MISSISSIPPI SIDS AND INFANT SAFETY ALLIANCE

EIN: 640943505 501(c)(3)

MADISON, MS

Total Revenue
$6,086
Total Expenses
$37,160
Total Assets
N/A
Net Assets
N/A
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2001
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
CATHY FILES
Phone
8774717437
Tax Period
2023-07-01 to 2024-06-30

MISSISSIPPI SIDS AND INFANT SAFETY ALLIANCE, founded in 2001, is a micro nonprofit that reported $6K in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 60% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $37K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 511% operating deficit.

Mission

THE MISSISSIPPI SIDS AND INFANT SAFETY ALLIANCE, INC. PROVIDES SUPPORT SERVICES TO FAMILIES WHO ARE OR MAY BE TOUCHED BY THE TRAGEDY OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME, SUDDEN UNEXPLAINED INFANT DEATH AND ANY OTHER INFANT LOSS. THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES TRAINING AND EDUCATION FROM CURRENT EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES ON SIDS, SUID, AND A SAFE SLEEP ENVIRONMENT TO PARENTS, PROFESSIONALS, CAREGIVERS, AND LOW SOCIOECONOMIC COMMUNITIES/INDIVIDUALS, AND TO THE DISADVANTAGED HIGH RISK POPULATIONS. THE MISSISSIPPI SIDS AND INFANT ALLIANCE ALSO SUPPORT RESEARCH TO HELP ELIMINATE SUDDEN INFANT DEATH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $22,558

CRIBS FOR KIDS:SINCE 2006, THE ALLIANCE HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 5300 PACK-N-PLAYS TO FAMILIES THAT WERE IN NEED OF A SAFE SLEEP AREA FOR THEIR BABIES. THIS SAFE SLEEP AREA KEPT THE BABIES SAFE WHILE...

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CRIBS FOR KIDS:SINCE 2006, THE ALLIANCE HAS DISTRIBUTED OVER 5300 PACK-N-PLAYS TO FAMILIES THAT WERE IN NEED OF A SAFE SLEEP AREA FOR THEIR BABIES. THIS SAFE SLEEP AREA KEPT THE BABIES SAFE WHILE SLEEPING AND HELPED REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS/SUID, ACCIDENTAL SUFFOCATION, AND OTHER SLEEP-RELATED DEATHS. THIS PROGRAM HAS BEEN MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH AMAZING INDIVIDUAL AND BUSINESS DONATIONS, GRANTS, PARTNERSHIPS, AND SPONSORSHIPS OVER THE PAST 17 YEARS. SINCE 1998, THROUGH THE DONATION OF THOUSANDS OF CRIBS, CRIBS FOR KIDS HAS BEEN MAKING AN IMPACT ON THE RATES OF BABIES DYING OF SUDDEN INFANT DEATH SYNDROME (SIDS) AND ACCIDENT SUFFOCATION. CRIBS FOR KIDS IS A SAFE-SLEEP EDUCATION PROGRAM FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES TO HELP REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY AND DEATH OF INFANTS DUE TO UNSAFE SLEEP ENVIRONMENTS. CRIBS FOR KIDS CURRENTLY HAS 250 PARTNER PROGRAMS IN 44 STATES THROUGHOUT THE COUNTRY THAT PROVIDE A GRACO PACK N PLAY CRIB AND EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS REGARDING 'SAFE SLEEPING AND OTHER IMPORTANT SAFETY TIPS TO PROTECT YOUR BABY.

Program 2
Expenses: $0

BABY BASICS:IN THIS PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE TRAVELS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI PROVIDING EDUCATION ON SAFE SLEEP AND SIDS RISK REDUCTION TO FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPECTING A BABY OR WHO HAVE JUST HAD A BABY...

