Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc

Organization Overview

Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc is located in Hernando, MS. The organization was established in 2003. According to its NTEE Classification (T31) the organization is classified as: Community Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi 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 12/2021, Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc generated $12.3m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 36.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 12.2% per year over the past 7 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.

Since 2015, Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc has awarded 454 individual grants totaling $13,502,914. 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CONNECTING PEOPLE WHO CARE WITH CAUSES THAT MATTER BY PROVIDING RESOURCES AND LEADERSHIP TO THE CITIZENS AND NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN AN 11-COUNTY AREA OF NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI; PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE, TAX-DEDUCTIBLE VEHICLE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF DONORS AND RECIPIENTS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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THE FOUNDATION'S PRIMARY PROGRAM WAS MAKING GRANTS TO VARIOUS CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO MAKE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE QUALITY OF LIFE THROUGHOUT ITS 11-COUNTY REGION. FOR THAT PURPOSE, IT HAS ENCOURAGED PHILANTHROPY, INCLUDING THE ESTABLISHMENT OF PERMANENTLY ENDOWED FUNDS, AMONG INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, CORPORATIONS AND OTHER FOUNDATIONS.


THE FOUNDATION'S SECOND LARGEST PROGRAM WAS FEED NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI. THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC INCREASED THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN WHO ARE IDENTIFIED AS FOOD INSECURE IN NORTHWEST MISSISSIPPI. THE INITIATIVE BEGAN TO HELP GET FOOD TO THESE CHILDREN THEN ADDED HELP WITH EDUCATIONAL TECHNOLOGY NEEDS.


THE FOUNDATION'S THIRD LARGEST PROGRAM WAS WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT. THE INITIATIVE HELPED TO INCREASE ECONOMIC EQUITY FOR LOW-WEALTH COMMUNITIES OF COLOR BY BUILDING ACCESS TO LIVING WAGE EMPLOYMENT/ENTREPRENEURSHIP SKILLS AND DEVELOPING A WORKFORCE PARTNERSHIP IN SUNFLOWER COUNTY.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Keith Fulcher
President
$135,000
Ann H Lamar
Secretary
$0
Mary Thompson
Vice Chair
$0
Colie Sanford
Chair
$0
Danny Williams
Treasurer
$0
Cindy Gordon
Director
$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$10,440,607
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $5,110,012
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$10,440,607
Total Program Service Revenue$588,245
Investment income $644,309
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $271,042
Net Income from Fundraising Events $325,807
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $12,270,010

Grants Awarded

Over the last fiscal year, Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc has awarded $3,952,407 in support to 121 organizations.

Grant RecipientAmount

WOMENS AND CHILDRENS HEALTH

PURPOSE: HEALTH SERVICES

$464,128

MISSISSIPPI CRISIS FOUNDATION

Org PageRecipient Profile

Washington, DC

PURPOSE: CARES ACT-COVID RELIEF

$376,255

THE ORIGINAL PROJECT TEAM FDN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Memphis, TN

PURPOSE: FOOD-GENERAL SUPPORT

$206,950

EMMANUAL UNITED METHODIST CH

PURPOSE: MINISTRY

$146,000

UNIVERSITY OF MS FDN

Org PageRecipient Profile

Oxford, MS

PURPOSE: EDUCATION

$124,011

COLONIAL HILLS CHURCH

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$100,000
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Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 8 grants that Community Foundation Of Northwest Mississippi Inc has recieved totaling $335,798.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Ms Breast Foundation

Rolling Fork, MS

PURPOSE: CANCER PROGRAMS

$184,600
Community Foundation For Mississippi

Jackson, MS

PURPOSE: GENERAL OPER SUPPORT

$50,000
Lynn R & Karl E Prickett Fund

Greensboro, NC

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST EACH ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.

$28,000
Silicon Valley Community Foundation

Mountain View, CA

PURPOSE: General Nonprofit Support

$25,000
Casey Family Programs

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT 2022 CRYSTAL BALL EVENT

$25,000
Gunzenhauser-Chapin Fund

Greensboro, NC

PURPOSE: TO ASSIST ORGANIZATION IN CARRYING OUT ITS EXEMPT PURPOSE.

$18,000
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$18,452,957
Earnings$2,728,153
Admin Expense$182,992
Net Contributions$1,711,940
Grants$331,800
Ending Balance$22,378,258

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