Jackson County Economic Development Foundation Inc is located in Pascagoula, MS. The organization was established in 1996. According to its NTEE Classification (S31) the organization is classified as: Urban & Community Economic Development, under the broad grouping of Community Improvement & Capacity Building and related organizations. As of 09/2023, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Jackson County Economic Development Foundation 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 09/2023, Jackson County Economic Development Foundation Inc generated $2.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 13.2% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 09/2023. While expenses have increased by 5.3% 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
IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES OF JACKSON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI BY UNIFYING PLANNING, ECONOMIC & INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT, AND MARKETING ACTIVITIES IN THE COUNTY.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THE FOUNDATION HAS IMPLEMENTED A RETENTION & EXPANSION PROGRAM, IDENTIFIED OPTIMAL SITES FOR NEW INDUSTRY, ESTABLISHED A "RED CARPET" BUINESS RECRUITMENT TEAM, AND WORKED WITH OTHER NON PORFIT ORGANIZATIONS WITH COUNTY IMPROVEMENTS. ALSO, RECEIVED AND EXPENDED ADVERTISING GRANTS TO PROMOTE THE COUNTY.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
George L Freeland Jr CEO | Officer | 50 | $380,137 |
Mary Martha Henson Deputy Direc | Officer | 50 | $229,942 |
Randy Bosarge Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Barry Cumbest Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Kenny Holloway Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Brian Hughey Board Member | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $1,045,292 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,135,247 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $30,000 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,180,539 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $35,795 |
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 | $2,216,334 |
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. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $610,079 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $54,907 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $71,451 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $24,963 |
Other employee benefits | $42,982 |
Payroll taxes | $34,035 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $7,709 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $47,223 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $60,000 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $50,298 |
Advertising and promotion | $118,975 |
Office expenses | $43,596 |
Information technology | $21,141 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $30,000 |
Travel | $31,970 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $75,747 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $31,426 |
Insurance | $18,164 |
All other expenses | $7,442 |
Total functional expenses | $1,843,277 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $2,597,284 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $691,202 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $443,848 |
Accounts receivable, net | $341,212 |
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 | $105,637 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $4,179,183 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $50,463 |
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 | $601,665 |
Total liabilities | $652,128 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,497,252 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $2,029,803 |
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 | $4,179,183 |