Mississippi Votes Action Fund Corporation
- Assets
- $152.8k
- Revenue
- $86.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 0
- Location
- Jackson, MS
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 87-2312409
Organization Overview
Mississippi Votes Action Fund Corporation is located in Jackson, MS. According to its NTEE Classification (R01) the organization is classified as: Alliances & Advocacy, under the broad grouping of Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Mississippi Votes Action Fund Corporation is a 501(c)(4) and as such, is described as a "Civic League, Social Welfare Organization, and Local Association of Employees" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2022, Mississippi Votes Action Fund Corporation generated $86.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 2 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 5.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.2k 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
TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1) DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS RELATED TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING RIGHTS AND 2) ENGAGING WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND STIMULATE ACTION RELATING TO THESE PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS. MVAF WILL ENGAGE IN ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS, AMONG OTHER AWARENESS INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH AIMED AT BOTH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL OCCUR ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND SIMILAR MECHANISMS, BUT MAY ALSO INCLUDE DIRECT PHYSICAL MAILINGS, PAID MEDIA PRODUCTION, PAID MEDIA ADVERTISING AND PLACEMENT, AND OTHER TYPES OF MEDIA OUTREACH, POTENTIALLY INCLUDING NEWSLETTERS, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES AIMED TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICIES. ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY RAISING AWARENESS AND HELPING THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THESE COMMUNICATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS WELL AS PUBLIC OFFICIALS, ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING RIGHTS.
GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING. MVAF WILL ENGAGE IN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING OF INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED WITH PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING RIGHTS. THIS ACTIVITY WILL INVOLVE CREATING A COMMUNITY-BASED, GROUND-UP NETWORK FOR CIVILIANS TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES. THIS GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY CREATING A DYNAMIC PLATFORM FOR CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES THAT IMPROVE VOTING RIGHTS AND OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS CONCERNS RELATED TO ELECTIONS.
NONPARTISAN CANDIDATE TRAINING. MVAF WILL HELP EDUCATE AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NEW TO RUNNING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE ON HOW TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE AND SUCCEED. CANDIDATES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE TRAINING REGARDLESS OF THEIR PARTY AFFILIATION. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE NONPARTISAN. THIS ACTIVITY WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY HELPING TO KEEP THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM VIBRANT AND THRIVING BY GIVING NEW AND DIVERSE VOICES IMPROVED ACCESS AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Alex Lawson Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Felicia Brown-Williams Vice Chair | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Vidhi Bamzai Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Blake Feldman Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Porshalain White Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jake Mcgraw Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| 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 | $86,000 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $86,000 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $2 |
| 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 | $86,002 |
| 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. | $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 | $3,000 |
| 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 | $2,149 |
| 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 | $15 |
| Total functional expenses | $5,164 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $151,794 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $992 |
| 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 | $152,786 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $3,000 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $3,000 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $149,786 |
| 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 | $152,786 |