MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC

EIN: 640561264 501(c)(3) Arts, Culture & Humanities

JACKSON, MS

Total Revenue
$1,347,926
Total Expenses
$1,621,501
Total Assets
$2,515,656
Net Assets
$1,356,162
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1983
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
DOUGLASS SULLIVAN-GONZALE
Phone
6014326752
Tax Period
2023-11-01 to 2024-10-31

MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC, founded in 1983, is a community nonprofit in the Arts, Culture & Humanities sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 43% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $1.6M exceeded revenue, resulting in a 20% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL (MHC) SEEKS TO CREATE AND FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI TO UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AND TO PLACE THEIR LIVES IN THE LARGER CONTEXT OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. IN THE BELIEF THAT LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST AND INTERPRETING THE PRESENT WILL ALLOW OUR SOCIETY TO PROVIDE A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE. THE MHC WILL USE THE PROCESSES AND DISCIPLINES OF THE HUMANITIES TO FOCUS ON FOUR AREAS: BOOKS AND READING, MISSISSIPPI HISTORY AND CULTURE, CIVIL DISCOURSE, AND CAPACITY BUILDING.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $869,548

THE MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL (MHC) OFFERS GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT FREE, PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS. WE TYPICALLY OFFER REGULAR GRANTS (UP TO $10,000) TWO TIMES A YEAR, AND...

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THE MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL (MHC) OFFERS GRANTS TO NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT FREE, PUBLIC HUMANITIES PROGRAMS. WE TYPICALLY OFFER REGULAR GRANTS (UP TO $10,000) TWO TIMES A YEAR, AND AWARD MINIGRANTS (UP TO $2500) ON A ROLLING BASIS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023, WE CREATED A NEW GRANT PROGRAM TO SUPPORT DOCUMENTARY FILMS ON HUMANITIES THEMES RELATED TO MISSISSIPPI.

Program 2
Expenses: $448,523

PRISON EDUCATION INITIATIVE - THE MHC SUPPORTS HUMANITIES-BASED PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BOOK DISCUSSION PROGRAMS AT 12 DIFFERENT FACILITIES. WE ALSO SUPPORT FOR CREDIT COURSES BEING...

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PRISON EDUCATION INITIATIVE - THE MHC SUPPORTS HUMANITIES-BASED PRISON EDUCATION PROGRAMS, INCLUDING BOOK DISCUSSION PROGRAMS AT 12 DIFFERENT FACILITIES. WE ALSO SUPPORT FOR CREDIT COURSES BEING TAUGHT BY COMMUNITY COLLEGES AND FOUR-YEAR UNIVERSITIES IN SEVERAL MISSISSIPPI PRISONS. WE ALSO ESTABLISHED AND SUPPORT THE MISSISSIPPI CONSORTIUM OF HIGHER EDUCATION IN PRISONS. WE HAVE BEEN ABLE TO EXPAND THIS PROGRAM SIGNIFICANTLY IN RECENT YEARS DUE TO MAJOR SUPPORT FROM THE MELLON FOUNDATION.

Program 3
Expenses: $73,071

MISSISSIPPI FREEDOM TRAIL - SINCE 2022, THE MHC HAS PARTNERED WITH VISIT MISSISSIPPI TO EXPAND THE MISSISSIPPI FREEDOM TRAIL, THE STATE'S HISTORICAL MARKER TRAIL HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANT PLACES...

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MISSISSIPPI FREEDOM TRAIL - SINCE 2022, THE MHC HAS PARTNERED WITH VISIT MISSISSIPPI TO EXPAND THE MISSISSIPPI FREEDOM TRAIL, THE STATE'S HISTORICAL MARKER TRAIL HIGHLIGHTING THE IMPORTANT PLACES, EVENTS, AND PEOPLE OF THE MISSISSIPPI CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. UNDER THE MHC'S LEADERSHIP, THE TRAIL HAS MORE THAN DOUBLED IN SIZE.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,268,176
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $53,376
Other Revenue $26,374
TOTAL REVENUE $1,347,926

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $487,154
Salaries & Benefits $644,124
Fundraising Expenses $30,462
Program Expenses $1,391,142
Other Expenses $490,223
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,621,501

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,347,926 $2,346,651 -0.4%
Expenses $1,621,501 $1,421,550 +0.1%
Net Income $-273,575 $925,101 -1.3%
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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
23
Independent Members
23
Employees
8
Volunteers
24

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
$149,052
Total Directors
24
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AMANDA CLAY POWERS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BETTY LOU JONES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRIAN PERRY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARLA SORRELLS WALL BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DEANNE STEPHENS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DONALD SHAFFER BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DOUGLASS SULLIVAN-GONZALEZ CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR EBONY LUMUMBA SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MARY GRAHAM VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DR MIRANDA FREEMAN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR PRESELFANNIE MCDANIELS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR RONNIE NETTLES BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR TEMIKA SIMMONS TREASURER 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
GEORGE BASSI BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUDGE LAKEYSHA GREER ISAAC BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
KATHY HENRY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA FONDREN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MELANIE DEAS BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SHANNON WARNOCK BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM LAMPKIN BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NINA PARIKH BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR BLAKE THOMPSON BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAY WESLEY BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
HOLLY LANGE BOARD MEMBER 2.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR STUART ROCKOFF EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$119,989 $29,063 $149,052
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 $1,347,926 $1,621,501 $2,515,656 $-273,575
2023 $2,346,651 $1,421,550 $2,782,397 $925,101
2022 $1,028,502 $1,101,930 $1,961,520 $-73,428
2021 $2,182,571 $1,619,455 $2,093,721 $563,116
2020 $1,457,990 $1,262,050 $1,394,528 $195,940
2019 $898,208 $938,955 $1,164,326 $-40,747
2018 $926,988 $872,843 $1,109,471 $54,145
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