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesAccountingGrp>
      <FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
        <TotalAmt>483463</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>475597</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6866</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>1000</FundraisingAmt>
      </FeesForServicesOtherGrp>
      <AdvertisingGrp>
        <TotalAmt>10117</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>9464</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>553</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>100</FundraisingAmt>
      </AdvertisingGrp>
      <OfficeExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>600577</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>510918</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>89553</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>106</FundraisingAmt>
      </OfficeExpensesGrp>
      <InformationTechnologyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>19484</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>15931</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>2584</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>969</FundraisingAmt>
      </InformationTechnologyGrp>
      <OccupancyGrp>
        <TotalAmt>222097</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>205412</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>16685</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OccupancyGrp>
      <TravelGrp>
        <TotalAmt>44826</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>43458</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>1368</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </TravelGrp>
      <ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
        <TotalAmt>28440</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>22228</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>6212</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </ConferencesMeetingsGrp>
      <DepreciationDepletionGrp>
        <TotalAmt>38220</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4015</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>34205</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </DepreciationDepletionGrp>
      <InsuranceGrp>
        <TotalAmt>24893</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>24761</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>132</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </InsuranceGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Miscellaneous</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>4897</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4897</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Statewide Exp</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>20231</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>20231</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <OtherExpensesGrp>
        <Desc>Cash Match Expense</Desc>
        <TotalAmt>62954</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>62954</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>0</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>0</FundraisingAmt>
      </OtherExpensesGrp>
      <TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
        <TotalAmt>5492305</TotalAmt>
        <ProgramServicesAmt>4796618</ProgramServicesAmt>
        <ManagementAndGeneralAmt>693512</ManagementAndGeneralAmt>
        <FundraisingAmt>2175</FundraisingAmt>
      </TotalFunctionalExpensesGrp>
      <CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
        <BOYAmt>112584</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>131453</EOYAmt>
      </CashNonInterestBearingGrp>
      <SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
        <BOYAmt>961746</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>841941</EOYAmt>
      </SavingsAndTempCashInvstGrp>
      <PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>176462</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>168834</EOYAmt>
      </PledgesAndGrantsReceivableGrp>
      <AccountsReceivableGrp>
        <BOYAmt>14704</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>32482</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsReceivableGrp>
      <PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1685</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>7723</EOYAmt>
      </PrepaidExpensesDefrdChargesGrp>
      <LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>921936</LandBldgEquipCostOrOtherBssAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>311376</LandBldgEquipAccumDeprecAmt>
      <LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
        <BOYAmt>637804</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>610560</EOYAmt>
      </LandBldgEquipBasisNetGrp>
      <OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
        <BOYAmt>353548</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>248292</EOYAmt>
      </OtherAssetsTotalGrp>
      <TotalAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2258533</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2041285</EOYAmt>
      </TotalAssetsGrp>
      <AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
        <BOYAmt>215271</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>484664</EOYAmt>
      </AccountsPayableAccrExpnssGrp>
      <DeferredRevenueGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1088077</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>634947</EOYAmt>
      </DeferredRevenueGrp>
      <EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
        <BOYAmt>68287</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>67145</EOYAmt>
      </EscrowAccountLiabilityGrp>
      <OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>281780</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>177086</EOYAmt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesGrp>
      <TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
        <BOYAmt>1653415</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>1363842</EOYAmt>
      </TotalLiabilitiesGrp>
      <OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>X</OrganizationFollowsFASB117Ind>
      <NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>539079</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>522308</EOYAmt>
      </NoDonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
        <BOYAmt>66039</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>155135</EOYAmt>
      </DonorRestrictionNetAssetsGrp>
      <TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>605118</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>677443</EOYAmt>
      </TotalNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
        <BOYAmt>2258533</BOYAmt>
        <EOYAmt>2041285</EOYAmt>
      </TotLiabNetAssetsFundBalanceGrp>
      <InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>X</InfoInScheduleOPartXIInd>
      <ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>72325</ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt>
      <MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>X</MethodOfAccountingAccrualInd>
      <AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>false</AccountantCompileOrReviewInd>
      <FSAuditedInd>true</FSAuditedInd>
      <FSAuditedBasisGrp>
        <ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>X</ConsolidatedBasisFinclStmtInd>
      </FSAuditedBasisGrp>
      <AuditCommitteeInd>true</AuditCommitteeInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>true</FederalGrantAuditRequiredInd>
      <FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>true</FederalGrantAuditPerformedInd>
    </IRS990>
    <IRS990ScheduleA documentId="IRS990ScheduleA-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <PublicOrganization170Ind>X</PublicOrganization170Ind>
      <OtherSupportSumAmt>0</OtherSupportSumAmt>
      <GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>3765176</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>4530580</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3935085</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4637338</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5542059</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>22410238</TotalAmt>
      </GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp>
      <TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </TaxRevLeviedOrgnztnlBnft170Grp>
      <GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </GovtFurnSrvcFcltsVl170Grp>
      <TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>3765176</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>4530580</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>3935085</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>4637338</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>5542059</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>22410238</TotalAmt>
      </TotalCalendarYear170Grp>
      <SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>0</SubstantialContributorsTotAmt>
      <PublicSupportTotal170Amt>22410238</PublicSupportTotal170Amt>
      <GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>885</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>1465</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>1638</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>3571</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>12768</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>20327</TotalAmt>
