2025-11-05T09:15:17-06:00 2024-12-31 994625061 CRI ADVISORS LLC 400 W PKWY PL SUITE 300 RIDGELAND MS 39157 990 2024-01-01 264419982 WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI WOME 6013260701 2906 NORTH STATE STREET SUITE 302 JACKSON MS 39216 MELANIE POWELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6019811144 2025-10-31 1 0 REBECCA DANSEREAU P00695156 6018537050 2025-10-31 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z MELANIE POWELL 2906 NORTH STATE STREET SUITE 302 JACKSON MS 39216 1474930 0 X WWW.WOMENSFOUNDATIONMS.ORG X 2008 MS TO IMPROVE WOMEN'S LIVES BY PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE & ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY 15 15 4 4 0 0 1138445 1357167 0 0 117783 110098 -4671 -4825 1251557 1462440 142500 364332 0 0 330834 283842 0 0 75362 413600 373006 886934 1021180 364623 441260 2810520 3197379 111234 45972 2699286 3151407 X TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF WOMEN & GIRLS BY PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE & ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH ADVOCACY & STRATEGIC GRANTMAKING. 0 0 869398 364332 THE MISSION OF THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI IS ECONOMIC SECURITY FOR WOMEN IN THE STATE. THE FOUNDATION DOES THIS BY CULTIVATING SOCIAL CHANGE THROUGH RESEARCH, PUBLIC EDUCATION AND AWARENESS EFFORTS, AND A COMPETITIVE GRANTMAKING PROCESS. THE FOUNDATION IS COMMITTED TO HELPING MISSISSIPPI'S WOMEN AND GIRLS TRANSCEND THE STATE'S DIRE SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC BARRIERS. THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO CREATE LONG-TERM OPPORTUNITY FOR PERSONAL STABILITY AND STRONGER FAMILIES. WOMEN HAVE A BETTER CHANCE AT ECONOMIC STABILITY WHEN THEY CAN ACCESS PROPER HEALTHCARE, EARN A DEGREE OR RECEIVE RELEVANT JOB TRAINING, AND PURSUE A VIABLE CAREER WITH A LIVABLE INCOME.KEY ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY THE FOUNDATION IN 2024 INCLUDE:- ONGOING MANAGEMENT OF AN ANNUAL GRANTS PROGRAM INCLUDING: PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE OPPORTUNITY, REVIEW OF APPLICATIONS BOTH IN WRITING AND IN PERSON, REVIEW OF GRANTEE REPORTS, EVALUATION OF GRANTEE PROJECTS, AND ONGOING COMMUNICATION WITH GRANTEES. - COLLABORATING WITH GRANTEES AND SHARING BEST PRACTICES ACROSS ORGANIZATIONS THROUGH IN PERSON AND VIRTUAL MEETINGS.- PROVIDING TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR WOMEN.- PROVIDING EDUCATION AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO WOMEN AND GIRLS IN MISSISSIPPI. - SHARING RESEARCH ABOUT WOMEN AND GIRLS IN MISSISSIPPI.- PROVIDED INTERNSHIP OPPORTUNITIES TO YOUNG WOMEN TO DEVELOP THEIR OWN SKILLS WHILE ALSO ASSISTING THE FOUNDATION IN MEETING OUR OWN DAILY AND ANNUAL GOALS.- PARTICIPATION IN NATIONAL FUNDING NETWORK GROUPS TO COLLABORATE ON PROGRAMMATIC PROJECTS AND ACTIVITIES AND FUNDRAISING OPPORTUNITIES. 869398 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 22 0 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 15 15 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MS X X MELANIE POWELL 6013260701 2906 NORTH STATE STREET SUITE 302 JACKSON MS 39216 DONNA BARKSDALE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 KATHRYN YORK TREASURER 3.00 X X 0 0 0 ERIN SHIRLEY OREY BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ROBBYE GOOD BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDSAY THOMAS DOWDLE PAST CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 MARY LARGENT PURVIS CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ASHLEY