2026-05-11T11:11:56-05:00 2025-12-31 640897081 MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA 1020 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY 500 RIDGELAND MS 39157 990 2025-01-01 831753827 MISSISSIPPIANS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING MISS 6012787387 PO BOX 2291 BRANDON MS 39043 LINDSEY SIMMONS PRESIDENT 6012787387 2026-05-08 1 CHARLES R LINDSAY CPA P00294610 6018988875 2026-05-08 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z LINDSEY SIMMONS PO BOX 2291 BRANDON MS 39043 642119 0 X WWW.NOMOREMS.ORG X 2020 MS THE ORGANIZATION FACILITATES COLLABORATION AMONG THOSE ENGAGED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TRAFFICKING. 7 7 5 11 0 0 375603 638274 0 0 0 0 0 0 375603 638274 351 0 0 0 238182 234359 0 0 15304 212748 226162 451281 460521 -75678 177753 375952 554483 5462 6240 370490 548243 X MISSISSIPPIANS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING HAS BEEN FORMED TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION WITH REGIONAL TASK FORCES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, STATE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, HOUSES OF WORSHIP, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK WITH VICTIMS OR POTENTIAL VICTIMS, WHO ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TRAFFICKING, OR WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO PREVENT THIS CRIME AND PROTECT VICTIMS. MISSISSIPPIANS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING WILL BE A SOURCE OF INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COALITION, VICTIMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE STATE. OUR STATE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TACKLE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL WE GENUINELY COME TOGETHER. 0 0 366845 THE MISSISSIPPI COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING'S INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE (ILA) PROGRAM SUPPORTS SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AS THEY WORK TOWARD SAFETY, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE. INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO SURVIVORS IN ALL 82 COUNTIES OF MISSISSIPPI, AND MCAHT CONTINUES TO EXPAND PROGRAM OUTREACH TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO THESE VITAL RESOURCES STATEWIDE. AS OUTREACH EFFORTS GROW, THE ILA PROGRAM CONTINUES TO REACH MORE SURVIVORS AND RESPOND TO NEEDS ACROSS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.NUMBER OF SURVIVORS SERVED & REQUESTS FULFILLED:FROM DECEMBER 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 2025, THE MISSISSIPPI COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING'S INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE (ILA) PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 113 INDIVIDUAL SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACROSS THE STATE. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAMFULFILLED 229 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE, REFLECTING BOTH THE DEPTH OF NEED AMONG SURVIVORS AND THE PROGRAM'S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO REMOVING BARRIERS TO SAFETY, STABILITY, AND INDEPENDENCE.TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED:THE ILA PROGRAM CONTINUED TO OFFER CRITICAL NON-SHELTER SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS AS THEY WORK TOWARD INDEPENDENT LIVING. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME INCLUDED RENT/UTILITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY PAYMENTS, GROCERIES, CAR PAYMENTS, AND CAR INSURANCE, AS WELL AS LIMITED MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE. THESE SUPPORTS PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN HELPING SURVIVORS MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING, SECURE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, AND ACCESS NECESSARY HEALTHCARE. THESE ARE FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENTS OF LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.COUNTIES SERVED:SURVIVORS FROM 17 COUNTIES ACROSS MISSISSIPPI RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THE ILA PROGRAM,DEMONSTRATING ITS BROAD REACH AND STATEWIDE IMPACT. COUNTIES SERVED INCLUDED HARRISON, HINDS, FORREST, LEE, MONROE, MADISON, LAFAYETTE, SCOTT, RANKIN, JACKSON, BOLIVAR, DESOTO, LAMAR,ALCORN, MARSHALL, PRENTISS, AND LAUDERDALE. THIS GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS THE PERSISTENT NEED FOR TRAFFICKING-RELATED RESOURCES THROUGHOUT RURAL, SUBURBAN, AND URBANCOMMUNITIES ALIKE. 366845 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 4 0 1 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 MS X THE ORGANIZATION 6012787387 PO BOX 2291 BRANDON MS 39043 SHELTON BOUNDS BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 RON CREW BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 GENE SHERIFF BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 BRANDIE LITTLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 LINDSEY SIMMONS PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SARAH FULLEN SECRETARY/TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 SANDY MIDDLETON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 LORI HILL FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 36000 0 0 AMANDA DOLLAR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 55351 0 0 91351 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 18705 585080 34489 638274 3845 18705 3845 0 638274 0 0 0 91351 68511 18268 4572 101144 75860 20231 5053 25716 19287 5143 1286 16148 12111 3230 807 16142 16142 3891 2918 778 195 97 97 17070 12177 4099 794 6996 5247 1399 350 12270 12270 42891 32168 8578 2145 2036 1527 407 102 PROGRAM EXPENSES 124769 124769 460521 366845 78372 15304 151643 423345 101960 51680 198562 119104 122349 79458 375952 554483 5462 6240 5462 6240 X 370490 548243 370490 548243 375952 554483 177753 0 X X 1 X 0 1 0 X 286445 245236 267157 375603 638274 1812715 286445 245236 267157 375603 638274 1812715 170887 1641828 1812715 0.90570 0.78100 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 174726 110497 64229 23836 8607 15229 79458 GOLF EVENT 22550 18705 3845 3845 22550 18705 3845 3845 3845 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS SENT TO THE FINANCIAL/EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND ALL BOARD MEMBERS. FORM 990 IS REVIEWED AND ANY QUESTIONS THAT ARISE FROM THE COMMITTEE OR BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANSWERED AND/OR CLEARED PRIOR THE FILING OF THE RETURN. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15A THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ESTABLISHED A HIRING COMMITTEE TO REVIEW APPLICATIONS AND PROVIDE A RECOMMENDATION TO THE FULL BOARD. THE COMMITTEE REVIEWED MORE THAN 50 APPLICATIONS, INCLUDING THE SALARY REQUIREMENTS SUBMITTED BY EACH CANDIDATE. AFTER COMPLETING ITS EVALUATION, THE COMMITTEE RECOMMENDED AN INTERNAL CANDIDATE FOR THE POSITION OF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. IN DETERMINING AN APPROPRIATE COMPENSATION PACKAGE FOR THE SELECTED CANDIDATE, THE HIRING COMMITTEE CONSIDERED SEVERAL FACTORS, INCLUDING THE SALARY REQUESTS SUBMITTED BY APPLICANTS, COMPENSATION LEVELS FOR COMPARABLE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR POSITIONS WITHIN THE AREA, AND THE SALARY PAID TO THE ORGANIZATION'S PREVIOUS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR. THE COMMITTEE'S RECOMMENDATION AND PROPOSED COMPENSATION PACKAGE WERE SUBSEQUENTLY PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR CONSIDERATION AND APPROVAL. THE BOARD'S APPROVAL IS DOCUMENTED IN THE MINUTES OF THE BOARD MEETING HELD ON AUGUST 18, 2025. 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. PART XII, 2A-COMMITTEE OVERSIGHT OF THE REVIEWED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS HAS THE RESPONSIBILITY TO OVERSEE THE REVIEW OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE SELECTION OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR. AT THE COMPLETION OF THE REVIEW, THE INDEPENDENT CPA PROVIDES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A COMPLETE SET OF FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ANSWERING ALL THE BOARD'S QUESTIONS, IF ANY. THE CPA WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE YEAR SHOULD ANY CONCERNS ARISE.