Nonprofit · EIN 23-7412406
CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC
Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39284
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,375,079 | $1,514,183 | -$139,104 | $1,500,585 | $41,987 | $1,458,598 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,420,649 | $1,604,645 | -$183,996 | $1,631,216 | $33,514 | $1,597,702 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,625,687 | $1,517,775 | $107,912 | $1,841,364 | $59,666 | $1,781,698 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,329,910
- of which government grants
- $1,005,425
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $9,343
- Other revenue
- $35,826
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $101,944
- Other salaries and wages
- $775,112
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $993,236
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $16,900
- Occupancy
- $33,288
- Travel
- $16,138
- Depreciation
- $82,402
- Program services (functional)
- $1,251,898
- Management and general (functional)
- $230,476
- Fundraising (functional)
- $31,809
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,631,216
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,500,585
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $41,987
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,458,598
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $843,600
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,420,339
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $38,259
- Gross receipts
- $1,375,079
- Employees
- 34
- Volunteers
- 10
- Year formed
- 1974
- State of legal domicile
- MS
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE WILDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $101,944 | $5,753 |
| TRESE' EVANS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN DICKERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBEY HOUSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SEABROOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK BEARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DAVID SEAGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE WILDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $104,309 | $5,753 |
| TRESE' EVANS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN DICKERSON | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBEY HOUSTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SEABROOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK BEARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REBECCA LONG | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DAVID SEAGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JANICE WILDER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $104,670 | $7,395 |
| REBECCA LONG | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRESE' EVANS | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN DICKERSON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID SEABROOK | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHUCK BEARMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOBEY HOUSTON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR DAVID SEAGO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 7676, JACKSON, MS 39284-7676
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- JANICE WILDER, PO BOX 7676, JACKSON, MS 392847676
- Signed the 990
- JANICE WILDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (601) 346-7119
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $1,251,898
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 23-7412406
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1979
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Housing and shelter (L41Z)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,500,585
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,375,079
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,375,079 | $1,514,183 | $1,500,585 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,420,649 | $1,604,645 | $1,631,216 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,625,687 | $1,517,775 | $1,841,364 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,788,779 | $1,460,001 | $1,841,742 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 23-7412406).
Questions about CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC
- What is the EIN of CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC is 23-7412406.
- Is CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1979.
- Are donations to CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names JANICE WILDER.
- Who are the officers and directors of CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $101,944 (JANICE WILDER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does CHRISTIANS IN ACTION INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,375,079, expenses of $1,514,183 and total assets of $1,500,585 at year end.
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