EIN 64-0471554

Operation Shoestring

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
41
Year formed
1968
Most recent tax filings
2023-07-01
Description
Operation Shoestring exists to invest in the hearts and minds of our children and their families, to promote health and self-sufficiency, and faithfully extend the hand of hope and opportunity to empower the needy, uplift our target neighborhoods and the larger community, and brighten the future for us all. To invest in the hearts and minds of our children and their families, to promote health and self-sufficiency, and faithfully extend the hand of hope and opportunity to empower the needy, uplift our target neighborhoods and the larger community, and brighten the future for us all.
Total revenues
$1,314,193
2023
Total expenses
$2,143,419
2023
Total assets
$5,816,914
2023
Num. employees
41
2023

Program areas at Operation Shoestring

Project rise afterschool and summer program:operation Shoestring's project rise afterschool and summer program provides engaging educational, artistic, and social-emotional development activities for pre-kindergarten through 5th grade students, the majority of whom are enrolled at walton and galloway elementary schools. Currently, our work is having a positive impact on the academic and behavioral development of students enrolled in project rise.
Ms statewide afterschool network:operation Shoestring is the fiscal agent and administrative support organization for a statewide afterschool network focused on creating more high-quality afterschool and summer programs in Mississippi. Near-term priorities and work include creating quality standards and providing technical assistance and training for school- and community-based afterschool providers.
Parent initiatives:shoestring's parent initiatives include workshops designed to help parents and caregivers develop tools and resources that can best help their families realize their own self-determined potential and thrive. Our current workshops include those focused on parenting, stress management, health and wellness, and financial literacy. These topics are determined by self-described needs of participating parents. We also provide some resources in support of families in crisis.
Community outreach:operation Shoestring depends on partnerships with people and organizations across our community to offer resources and expertise, including those focused on mental and physical health, nutrition, financial literacy, education, community safety, and more.

Who funds Operation Shoestring

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)Enable the Organization To Achieve Its Mission of Promoting Health/Self-Sufficiency and Extending the Hand of Hope/opportunity To Empower the Needy, Uplift Target Neighborhoods and the Larger Community and Brighten the Future of Children and Their Families By Providing General Operating Support$550,000
Charles Stewart Mott FoundationTo Support A Statewide Afterschool Network To Ensure the Availability and Expansion of School-Linked Quality Afterschool and Summer Learning Opportunities That Meet the Needs of Underserved Youth.$175,000
Parker Lifeshare FoundationProgram Funding$100,000
...and 18 more grants received totalling $1,197,183

Personnel at Operation Shoestring

NameTitleCompensation
Robert LangfordExecutive Director$142,868
Donna MarcumFinancial Director
Alexandra MelnickCommunications Director
Vanessa GreenAdministrative Director
Amber MayPrograms Director
...and 5 more key personnel

Financials for Operation Shoestring

RevenuesFYE 07/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$1,257,134
Program services$30,000
Investment income and dividends$24,828
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$2,231
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$1,314,193

Form 990s for Operation Shoestring

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-072023-12-06990View PDF
2022-072023-02-28990View PDF
2021-072022-05-04990View PDF
2020-072022-06-06990View PDF
2019-092020-08-20990View PDF
...and 9 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 21, 2024
Received grants
Identified 8 new grant, including a grant for $550,000 from W.K. Kellogg Foundation (WKKF)
May 18, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,500 from Elis Olsson Memorial Foundation
February 4, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
February 4, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 2 new personnel
January 1, 2024
Received grants
Identified 7 new grant, including a grant for $175,000 from Charles Stewart Mott Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Human service organizationsYouth service charitiesCharities
Issues
Human servicesChildren
Characteristics
Receives government fundingCommunity engagement / volunteeringTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 11223
Jackson, MS 39283
Metro area
Jackson, MS
County
Hinds County, MS
Website URL
operationshoestring.org/ 
Phone
(601) 353-6336
IRS details
EIN
64-0471554
Fiscal year end
July
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
1968
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
P20: Human Service Organizations
NAICS code, primary
624110: Child and Youth Services
Parent/child status
Independent
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