Nonprofit · EIN 64-0666919
DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI
Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39202
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $2,023,232 | $2,009,142 | $14,090 | $410,564 | $357,428 | $53,136 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $1,992,408 | $1,959,551 | $32,857 | $402,407 | $363,361 | $39,046 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $2,018,320 | $2,040,134 | -$21,814 | $195,912 | $189,723 | $6,189 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,023,232
- of which government grants
- $1,996,967
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $204,604
- Other salaries and wages
- $1,129,753
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,647,155
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $42,291
- Occupancy
- $119,569
- Travel
- $48,078
- Depreciation
- $5,123
- Program services (functional)
- $1,649,708
- Management and general (functional)
- $314,491
- Fundraising (functional)
- $44,943
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $402,407
- Total assets, end of year
- $410,564
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $357,428
- Net assets, end of year
- $53,136
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $23,603
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $53,136
- Gross receipts
- $2,023,232
- Employees
- 26
- Volunteers
- 24
- Year formed
- 1982
- 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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY TRIBBLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $95,876 | $16,627 |
| BEVERLY SHERIFF | CFO Officer | 40 | $76,487 | $11,256 |
| AKWETE MUHAMMAD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BEVERLY PETTIGREW | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLENE GRESSETT | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TIFFANY ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN HARDAWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN GRAY | VICE CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAL HOLBROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FRYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE SPEIGHTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYE SULLIVAN-ZINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWERANCE WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY WILSON-WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY TRIBBLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $90,160 | $15,059 |
| BEVERLY SHERIFF | CFO Officer | 40 | $72,410 | $10,215 |
| AKWETE MUHAMMAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISHA CREEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| CHARLENE GRESSETT | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| DR TIFFANY ROSS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN HARDAWAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN GRAY | VICE CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAL HOLBROOK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KEVIN FRYE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE SPEIGHTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYE SULLIVAN-ZINN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWERANCE WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY WILSON-WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POLLY TRIBBLE | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 40 | $85,276 | $15,067 |
| BEVERLY SHERIFF | CFO Officer | 40 | $69,091 | $10,108 |
| CHARLENE GRESSETT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ALISHA CREEL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| AKWETE MUHAMMAD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWEN HARDAWAY | CO CHAIRMAN Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| GWENDOLYN GRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| HAL HOLBROOK | CHAIRPERSON Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LATOYE SULLIVAN-WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISTIE SPEIGHTS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| LAWERANCE WILLIAMS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| WENDY WILSON-WHITE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 5 OLD RIVER PL STE 101, JACKSON, MS 39202-3449
- In care of
- % POLLY TRIBBLE
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- POLLY TRIBBLE, 5 OLD RIVER PLACE 101, JACKSON, MS 39202
- Signed the 990
- POLLY TRIBBLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (601) 968-0600
- Website
- WWW.DRMS.MS
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA
Mission
TO PROMOTE, PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR THE LEGAL AND HUMAN RIGHTS OF ALL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, AND TO ASSIST THEM WITH FULL INCLUSION IN HOME, COMMUNITY, EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT.
Program accomplishments
- DURING FISCAL YEAR 2025, DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI (DRMS) BROADENED ITS INDIVIDUAL CASEWORK, STRENGTHENED SYSTEMIC ADVOCACY FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES, ENHANCED OUTREACH AND PUBLIC EDUCATION, AND EXPANDED COLLABORATION WITH DISABILITY ADVOCACY AND SERVICE PARTNERS TO ADVANCE ITS MISSION OF PROTECTING AND PROMOTING THE RIGHTS OF MISSISSIPPIANS WITH DISABILITIES. DRMS REPRESENTED CLIENTS ACROSS A WIDE RANGE OF DISABILITIES AND LEGAL ISSUES, HANDLING 159 INDIVIDUAL CASES, CONDUCTING 78 REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE REVIEWS, AND COMPLETING 450 BENEFICIARY INTERVIEWS. THE AGENCY ALSO PROVIDED DISABILITY RIGHTS INFORMATION AND REFERRALS TO 662 INDIVIDUALS AND ENGAGED IN OVER 20 PROJECTS, INCLUDING COMMITTEE PARTICIPATION, TRAININGS, OUTREACH, AND SYSTEMS ADVOCACY. IN ADDITION, DRMS CONDUCTED IN-DEPTH REVIEWS OF REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES FOR THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.FISCAL YEAR 2025 WAS MARKED BY UNPRECEDENTED FUNDING CHALLENGES. AGENCY APPROPRIATIONS WERE WITHHELD FOR SEVERAL MONTHS, REQUIRING DIFFICULT OPERATIONAL DECISIONS. FOR THE FIRST TIME IN