Nonprofit · EIN 52-2377622
MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39211
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $925,566 | $1,144,312 | -$218,746 | $1,036,005 | $268,246 | $767,759 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,446,825 | $1,546,615 | -$99,790 | $1,411,574 | $425,069 | $986,505 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $496,304
- of which government grants
- $2,473
- Program service revenue
- $355,767
- Investment income
- $17,519
- Net income from fundraising events
- $55,976
- Other revenue
- $55,976
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $93,750
- Other salaries and wages
- $113,193
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $224,399
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $26
- Accounting fees
- $21,744
- Occupancy
- $3,000
- Travel
- $12,066
- Depreciation
- $1,332
- Program services (functional)
- $661,394
- Management and general (functional)
- $482,918
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,411,574
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,036,005
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $268,246
- Net assets, end of year
- $767,759
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $3,158
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $561,009
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $206,750
- Gross receipts
- $1,060,811
- Employees
- 3
- Year formed
- 2003
- 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, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLARK GORDIN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $93,750 |
| NOBLE LEE | CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| CHRIS GOURAS JR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| STEVE GRANTHAM JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JOHN TAYLOR | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| LYNN POSEY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| FRANK BORDEAUX | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| RANCE MORING | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILL BUFFINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TOM JANOUSH ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DAVID MACHADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| TRENT MULLOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JOE SPRAGGINS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| B T STEADMAN | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| GEORGE WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
3 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| SASSY MAULDIN | EX OFFICIO M Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| DR SAM POLLES | EX OFFICIO M Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONALD C BRAZIL | FORMER EXEC. Officer | 40 | $84,525 | $13,814 |
| JOHN TAYLOR | BOARD CHAIRM Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| NOBLE LEE | VICE CHAIRMA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHRIS GOURAS JR | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STEVE GRANTHAM JR | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BECKY BRIGGS | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BILL BUFFINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TOM JANOUSH ESQ | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID MACHADO | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TRENT MULLOY | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| B T STEADMAN | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GEORGE WALKER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLAY WAGNER | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| SASSY MAULDIN | EX OFFICIO M Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR SAM POLLES | EX OFFICIO M Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CLARK GORDIN | EXECUTIVE DI Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6311 RIDGEWOOD RD, JACKSON, MS 39211-2035
- In care of
- % SHARON MILLER
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- NOBLE LEE, PO BOX 370, FOREST, MS 39074
- Signed the 990
- CLARK GORDIN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (601) 213-8111
- Website
- WWW.FOUNDATIONMWFP.COM
- Return prepared by
- TANN BROWN & RUSS CO PLLC
Mission
TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF GAME AND FISH CONSERVATION, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENCOURAGE THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND FISH HABITAT THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, AND PARKS. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE ANY OF THOSE WHICH WOULD SERVE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. THE MISSION STATEMENT CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.
Program accomplishments
- WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES - CONSISTS OF MULTIPLE PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT PROGRAMS: (1)"BLACK BEAR PROJECT" WHICH FUNDS THE PURCHASE OF RADIO TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT AND FLY-OVER AIR TIME IN ORDER TO TRACK THE MOVEMENT AND POPULATION OF BLACK BEARS; (2)PURCHASE OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT TO DETECT AND APPREHEND PERSONS INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL WILDLIFE ACTIVITY; (3)FISHING RODEOS FOR YOUTH,THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS; (4)SPONSORSHIP OF A "RANGE PARTNERS" PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE NEWCOMERS TO SHOOTING AND FIREARM SAFETY USING PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS; (5)PROVIDING FUNDS TO STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS FOR WATERFOWL PROPERTY ENHANCEMENTS CONSISTING OF CULVERTS, LEVEES AND WATER DIVERSION; (6)MONITORING OF THE RED CREEK CONSERVATION EASEMENT; (7)PUBLICATION OF THE "MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS" MAGAZINE; (8)ASSISTANCE TO LANDOWNERS WITH "BURN" PROGRAMS FOR LONGLEAF PINE RESTORATION.Expenses $187,431 · revenue $197,619
- MISSISSIPPI ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS - THIS PROGRAM BRINGS THE SPORT OF ARCHERY TO OVER 350 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND ACCEPTS CHILDREN AGE 12 AND ABOVE FOR PARTICIPATION. IT IS NOW LISTED AS A SPORT BY THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, WHICH OVERSEES THE SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN WHICH 35,000 MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE.Expenses $71,568 · revenue $158,148
- MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS RADIO - THIS WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM FURTHERS THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY BROADCASTING NEWS AND UPDATES RELATING TO ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE BUREAUS OPERATED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS. THE "MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS" PROGRAM AIRS ON MULTIPLE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.Expenses $9,900
- PAYMENTS MADE TO LOBBYING FIRMS FOR PURPOSES OF PROVIDING RESEARCH DATA AND INFORMATION REGARDING THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION AND ACTIVITIES TO LEGISLATIVE LEADERS AND MEMBERS.Expenses $392,495
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 | Not 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
- 52-2377622
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Supporting organization of unknown type
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C27)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,036,005
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,060,811
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $925,566 | $1,144,312 | $1,036,005 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,446,825 | $1,546,615 | $1,411,574 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,180,008 | $1,067,420 | $1,930,029 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | 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 52-2377622).
Questions about MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION is 52-2377622.
- Is MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Supporting organization of unknown type).
- Which annual return does MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION 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 MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
- Who is the principal officer of MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names NOBLE LEE.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 18 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $93,750 (CLARK GORDIN, EXECUTIVE DI).
- How much revenue does MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $925,566, expenses of $1,144,312 and total assets of $1,036,005 at year end.
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