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Nonprofit · EIN 64-0205299

MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39211

Financials

$1.6M$1.5M2023$1.5M$1.5M2024$2.4M$2.3M2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$2,380,601$2,286,355$94,246$1,586,777$88,411$1,498,366
December 31, 2024990$1,540,746$1,488,104$52,642$1,478,625$74,505$1,404,120
December 31, 2023990$1,623,527$1,483,009$140,518$1,421,947$70,469$1,351,478
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,314,365
of which government grants
$927,376
Program service revenue
$901,630
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$164,606

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$531,795
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$531,795
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$11,276
Travel
$16,817
Depreciation
$1,335
Program services (functional)
$1,715,098
Management and general (functional)
$571,257

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,478,625
Total assets, end of year
$1,586,777
Total liabilities, end of year
$88,411
Net assets, end of year
$1,498,366
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,583
Net assets without donor restrictions
$1,498,366
Gross receipts
$2,380,601
Employees
6
Year formed
1938
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CASEY ANDERSON JrEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KENT MOOREPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BLAKE HANKINS1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
RUSSELL ADAMS2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
GARRETT DISMUKESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MATTHEW RAFFPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CASEY ANDERSON JREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MATTHEW RAFFPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
KENT MOORE1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BLAKE HANKINS2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
GARRETT DISMUKESTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BUTCH BAILEYPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KENT MOORE2ND VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BOB NAEGERPAST PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
JOE MALLARDTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
CASEY ANDERSON JREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
BUTCH BAILEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0
MATTHEW RAFF1ST VICE PRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
6311 RIDGEWOOD RD STE W405, JACKSON, MS 39211-2001
In care of
% GLORIA FORTNER
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
4 Stewart Road, Ackerman MS 39735
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Ron Bennett, 286 Miller Road, Weir MS 39735
Signed the 990
CASEY ANDERSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(601) 354-4936
Return prepared by
Windham and Lacey PLLC

Mission

TO PROMOTE FORESTRY IN MISSISSIPPI BY CONDUCTING PUBLIC AFFAIRS, COMMUNICATION, AND EDUCATION PROGRAMS THAT FOSTER BETTER UNDERSTANDING AND APPRECIATION OF CONSERVATION, DEVELOPMENT AND USE OF FORESTLAND AND RESOURCES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PROMOTION OF FORESTS AND RELATED NATURAL RESOURCES THROUGH EDUCATIONAL, LITERARY, SCIENTIFIC AND CHARITABLE PROGRAMS
    Expenses $1,715,098 · revenue $2,380,601

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-N on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

File the 2026 990-N for MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
64-0205299
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1941
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990-N (e-Postcard)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,586,777
Income (IRS master file)
$2,380,601

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Ron Bennett
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2025$2,380,601$2,286,355$1,586,777XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Ron Bennett
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2024$1,540,746$1,488,104$1,478,625XML
990-N for 2023
Officer: Brian Lucas
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2023$1,623,527$1,483,009$1,421,947XML
990-N for 2022
Officer: Brian Lucas
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2022$1,253,739$1,460,789$1,270,612IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990-N for 2020
Officer: Charles Force
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2019
Officer: Charles Force
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––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 64-0205299).

Questions about MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION is 64-0205299.
Is MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1941.
Are donations to MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION 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 MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION?
The 990-N for 2025 names Ron Bennett.
Who are the officers and directors of MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does MISSISSIPPI FORESTRY ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,380,601, expenses of $2,286,355 and total assets of $1,586,777 at year end.

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