Mississippi Professional Educators Inc is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 1980. According to its NTEE Classification (B03) the organization is classified as: Professional Societies & Associations, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 06/2024, Mississippi Professional Educators Inc employed 15 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Professional Educators Inc 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 06/2024, Mississippi Professional Educators Inc generated $1.3m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 7 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $1.3m during the year ending 06/2024. 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
2024
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
MASTERING THE SCIENCE AND ART OF TEACHING TO IMPROVE EDUATION IN MISSISSIPPI.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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MISSISSIPPI PROFESSIONAL EDUCATORS (MPE) AWARDED THE FOLLOWING GRANTS AND SCHOLARSHIPS: - CLASSROOM GRANTS: MPE AWARDED 44 CLASSROOM GRANTS TOTALING $40,803.- ADMINISTRATOR SCHOOL GRANT PROGRAM: MPE AWARDED GRANTS TOTALING $36,293 TO 37 ADMINISTRATORS FOR PROJECTS THAT BOOST MORALE AND CELEBRATE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF THEIR SCHOOLS' TEACHERS AND STAFFS. - NON-CERTIFIED SCHOLARSHIPS: MPE AWARDED A $1,000 SCHOLARSHIP TO ONE NON-CERTIFIED MPE MEMBER TO SUPPORT UNDERGRADUATE STUDIES.- NBCT SCHOLARSHIPS: MPE AWARDED $475 SCHOLARSHIPS TO EIGHT MEMBERS PURSUING NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION.- NBCT MAINTENANCE OF CERTIFICATION SCHOLARSHIPS: MPE AWARDED $570 SCHOLARSHIPS TO 10 MEMBERS PURSUING MAINTENANCE OF THEIR NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFICATION.- GRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS: MPE AWARDED $1,000 SCHOLARSHIPS TO 20 MEMBERS PURSUING GRADUATE STUDIES. - LINDA ANGLIN TEACHER PREPARATION SCHOLARSHIPS: MPE AWARDED $500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO 12 STUDENT MEMBERS FOR THEIR TEACHER PREPARATION STUDIES.- HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR SCHOLARSHIPS: MPE AWARDED $500 SCHOLARSHIPS TO 20 HIGH SCHOOL SENIORS WHO HAD AT LEAST ONE PARENT WHO IS A MEMBER OF MPE.JESSICA DAVIS, A LONG-TERM SUB TEACHING GEOMETRY AT NORTH PONTOTOC HIGH SCHOOL IN THE PONTOTOC COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT, WON THIS YEAR'S STUDENT LOAN PAYMENT CONTEST. MPE PAID $3,000 OF JESSICA'S STUDENT LOANS.MPE SHARED THE LATEST EDUCATION AND LEGISLATIVE NEWS VIA 51 "MPE NEWS" EMAILS. THE ASSOCIATION TRANSITIONED TO A DIGITAL MPE JOURNAL AND PUBLISHED THREE DIGITAL ISSUES - FALL 2023, WINTER 2023, AND SPRING 2024. MPE HOSTED 12 REGIONAL TRAININGS, WITH 166 EDUCATORS ATTENDING THESE TRAININGS AND 141 RECEIVING CEUS. TRAINING TOPICS INCLUDED THE ACT, CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, SUPPORTS FOR ENGLISH LANGUAGE LEARNERS, AND MISSISSIPPI'S COLLEGE AND CAREER-READINESS STANDARDS FOR SOCIAL STUDIES.MPE ATTORNEYS PROVIDED LEGAL ASSISTANCE AND CONSULTATION TO 12 MEMBERS. MPE'S EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR PROVIDED PROFESSIONAL GUIDANCE OVER THE PHONE TO 267 MEMBERS.MPE CONTINUED TO SPONSOR MISSISSIPPI'S NATIONAL BOARD CERTIFIED TEACHER (NBCT) NETWORK AND ITS 103 MEMBERS. THE NETWORK PROVIDED NBCT DOOR PLAQUES TO THE STATE'S 131 NEW NBCTS.MPE HONORED 39 MEMBERS WHO RETIRED AFTER 20 OR MORE YEARS OF MEMBERSHIP IN THE ASSOCIATION BY MAKING A $50 DONATION TO A BENEFICIARY OF EACH RETIREE'S CHOICE.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Dr Alicia Conerly Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Amy Massey Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Bettie Martinek Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cassie Hudson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Monica Mitchell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Chris Chism President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $1,196,859 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
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 | $1,196,859 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $18,635 |
Investment income | $74,664 |
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 | $1,290,158 |
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. | $102,105 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $110,922 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $282,134 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $8,653 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $30,188 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $53,688 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $16,000 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $23,611 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $46,274 |
Information technology | $42,187 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $72,053 |
Travel | $43,759 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $75,902 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $1,887 |
Insurance | $179,530 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $1,269,130 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $240,404 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $246 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
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 | $3,667 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $5,126 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $5,933 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $2,758,428 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $96,662 |
Total assets | $3,110,466 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $1,373 |
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 | $96,662 |
Total liabilities | $98,035 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,012,431 |
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 | $3,110,466 |