Mississippi Society For Disabilities Incorporated

Organization Overview

Mississippi Society For Disabilities Incorporated is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 1962. According to its NTEE Classification (E50) the organization is classified as: Rehabilitative Care, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 08/2022, Mississippi Society For Disabilities Incorporated employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Society For Disabilities Incorporated 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 08/2022, Mississippi Society For Disabilities Incorporated generated $154.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $171.9k during the year ending 08/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE DISABLED ENABLING THEM TO GAIN INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY FOR DISABILITIES IS A 62-YEAR-OLD 501(C)3 ORGANIZATION. CHARTERED IN 1959 AS THE EASTER SEALS MISSISSIPPI, THE ORGANIZATION OPERATED UNDER THAT NAME UNTIL AUGUST OF 2000, DURING WHICH TIME THE BOARD OF THE DIRECTORS MADE THE DECISION TO SEPARATE THE ORGANIZATION FROM THE NATIONAL EASTER SEALS AND RE-ESTABLISHED IT AS AN INDEPENDENT NON-PROFIT AND CHANGED ITS NAME TO THE MISSISSIPPI SOCIETY FOR DISABILITIES (MSD). SUCH CHANGE SERVES TO DIRECT ALL FUNDRAISING DOLLARS ON SERVICE TO MISSISSIPPIANS' RATHER THAN THE INCREASINGLY HIGH PERCENTAGES OF SUCH DOLLARS BEING SENT TO NATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT COME WITH NATIONAL AFFILIATIONS.MSD'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE A BROAD SPECTRUM OF PROGRAMS AND SERVICES TO MEET THE NEEDS OF MISSISSIPPI'S CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES THUS ENABLING THEM TO ACHIEVE MAXIMUM INDEPENDENCE AND GAIN THE GREATEST POSSIBLE QUALITY OF LIFE.MSD HAS TWO CURRENT PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT THE MISSION.(1) DISCOVER WELLNESS PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILY AND COMMUNITY FOCUSED EVENTS PROMOTING INCLUSIVE PLAY AND UNIVERSAL ACCESSIBILITY FOR CHILDREN OF ALL ABILITY LEVELS. YEARLY ADDITIONS TO PARKS STATEWIDE CONTINUE THE MISSION OF BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS THAT WOULD LIMIT A CHILD TO PLAY IN THE SAME MANNER AS ABLE-BODIED CHILDREN. THIS ALSO PROVIDES A HEALTHY OUTLET FOR DISABLED YOUTH AND ADULTS OF ALL AGES THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENGAGE IN VARIOUS SPORTS AND CREATIVITY PROGRAMS. (2) CLIENT ASSISTANCE PROGRAM: THIS PROGRAM IS A FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES ADVOCACY SERVICES FOR CLIENT AND CLIENT APPLICANTS OF THE OFFICE OF VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION, VOCATIONAL REHABILITATION FOR THE BLIND AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS OF THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF REHABILITATION SERVICES.


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Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$1,000
Related organizations$0
Government grants $137,936
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$9,905
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$148,841
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $267
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 $154,033

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