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BABY BASICS:IN THIS PROGRAM THE ALLIANCE TRAVELS THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI PROVIDING EDUCATION ON SAFE SLEEP AND SIDS RISK REDUCTION TO FAMILIES WHO ARE EXPECTING A BABY OR WHO HAVE JUST HAD A BABY. THE ALLIANCE ALSO PROVIDES THIS EDUCATION TO GRANDPARENTS OR ANY CAREGIVER THAT WILL BE TAKING CARE OF AN INFANT. THE ALLIANCE WAS ABLE TO REACH HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES TO PROVIDE THIS VITAL INFANT SAFETY INFORMATION TO. OVER HALF OF THIS POPULATION HAD NEVER HEARD THIS INFORMATION OR HAD BEEN TAUGHT THROUGH CULTURE AND ELDER FAMILY MEMBERS THE WRONG WAYS TO KEEP A BABY SAFE WHEN THEY SLEEP. THE ALLIANCE WAS ABLE TO PROVIDE EACH FAMILY WITH A GOODY BAG COOLER THAT CONTAINED BABY PRODUCTS SUCH AS LOTION, SHAMPOO, A&D, SOCKS, BATH CLOTHS AND A TOOTHBRUSH. FAMILIES WERE ALSO PROVIDED A HALO SLEEP SACK THAT IS THE ONLY PRODUCT ENDORSED BY FIRST CANDLE TO REDUCE THE RISK OF SIDS. THEY ALSO RECEIVE THE AAP "CARING FOR YOUR BABY AND YOUNG CHILD, BIRTH TO AGE 5" BOOK.

Program 3
Expenses: $0

NURSES/SOCIAL WORKER/PROFESSIONAL TRAIN THE TRAINER CLASSES:THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES TRAIN THE TRAINER CLASSES TO PROFESSIONALS WHO COME IN CONTACT WITH MOTHERS OF INFANTS SO THAT THEY CAN EDUCATE THEM...

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NURSES/SOCIAL WORKER/PROFESSIONAL TRAIN THE TRAINER CLASSES:THE ALLIANCE PROVIDES TRAIN THE TRAINER CLASSES TO PROFESSIONALS WHO COME IN CONTACT WITH MOTHERS OF INFANTS SO THAT THEY CAN EDUCATE THEM ON HOW TO HAVE A SAFE SLEEP ENVIRONMENT FOR THEIR INFANT. THESE PROFESSIONALS ARE PROVIDED ALL THE TOOLS NEEDED TO HELP RAISE SAFE SLEEP AWARENESS AND REACH THE POPULATION THAT THE ALLIANCE IS UNABLE TO MEET WITH. FAMILIES WILL KNOW THAT IT IS NOT SAFE TO SLEEP WITH THEIR BABY AND THAT THE BABY NEEDS TO BE PUT ON THEIR BACK TO SLEEP, ALONE IN THEIR CRIB WITH NOTHING IN THE CRIB EXCEPT FOR THE BABY, A FIRM MATTRESS AND A FITTED SHEET. THEY WILL ALSO LEARN ABOUT THE ALTERNATIVES FOR SLEEPING (OTHER THAN THE ADULT BED) WHEN THEY CANNOT PROVIDE A CRIB FOR THE BABY.

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $390
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $0
Other Revenue $5,696
TOTAL REVENUE $6,086

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $19,826
Fundraising Expenses $5,844
Program Expenses $22,558
Other Expenses $17,334
TOTAL EXPENSES $37,160

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $6,086 $15,325 -0.6%
Expenses $37,160 $121,992 -0.7%
Net Income $-31,074 $-106,667 -0.7%
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Governance

Voting Members
8
Independent Members
8
Employees
1
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
4
$18,445
Total Directors
6
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
BRIAN ROACH PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JEFF FILES VICE PRESIDENT 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TED TIDWELL TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
WENDY SHELTON LEGAL ADVISOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DR DAVID M TEMPLE BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PATRICK GRISSOM BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CATHY FILES EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$18,445 $0 $18,445
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
2024 $6,086 $37,160 No data $-31,074
2023 $15,325 $121,992 $32,239 $-106,667
2022 $92,286 $99,861 $138,906 $-7,575
2021 $166,449 $90,639 $157,791 $75,810
2020 $131,528 $144,559 $81,929 $-13,031
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