Civic Intelligence

Mississippi Journalism and Education

EIN 85-1403937 • 501(c)3 • Jackson, MS

Profile

To publish deep public-interest reporting into causes of and solutions to the social, political, and systemic challenges facing all mississipians and their communities.

125 South Congress Street 1324Jackson, MS 39201

www.mississippifreepress.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

52nd percentile

0.08x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 52% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

44th percentile

0.05x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 44% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

24th percentile

-8.2%

Higher net margin than 24% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

65th percentile

$96,393

Higher top officer pay than 65% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 7.6% of source-year revenue.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

13th percentile

-14%

Faster asset growth than 13% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

18th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 18% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $1M-$5M nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets52nd percentile

Assets

Down

$813,153

Down $132,323 (-14%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$61,092

Down $29,109 (-32%) from 2023

Net Assets

Down

$752,061

Down $103,214 (-12%) from 2023

Operations
Liabilities / Revenue44th percentileNet Margin24th percentile

Revenue

Down

$1,262,419

Down $254,980 (-17%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$1,365,633

Up $367,017 (+37%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

-$103,214

Down $621,997 (-120%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth13th percentile

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2021: $354,706Liabilities 2021: $20,269Net Assets 2021: $334,4372021Assets 2022: $471,247Liabilities 2022: $134,755Net Assets 2022: $336,4922022Assets 2023: $945,476Liabilities 2023: $90,201Net Assets 2023: $855,2752023Assets 2024: $813,153Liabilities 2024: $61,092Net Assets 2024: $752,0612024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$813,153
Liabilities$61,092
Net Assets$752,061
Open 2024 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth18th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$2.0M$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2021: $134,128Expenses 2021: $84,796Net Income 2021: $49,3322021Revenue 2022: $792,856Expenses 2022: $808,685Net Income 2022: -$15,8292022Revenue 2023: $1,517,399Expenses 2023: $998,616Net Income 2023: $518,7832023Revenue 2024: $1,262,419Expenses 2024: $1,365,633Net Income 2024: -$103,2142024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$1,262,419
Expenses$1,365,633
Net Income-$103,214
Open 2024 Filing

Filings

Most recent year

2024 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$813,153
Liabilities
$61,092
Net assets
$752,061
Revenue
$1,262,419
Expenses
$1,365,633
Net income
-$103,214
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.81$0.06$0.75$1.26$1.37$0.10
2023XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.95$0.09$0.86$1.52$1.00$0.52
2022Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.47$0.13$0.34$0.79$0.81$0.02
2021XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.35$0.02$0.33$0.13$0.08$0.05
Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Oct 10, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$1,262,419
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To publish deep public-interest reporting into causes of and solutions to the social, political, and systemic challenges facing all mississipians and their communities.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$249,648$411,115▲ $161,467
Pledges and Grants Receivable$627,640$367,736▼ $259,904
Total Assets$945,476$813,153▼ $132,323
Other Assets Total$68,188$34,302▼ $33,886
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$74,188$38,803▼ $35,385
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$16,013$22,289▲ $6,276
Total Liabilities$90,201$61,092▼ $29,109
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$644,150$611,961▼ $32,189
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$211,125$140,100▼ $71,025
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$855,275$752,061▼ $103,214
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$945,476$813,153▼ $132,323
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay65th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Donna LaddCEOFT$83,677$12,716$96,393
Kimberly GriffinCROFT$71,677$9,436$81,113

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Michael DozierChairman
Jeanne MccartyDirector/vice Chairman
Crystal WelchVice Chairman - Deceased 5/12/24
Jacquelyn BerryDirector
Michael WilliamsDirector
Rosalyn Smith-howardDirector
Patricia Booth MageeDIRECTOR - BEGIN: 8/17/24
Allison FlynnSecretary
Deborah HodgesTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$1,217,072
Program Service Revenue
$40,000
Investment Income
$199
Other Revenue
$5,148
All Other Contributions
$1,217,072
Change in Net Assets
$-103,214

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,262,419
Revenue Not Reported on Financial Statements
$0
Revenue Not Reported on Form 990
$0
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$1,262,419
Total Revenue per Form 990
$1,262,419
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$1,012,459
Other Expenses$353,174
Total Fundraising Expense$168,320
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$531,253$87,139$87,139$705,531
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$133,658$21,924$21,924$177,506
Fees for Services Other$81,093-$15,000$96,093
Payroll Taxes$52,019$8,533$8,533$69,085
Other Employee Benefits$45,433$7,452$7,452$60,337
Information Technology$37,619$4,215$1,810$43,644
Fees for Services Accounting-$34,711-$34,711
Occupancy$27,750$2,250$4,500$34,500
Insurance$2,474$16,397$340$19,211
Other Expenses$15,579$26,128$20,203$15,579
Fees for Services Legal$1,943--$1,943
Advertising$930--$930
Total Functional Expenses$988,564$208,749$168,320$1,365,633

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$1,365,633
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$1,365,633
Total Expenses per Form 990$1,365,633
Expenses Not Reported on Financial Statements$0
Expenses Not Reported on Form 990$0
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Operating Lease Liability$38,803
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Form 990 will be reviewed by the board prior to the filing of the return.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15A

“An outside evaluation was done to compare market data for determining compensation.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Documents are made available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Mississippi Journalism and Education
EIN
85-1403937
Phone
6013012021
Address
125 SOUTH CONGRESS STREET 1324, JACKSON, MS 39201
Doing Business As
Mississippi Free Press

Signing Officer

Name
Donna Ladd
Title
Executive Director
Phone
6013012021
Signed
2025-10-10
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Michael Dozier
Formed
2020
Legal Domicile
Ms
Voting Board Members
8
Independent Board Members
8
Employees
21
Volunteers
9

Preparer

Firm
Bmss LLC
Address
1020 HIGHLAND COLONY PKWY SUITE 600, RIDGELAND, MS 39157
Preparer
Maura Mcdevitt CPA
Phone
6019482924
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

“The process has not changed from the prior year.”

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“The organization has been granted exemption from federal and state income taxes under the provisions of section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code. Additionally, the organization reports its advertising income as unrelated business taxable income. The accompanying financial statements do not reflect a provision or liability for federal and state income taxes. The organization has determined that there were no material unrecognized tax benefits or obligations as of december 31, 2024 and 2023. The organization's tax returns are open to review by taxing authorities for the three years ended december 31, 2024.”

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION HAS BEEN GRANTED EXEMPTION FROM FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES UNDER THE PROVISIONS OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. ADDITIONALLY, THE ORGANIZATION REPORTS ITS ADVERTISING INCOME AS UNRELATED BUSINESS TAXABLE INCOME. THE ACCOMPANYING FINANCIAL STATEMENTS DO NOT REFLECT A PROVISION OR LIABILITY FOR FEDERAL AND STATE INCOME TAXES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE WERE NO MATERIAL UNRECOGNIZED TAX BENEFITS OR OBLIGATIONS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024 AND 2023. THE ORGANIZATION'S TAX RETURNS ARE OPEN TO REVIEW BY TAXING AUTHORITIES FOR THE THREE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2024.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0FORM 990 WILL BE REVIEWED BY THE BOARD PRIOR TO THE FILING OF THE RETURN.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1AN OUTSIDE EVALUATION WAS DONE TO COMPARE MARKET DATA FOR DETERMINING COMPENSATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2DOCUMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM THE PRIOR YEAR.
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