Mississippi River Tr is located in Stoneville, MS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (C34) the organization is classified as: Land Resources Conservation, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi River Tr 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 12/2022, Mississippi River Tr generated $1.3m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 8 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (10.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.6m during the year ending 12/2022. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (8.2%) per year over the past 8 years. 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
PRESERVATION OF THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER PRAIRIES, BOTTOMLANDS, BAYOUS , COASTAL SAVANNAHS, LONGLEAF PINE FORESTS AND SCENIC RIVERS AND STREAMS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HYDROLOGY RESTORATION - INCLUDES EXPENDITURES RELATING TO SURVEYING, ENGINEERING AND EARTH-MOVING NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE HYDROLOGY RESTORATION COMPONENT OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE WETLAND RESERVE PROGRAM IN LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS.
WORKED IN COOPERATION WITH PRIVATE LANDOWNERS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES TO PROTECT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT THROUGHOUT THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER VALLEY. PROVIDED ADVICE ABOUT CONSEERVATIO STRATEGIES APPROPRIATE TO EACH LANDOWNERS' GOALS AND OBJECTIVES. CONTINUED TO DESIGN, HOLD AND MONITOR CONSERVATION EASEMANETS TO PROTECT FISH AND WILDLIFE HABITAT FROM UNDESIRABLE ACTIVITIES. ALSO ASSISTED RELATED ORGANIZATION IN FINANCING OF PRIVATE MITIGATION PROJECTS.
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES - EXPENDITURES INCLUDE THOSE WITH WILDLIFE MISSISSIPPI FOR THE DELIVERY OF NRCS CONTRACTS AND NATIONAL FISH AND WILDLIFE FOUNDATION GRANTS.
TREE PLANTING - EXPENDITURES INCLUDE CONTRACTUAL EXPENSES (SEEDLINGS AND LABOR FOR PLANTING) NECESSARY TO IMPLEMENT THE RESTORATION COMPONENT OF THE CONTRACT FOR THE WETLAND RESERVE PROGRAM IN LOUISIANA AND ARKANSAS.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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James L Cummins Exec. Direct | Officer | $0 | |
Marsha Barbour Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
David Bramlette Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Howard Brent Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
James Bryan Trustee | Trustee | $0 | |
Rick Calhoun Trustee | Trustee | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
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Dwain Bukker Farm Hydrology Resto | 12/30/22 | $295,357 |
Willis Engineering Inc Engineering Ser | 12/30/22 | $285,228 |
Forestech Consulting Inc Forest Tech. Mg | 12/30/22 | $247,068 |
Townes Construction Co Inc Hydrology Resto | 12/30/22 | $102,275 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,443,418 |
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 | $1,443,418 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $97,707 |
Investment income | $0 |
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 | $1,280,571 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $66,810 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,158 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $19,245 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $10,686 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $2,776 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $28,067 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $4,925 |
Total functional expenses | $1,569,838 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $186,217 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $99,284 |
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 | $358,556 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $3,768,681 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $39,125,070 |
Total assets | $43,537,808 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $34,937 |
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 | $34,937 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,753,471 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $41,749,400 |
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 | $43,537,808 |
Over the last fiscal year, Mississippi River Tr has awarded $1,437,100 in support to 2 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
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WILDLIFE MISSISSIPPI PURPOSE: ASSIST PRIVATE MIT | $1,112,100 |
WILDLIFE MISSISSIPPI PURPOSE: ASSIST PRIVATE MITIG | $325,000 |