Nonprofit · EIN 64-0819311
SOUTHERN ECHO INC
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · JACKSON, MS 39213
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $1,100,640 | $1,019,521 | $81,119 | $1,707,954 | $9,586 | $1,698,368 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,234,334 | $1,595,795 | -$361,461 | $2,117,720 | $95,867 | $2,021,853 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $0
- Program service revenue
- $1,100,640
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $618,958
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $618,958
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $868,465
- Management and general (functional)
- $151,056
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,606,463
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,707,954
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $9,586
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,698,368
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $289,160
- Publicly traded securities
- $697,449
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,698,368
- Gross receipts
- $1,100,640
- Employees
- 8
- Year formed
- 1989
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Mayes | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 70 | $0 |
| MIchael Dozier | Board Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Evelyn Reed | Vice Board Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Keith French | Secretary of Board Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LaTonya Lyles | Bd Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Brenda Hyde | Deputy Director Officer, Key employee | 50 | $0 |
| Charles Wells | CFO Key employee | 5 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 7 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel Mayes | Executive Director Trustee or director, Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 70 | $115,000 |
| Brenda Hyde | Deputy Director Officer, Key employee | 50 | $83,333 |
| MIchael Dozier | Board Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Evelyn Reed | Vice Board Chair Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Keith French | Secretary of Board Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| LaTonya Lyles | Bd Member Trustee or director | 5 | $0 |
| Charles Wells | CFO Key employee | 5 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1350 LIVINGSTON LANE, JACKSON, MS 39213-8017
- In care of
- % CHARLES WELLS
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Charles Wells, 1350 Livingston Lane, Jackson, MS 39206
- Signed the 990
- Charles Wells, Chier Financial Officer
- Phone
- (601) 720-3417
Mission
Southern Echos mission is to empower low wealth communities throughout Mississippi and the Southern Region with knowledge and skills to postivievly impact their lives.
Program accomplishments
- Southern Echo has expanded the services it offers and the communities it serves in the state. This includes training and community organizing around issues involving health care and other issues impacting low wealth communities.Expenses $868,465 · grants $1,077,620
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | Check at the IRS |
IRS record
- EIN
- 64-0819311
- 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
- 1994
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,707,954
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,100,640
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- May 15, 2023
- Posted by the IRS
- August 14, 2023
- Reinstated
- Effective May 15, 2023
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $1,100,640 | $1,019,521 | $1,707,954 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,234,334 | $1,595,795 | $2,117,720 | 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 64-0819311).
Questions about SOUTHERN ECHO INC
- What is the EIN of SOUTHERN ECHO INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of SOUTHERN ECHO INC is 64-0819311.
- Is SOUTHERN ECHO INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on May 15, 2023 and reinstated it effective May 15, 2023.
- Are donations to SOUTHERN ECHO INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does SOUTHERN ECHO 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 SOUTHERN ECHO INC 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 SOUTHERN ECHO INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of SOUTHERN ECHO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Charles Wells.
- Who are the officers and directors of SOUTHERN ECHO INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does SOUTHERN ECHO INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,100,640, expenses of $1,019,521 and total assets of $1,707,954 at year end.
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