MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT

EIN: 640733141 501(c)(3) Crime & Legal

JACKSON, MS

Total Revenue
$661,411
Total Expenses
$574,944
Total Assets
$654,429
Net Assets
$539,704
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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year
1982
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
GAYLA CARPENTER-SANDERS
Phone
6019609577
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

MISSISSIPPI VOLUNTEER LAWYERS PROJECT, founded in 1982, is a small nonprofit in the Crime & Legal sector that reported $661K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 24% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. Expenses of $575K left a modest 13% surplus.

Mission

ENABLES ATTORNEYS TO PROVIDE LEGAL SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME/LIMITED MISSISSIPPIANS.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $638,923
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $11,607
Other Revenue $10,881
TOTAL REVENUE $661,411

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $375,619
Fundraising Expenses $24,742
Program Expenses $463,945
Other Expenses $199,325
TOTAL EXPENSES $574,944

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $661,411 $534,716 +0.2%
Expenses $574,944 $555,229 +0.0%
Net Income $86,467 $-20,513 -5.2%
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
21
Independent Members
21
Employees
6
Volunteers
160

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
8
$126,797
Total Directors
21
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
AHMAD SMITH PARLIAMENTARIAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ALICIA HALL VICE CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
ANNA K RUSH PARLIAMENTARIAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN COLE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BOBBY J MORROW MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CARNELIA FONDREN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
COLLEEN WELCH MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BEN PIAZZA MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DANIELLE E ASHLEY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID CALDER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERICA HAYMER MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSHUA TOM CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JOSIE HUDSON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MEGAN BENNETT SECRETARY 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
MILDRED LESURE MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
NESHONDRIA ELLERBY MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RANDALL SAXTON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
RATOYA GILMER IMMEDIATE PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SAM BUCHANAN MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SETH SHANNON MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
VALERA VOLLOR MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
GAYLA CARPENTER-SANDERS EXEC DIRECTOR/GENERAL COUN 40.00
Officer
$118,464 $8,333 $126,797
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 $661,411 $574,944 $654,429 $86,467
2022 $534,716 $555,229 $600,812 $-20,513
2021 $418,312 $526,016 $472,800 $-107,704
2020 $428,933 $432,730 $566,949 $-3,797
2019 $392,578 $449,119 $568,382 $-56,541
2018 $413,272 $439,112 $630,034 $-25,840
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