2026-08-24T10:28:11-05:00 2025-12-31 640897081 MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA 1020 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY 500 RIDGELAND MS 39157 990 2025-01-01 237412406 CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC CHRI 6013467119 PO BOX 7676 JACKSON MS 392847676 JANICE WILDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 6013467119 2026-08-18 1 SHANNON L ADAMS CPA P01657006 6018988875 2026-08-18 2025 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z JANICE WILDER PO BOX 7676 JACKSON MS 392847676 1375079 0 X HTTP://CHRISTIANSINACTIONMS.COM/ X 1974 MS TO PROVIDE SHELTER AND SERVICES TO ABUSED/NEGLECTED CHILDREN AND EDUCATION TO PREVENT CHILD ABUSE. 7 7 34 10 0 0 1398091 1329910 0 0 14241 9343 8317 35826 1420649 1375079 0 0 0 0 1142585 993236 0 0 31809 462060 520947 1604645 1514183 -183996 -139104 1631216 1500585 33514 41987 1597702 1458598 X TO OPERATE EXCLUSIVELY FOR CHARITABLE AND BENEVOLENT PURPOSES IN PROVIDING SERVICES AND SHELTER FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN; TO PROVIDE COMMUNITY EDUCATION WITH THE GOAL OF PREVENTING CHILD ABUSE IN OUR COMMUNITY. 0 0 1251898 CHRISTIANS IN ACTION, INC. HAS BEEN IN OPERATION SINCE 1974. THE AGENCY OPERATES AN EMERGENCY SHELTER FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH, AGES BIRTH THROUGH SEVENTEEN, A CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER, AND A RUNAWAY PROGRAM FOR YOUTH. LOCATED IN HINDS COUNTY, A COUNTY WITH ONE OF THE HIGHEST INCIDENCES OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN THE STATE, THE SHELTER SERVES CHILDREN FROM ALL MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES WHEN SPACE IS AVAILABLE. THE SHELTER IS LICENSED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES (MDCPS) AND CHILDREN ENTER THE SHELTER BY COURT ORDER. IT WAS THE FIRST SHELTER IN THE STATE TO OPEN IN 1977, AND IS ONE OF SIX SHELTERS STATEWIDE SERVING THIS AGE GROUP AND POPULATION. THE EMERGENCY SHELTER IS ONE OF THE HIGHEST UTILIZED PROGRAMS IN THE STATE. ALTHOUGH THE STAY IS INTENDED TO BE LIMITED TO 45 DAYS WHILE THE STATE FINDS A FOSTER HOME OR RELATIVE PLACEMENT, THE STAY CAN BE EXTENDED TO ALLOW ADDITIONAL TIME TO MAKE AN APPROPRIATE DECISION FOR PERMANENCY.IN 2025, THE EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED SERVICES FOR 91 CHILDREN. THE NUMBER OF UNITS OF SERVICE WERE 2,495 (ONE CHILD SPENDING ONE NIGHT = ONE UNIT OF SERVICE). FOURTEEN CHILDREN HAD BEEN SEXUALLY ABUSED, 14 HAD BEEN PHYSICALLY ABUSED, AND 57 NEGLECTED. THIRTY-THREE WERE MALES AND 58 WERE FEMALES. TWENTY-ONE WERE EITHER PHYSICALLY OR MENTALLY HANDICAPPED.SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDED FOOD, CLOTHING, TRANSPORTATION, AND SUPERVISION. LOCAL CHILDREN ARE TRANSPORTED TO SCHOOLS WHERE THEY ARE ENROLLED. RECREATIONAL OUTINGS HAVE INCLUDED DINING OUT, MOVIES, PARKS, SKATING, AND BOWLING. VOLUNTEERS ARE UTILIZED FOR ON-SITE, SUPERVISED RECREATION AND PARTIES. TWENTY-FOUR CHILDREN RECEIVED PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENTS AND 61 RECEIVED A COMPLETE MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND VISION ASSESSMENT.THE AGENCY HAD TWO INTERNS DURING 2025, AND THESE VOLUNTEER SERVICES CAN BE USED AS IN-KIND MATCH FOR GRANTS, AS OPPOSED TO PROVIDING A CASH MATCH.A FULL-TIME EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, THERAPIST, VICTIM SERVICES COORDINATOR, HOUSE MANAGER AND 15 FULL AND PART-TIME DIRECT CARE EMPLOYEES ENSURE ALL NEEDED SERVICES ARE PROVIDED WHILE THE CHILD IS IN SHELTER CARE. IF THE CHILD WAS REMOVED FROM THE HOME DUE TO NEGLECT OR PHYSICAL ABUSE AND CONFIDES IN THE THERAPIST THAT THERE WAS ALSO SEXUAL ABUSE INVOLVED, THE THERAPIST MAKES A REPORT TO THE STATE HOTLINE, AND AN INVESTIGATION ENSUES. THIS CAN RESULT IN AN ARREST OF THE PERPETRATOR AND ENSURE THAT HE/SHE NO LONGER HAS ACCESS TO THE CHILD. THE AGENCY THERAPIST IS CERTIFIED AS A HUMAN TRAFFICKING VICTIM SERVICES PROVIDER, DUE TO THE INCREASED NUMBER OF SEX TRAFFICKED VICTIMS SERVED BY THE AGENCY. THE CHILD CAN ALSO BE REFERRED TO THE CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER PROGRAM FOR A FORENSIC INTERVIEW. THE HOUSE-MANAGER AND THE FULL AND PART-TIME DIRECT CARE EMPLOYEES PROVIDE BASIC SERVICES AND SUPERVISION FOR YOUTH IN CARE. ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THE OVERALL SUPERVISION OF STAFF, FUND-RAISING, AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT FOR ALL PROGRAMS.THE AGENCY PROVIDES ON-SITE FAMILY VISITATION, AND UTILIZES TELEPHONE CALLS AND FACETIME, AS ALTERNATE MEANS OF COMMUNICATION. CHILD PROTECTION SOCIAL WORKERS ARE ALLOWED TO VISIT AS NEEDED AND ARE IN CONSTANT CONTACT WITH STAFF REGARDING SERVICES FOR CHILDREN IN CARE.THE CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER IS CURRENTLY ONE OF 15 CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS IN THE STATE AND SERVES HINDS COUNTY. THE AGENCY PROVIDES FORENSIC INTERVIEWS FOR CHILDREN WHO HAVE SUFFERED SEXUAL ABUSE, FELONY CHILD PHYSICAL ABUSE, OR FOR THOSE WHO HAVE WITNESSED A VIOLENT CRIME. STAFF PROVIDE FAMILY ADVOCACY ASSISTANCE WITH FILING VICTIM COMPENSATION FORMS, AND MAY BE CALLED TO TESTIFY IN COURT. PARTNERSHIPS FORMED WITH OTHER AGENCIES PROVIDE THERAPY AND FORENSIC MEDICALS FOR THE CHILD. THESE SERVICES HELP CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ACHIEVE HOPE AND HEALING WHILE STAFF AND PARTNERS GUIDE THEM THROUGH THE COURT AND PROSECUTION PROCESS.THE CENTRAL MS CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER PROGRAM HAS TWO FORENSIC INTERVIEWERS, TWO FAMILY ADVOCATES, AND A MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM FACILITATOR WHO PROVIDE SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES. SEVERAL EMPLOYEES ARE CROSS TRAINED AND CAN BE USED AS BACK-UP WHEN NEEDED. IN 2025, THE AGENCY COMPLETED 254 FORENSIC INTERVIEWS AND PROVIDED ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT TO CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES. THIS WAS FEWER INTERVIEWS THAN PERFORMED IN 2024 AND ATTRIBUTED TO THE NEW SYSTEM MDCPS IS GRADUALLY TRANSFERRING TO, WHICH REDUCED THE NUMBER OF REFERRALS COMING THROUGH THE SOFTWARE BY USERS. CHILDREN WHO NEED A FORENSIC MEDICAL EXAMINATION ARE REFERRED TO THE SAFE CERITER AT UMMC. CHILDREN REQUIRING ON-GOING THERAPY ARE REFERRED TO PARTNER AGENCIES ESTABLISHED THROUGH MEMORANDUMS OF UNDERSTANDING. COPIES OF THE RECORDED INTERVIEW AND ALL INFORMATION NEEDED FOR PROSECUTION IS TURNED OVER TO THE APPROPRIATE AUTHORITIES. MANY OF THE INTERVIEWS TURNED OVER FOR PROSECUTION ARE NOW BEFORE THE COURTS. FORENSIC INTERVIEWERS, TRAINED IN COURT TESTIMONY, ARE CALLED TO TESTIFY ON BEHALF OF THE CHILD. STAFF ARE ON CALL FOR EMERGENCY INTERVIEWS, PARTICULARLY FOR TRAFFICKED YOUTH WHO NEED AN IMMEDIATE INTERVIEW SO LAW ENFORCEMENT CAN ACT.SIGNED PARTNERSHIPS ARE IN PLACE, WITH THE DISTRICT ATTORNEY'S OFFICE, HINDS COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, THE SAFE CENTER, YOUTH COURT, CANOPY SOLUTIONS, SOUTHERN CHRISTIAN SERVICES, AND HINDS BEHAVIORAL HEALTH. THESE PARTNERSHIPS FORM A COALITION WHO HAVE REPRESENTATIVES ON THE ADVOCACY CENTER'S MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM. THESE TEAM MEMBERS OBSERVE INTERVIEWS LIVE FROM ANOTHER BUILDING AS THEY OCCUR, MEET MONTHLY WITH OUR STAFF FOR CASE REVIEW, AND HELP MAKE DECISIONS REGARDING DISPOSITION OF THE CASE. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF CHILDREN NEEDING THERAPY WHO ARE BEING REFERRED TO MOU PARTNERS, PLANS ARE TO HIRE A THERAPIST SPECIFIC TO THE CAC PROGRAM.THE AGENCY HAS NOT YET COMPLETED RENOVATIONS TO A SECOND BUILDING TO BE UTILIZED AS AN ADDITIONAL CAC BUILDING DUE TO REDUCED FUNDING. FINAL RENOVATIONS AND OCCUPANCY ARE EXPECTED FOR 2026.THE AGENCY WILL CONTINUE TO SEEK FUNDING IN 2026 TO PROVIDE OPERATING RESOURCES FOR THE EMERGENCY SHELTER, RUNAWAY PROGRAM AND THE ADVOCACY CENTER, AND IS AN APPROVED MEDICAID PROVIDER. MAJOR FUNDING SOURCES FOR 2025 WERE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF CHILD PROTECTION SERVICES, MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH, MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION, HINDS COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS, CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTERS OF MISSISSIPPI, AND PRIVATE CONTRIBUTIONS. CHRISTIANS IN ACTION WILL INCREASE ITS EFFORTS TO OBTAIN CONTRIBUTIONS THROUGH CHILDREN'S PROMISE ACT FUNDING. THIS IS FUNDING APPROPRIATED TO THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE BY THE MISSISSIPPI STATE LEGISLATURE. 