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← TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI ECONOMICS INC

Form 990 for tax year 2023

Filed by TO IMPROVE MISSISSIPPI ECONOMICS INC.

Totals

Total revenue
$320,952
Total expenses
$374,069
Contributions and grants received
$292,497
Grants paid
$0
Program service revenue
$28,455
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0
Total assets, end of year
$342,700
Total liabilities, end of year
$293,197
Net assets or fund balances, end of year
$49,503
Program services expenses (Part IX)
$374,069
Management and general expenses
$0
Fundraising expenses
$0
Program service expenses (Part III)
$374,069

Program services were 100.0% of total expenses calculated — Part IX's program-services column over total expenses, both as filed.

Line items

Every line the filer filed in Parts VIII, IX and X, as filed and in filed order. Blank columns are left out, and the lines are not forced to add up to the totals above.

Revenue

Part VIII, the statement of revenue.

  • 1a · Federated campaigns

    $0

  • 1b · Membership dues

    $0

  • 1c · Fundraising events

    $0

  • 1d · Related organizations

    $0

  • 1e · Government grants (contributions)

    $127,497

  • 1f · All other contributions, gifts and grants

    $165,000

  • 1g · Noncash contributions included above

    $0

  • 2a · Program service revenue: Created sustainable jobs and businesses through training resources and support.

    total $28,455 · related or exempt $28,455 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 3 · Investment income

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 4 · Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 5 · Royalties

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 6d · Net rental income or loss

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: gross income

    $0

  • 8a · Fundraising events: contributions included on line 1c

    $0

  • 8b · Fundraising events: direct expenses

    $0

  • 8c · Net income from fundraising events

    total $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 9a · Gaming: gross income

    $0

  • 9b · Gaming: direct expenses

    $0

  • 9c · Net income from gaming

    total $0 · related or exempt $0 · unrelated business $0 · excluded $0

  • 11e · Other revenue, total

    $0

Functional expenses

Part IX, the statement of functional expenses.

  • 5 · Compensation of officers, directors and key employees

    total $137,953 · program services $137,953 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 6 · Compensation of disqualified persons

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 7 · Other salaries and wages

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 8 · Pension plan contributions

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 9 · Other employee benefits

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 10 · Payroll taxes

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11a · Fees: management

    total $31,711 · program services $31,711 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11b · Fees: legal

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11c · Fees: accounting

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11d · Fees: lobbying

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11e · Fees: professional fundraising services

    total $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11f · Fees: investment management

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 11g · Fees: other

    total $113,015 · program services $113,015 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 12 · Advertising and promotion

    total $23,333 · program services $23,333 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 13 · Office expenses

    total $32,904 · program services $32,904 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 14 · Information technology

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 15 · Royalties

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 16 · Occupancy

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 17 · Travel

    total $19,641 · program services $19,641 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 18 · Travel or entertainment for public officials

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 19 · Conferences, conventions and meetings

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 20 · Interest

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 21 · Payments to affiliates

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 22 · Depreciation, depletion and amortization

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 23 · Insurance

    total $0 · program services $0 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

  • 24a · Other expenses: Food for participants, sponsorships, participant field trips

    total $15,512 · program services $15,512 · management and general $0 · fundraising $0

Balance sheet

Part X, book values.

  • 1 · Cash, non-interest-bearing

    beginning of year $102,620 · end of year $20,000

  • 2 · Savings and temporary cash investments

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 3 · Pledges and grants receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 4 · Accounts receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $322,700

  • 5 · Loans and receivables from officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 6 · Loans and receivables from disqualified persons

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 7 · Other notes and loans receivable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 8 · Inventories for sale or use

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 9 · Prepaid expenses and deferred charges

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 10a · Land, buildings and equipment: cost or other basis

    $0

  • 10b · Land, buildings and equipment: accumulated depreciation

    $0

  • 10c · Land, buildings and equipment, net

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 11 · Investments: publicly traded securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 12 · Investments: other securities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 13 · Investments: program-related

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 14 · Intangible assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 15 · Other assets

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 17 · Accounts payable and accrued expenses

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $293,197

  • 18 · Grants payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 19 · Deferred revenue

