Program Believe is located in Biloxi, MS. According to its NTEE Classification (P30) the organization is classified as: Children & Youth Services, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Program Believe employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Program Believe 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, Program Believe generated $323.6k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 2 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 59.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $279.9k during the year ending 12/2022. 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
OUR MISSION IS TO ASSIST THE MOST UNDER-SERVED, VULNERABLE AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST WITH EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES AND IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES THAT ARE AFFORDABLE AND IMPACTFUL.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUMMER ENRICHMENT - THE SUMMER ENRICHMENT PROGRAM IS HELD FOR 6 WEEKS FROM JUNE TO JULY. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED FOR UNDER-SERVED, DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN TO HELP PREVENT LEARNING LOSS IN READING, WRITING AND MATH SKILLS DURING THE SUMMER BREAK. DAILY INSTRUCTION INCLUDES LESSONS IN PHONICS, VOCABULARY BUILDING, ORAL READING, SPELLING, BASIC MATHEMATICS, KEYBOARDING AND WORD PROCESSING. READING STRATEGIES ARE PRACTICED EACH DAY TO IMPROVE PROFICIENCY IN READING COMPREHENSION AND WRITING SKILLS. SKILLFUL EXERCISES WHICH FOCUS ON RECALLING INFORMATION DIRECTLY FROM THE TEXT, PREDICTION, INFERENCE AND CHARACTER TRAITS ARE ALSO PRACTICED. STUDENTS ARE EXPOSED TO VARIOUS FUN ACTIVITIES FROM DIFFERENT ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT THE COAST THAT WILL HELP THEM TO ACQUIRE BASIC SKILLS FOR LIFE.
IMMIGRATION LEGAL SERVICES - PROGRAM BELIEVE PROVIDES LOW-COST IMMIGRATION SERVICES TO THOSE WHO ARE UNABLE TO CONTRACT THE SERVICES OF A PRIVATE ATTORNEY AND PROVIDES THESE SERVICES REGARDLESS OF RACE, RELIGION, SEX, OR ETHNIC ORIGIN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Jennie Searcy Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Cindy Martin Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Henry Dick Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Melanie Nelson Chair | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Vera Robertson Vera Robertson | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Meagan Parker Treasurer | Officer | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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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 | $322,408 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $322,408 |
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 | $1,179 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $323,587 |
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. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $95,769 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $7,268 |
Fees for services: Management | $1,294 |
Fees for services: Legal | $1,500 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $0 |
Advertising and promotion | $395 |
Office expenses | $7,746 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $36,270 |
Travel | $3,012 |
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 | $479 |
All other expenses | $15,894 |
Total functional expenses | $279,946 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,458 |
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 | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $121,458 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $302 |
Total liabilities | $302 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $121,156 |
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 | $121,458 |