Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance Inc is located in University, MS. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (S32) the organization is classified as: Rural Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance 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, Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance Inc generated $543.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $506.7k during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 3.9% 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.
Since 2017, Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance Inc has awarded 36 individual grants totaling $632,236. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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THE MISSION OF THE MISSISSIPPI HILLS HERITAGE AREA ALLIANCE IS TO PRESERVE, ENHANCE, INTERPRET, AND PROMOTE THE CULTURAL AND HERITAGE ASSETS OF THE HILLS REGION. ITS KEY OBJECTIVES ARE TO INCREASE JOBS AND VISITATION TO THE AREA AND TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT SUSTAIN THE HERITAGE TOURISM INDUSTRY WITHIN THE REGION.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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PROMOTION OF THE CULTURE AND HERITAGE OF THE MISSISSIPPI HILLS HERITAGE AREA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Tyrisha Battle Vice Preside | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Elizabeth Behm President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alyssa Benedict Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Christy Burns Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Nancy Carpenter Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Kinney Ferris Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $58,667 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $479,531 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $538,198 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $5,000 |
Investment income | $37 |
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 | $543,235 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $173,450 |
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 | $183,577 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $22,810 |
Payroll taxes | $13,415 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $123 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $5,219 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $45,763 |
Advertising and promotion | $19,589 |
Office expenses | $15,899 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $11,296 |
Travel | $5,890 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,218 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $761 |
Insurance | $1,108 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $506,664 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $94,026 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $748 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
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 | $1,583 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $96,357 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $2,492 |
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 | $2,492 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $93,865 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $96,357 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mississippi Hills Heritage Area Alliance Inc has awarded $153,500 in support to 6 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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CITY OF HERNANDO PURPOSE: HOLIDAY EVENT & APP | $10,000 |
TUPELO CVB PURPOSE: TOUR BROCHURE | $11,750 |
PONTOTOC COUNTY CHAMBER & MAIN ST PURPOSE: STORYTELLING MURAL | $23,250 |
NEW ALBANY MAIN STREET ASSOC PURPOSE: DOWNTOWN MASTER PLAN | $24,620 |
UNION COUNTY HERITAGE MUSEUM PURPOSE: CAMPUS AND CRAFTS | $33,880 |
MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSN PURPOSE: COMMUNITY BRANDING | $50,000 |