MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION INC

EIN: 522377622 501(c)(3) Environment

JACKSON, MS

Total Revenue
$1,446,825
Total Expenses
$1,546,615
Total Assets
$1,411,574
Net Assets
$986,505
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
JOHN TAYLOR
Phone
6012138111
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FISHERIES AND PARKS FOUNDATION INC, founded in 2003, is a community nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $1.4M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 23% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum.

Mission

TO PROMOTE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF GAME AND FISH CONSERVATION, EDUCATE THE PUBLIC REGARDING THE PROTECTION AND CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES, AND ENCOURAGE THE PROTECTION OF WILDLIFE AND FISH HABITAT THROUGH VARIOUS PROGRAMS AND BY PROVIDING SUPPLEMENTAL FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR VARIOUS PROJECTS ASSOCIATED WITH THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES, AND PARKS. ADDITIONAL PROJECTS MAY INCLUDE ANY OF THOSE WHICH WOULD SERVE TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE NATURAL RESOURCES OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI. THE MISSION STATEMENT CAN BE FOUND ON THE FOUNDATION'S WEBSITE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $597,784 Revenue: $40,958

WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES - CONSISTS OF MULTIPLE PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT...

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WILDLIFE AND FISHERIES - CONSISTS OF MULTIPLE PROGRAMS WHICH HAVE BEEN DESIGNED AND IMPLEMENTED IN ORDER TO FURTHER THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION. FOLLOWING ARE SOME OF THE ORGANIZATION'S CURRENT PROGRAMS: (1)"BLACK BEAR PROJECT" WHICH FUNDS THE PURCHASE OF RADIO TELEMETRY EQUIPMENT AND FLY-OVER AIR TIME IN ORDER TO TRACK THE MOVEMENT AND POPULATION OF BLACK BEARS; (2)PURCHASE OF SURVEILLANCE EQUIPMENT TO DETECT AND APPREHEND PERSONS INVOLVED IN ILLEGAL WILDLIFE ACTIVITY; (3)FISHING RODEOS FOR YOUTH,THE ELDERLY AND HANDICAPPED PERSONS; (4)SPONSORSHIP OF A "RANGE PARTNERS" PROGRAM DESIGNED TO INTRODUCE NEWCOMERS TO SHOOTING AND FIREARM SAFETY USING PROFESSIONAL INSTRUCTORS; (5)PROVIDING FUNDS TO STATE WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREAS FOR WATERFOWL PROPERTY ENHANCEMENTS CONSISTING OF CULVERTS, LEVEES AND WATER DIVERSION; (6)MONITORING OF THE RED CREEK CONSERVATION EASEMENT; (7)PUBLICATION OF THE "MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS" MAGAZINE; (8)ASSISTANCE TO LANDOWNERS WITH "BURN" PROGRAMS FOR LONGLEAF PINE RESTORATION.

Program 2
Expenses: $387,892 Revenue: $181,111

MISSISSIPPI ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS - THIS PROGRAM BRINGS THE SPORT OF ARCHERY TO OVER 350 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND ACCEPTS CHILDREN AGE 12 AND ABOVE FOR PARTICIPATION. IT IS NOW LISTED AS A...

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MISSISSIPPI ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS - THIS PROGRAM BRINGS THE SPORT OF ARCHERY TO OVER 350 PUBLIC AND PRIVATE SCHOOLS AND ACCEPTS CHILDREN AGE 12 AND ABOVE FOR PARTICIPATION. IT IS NOW LISTED AS A SPORT BY THE MISSISSIPPI HIGH SCHOOL ACTIVITIES ASSOCIATION, WHICH OVERSEES THE SPORTS AND EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN WHICH 35,000 MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL STUDENTS PARTICIPATE.

Program 3
Expenses: $47,700

MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS RADIO - THIS WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM FURTHERS THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY BROADCASTING NEWS AND UPDATES RELATING TO ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE BUREAUS OPERATED BY...

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MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS RADIO - THIS WEEKLY RADIO PROGRAM FURTHERS THE MISSION OF THE ORGANIZATION BY BROADCASTING NEWS AND UPDATES RELATING TO ONGOING ACTIVITIES AND PROGRAMS OF THE BUREAUS OPERATED BY THE MISSISSIPPI DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE, FISHERIES AND PARKS. THE "MISSISSIPPI OUTDOORS" PROGRAM AIRS ON MULTIPLE STATIONS THROUGHOUT THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $880,732
Program Service Revenue $222,069
Investment Income $14,421
Other Revenue $329,603
TOTAL REVENUE $1,446,825

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $233,513
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,121,099
Other Expenses $1,313,102
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,546,615

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,446,825 $1,180,008 +0.2%
Expenses $1,546,615 $1,067,420 +0.4%
Net Income $-99,790 $112,588 -1.9%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
12
Employees
4
Volunteers
N/A

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
6
$98,339
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
JOHN TAYLOR BOARD CHAIRM 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
NOBLE LEE VICE CHAIRMA 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRIS GOURAS JR SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
STEVE GRANTHAM JR TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BECKY BRIGGS DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BILL BUFFINGTON DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TOM JANOUSH ESQ DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID MACHADO DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TRENT MULLOY DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
B T STEADMAN DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE WALKER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CLAY WAGNER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SASSY MAULDIN EX OFFICIO M 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR SAM POLLES EX OFFICIO M 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DONALD C BRAZIL FORMER EXEC. 40.00
Officer
$84,525 $13,814 $98,339
CLARK GORDIN EXECUTIVE DI 40.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 No data No data No data No data
2023 $1,446,825 $1,546,615 $1,411,574 $-99,790
2022 $1,180,008 $1,067,420 $1,930,029 $112,588
2021 $4,044,835 $4,028,435 $2,114,946 $16,400
2020 $442,340 $446,211 $2,683,005 $-3,871
2019 $722,895 $597,893 $1,122,571 $125,002
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