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Nonprofit · EIN 80-0310153

MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC

Tax-exempt · JACKSON, MS 39201

Financials

$996K$2.9M2023$1.8M$4.6M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$1,751,107$4,647,928-$2,896,821$2,452,339$514,839$1,937,500
June 30, 2024990$996,445$2,877,802-$1,881,357$5,134,021$299,700$4,834,321
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$1,705,689
of which government grants
$1,210,917
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$45,418
Net gain from sales of assets
-$40
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$2,575,276
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$185,493
Other salaries and wages
$561,160
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$904,773
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$48,500
Occupancy
$13,666
Depreciation
$3,143
Program services (functional)
$4,218,243
Management and general (functional)
$412,671
Fundraising (functional)
$17,014

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$5,134,021
Total assets, end of year
$2,452,339
Total liabilities, end of year
$514,839
Net assets, end of year
$1,937,500
Land, buildings and equipment
$4,589
Net assets without donor restrictions
$317,413
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,620,087
Gross receipts
$1,751,147
Employees
9
Volunteers
4
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 June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RACHEL CANTERFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$185,493$16,972
MICAYLA R TATUMDIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
1$100,629$10,165
TOREN H BALLARDDIRECTOR
Highest-paid employee
1$101,825$6,898
TIM ABRAMCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CATORIA MARTIN ESQTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATE GLUCKMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KI HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
RACHEL CANTEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$165,271$11,900
TIM ABRAMCHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CATORIA MARTIN ESQTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KATE GLUCKMANBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KI HARRISBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
125 S CONGRESS ST STE 1510, JACKSON, MS 39201-0002
Mailing address (990-N for 2011)
PO Box 1159, Jackson MS 39215
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ANGELA BASS, PO BOX 1159, JACKSON, MS 392151159
Principal officer (990-N for 2011)
Mrs Rachel Canter, PO Box 1159, Jackson MS 39215
Signed the 990
ANGELA BASS, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(601) 398-9008
Return prepared by
MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA

Mission

MISSISSIPPI FIRST CHAMPIONS TRANSFORMATIVE POLICY SOLUTIONS ENSURING EDUCATIONAL EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY MISSSISSIPPI CHILD.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • PRE-K:- MISSISSIPPI FIRST PUBLISHED A BLENDED PRE-K TOOLKIT. THIS TOOLKIT IS NOW BEING USED TO RECRUIT SCHOOL DISTRICTS AND HEAD START GRANTEES.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST UPDATED AND PUBLISHED AN EARLY LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (ELC) TOOLKIT. THIS TOOLKIT IS USED TO SUPPORT OUR ONGOING ELC RECRUITMENT EFFORTS.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST FINALIZED THE RESEARCH PROCESS FOR THE FOURTH ITERATION OF THE STATE OF PRE-K SERIES, WHICH EXAMINES THE NUMBER, TYPE, AND QUALITY OF PRE-K PROGRAMS IN EACH COMMUNITY IN THE STATE. THE BRIEFS AND DASHBOARD ARE SLATED FOR PUBLICATION IN FY 26.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST PROVIDED ONGOING TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE TO THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (MDE) TO SUPPORT THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE EARLY LEARNING COLLABORATIVE (ELC) PRE-K PROGRAM.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST PUBLISHED A BIRTH-TO-FIVE POLICY AGENDA FOR FUTURE WORK.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST ADVOCATED FOR INCREASING THE ELC PROGRAM APPROPRIATION IF THE APPROPRIATE NUMBER OF PERSONNEL IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS (PINS) WOULD BE ALLOCATED BY THE LEGISLATURE. THE LEGISLATURE LEVEL-FUNDED THE ELC PROGRAM, A MOVE SUPPORTED BY MISSISSIPPI FIRST BECAUSE THE NUMBER OF PINS WAS NOT INCREASED.CHARTER SCHOOLS:- MISSISSIPPI FIRST PUBLISHED CHARTER PARENT FOCUS GROUPS REPORT.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST CONVENED CHARTER PARENT ADVISORY GROUP TO PROVIDE FEEDBACK ON DRAFT OF FOCUS GROUP REPORT.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST ADVOCATED FOR LEGISLATION TO IMPROVE CHARTER SCHOOL LAW.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST SOLIDIFIED COHORT 2 OF THE OPERATIONS RESIDENCY TO TRAIN OPERATIONS LEADERS IN CHARTER SCHOOLS.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST CREATED A PARENT ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY CURRICULUM FOR PARENT INITIATIVE WORK AND TRAINED CHARTER SCHOOL LEADERSHIP FOR CURRICULUM IMPLEMENTATION BEGINNING SY2026.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST CONDUCTED FOCUS GROUPS AND A PARENT ADVISORY COMMITTEE TO PROVIDE INSIGHT INTO THE CHARTER POLLING FINDINGS.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST SUPPORTED IMPROVEMENT OF CHARTER SCHOOLS THROUGH QUALITY TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE. THIS TA RESULTED IN IMPACTFUL IMPROVEMENTS IN ELA IN SCHOOL GRADES FOR CHARTER SCHOOLS AT THE END OF THE 2024-2025 SCHOOL YEAR.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST LAUNCHED DISCOVER MS CHARTER SCHOOLS, A DIGITAL CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE MORE CHARTER SCHOOL AWARENESS WITHIN THE STATE.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST PROVIDED SCHOOL LAUNCH SUPPORT FOR CLARKSDALE COLLEGIATE HIGH SCHOOL, THE STATE'S FIRST CHARTER HIGH SCHOOL THAT OPENS FALL 2025.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST ENGAGED PARENTS IN TRAINING AND OTHER ORGANIZING ACTIVITIES.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST CONTINUED THE DISTRICT-CHARTER COMMUNITY OF PRACTICE (COP), AND THEIR PROJECTS.TEACHERS AND LEADERS:- MISSISSIPPI FIRST CONDUCTED 2025 TEACHER SURVEY OF PUBLIC SCHOOL TEACHERS ACROSS MISSISSIPPI.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST DRAFTED TEACHER PIPELINE REPORTED WITH NEW RECOMMENDATIONS FOR LEGISLATORS, SLATED FOR PUBLICATION IN FY26.FUTURE OF SCHOOLS:- MISSISSIPPI FIRST PUBLISHED EVIDENCE-BASED INTERVENTIONS TO LEVERAGE MSFF FUNDS.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST ADVOCATED FOR LEGISLATION TO FIX ERRORS IN MSFF LAW.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST CONTINUED TO SUPPORT PUBLIC SCHOOLS BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND EXPERTISE TO POLICYMAKERS.- MISSISSIPPI FIRST BEGAN THE PROCESS OF GATHERING DATA FOR AN ANALYSIS OF HOW SCHOOL DISTRICTS HAVE RESPONDED TO TRANSITION TO THE MSFF.
    Expenses $4,218,243 · grants $2,575,276

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
80-0310153
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
2009
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$2,452,339
Income (IRS master file)
$1,751,147

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$1,751,107$4,647,928$2,452,339IRS
990June 2024$996,445$2,877,802$5,134,021XML
990June 2023$465,618$2,417,234$6,956,517IRS
990June 2022–––IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990-N for 2011
Officer: Mrs Rachel Canter
June 30, 2012≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 80-0310153).

Questions about MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC

What is the EIN of MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC is 80-0310153.
Is MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2009.
Are donations to MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MISSISSIPPI 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 MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names ANGELA BASS.
Who are the officers and directors of MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 7 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $185,493 (RACHEL CANTER, FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does MISSISSIPPI FIRST INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $1,751,107, expenses of $4,647,928 and total assets of $2,452,339 at year end.

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