Disability Rights Mississippi
- Assets
- $195.9k
- Revenue
- $2.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 27
- Location
- Jackson, MS
- Founding
- 02/1983
- Data as of
- 09/2023
- EIN
- 64-0666919
Organization Overview
Disability Rights Mississippi is located in Jackson, MS. The organization was established in 1983. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Disability Rights Mississippi employed 27 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Disability Rights Mississippi 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 09/2023, Disability Rights Mississippi generated $2.0m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 8 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.6% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.0m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.5% per year over the past 8 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE, PROTECT, ADVOCATE AND ASSIST PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (PADD): - HANDLED 62 INDIVIDUAL CASES - REPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO TRANSITION FROM FACILITIES TO THE COMMUNITY. - CONTINUED TO VISIT STATE AND PRIVATE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO MONITOR CONDITIONS, INVESTIGATE CONCERNS, AND ASSIST WITH TRANSITIONS TO LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENTS. - CONDUCTED INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVOLVING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. - PURSUED LITIGATION FROM NEGLIGENCE AND ABUSE. - INVESTIGATED SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN A FACILITY.
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS (PAIR) - HANDLED 21 INDIVIDUAL CASES. - HANDLED SEVERAL CASES INVOLVING SERVICE ANIMALS. - ASSISTED SEVERAL STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION TO GET CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATIONS.PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (PAAT) - HANDLED 3 INDIVIDUAL CASES. - REPRESENTED PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY - ASSESSED THE ACCESSIBILITY OF JAILS AND PRISONS IN MISSISSIPPI.PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL SECURITY (PABSS) - HANDLED 1 INDIVIDUAL CASE. - ADVOCATED FOR THE RIGHTS OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES SEEKING TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. - PROVIDED OUTREACH AND TRAINING ABOUT THE PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE STATE, WITH A FOCUS ON WIN JOB CENTERS.PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (PATBI) - ADVOCATED FOR THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH TBI TO RECEIVE SERVICES IN A MORE INTEGRATED SETTING. - COLLABORATED WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS WHO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH TBI. PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR VOTING RIGHTS (PAVA) - INCORPORATED EDUCATION ABOUT VOTING RIGHTS AND ISSUES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING EDUCATION TRANSITION, OUTREACH TO FACILITY RESIDENTS, AND PEOPLE IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. - CONTINUED TO COLLABORATE WITH THE SECRETARY OF STATE (SOS) AND ALL COUNTY ELECTION CLERKS TO ENSURE KNOWLEDGE AND FULL IMPLEMENTATION OF LAWS RELATED TO ACCESSIBLE POLLING PLACES AND ACCOMMODATIONS TO THE NEEDS OF VOTERS WITH DISABILITIES. - MAINTAINED A HOTLINE NUMBER DURING ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS WHO HAD QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VOTING PROCESS, AND CONDUCTED VOTER REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES. - RESPONDED TO REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION ABOUT MISSISSIPPI'S VOTER ID LAW.
PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (PAIMI): - HANDLED 55 INDIVIDUAL CASES - CONTINUED TO MONITOR CONDITIONS IN STATE PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES. - SOLVED PROBLEMS AND INVESTIGATED ALLEGATIONS OF MISTREATMENT OR RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. - INVESTIGATED UNLICENSED PERSONAL CARE HOMES HOUSING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. - PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INCARCERATED IN JAILS OR PRISONS.
REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM: - INVESTIGATED REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES AS ASSIGNED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. - THE REP PAYEE TEAM COMPLETED 56 PREDICTIVE, PERIODIC, AND VOLUME REVIEWS. THEY ALSO COMPLETED 9 INDIVIDUAL REVIEWS AND 8 STATE REVIEWS. - THROUGH THE COURSE OF THESE REVIEWS, THE TEAM WAS ABLE TO SEE AND PROVIDE SUPPORT AND SERVICES TO 370 INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES LIVING IN FACILITIES AND THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITIES.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Charlene Gressett Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Alisha Creel Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Akwete Muhammad Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Gwen Hardaway Co Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gwendolyn Gray Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hal Holbrook Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $2,009,532 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $8,788 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,018,320 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $2,018,320 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $109,833 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $38,442 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,182,722 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,174 |
| Other employee benefits | $185,200 |
| Payroll taxes | $94,624 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $61,684 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $18,733 |
| Advertising and promotion | $2,797 |
| Office expenses | $35,862 |
| Information technology | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $127,094 |
| Travel | $71,754 |
| 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 | $5,124 |
| Insurance | $21,963 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,040,134 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $0 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $130,466 |
| 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 | $31,598 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $33,848 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $195,912 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $165,366 |
| 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 | $24,357 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $189,723 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $6,189 |
| 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 | $195,912 |