      </GrossInvestmentIncome170Grp>
      <UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
        <TotalAmt>0</TotalAmt>
      </UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp>
      <OtherIncome170Grp>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>5501</CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>10820</CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>49185</CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>25648</CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt>
        <CurrentTaxYearAmt>9803</CurrentTaxYearAmt>
        <TotalAmt>100957</TotalAmt>
      </OtherIncome170Grp>
      <TotalSupportAmt>22531522</TotalSupportAmt>
      <PublicSupportCY170Pct>0.99460</PublicSupportCY170Pct>
      <PublicSupportPY170Pct>0.99470</PublicSupportPY170Pct>
      <ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>X</ThirtyThrPctSuprtTestsCY170Ind>
      <PublicSupportTotal509Amt>0</PublicSupportTotal509Amt>
      <PublicSupportCY509Pct>0</PublicSupportCY509Pct>
      <InvestmentIncomeCYPct>0</InvestmentIncomeCYPct>
      <Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt II Ln 10</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Miscellaneous Income 2019: 5501. 2020: 10820. 2021: 49185. 2022: 25648. 2023: 9803.</ExplanationTxt>
      </Form990ScheduleAPartVIGrp>
    </IRS990ScheduleA>
    <IRS990ScheduleD documentId="IRS990ScheduleD-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <AgentTrusteeEtcInd>false</AgentTrusteeEtcInd>
      <InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd>true</InclEscrowCustodialAcctLiabInd>
      <LandGrp>
        <InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>0</InvestmentCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>50000</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>50000</BookValueAmt>
      </LandGrp>
      <BuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>180756</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>160734</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>20022</BookValueAmt>
      </BuildingsGrp>
      <LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>67501</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>67502</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>-1</BookValueAmt>
      </LeaseholdImprovementsGrp>
      <EquipmentGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>291425</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <DepreciationAmt>83140</DepreciationAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>208285</BookValueAmt>
      </EquipmentGrp>
      <OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
        <OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>332254</OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt>
        <BookValueAmt>332254</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherLandBuildingsGrp>
      <TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>610560</TotalBookValueLandBuildingsAmt>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Utility Deposits</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>5156</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Client escrow deposits</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>55534</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Travel advances</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>10516</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Right of Use of Asset-Operating Lease</Desc>
        <BookValueAmt>177086</BookValueAmt>
      </OtherAssetsOrgGrp>
      <TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>248292</TotalBookValueOtherAssetsAmt>
      <OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
        <Desc>Right of Use-Operating Lease</Desc>
        <Amt>177086</Amt>
      </OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp>
      <TotalLiabilityAmt>177086</TotalLiabilityAmt>
      <FootnoteTextInd>X</FootnoteTextInd>
      <TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>5564630</TotalRevEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <RevenueSubtotalAmt>5564630</RevenueSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>5564630</TotalRevenuePerForm990Amt>
      <TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>5492305</TotExpnsEtcAuditedFinclStmtAmt>
      <ExpensesSubtotalAmt>5492305</ExpensesSubtotalAmt>
      <TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>5492305</TotalExpensesPerForm990Amt>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt X, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization is exempt from corporate Federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and from state income taxes. Therefore, no provision has been made for Federal or state corporate income taxes. Therefore, no provision has been made for Federal or state corporate income taxes in the accompanying financial statements.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt X, Line 2</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization has analyzed its tax position taken for filings with the Internal Revenue Service. It believes that its tax filing positions will be sustained upon examination and does not anticipate any adjustments that would result in a material adverse effect on its financial condition, results of operations, or cash flows. The Organizations federal and state income tax returns for 2020, 2019, and 2018 are subject to examination by the federal, state and local taxing authorities, generally for 3 years after they are filed.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt IV, Line 2b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>As part of services, clients may have to pay for other</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt IV, Line 2b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>fees outside of legal fees. Therefore, the client must</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt IV, Line 2b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>pay MCLSC the fees to pay vendors for services rendered.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleD>
    <IRS990ScheduleI documentId="IRS990ScheduleI-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>true</GrantRecordsMaintainedInd>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Mississippi Volunteer Lawyers Project</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 2168</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Jackson</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>39225</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>640733141</RecipientEIN>
        <CashGrantAmt>74750</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Legal Services</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <RecipientTable>
        <RecipientBusinessName>
          <BusinessNameLine1Txt>Choctaw Legal Defense</BusinessNameLine1Txt>
        </RecipientBusinessName>
        <USAddress>
          <AddressLine1Txt>PO Box 6255</AddressLine1Txt>
          <CityNm>Philadelphia</CityNm>
          <StateAbbreviationCd>MS</StateAbbreviationCd>
          <ZIPCd>39350</ZIPCd>
        </USAddress>
        <RecipientEIN>640345731</RecipientEIN>
        <CashGrantAmt>10500</CashGrantAmt>
        <PurposeOfGrantTxt>Legal Services</PurposeOfGrantTxt>
      </RecipientTable>
      <Total501c3OrgCnt>2</Total501c3OrgCnt>
      <TotalOtherOrgCnt>2</TotalOtherOrgCnt>
    </IRS990ScheduleI>
    <IRS990ScheduleO documentId="IRS990ScheduleO-01" softwareId="23017509">
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 19</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Policy is provided upon request.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Once the tax form is received by Barbara Brown, CFO, it</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>is forwarded to the Board for their review of the tax</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 11b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>form before filing.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The Organization requires each employee to disclose any</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>known potential conflicts.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Any contracts or agreements are reviewed and scrutinized</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 12c</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>for potential involvement by board members.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organizations compensation is approved by the Board</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15b</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>of Directors for the agency.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>The organizations compensation is approved by the Board</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt VI, Line 15a</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>of Directors for the agency.</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
      <SupplementalInformationDetail>
        <FormAndLineReferenceDesc>Pt XI</FormAndLineReferenceDesc>
        <ExplanationTxt>Rounding</ExplanationTxt>
      </SupplementalInformationDetail>
    </IRS990ScheduleO>
  </ReturnData>
</Return>