Nonprofit · EIN 39-2656065
AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC
Tax-exempt · MS STATE, MS 39762
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $153,264 | $126,905 | $26,359 | $32,311 | $5,952 | $26,359 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $153,264
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $76,937
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $112,280
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $3,411
- Travel
- $106
- Program services (functional)
- $78,121
- Management and general (functional)
- $48,784
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $0
- Total assets, end of year
- $32,311
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $5,952
- Net assets, end of year
- $26,359
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $26,359
- Gross receipts
- $153,264
- Employees
- 7
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2025
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| FREDDIE BRISTER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MARLANNE FIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANET GULLETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANNA HOOD | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| CHERRI LIGHTSEY | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| GAYE LINDSAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROBBIE MURDEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DALE PHILLIPS | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| BOB RAMBO | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROL READ | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 |
| DAWN REYNOLDS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| CAROLE SORENSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE VERRALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KAY VERRALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 514, MS STATE, MS 39762-0514
- In care of
- % CAROLE SORENSON
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- CHERRI LIGHTSEY, 3701 CRAWFORD ROAD, CRAWFORD, MS 39743
- Signed the 990
- CHERRI LIGHTSEY, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (662) 435-1778
- Website
- AWAKENINGMSU.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WATKINS WARD AND STAFFORD PLLC
Mission
AWAKENING AT MISSISSIPPI STATE CULTIVATES A LIFELONG DISCIPLESHIP JOURNEY FOR STUDENTS DURING THEIR COLLEGE YEARS AND BEYOND.
Program accomplishments
- CONDUCTED WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, SMALL-GROUP BIBLE STUDIES, DISCIPLESHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, FELLOWSHIP EVENTS, PRAYER GATHERINGS, MISSION OPPORTUNITIES, AND OCCASIONAL RETREATS FOR STUDENTS AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY.Expenses $78,121
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 | Check at the IRS |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 39-2656065
- 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
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Religion-related (X20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $32,311
- Income (IRS master file)
- $153,264
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $153,264 | $126,905 | $32,311 | XML |
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 39-2656065).
Questions about AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC
- What is the EIN of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC is 39-2656065.
- Is AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY 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 AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY 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 AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY 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 AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHERRI LIGHTSEY.
- Who are the officers and directors of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,264, expenses of $126,905 and total assets of $32,311 at year end.
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