SANDERS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MARGARET CUPPLES PAST CHAIR 1.00 X X 0 0 0 RITA BRENT BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 ASHLEY WICKS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MICHELLE OWENS CHAIR ELECT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 BETHANY TARPLEY SECRETARY 1.00 X 0 0 0 FELICIA BROWN WILLIAMS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 MELANIE POWELL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 103627 0 1450 TRACY DEVRIES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 39532 0 0 143159 0 1450 1 0 0 0 0 2045 1355122 1357167 80937 80937 29161 0 29161 29161 29161 7595 2045 12490 -4895 -4895 50 0 50 50 MISCELLANEOUS INCOME 541900 20 20 20 1462440 50 0 105223 364332 364332 143159 88759 27200 27200 100885 62548 19168 19169 20949 12988 3980 3981 18849 11687 3581 3581 36350 22536 6907 6907 76250 76250 6551 4381 1632 538 22256 17804 2226 2226 25200 15624 4788 4788 4757 4757 19382 12413 3485 3484 1829 1133 348 348 5291 2645 1323 1323 INTERNSHIPS 90000 90000 FACT NOT FICTION WEBSIT 54600 54600 FEES 23540 19976 1782 1782 MISCELLANEOUS EXPENSE 6965 6965 35 35 1021180 869398 76420 75362 1125660 1537692 331399 331866 57719 621 7068 0 83297 79859 3862 3438 1243394 1307062 41418 16700 2810520 3197379 36516 23472 50000 22500 24718 0 111234 45972 X 833231 723822 1866055 2427585 2699286 3151407 2810520 3197379 441260 10861 0 X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1490510 1987166 687700 1138445 1357167 6660988 1490510 1987166 687700 1138445 1357167 6660988 4101963 2559025 56378 86581 39709 117784 110098 410550 738 740 15097 126 70 16771 7088309 26970 0.36100 0.44310 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1243394 108816 33259 14194 1307061 1112674 178440 34250 13470 1243394 1355002 -188520 39588 14220 1112674 1242683 169958 40858 16781 1355002 1369416 12620 122269 246000 15622 1242683 0.00000 0.50813 0.49187 1 0 83297 79859 3438 3438 X 1471597 10861 10861 1460736 14194 -12490 1704 1462440 1019476 12490 12490 1006986 14194 14194 1021180 PART X, LINE 2: THE FOUNDATION UTILIZES THE ACCOUNTING REQUIREMENTS ASSOCIATED WITH UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES USING THE PROVISIONS OF FINANCIAL ACCOUNTING STANDARDS BOARD (FASB) ASC 740, INCOME TAXES. USING THAT GUIDANCE, TAX POSITIONS INITIALLY NEED TO BE RECOGNIZED IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS WHEN IT IS MORE LIKELY THAN NOT THE POSITIONS WILL BE SUSTAINED UPON EXAMINATION BY THE TAX AUTHORITIES. IT ALSO PROVIDES GUIDANCE FOR DERECOGNITION, CLASSIFICATION, INTEREST AND PENALTIES, ACCOUNTING IN INTERIM PERIODS, DISCLOSURE AND TRANSITION. AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024, AND 2023 THE FOUNDATION HAS NO UNCERTAIN TAX PROVISIONS THAT QUALIFY FOR RECOGNITION OR DISCLOSURE IN THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. PART XI, LINE 4B - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES ROUNDING PART XII, LINE 2D - OTHER ADJUSTMENTS: FUNDRAISING EXPENSES PART V, LINE 4: THE INTENDED USE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ENDOWMENT FUNDS IS TO SUPPORT THE WOMEN'S FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI IN CARRYING OUT ITS MISSION. VISIONARIES 3348 THRIVE AT WORK 8650 2000 6650 2484 4871 1756 1 990 45 945 31 9640 2045 7595 5832 4871 1787 12490 -4895 1 INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCEMENT OF MINORITY HEALTH PO BOX 1041 RIDGELAND MS 39158 834631016 501(C)(3) 0 35000 SUPPORT FOR HEALTHY WOMEN, HEALTH