EIN 64-0824344

Mississippi Sports Foundation

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
11
Year formed
1992
Most recent tax filings
2023-09-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
The organization's mission is to protect, promote and preserve Mississippi's rich Sports history while operating the Mississippi Sports hall of fame & museum. Operate a Sports hall of fame museum.
Total revenues
$520,637
2023
Total expenses
$676,966
2023
Total assets
$1,226,561
2023
Num. employees
11
2023

Program areas at Mississippi Sports Foundation

During the year approximately 13,000 people toured the museum individually, in tours and school groups or through rental of the conference center and mezzanine attending seminars, receptions or parties. The museum provides an insight into the individuals comprising Mississippi's Sports legends of all races, sexes and ages. The Foundation recognizes outstanding college athletes in the state of Mississippi in football, men's and women's basketball and baseball. The Foundation also inducts outstanding Mississippi Sports figures into the hall of fame each year. During fiscal year 2021,the Foundation has been engaged in digitizing its video library of Mississippi Sports action.
During the year approximately 30,000 people toured the museum either individually, in groups and parties, or through rental of the conference center and concourse areas. Exhibit sponsors have been secured to assist with overhead costs for the upcoming years. The museum provides an insight into the individuals comprising Mississippi's Sports legends of all races, sexes, and ages.

Who funds Mississippi Sports Foundation

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Charities Aid Foundation of AmericaCharitable Donation$6,500
The John Louis Black Family FoundationProtect, Promote, and Preserve Mississippi's Rich Sports History$1,000

Personnel at Mississippi Sports Foundation

NameTitleCompensation
Bill BlackwellExecutive Director$91,809
Andrea PattersonSenior Director of Community Relations and Marketing
Lulu ManessAdministrator$73,500
Joseph MossPresident$0
Billy BruntTreasurer$0
...and 3 more key personnel

Financials for Mississippi Sports Foundation

RevenuesFYE 09/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$98,925
Program services$81,279
Investment income and dividends$18,122
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$142,757
Net income from fundraising events$175,426
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$4,128
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$520,637

Form 990s for Mississippi Sports Foundation

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-092024-02-14990View PDF
2022-092023-02-02990View PDF
2021-092022-03-02990View PDF
2021-092022-02-04990View PDF
2020-092021-04-06990View PDF
...and 11 more Form 990s

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Data update history
May 22, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 4 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $6,500 from Charities Aid Foundation of America
June 27, 2023
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $1,000 from The John Louis Black Family Foundation
June 18, 2023
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2022
May 22, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $198,696 from Community Foundation for Mississippi
Nonprofit Types
Arts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanities
Characteristics
Fundraising eventsState / local levelFundraising races, competitions, and tournamentsTax deductible donations
General information
Address
1152 Lakeland Dr
Jackson, MS 39216
Metro area
Jackson, MS
County
Hinds County, MS
Website URL
msfame.com/ 
Phone
(601) 982-8264
IRS details
EIN
64-0824344
Fiscal year end
September
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1992
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A50: Museums
NAICS code, primary
7121: Museums, Historical Sites, and Similar Institutions
Parent/child status
Independent
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