Lamar County Education Foundation Inc is located in Hattiesburg, MS. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Lamar County Education 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 12/2022, Lamar County Education Foundation Inc generated $370.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 16.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $492.9k during the year ending 12/2022. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2017, Lamar County Education Foundation Inc has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $1,181,132. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROMOTE AND AID EDUCATIONAL FUNDING FOR LAMAR COUNTY, MS SCHOOLS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
PUBLIC AWARENESS OF THE NEED FOR INCREASED FUNDING FOR THE SCHOOLS WAS INCREASED
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Marcia B Line President | Trustee | 4 | $0 |
Sabrina Mcdonald Vice President | 0.5 | $0 | |
Julie Talbot Secretary/treasurer | 0.5 | $0 | |
Maggie West Social Media | 1 | $0 | |
Aimee Cotton Director | 0.5 | $0 | |
Blake Ogletree Director | 0.5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
---|---|
Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $370,449 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $370,449 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $112 |
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 | $370,561 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $470,397 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,395 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $492,931 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $555,119 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $85 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $51,345 |
Total assets | $606,549 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $360 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities | $360 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $606,189 |
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 | $606,549 |
Over the last fiscal year, Lamar County Education Foundation Inc has awarded $466,397 in support to 4 organizations.
Grant Recipient | Amount |
---|---|
2ND CHANCE MISSISSIPPI | | | $17,890 |
BACKPACK FOOD PROGRAM | | | $17,864 |
VARIOUS LAMAR COUNTY SCHOOLS | | | $421,949 |
VARIOUS PAT EXPENSES | | | $8,694 |