DRMS HISTORY, ALL PROGRAMS TEMPORARILY CEASED ACCEPTING NEW CASES. FUNDING LIMITATIONS ALSO NECESSITATED A PAUSE IN TRAVEL, REDUCING MONITORING FREQUENCY, AND FORCED DRMS TO CLOSE OR DECLINE LITIGATION IN SEVERAL INSTANCES. DESPITE THESE CHALLENGES, THE AGENCY MAINTAINED RESPECTABLE CASE NUMBERS COMPARED TO PRIOR YEARS.THE DRMS BOARD REMAINED ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN BUDGETARY AND POLICY OVERSIGHT AND APPROVED PRIORITIES FOR THE UPCOMING FISCAL YEAR. THE AGENCY WELCOMED NEW BOARD MEMBERS AND SEVERAL NEW STAFF MEMBERS. DRMS EXPANDED ITS REACH THROUGH DIGITAL PLATFORMS, WITH THE WEBSITE RECEIVING 22,016 VISITS AND ITS FACEBOOK, TWITTER, AND YOUTUBE CHANNELS REACHING A COMBINED 4,232 FOLLOWERS AND SUBSCRIBERS. STAFF CONDUCTED OUTREACH AS CAPACITY ALLOWED AND DISTRIBUTED APPROXIMATELY 6,000 PROMOTIONAL AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. DRMS EXHIBITED AT SEVERAL CONFERENCES, SHARING INFORMATION ON AGENCY SERVICES, VOTING RIGHTS, AND SELF-ADVOCACY. STAFF PARTICIPATED IN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES. NOTABLY, DRMS PRESENTED A SESSION ON RIGHTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION AT THE MISSISSIPPI DISABILITY MEGACONFERENCE FOR PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, ATTENDED BY APPROXIMATELY 300 PARTICIPANTS.PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES (PADD): - HANDLED 53 INDIVIDUAL CASES. - REPRESENTED INDIVIDUALS SEEKING TO TRANSITION FROM FACILITIES TO THE COMMUNITY. - CONTINUED TO VISIT STATE AND PRIVATE FACILITIES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES TO MONITOR CONDITIONS, INVESTIGATE CONCERNS, AND ASSIST WITH TRANSITIONS TO LESS RESTRICTIVE ENVIRONMENTS. - CONDUCTED INVESTIGATIONS OF ALLEGATIONS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT INVOLVING PEOPLE WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES. - INVESTIGATED SEVERAL INCIDENTS OF ABUSE AND NEGLECT IN A FACILITY.Expenses $420,166
- PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH MENTAL ILLNESS (PAIMI): - HANDLED 39 INDIVIDUAL CASES. - CONTINUED TO MONITOR CONDITIONS IN STATE PSYCHIATRIC FACILITIES. - SOLVED PROBLEMS AND INVESTIGATED ALLEGATIONS OF MISTREATMENT OR RIGHTS VIOLATIONS. - INVESTIGATED UNLICENSED PERSONAL CARE HOMES HOUSING INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES. - PROVIDED ASSISTANCE TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES INCARCERATED IN JAILS OR PRISONS.Expenses $390,167
- REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM: - INVESTIGATED REPRESENTATIVE PAYEES AS ASSIGNED BY THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION. - COMPLETED 78 PAYEE REVIEWS AND 450 BENEFICIARY INTERVIEWS. DURING THE COURSE OF FY2025 THE TEAM WENT BEYOND THEIR TARGETED GOAL AND COMPLETED 108% OF REVIEWS ASSIGNED.Expenses $277,820
- PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS (PAIR): - HANDLED 66 INDIVIDUAL CASES. - ASSISTED SEVERAL STUDENTS IN HIGHER EDUCATION TO GET CLASSROOM ACCOMMODATIONS.PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY (PAAT): - PROVIDED TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND INFORMATION AND REFERRAL PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE IN NEED OF ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGYPROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR BENEFICIARIES OF SOCIAL SECURITY (PABSS): - HANDLED 12 INDIVIDUAL CASES. - ADVOCATED FOR THE RIGHTS OF SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFICIARIES SEEKING TO OBTAIN OR MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT. - PROVIDED OUTREACH AND TRAINING ABOUT THE PROGRAM THROUGHOUT THE STATE, WITH A FOCUS ON WIN JOB CENTERS.PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY (PATBI) - HANDLED 6 INDIVIDUAL CASES. - ADVOCATED FOR THE RIGHTS OF INDIVIDUALS WITH TBI TO RECEIVE SERVICES IN A MORE INTEGRATED SETTING. - COLLABORATED WITH TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY ASSOCIATION AND OTHERS WHO SERVE INDIVIDUALS WITH TBI.PROTECTION AND ADVOCACY FOR VOTING RIGHTS (PAVA) - HANDLED 1 INDIVIDUAL CASE. - INCORPORATED EDUCATION ABOUT VOTING RIGHTS AND ISSUES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES THROUGHOUT ALL OTHER WORK, INCLUDING EDUCATION TRANSITION, OUTREACH TO FACILITY RESIDENTS, AND PEOPLE IN THE GENERAL COMMUNITY. - MAINTAINED A HOTLINE NUMBER DURING ELECTIONS TO PROVIDE ASSISTANCE TO CITIZENS WHO HAD QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VOTING PROCESS, AND CONDUCTED VOTER REGISTRATION ACTIVITIES.Expenses $561,555
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 September, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 15, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 16, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 64-0666919
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $410,564
- Income (IRS master file)
- $2,023,232
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $2,023,232 | $2,009,142 | $410,564 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $1,992,408 | $1,959,551 | $402,407 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $2,018,320 | $2,040,134 | $195,912 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $1,960,782 | $1,966,757 | $154,085 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 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 64-0666919).
Questions about DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI
- What is the EIN of DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI is 64-0666919.
- Is DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI 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 DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names POLLY TRIBBLE.
- Who are the officers and directors of DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $95,876 (POLLY TRIBBLE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does DISABILITY RIGHTS MISSISSIPPI have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $2,023,232, expenses of $2,009,142 and total assets of $410,564 at year end.
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