Mississippi Poultry Association Inc is located in Pearl, MS. The organization was established in 1972. According to its NTEE Classification (K26) the organization is classified as: Animal Husbandry, under the broad grouping of Food, Agriculture & Nutrition and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Mississippi Poultry Association Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Poultry Association Inc is a 501(c)(5) and as such, is described as a "Labor, Agricultural, and Horticultural Organization" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Mississippi Poultry Association Inc generated $707.1k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $658.9k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTION OF THE POULTRY INDUSTRY TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ANNUAL CONVENTION: MISSISSIPPU POULTRY ASSOCIATION'S (MPA) 2022 CONVENTION HAD ITS LARGEST NUMBER OF ATTENDEES AND ITS SECOND LARGEST AMOUNT OF INCOME IN RECENT HISTORY. THIS IS THE ASSOCIATION'S MAJOR FUNDRAISER OF THE YEAR.
EDUCATIONAL AND PROMOTIONAL ACTIVITIES: : THE LIST INCLUDES THE POULTRY HEALTH SEMINAR GEARED TO COMPANY VETERINARIANS IN FEBRUARY, THE TWO-DAY POULTRY MANAGEMENT SCHOOL IN MAY FOR POULTRY COMPANY SERVICE TECHNICIANS, AND THE AUGUST SEMINAR FOR INDUSTRY EMPLOYEES WORKING IN HATCHERIES OR SUPERVISING BREEDER FARMS. WE ADDED A CLASS IN JUNE LED BY UNITED STATE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE FOOD SAFETY AND INSPECTION SERVICE OFFICIALS FOR PROCESSING PLANT PERSONNEL. UNIVERSITY PROFESSORS AND INDUSTRY PROFESSIONALS VOLUNTEERED AS SPEAKERS AT THE EVENTS. MPA KEPT ITS MEMBERS INFORMED THROUGH A WEEKLY LEGISLATIVE NEWSLETTER EMAILED WEEKLY TO ABOUT 400 INDIVIDUALS (AN INCREASE IN NUMBER FROM PRIOR YEARS) WHILE THE LEGISLATORS ARE IN SESSION AND UNTIL THE GOVERNOR SIGNS ALL BILLS. THE QUARTERLY MAGAZINE GEARED TO GROWERS' INTERESTS IS MAILED TO MORE THAN 900 INDIVIDUALS. THE WEBSITE AND SOCIAL MEDIA ARE THE TWO OTHER AVENUES THE ASSOCIATION USES TO INFORM MEMBERS.WE WERE ONLY ABLE TO HAVE TWO GROWER ADVISORY COMMITTEE MEETINGS IN 2022, BECAUSE OF OUTBREAKS OF HIGHLY PATHOGENIC AVIAN INFLUENZA. THE COMMITTEE NORMALLY MEETS QUARTERLY.
CHARITABLE DONATION. EACH YEAR BEFORE THANKSGIVING, MPA COORDINATES AN ANNUAL DONATION FROM MEMBER COMPANIES OF POULTRY AND EGG PRODUCTS TO A CHARITY DESIGNATED BY THE GOVERNOR. THE 2022 DONATION WAS THE 12TH YEAR. THIS WAS OUR LARGEST DONATION OF FOOD PANTRIES AND SOUP KITCHENS GIVEN THROUGH EXTRA TABLE CHARITY.ADVOCACY. THE ASSOCIATION REPRESENTS THE INDUSTRY BEFORE THE LEGISLATURE AND PROVIDES COMMENTS ON PROPOSED LOCAL, STATE, AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS AND FEDERAL LEGISLATION THAT IMPACT THE INDUSTRY. MPA'S PRESIDENT SERVES ON THE BOARDS OF THE LEGISLATIVELY-CREATED EMERGENCY ROAD AND BRIDGE REPAIR FUND ADVISORY BOARD, AS WELL AS THE BOARDS OF THE BUSINESS AND INDUSTRY POLITICAL EDUCATION COMMITTEE AND THE AGRICULTURAL AND FORESTRY MUSEUM FOUNDATION BOARD.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Allen Magee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Anthony Delee Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bob Billingsley Executive Committee At Lar | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bobby James Vice-Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Bruce Rutledge Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chuck Bell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $348,924 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $348,924 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $349,955 |
Investment income | $6,202 |
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 | $707,090 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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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. | $148,617 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $101,100 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $23,271 |
Other employee benefits | $53,486 |
Payroll taxes | $19,332 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $4,913 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $26,242 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $5,036 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $41,714 |
Office expenses | $32,317 |
Information technology | $936 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $20,400 |
Travel | $8,349 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $132,095 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,116 |
Insurance | $4,794 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $658,917 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $134,974 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $507,587 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $11,384 |
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 | $5,782 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,327 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $663,054 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $29,340 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $840 |
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 | $1,551 |
Total liabilities | $31,731 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $609,649 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $21,674 |
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 | $663,054 |