OPERATION SHOESTRING INC

EIN: 640471554 501(c)(3) Human Services

JACKSON, MS

Total Revenue
$1,977,093
Total Expenses
$2,018,872
Total Assets
$6,954,546
Net Assets
$6,858,136
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1968
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
ROBERT LANGFORD
Phone
6013536336
Tax Period
2024-08-01 to 2025-07-31

OPERATION SHOESTRING INC, founded in 1968, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 47% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Net assets of $6.9M represent 42 months of operating reserves.

Mission

TO INVEST IN THE HEARTS AND MINDS OF OUR CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, TO PROMOTE HEALTH AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY, AND FAITHFULLY EXTEND THE HAND OF HOPE AND OPPORTUNITY TO EMPOWER THE NEEDY, UPLIFT OUR TARGET NEIGHBORHOODS AND THE LARGER COMMUNITY, AND BRIGHTEN THE FUTURE FOR US ALL.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $911,213

PROJECT RISE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM:OPERATION SHOESTRING'S PROJECT RISE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDED ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR...

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PROJECT RISE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM:OPERATION SHOESTRING'S PROJECT RISE AFTERSCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAM PROVIDED ENGAGING EDUCATIONAL, ARTISTIC, AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES FOR 185 PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 5TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE ACADEMIC YEAR, AND FOR 176 PRE-KINDERGARTEN THROUGH 7TH GRADE STUDENTS IN THE SUMMER TERM. THE VAST MAJORITY OF PROJECT RISE'S STUDENTS ARE ENROLLED AT WALTON AND GALLOWAY ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS, WITH THE OTHERS LARGELY ENROLLED IN OTHER JACKSON PUBLIC SCHOOLS' LANIER HIGH SCHOOL FEEDER PATTERN SCHOOLS. INDEPENDENT EVALUATIONS SHOW THAT OUR WORK HAS A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE ACADEMIC AND BEHAVIORAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OUR PROGRAM. FOR INSTANCE, STUDENTS ENROLLED IN OUR PROGRAM TEND TO OUTPERFORM THEIR PEERS IN STANDARDIZED TESTS (MAAP EXAMS) AND HAVE HIGHER SCHOOL ATTENDANCE THAN THEIR SCHOOL PEERS NOT ENROLLED IN OUR PROGRAM.

Program 2
Expenses: $132,644

PARENT AND FAMILY INITIATIVES:OPERATION SHOESTRING'S PARENT AND FAMILY INITIATIVES INCLUDED WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO HELP THE 126 HOUSEHOLDS IN OUR 2024-2025 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING YEAR AND 137 HOUSEHOLDS...

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PARENT AND FAMILY INITIATIVES:OPERATION SHOESTRING'S PARENT AND FAMILY INITIATIVES INCLUDED WORKSHOPS DESIGNED TO HELP THE 126 HOUSEHOLDS IN OUR 2024-2025 ACADEMIC PROGRAMMING YEAR AND 137 HOUSEHOLDS DURING OUR SUMMER TERM DEVELOP TOOLS AND RESOURCES THAT CAN BEST HELP THEIR FAMILIES REALIZE THEIR OWN SELF-DETERMINED POTENTIAL AND ACHIEVE THEIR GOALS. OUR WORKSHOPS PRIMARILY FOCUSED ON STRESS MANAGEMENT, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, AND HOUSING. THESE TOPICS ARE DETERMINED BY SELF-DESCRIBED NEEDS OF PARTICIPATING PARENTS.

Program 3
Expenses: $382,434

COMMUNITY OUTREACHOPERATION SHOESTRING DEPENDS ON PARTNERSHIPS WITH PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE IN SUPPORT OF OUR SERVICES, INCLUDING THOSE...

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COMMUNITY OUTREACHOPERATION SHOESTRING DEPENDS ON PARTNERSHIPS WITH PEOPLE AND ORGANIZATIONS THROUGHOUT OUR COMMUNITY TO PROVIDE RESOURCES AND EXPERTISE IN SUPPORT OF OUR SERVICES, INCLUDING THOSE FOCUSED ON MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH, NUTRITION, EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, AND MORE. OUR WORK THIS PAST YEAR INVOLVED 350 VOLUNTEERS AND MANY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,876,522
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $100,551
Other Revenue $20
TOTAL REVENUE $1,977,093

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $1,207,955
Fundraising Expenses $185,898
Program Expenses $1,426,291
Other Expenses $810,917
TOTAL EXPENSES $2,018,872

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,977,093 $3,734,061 -0.5%
Expenses $2,018,872 $2,603,427 -0.2%
Net Income $-41,779 $1,130,634 -1.0%
Key Indicators
Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
15
Independent Members
15
Employees
52
Volunteers
281

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
5
$222,445
Total Directors
15
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALICIA NETTERVILLE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DEIDRA BELL TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DEMONDES HAYNES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DOUG BOONE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
FRANK LENIOR BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF STANCILL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATIE LIGHTSEY BROWNING VICE-PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
KATINA PACE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MICHAEL WALKER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NANCY SMITH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAHEADRA ROBINSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PHIL EIDE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RICKEY JONES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY RAINEY SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VON GORDON PRESIDENT 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ROBERT LANGFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$210,834 $11,611 $222,445
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
2025 $1,977,093 $2,018,872 $6,954,546 $-41,779
2024 $3,734,061 $2,603,427 $7,278,908 $1,130,634
2023 $1,314,193 $2,143,419 $5,816,914 $-829,226
2022 $2,220,857 $1,627,782 $6,670,797 $593,075
2021 $2,623,075 $1,543,934 $6,105,400 $1,079,141
2019 $1,152,018 $1,410,762 $5,159,049 $-258,744
2018 $2,638,534 $1,289,961 $3,361,048 $1,348,573
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