Womens Foundation Of Mississippi

Organization Overview

Womens Foundation Of Mississippi is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (P03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Womens Foundation Of Mississippi employed 4 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Womens Foundation Of Mississippi 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 12/2023, Womens Foundation Of Mississippi generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 9 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (5.0%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $886.9k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.6%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Since 2015, Womens Foundation Of Mississippi has awarded 162 individual grants totaling $4,624,392. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2023

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO IMPROVE WOMEN'S LIVES BY PROMOTING SOCIAL CHANGE & ECONOMIC SELF-SUFFICIENCY

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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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 GREATER OPPORTUNITY FOR UPWARD MOBILITY AND ECONOMIC STABILITY WHEN THEY CAN PLAN FOR PREGNANCY, EARN A DEGREE OR RECEIVE RELEVANT JOB-RELATED TRAINING, AND PURSUE A VIABLE CAREER WITH A LIVABLE INCOME.KEY ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS BY THE FOUNDATION IN 2023 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.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Donna Barksdale
Board Member
$0
Kathryn York
Treasurer
$0
Erin Shirley Orey
Board Member
$0
Robbye Good
Board Member
$0
Lindsay Thomas Dowdle
Chair
$0
Shanell H Watson
Secretary
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$3,910
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,134,535
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,138,445
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $51,090
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $66,693
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$4,797
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $1,251,557

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Womens Foundation Of Mississippi has awarded $125,000 in support to 4 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PURPOSE: COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE HEALTHCARE EMERGENCY FUND

$30,000

LIGHTHOUSEBLACK GIRLS PROJECT

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY HEALTH AMBASSADOR TRAINING

$40,000

MISSISSIPPI DELTA COMMUNITY COLLEGE

PURPOSE: SUPPORT FOR STUDENT WRAP-AROUND SERVICES

$30,000

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI

PURPOSE: COLLEGE BASED HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP TOOLKIT

$25,000
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