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 20 · Tax-exempt bond liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 21 · Escrow or custodial account liability

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 22 · Loans and payables to officers and key people

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 23 · Secured mortgages and notes payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 24 · Unsecured notes and loans payable

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 25 · Other liabilities

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

  • 27 · Net assets without donor restrictions

    beginning of year $102,620 · end of year $49,503

  • 28 · Net assets with donor restrictions

    beginning of year $0 · end of year $0

Mission and programs · 2023

Mission

The purpose of this corporation is: ?? To build partnerships with local farmers businesses and educational institutions for the purpose of enriching and educating communities in the areas of farming education and technology in the urban and rural areas of Mississippi. ?? To enco????age and ed??ca??e ??o????h in ????????aining o???? ea????h???? ??e??o????ce?? ??o ensure a healthier more productive and richer Mississippi. ?? To support entrepreneurs educational institutions and local farmers in the sustainable agricultural technology. ?? To support and strengthen the creation of sustainable employment and business opportunities in the urban and rural areas of Mississippi. ?? To strengthen and support Agri-Tourism in the urban and rural areas of Mississippi which include hunting fishing and camping etc. ?? To strengthen and support networks whose purpose is to increase access to information training capacity building etc. by overcoming the fragmentation and vulnerability of

  • The organization provided direct support to entrepreneurs local farmers and educational institutions by offering training in sustainable agricultural technology. Participants received assistance in adopting environmentally friendly farming methods exploring agri-business opportunities and strengthening their business operations. This support helped lay the foundation for new and sustainable enterprises increasing local food production and economic resilience.

    Expenses $373,919

  • We actively encouraged and educated youth on the importance of sustaining the earths resources. More than [insert number] young people participated in workshops summer camps and school-based programs focused on environmental sustainability agriculture and technology. These efforts equipped the next generation with practical skills leadership opportunities and an awareness of their role in ensuring a healthier more productive Mississippi.

    Expenses $150

  • This year the organization successfully built and expanded partnerships with local farmers businesses and educational institutions across Mississippi. These collaborations enhanced community access to resources in farming education and technology particularly in underserved urban and rural areas. Through joint initiatives residents gained exposure to sustainable practices and innovative approaches to agriculture and entrepreneurship.

  • Through our workforce development and business support programs we contributed to the creation of sustainable employment and business opportunities in both urban and rural areas. By connecting residents with training and entrepreneurial resources we supported pathways toward long-term financial independence and strengthened the local economy.

    Revenue $28,455

  • This year the organization actively promoted agri-tourism by strengthening awareness and support for recreational and agricultural opportunities including hunting fishing camping and farm visits. These efforts not only celebrated Mississippis natural and cultural heritage but also created new income streams for rural communities.

  • We expanded and strengthened networks of providers across Mississippi to increase access to information training and capacity building. By fostering collaboration and reducing fragmentation among organizations we created a more unified system of support for residents in need of resources education and opportunities. These networks have improved communication and coordination among stakeholders ensuring that more communities-urban and rural alike-benefit from available services.

As filed on the 2023 return. The filer continues this part on Schedule O, which is not shown here.

Listed in Part VII

  • Cindy A Elliott

    President-CEO

    Total calculated
    $52,380
    From this org
    $52,380
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    40

  • Lagrand Elliott

    Vice President

    Total calculated
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

  • Frances Martin

    Co-Private Investigator

    Total calculated
    $5,621
    From this org
    $5,621
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    8.33

  • Adrenace Williams

    Co-Private Investigator

    Total calculated
    $51,300
    From this org
    $51,300
    From related orgs
    $0
    Other
    $0
    Hours/week
    10

Compensation is as filed in Part VII: reportable pay from this organization and from related organizations, other compensation, and hours per week. The total, marked calculated, is our sum of the three dollar columns, with a blank column counted as $0; the form itself has no total. On a Form 990-EZ the columns are Part IV's instead, and on a Form 990-PF Part VIII's — compensation, contributions to benefit plans, and expense account — and the total sums those.

Grants on this return

No itemized grants to organizations on this return.

Provenance

Return type
form_990
Tax year
2023
Filed
6 May 2026
IRS schema version
2023v6.0
Source object
202611269349300526

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