FAMILIES INITIATIVE AND MS WOMEN'S POLICY INSTITUTE MAGNOLIA MEDICAL FOUNDATION 1230 RAYMOND ROAD BOX 600 JACKSON MS 39204 900504363 501(C)(3) 0 35000 COMMUNITY BASED TWO-GENERATION WORK; COVID VACCINATION OUTREACH TO FEMALE AND UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS MIDTOWN PARTNERS 215 MCTYERE AVENUE JACKSON MS 39202 640862113 501(C)(3) 0 25000 SUPPORT FOR THE BETTER TOGETHER PROGRAM MISSISSIPPI COALITION AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE PO BOX 4703 JACKSON MS 39296 640656865 501(C)(3) 0 25000 SUPPORT STAFF CAPACITY BUILDING AND TRAINING MS BLACK WOMEN'S ROUNDTABLE PO BOX 21499 JACKSON MS 39289 831193631 501(C)(3) 0 16666 SUPPORT MS WOMEN'S POLICY INSTITUTE MS LOW INCOME CHILDCARE INITIATIVE PO BOX 204 BILOXI MS 39533 640943404 501(C)(3) 0 35000 SUPPORT MS WOMEN'S POLICY INSTITUTE PROGRAM ST GABRIEL MERCY CENTER INC 503 MARTIN LUTHER KING DR MOUND BAYOU MS 38762 640926061 501(C)(3) 0 20000 SUPPORT FOR THE PARENTS AS TEACHERS PROGRAM STRATEGIC SOLUTIONS FOR FAMILIES INC PO BOX 4346 CLEVELAND MS 38732 850571795 501(C)(3) 0 25000 SUPPORT THROUGH SOLID GROUND MOMMY-N-ME AND HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS TEEN HEALTH MISSISSIPPI 125 SOUTH CONGRESS STREET SUITE 1330 JACKSON MS 39201 822026676 501(C)(3) 0 55000 SUPPORT LOCAL CHAPTER OF NATIONAL YOUNG WOMEN INITIATIVE THE GRADUS PROJECT 5352 KENSINGTON CREEK DRIVE SOUTHAVEN MS 38672 843342777 501(C)(3) 0 25000 SUPPORT FOR PROJECT E.A.T. - EARN, ASSIST, TRAIN THE SHE PROJECT 123-A HIGHWAY 80 EAST 258 CLINTON MS 39056 850640346 501(C)(3) 0 25000 SUPPORT FOR SHE PROJECT HYGIENE HEALTH PROJECT ACLU OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION INC 101 S CONGRESS ST JACKSON MS 39201 640694013 501(C)(3) 0 10000 SUPPORT MS WOMEN'S POLICY INSTITUTE PROGRAM DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI 5 OLD RIVER PL 101 JACKSON MS 39202 640666919 501(C)(3) 0 15000 SUPPORT MS WOMEN'S POLICY INSTITUTE PROGRAM SIX DIMENSIONS CONSULTING LLC 1 PROFESSIONAL PKWY RIDGELAND MS 39157 934668188 501(C)(3) 0 16666 SUPPORT MS WOMEN'S POLICY INSTITUTE PROGRAM CHILDREN'S DEFENSE FUND 2659 LIVINGSTON RD 200 JACKSON MS 39213 520895622 501(C)(3) 0 25000 SUPPORT THE SOUTHERN RURAL BLACK WOMEN'S INIATIVE FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO BOTH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED. ANY QUESTIONS BROUGHT UP BY THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANSWERED AND/OR CLEARED BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C A DISCLOSURE FORM IDENTIFYING ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT COULD RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS COMPLETED ANNUALLY. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR WAS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THE SALARY OF THE ED WAS SET AFTER RESEARCH TO COMPARE THE SALARIES OF OTHER STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL NONPROFITS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND SCOPE OF WORK. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 18 PART XII LINE 2C - COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT OF THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE AUDITOR MEETS WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND MAKES A FULL PRESENTATION AT THE COMPLETION OF THE AUDIT ANSWERING ANY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' QUESTIONS. THE AUDITOR WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE YEAR SHOULD ANY CONCERNS ARISE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.