Skip to main content
IRS-authorized e-file provider · not the IRS

Nonprofit · EIN 64-0797107

MISSION FIRST INC

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39201

Financials

$3.4M$2.5M2023$2.6M$2.5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MISSION FIRST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$2,601,097$2,462,806$138,291$4,172,183$137,648$4,034,535
December 31, 2023990$3,417,409$2,501,939$915,470$4,023,844$127,600$3,896,244
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,284,078
of which government grants
$183,456
Program service revenue
$261,501
Investment income
$55,518
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$149,460
Other salaries and wages
$1,269,212
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$1,653,079
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
-$4,341
Occupancy
$68,789
Depreciation
$134,712
Program services (functional)
$2,222,546
Management and general (functional)
$105,213
Fundraising (functional)
$135,047

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,023,844
Total assets, end of year
$4,172,183
Total liabilities, end of year
$137,648
Net assets, end of year
$4,034,535
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,388,746
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,499,930
Net assets with donor restrictions
$534,605
Gross receipts
$2,601,097
Employees
70
Volunteers
850
Year formed
1999
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LEE THIGPENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$105,904$43,556
STEVE EDWARDSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MALLORY ROSAMONDVP
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANN SOUTHERLANDSEC/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR BILL BOTELERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEMARIO DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOUG GUNNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHANIE HENDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAMELA HOUCHINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BEN JAMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHERRY LANIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEY MEENADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHNNY RAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TODD ADKINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 14 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
LEE THIGPENEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Officer
40$100,904$43,556
STEVE EDWARDSPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MALLORY ROSAMONDVP
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
ANN SOUTHERLANDSEC/TREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
DR BILL BOTELERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEMARIO DAVISDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOUG GUNNDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
STEPHANIE HENDERSONDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
PAMELA HOUCHINSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BEN JAMESDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHERRY LANIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ASHLEY MEENADIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHNNY RAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARK RICHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
431 N STATE ST, JACKSON, MS 39201-1108
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
LEE THIGPEN, PO BOX 250, JACKSON, MS 39205
Signed the 990
LEE THIGPEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(601) 714-6901
Return prepared by
BMSS LLC

Mission

TO PROVIDE CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAMMING AND SERVICES THAT MEET THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, MENTAL, SOCIAL, AND EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN, TEENS, AND ADULTS IN THE GREATER METRO JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI AREA.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • THE ORGANIZATIONS'S MISSION IS TO RESPOND TO THE NEEDS AND PROBLEMS IN THE JACKSON METRO AREA BY PROVIDING CHRISTIAN MINISTRIES AND CHRISTIAN CARE TO PEOPLE IN NEED REGARDLESS OF AGE, SEX, OR ETHNIC BACKGROUND. THESE MINISTRIES INCLUDE A LEGAL AID OFFICE, MEDICAL AND DENTAL CLINIC, CHILDREN & YOUTH EDUCATION & SPORTS MINISTRIES, WELLNESS PROGRAM, AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024 THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTED 781 MEDICAL AND 554 DENTAL PATIENTS AND PROVIDED 220 CHILDREN WITH YOUTH SPORTS AND AFTERSCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAMS.
    Expenses $2,222,546 · revenue $261,501

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
64-0797107
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
1992
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,172,183
Income (IRS master file)
$2,601,097

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$2,601,097$2,462,806$4,172,183XML
990December 2023$3,417,409$2,501,939$4,023,844XML
990December 2022$1,705,807$2,269,571$2,985,270IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
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 64-0797107).

Questions about MISSION FIRST INC

What is the EIN of MISSION FIRST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSION FIRST INC is 64-0797107.
Is MISSION FIRST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to MISSION FIRST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MISSION FIRST 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 MISSION FIRST INC 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 MISSION FIRST INC 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 MISSION FIRST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names LEE THIGPEN.
Who are the officers and directors of MISSION FIRST INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 14 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $105,904 (LEE THIGPEN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MISSION FIRST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,601,097, expenses of $2,462,806 and total assets of $4,172,183 at year end.

Other nonprofits in JACKSON

All nonprofits in JACKSON · Mississippi