1251898 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 2 0 1 34 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 7 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 MS X THE ORGANIZATION 6013467119 PO BOX 7676 JACKSON MS 392847676 TRESE' EVANS PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ANN DICKERSON VICE PRESIDENT 1.00 X X 0 0 0 TOBEY HOUSTON SECRETARY 1.00 X X 0 0 0 DAVID SEABROOK TREASURER 1.00 X X 0 0 0 CHUCK BEARMAN BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 REBECCA LONG BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 DR DAVID SEAGO BOARD MEMBER 1.00 X 0 0 0 JANICE WILDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00 X 101944 0 5753 101944 0 5753 1 0 0 0 0 413 1005425 324072 14416 1329910 9343 9343 INSURANCE PROCEEDS 900099 35826 35826 35826 1375079 0 0 45169 101944 84285 15517 2142 775112 637496 113879 23737 49157 37239 9932 1986 67023 54998 10021 2004 16900 16900 92688 52746 39796 146 33288 31290 1665 333 16138 13717 2421 21754 16315 5439 509 509 82402 77458 4120 824 63727 59903 3187 637 REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE 141798 134708 7090 PROGRAM SUPPLIES AND RE 51743 51743 1514183 1251898 230476 31809 76436 22449 620019 374348 198185 256944 3244 3244 1660100 816500 731072 843600 2260 0 1631216 1500585 33514 41987 33514 41987 X 1546126 1420339 51576 38259 1597702 1458598 1631216 1500585 -139104 0 X X 0 1 X 1 0 X 1506701 1748586 1621729 1398091 1329910 7605017 1506701 1748586 1621729 1398091 1329910 7605017 550698 7054319 471 40124 211 14241 9343 64390 3911 69 4149 8317 35826 52272 7721679 0.91360 0.92790 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 21041 21041 399976 188383 211593 892436 366869 525567 178742 122467 56275 167905 138781 29124 843600 1375079 0 1375079 0 1375079 1514183 0 1514183 0 1514183 DANNY WILDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SON 31725 MAINTENANCE PROVIDER AS EMPLOYEE 0 NICOLE GRANTHAM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DAUGHTER 22657 ACCOUNTING ADMIN EMPLOYEE 0 DANNY WILDER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S SON 43069 UNRELATED CONTRACT LABOR 0 FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 2 THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S DAUGHTER AND SON PERFORM WORK FOR THE ORGANIZATION. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B A DRAFT OF FORM 990 IS PROVIDED TO BOTH THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE DRAFT IS REVIEWED AND DISCUSSED. ANY QUESTIONS BROUGHT UP BY THE BOARD MEMBERS ARE ANSWERED AND/OR CLEARED BEFORE THE RETURN IS FILED. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C EACH BOARD MEMBER IDENTIFIES ANY RELATIONSHIPS, POSITIONS OR CIRCUMSTANCES THAT COULD RESULT IN A CONFLICT OF INTEREST. ANY CONFLICT OF INTEREST IS DISCUSSED AND RECORDED IN THE MINUTES AS WELL AS A PERSON'S INELIGIBILITY TO VOTE. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15 THE COMPENSATION OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED BY THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND APPROVED BY THE BOARD. THE SALARY OF THE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR IS DETERMINED AFTER PERFORMING RESEARCH TO COMPARE SALARIES OF OTHER STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL NONPROFITS OF COMPARABLE SIZE AND SCOPE OF WORK. FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. PART XII, LINE 2C-COMMMITTEE OVERSIGHT FOR AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AT THE COMPLETION OF THE AUDIT, THE CPA PROVIDES THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WITH A COPY OF THE REPORT AND ANSWERS ANY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS' QUESTIONS. THE CPA WORKS CLOSELY WITH THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS DURING THE YEAR SHOULD ANY CONCERNS ARISE.