Mississippi Restaurant Association

Organization Overview

Mississippi Restaurant Association is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 1960. According to its NTEE Classification (B01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Mississippi Restaurant Association employed 7 individuals. This organization is the central organization for a national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Restaurant Association is a 501(c)(6) and as such, is described as a "Business League, Chambers of Commerce, or Real Estate Board" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2022, Mississippi Restaurant Association generated $242.7k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $464.1k during the year ending 06/2022. 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

THE MISSION OF THE ASSOCIATION IS TO UNIFY, FOSTER, PROMOTE AND PROTECT THE HOSPITALITY AND FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRIES IN MISSISSIPPI. THE GOALS OF THE ORGANIZATION ARE (1)TO RETAIN PRESENT MEMBERS AND RECRUIT NEW MEMBERS; (2) TO IMPROVE THE COMMUNICATION PROCESS BETWEEN THE ASSOCIATION AND ITS MEMBERS AS WELL AS PROMOTE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO ITS MEMBERS AND THE PUBLIC; (3) TO ESTABLISH A FRAMEWORK TO INSURE THE EFFECTIVE OPERATION OF THE ASSOCIATION; (4) TO SUPPORT THE STATE-WIDE OR LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATES AND/OR ISSUES THAT BEST REPRESENT THE VIEWS AND POSITIONS OF THE ASSOCIATION; (5) TO PLAN AND EXECUTE AN ANNUAL CONVENTION AND OTHER SPECIAL EVENTS; AND (6) TO CONTINUE TO WORK IN THE AREA OF GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS AND IN THE AREAS OF POLICY, DIRECTING AND ASSISTING THE ASSOCIATION'S LOBBYIST, AND ADRESSING NATIONAL ISSUES WHICH AFFECT THE HOSPITALITY AND FOOD SERVICE INDUSTRIES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF LEGISLATIVE ACTIVITIES THAT PROTECTED MEMBERS FROM BURDENSOME LEGISLATION WHILE PASSING LEGISLATION THAT HAD A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE HOSPITALITY INDUSTRY.


ADMINISTRATION OF EDUCATION INIATIVE. THE ASSOCIATION HAS DEVELOPED RELATIONSHIPS THROUGH START-UP ASSISTANCE THAT HAS TURNED INTO NEW MEMBERSHIPS; DEVELOPED STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS THAT HELP MARKET THE MHRA TO THE PUBLIC AND POTENTIAL NEW MEMBERS; AND CONSULTED AND PROVIDED VERY VALUABLE REVIEW OPPORTUNITIES WITHIN THE CURRENT MEMBERSHIP. PROGRAMS INCLUDE: PROSTART AMBASSADOR PROGRAMS ACROSS THE STATE; ON-LINE SERVSAFE FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE; EXPANDED MHRA WEBSITE OFFERINGS, PODCASTING, VIDEO, ETC.; AND LSM, CUSTOMER TRAINING, ETC. SEMINARS OFFERED TO PUBLIC AND MEMBERSHIP.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Patrick L Fontaine
Executive Di
$82,933
Charles Frazier
President
$0
Maribeth Angelo
Secretary/tr
$0
Steven O'neill
Vice Preside
$0
Denise Yates
Director
$0
Grady Griffin
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$159,581
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $15,000
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$174,581
Total Program Service Revenue$189,166
Investment income -$168,785
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $1,314
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $6,620
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $242,674

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