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

Nonprofit · EIN 64-0798251

HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION

Tax-exempt · HATTIESBURG, MS 39401

Financials

$3.3M$1.5M2022$2.6M$2.2M2023$1.5M$2.4M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$1,462,032$2,396,467-$934,435$3,512,843$104,165$3,408,678
September 30, 2024990$2,625,941$2,151,317$474,624$4,424,735$113,100$4,311,635
September 30, 2023990$3,283,161$1,512,001$1,771,160$3,939,704$102,693$3,837,011
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$875,566
of which government grants
$875,566
Program service revenue
$469,165
Investment income
$117,301
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$72,982
Other salaries and wages
$521,086
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$684,161
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$12,000
Accounting fees
$22,875
Travel
$54,113
Program services (functional)
$2,192,156
Management and general (functional)
$204,311

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,424,735
Total assets, end of year
$3,512,843
Total liabilities, end of year
$104,165
Net assets, end of year
$3,408,678
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,341,809
Net assets with donor restrictions
$66,869
Gross receipts
$1,462,032
Employees
10
Year formed
1990
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.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARLO DORSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$182,020
SHAWN H LOWREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
BONNIE WARRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
FRANK JAMESCHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
ANTHONY HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOSEPH PAULBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MELANIE ARCHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
MARLO DORSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$150,627$14,838
ANTHONY HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
JOSEPH PAULBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MELANIE ARCHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
SHAWN H LOWREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
MICHAEL MARKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
FRANK JAMESCHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
BONNIE WARRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
MARLO DORSEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director, Highest-paid employee
40$157,543
ANTHONY HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
JOE PAULBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MELANIE ARCHERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
SHAWN H LOWREYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
MICHAEL MARKSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0
FRANK JAMESCHAIR
Trustee or director
2$0
BONNIE WARRENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
308 NEWMAN ST, HATTIESBURG, MS 39401-2209
In care of
% MARLO DORSEY
Signed the 990
MARLO DORSEY, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(601) 268-3220
Return prepared by
King CPA PLLC

Mission

CREATED TO PROMOTE THE GREATER HATTIESBURG AREA AND ITS TOURISM INDUSTRY TO POTENTIAL VISITORS, INCREASE OVERNIGHT BOOKINGS FOR BOTH LEISURE AND CORPORATE TRAVEL WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF GROWING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THESE VISITORS ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CREATED TO PROMOTE THE GREATER HATTIESBURG AREA AND ITS TOURISM INDUSTRY TO POTENTIAL VISITORS, INCREASE OVERNIGHT BOOKINGS FOR BOTH LEISURE AND CORPORATE TRAVEL WITH THE ULTIMATE GOAL OF GROWING THE ECONOMIC IMPACT OF THESE VISITORS ON THE LOCAL ECONOMY.
    Expenses $2,192,156

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
64-0798251
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
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,512,843
Income (IRS master file)
$1,462,032

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$1,462,032$2,396,467$3,512,843XML
990September 2024$2,625,941$2,151,317$4,424,735XML
990September 2023$3,283,161$1,512,001$3,939,704XML
990September 2022$1,337,811$1,240,148$2,150,328IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––IRS
990September 2019–––IRS
990September 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 64-0798251).

Questions about HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION

What is the EIN of HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION is 64-0798251.
Is HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1992.
Are donations to HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION 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 HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $182,020 (MARLO DORSEY, DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,462,032, expenses of $2,396,467 and total assets of $3,512,843 at year end.

Other nonprofits in HATTIESBURG

All nonprofits in HATTIESBURG · Mississippi · Community improvement and capacity building