Lift Inc is located in Tupelo, MS. The organization was established in 1966. According to its NTEE Classification (S12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2021, Lift Inc employed 23 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lift Inc 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 09/2021, Lift Inc generated $4.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.0% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.1m during the year ending 09/2021. While expenses have increased by 2.6% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING QUALITY PROGRAMS, SERVICES, AND OPPORTUNITIES AND TO HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF OUR AREA COMMUNITIES THROUGH DIALOGUE AND CONSENSUS BUILDING.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
COMMUNITY SERVICE- PROVIDES OVERALL MANAGEMENT OF AGENCY PROJECTS AND PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THAT ARE FOUND TO BE IN NEED OF FOOD, SHELTER, CLOTHING AND UTILITY ASSITANCE
ENERGY ASSISTANCE & CONSERVATION - PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS TO OFFSET ENERGY COSTS AND WEATHERIZATION
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dorothy Leasy Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $59,666 |
Chevelle Powell CFO | Officer | 40 | $38,648 |
Gwen Blake Secretary | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
James Howell Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Dora Clark Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Barry Williams Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $4,001,289 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $9,147 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $4,010,436 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $101 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $5,000 |
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 | $4,064,003 |
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. | $2,798,606 |
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 | $687,162 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $147,861 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $30,120 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $17,489 |
Advertising and promotion | $759 |
Office expenses | $134,530 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $159,187 |
Travel | $6,099 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $12,248 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $14,375 |
Insurance | $35,381 |
All other expenses | $10,913 |
Total functional expenses | $4,054,730 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $229,261 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $22,906 |
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 | $56,610 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $308,777 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $16,213 |
Grants payable | $103,192 |
Deferred revenue | $363,768 |
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 | $34,777 |
Total liabilities | $517,950 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | -$209,173 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $308,777 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Lift Inc has recieved totaling $8,000.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Bancorpsouth Foundation Irrv Tr Tupelo, MS PURPOSE: OPERATIONAL SUPPORT | $8,000 |
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---|---|---|
Lift Inc Tupelo, MS | $308,777 | $4,064,003 |
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Arkansas Fund Little Rock, AR | $619 | $0 |
Community Development Foundation Of Jones County Inc Laurel, MS | $55,872 | $0 |