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Nonprofit · EIN 64-0442110

FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC

Tax-exempt · FLOWOOD, MS 39232

Financials

$35.4M$35.4M2022$37.1M$37.1M2023
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
November 30, 2024990$37,084,539$37,083,911$628$45,810,999$45,861,543-$50,544
November 30, 2023990$35,431,454$35,425,019$6,435$46,201,890$46,253,062-$51,172
Financial details: 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$37,084,539
of which government grants
$37,075,144
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$345,057
Other salaries and wages
$17,540,371
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$25,923,343
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Occupancy
$2,607,372
Travel
$101,744
Program services (functional)
$35,096,409
Management and general (functional)
$1,987,502

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$46,201,890
Total assets, end of year
$45,810,999
Total liabilities, end of year
$45,861,543
Net assets, end of year
-$50,544
Net assets without donor restrictions
-$50,544
Gross receipts
$37,084,539
Employees
688
Volunteers
2,000
Year formed
1967
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 November 30, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CATHY GASTONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$210,681$21,068
JAMES CROPPERCFO
Officer
40$134,376$13,438
HELEN GRIFFINHCE
Highest-paid employee
40$101,161$10,116
SAMMY G AMOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES BELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER CLANTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERNEST HOLLINGSWORTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MACK LIDDELL JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACY NAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GLENDA NICKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEBRA PAYTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHAFONY E POOLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHIRLEY SANDIFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANET SPENCERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended November 30, 2023: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
CATHY GASTONEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$189,221$11,353
JAMES CROPPERCFO
Officer
40$121,107$7,266
SAMMY G AMOSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHARLES BELLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER CLANTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERNEST HOLLINGSWORTHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MACK LIDDELL JRDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TRACY NAYLORDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
GLENDA NICKSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEBRA PAYTONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CHAFONY E POOLEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHIRLEY SANDIFERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANET SPENCERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
130 RIVERVIEW DR STE C, FLOWOOD, MS 39232-8921
Principal officer (990 for 2023)
CATHY GASTON, 130 RIVERVIEW DRIVE SUITE C, FLOWOOD, MS 39232
Signed the 990
CATHY GASTON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(601) 321-0960
Return prepared by
WATKINS WARD AND STAFFORD PLLC

Mission

TO OPERATE A HEAD START AND EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN MISSISSIPPI.

990 for the year ended November 30, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDES A COMPREHENSIVE CHILD CARE AND TRAINING PROGRAM FOR APPROXIMATELY 3,000 CHILDREN.
    Expenses $33,040,030
  • USDA CHILD CARE FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM ASSURES THAT BALANCE MEALS AND SNACKS ARE SERVED TO THE CHILDREN ENROLLED IN THE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $2,048,185
  • THE AGENCY OPERATES NON FEDERALLY FUNDED PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE TRAINING AND OTHER SERVICES TO THE AGENCY'S CLIENTELE.
    Expenses $8,194

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 November, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2024November 30, 2025April 15, 2026Not on file
2023November 30, 2024April 15, 2025990 on file
2022November 30, 2023April 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
64-0442110
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
School
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1968
Accounting year ends
November
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Education (B210)
Assets (IRS master file)
$45,810,999
Income (IRS master file)
$37,084,539

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990November 2024$37,084,539$37,083,911$45,810,999XML
990November 2023$35,431,454$35,425,019$46,201,890XML
990November 2022$34,085,702$34,085,204$37,094,904IRS
990November 2021–––IRS
990November 2020–––IRS
990November 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 64-0442110).

Questions about FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC

What is the EIN of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC is 64-0442110.
Is FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1968.
Are donations to FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI 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 FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC due?
The return for tax year 2024 (the year ending November 30, 2025) is due April 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended November 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 names CATHY GASTON.
Who are the officers and directors of FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC?
The 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 lists 14 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $210,681 (CATHY GASTON, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does FRIENDS OF THE CHILDREN OF MISSISSIPPI INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended November 30, 2024 it reported revenue of $37,084,539, expenses of $37,083,911 and total assets of $45,810,999 at year end.

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