MISSISSIPPI VOTES ACTION FUND CORPORATION

EIN: 872312409 Civil Rights & Advocacy

JACKSON, MS

Total Revenue
$894,044
Total Expenses
$546,380
Total Assets
$1,635,467
Net Assets
$1,634,111
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
MS
Principal Officer
AREKIA BENNETT-SCOTT
Phone
6015890502
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

MISSISSIPPI VOTES ACTION FUND CORPORATION, founded in 2021, is a small nonprofit in the Civil Rights & Advocacy sector that reported $894K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 36% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $348K, a strong 39% operating margin.

Mission

TO PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO: 1) DEVELOPING AND ADVOCATING FOR LEGISLATION, REGULATIONS, AND OTHER GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS RELATED TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING RIGHTS AND 2) ENGAGING WITH PUBLIC OFFICIALS AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC TO PROMOTE AWARENESS AND STIMULATE ACTION RELATING TO THESE PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $234,070

ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS. MVAF WILL ENGAGE IN ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS, AMONG OTHER AWARENESS INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH AIMED AT BOTH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND...

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ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS. MVAF WILL ENGAGE IN ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS, AMONG OTHER AWARENESS INITIATIVES AND OUTREACH AIMED AT BOTH THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS. THESE ACTIVITIES WILL OCCUR ON DIGITAL PLATFORMS, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND SIMILAR MECHANISMS, BUT MAY ALSO INCLUDE DIRECT PHYSICAL MAILINGS, PAID MEDIA PRODUCTION, PAID MEDIA ADVERTISING AND PLACEMENT, AND OTHER TYPES OF MEDIA OUTREACH, POTENTIALLY INCLUDING NEWSLETTERS, OR OTHER ACTIVITIES AIMED TO INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC AND PUBLIC OFFICIALS ABOUT PUBLIC POLICIES. ISSUE ADVOCACY AND GRASSROOTS COMMUNICATIONS WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY RAISING AWARENESS AND HELPING THE PUBLIC UNDERSTAND IMPORTANT PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE INFORMED DECISIONS ABOUT CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. THESE COMMUNICATIONS ARE DESIGNED TO EDUCATE AND INFORM THE GENERAL PUBLIC, AS WELL AS PUBLIC OFFICIALS, ON PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING RIGHTS.

Program 2
Expenses: $197,842

GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING. MVAF WILL ENGAGE IN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING OF INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED WITH PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING RIGHTS. THIS ACTIVITY WILL INVOLVE CREATING A...

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GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING. MVAF WILL ENGAGE IN GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING OF INDIVIDUALS CONCERNED WITH PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RELATED TO ELECTIONS AND VOTING RIGHTS. THIS ACTIVITY WILL INVOLVE CREATING A COMMUNITY-BASED, GROUND-UP NETWORK FOR CIVILIANS TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES. THIS GRASSROOTS ORGANIZING WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY CREATING A DYNAMIC PLATFORM FOR CONCERNED COMMUNITY MEMBERS TO ADVOCATE FOR PUBLIC POLICY CHANGES THAT IMPROVE VOTING RIGHTS AND OTHER CIVIL RIGHTS CONCERNS RELATED TO ELECTIONS.

Program 3
Expenses: $58,000

NONPARTISAN CANDIDATE TRAINING. MVAF WILL HELP EDUCATE AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NEW TO RUNNING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE ON HOW TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE AND SUCCEED. CANDIDATES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO...

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NONPARTISAN CANDIDATE TRAINING. MVAF WILL HELP EDUCATE AND TRAIN INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NEW TO RUNNING FOR POLITICAL OFFICE ON HOW TO RUN FOR POLITICAL OFFICE AND SUCCEED. CANDIDATES WILL BE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THESE TRAINING REGARDLESS OF THEIR PARTY AFFILIATION. IN OTHER WORDS, THIS ACTIVITY WILL BE NONPARTISAN. THIS ACTIVITY WILL PROMOTE SOCIAL WELFARE BY HELPING TO KEEP THE ELECTORAL SYSTEM VIBRANT AND THRIVING BY GIVING NEW AND DIVERSE VOICES IMPROVED ACCESS AND EDUCATIONAL TRAINING.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $893,943
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $101
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $894,044

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $489,912
Other Expenses $546,380
TOTAL EXPENSES $546,380

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $894,044 $1,388,707 -0.4%
Expenses $546,380 $252,046 +1.2%
Net Income $347,664 $1,136,661 -0.7%
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
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
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
5
$0
Total Directors
9
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
ALEX LAWSON CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
FELICIA BROWN-WILLIAMS VICE CHAIR 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
VIDHI BAMZAI SECRETARY 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
BLAKE FELDMAN TREASURER 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
PORSHALAIN WHITE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JAKE MCGRAW DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
REENA EVERS-EVERETTE DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
CHRISTOPHER COX DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
JUSTINE SARVER DIRECTOR 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AREKIA BENNETT-SCOTT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR 40.00
Officer
$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 $894,044 $546,380 $1,635,467 $347,664
2023 $1,388,707 $252,046 $1,286,818 $1,136,661
2022 $76,626 $7,678 $75,658 $68,948
2022 $86,002 $5,164 $152,786 $80,838
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