MISSISSIPPI BURN FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MISSISSIPPI BURN FOUNDATION

EIN 64-0592734

What they do

FUNDS RAISED SUPPORT A BURN TREATMENT CENTER IN MISSISSIPPI & ASSIST BURN VICTIMS FROM MISSISSIPPI WITH MEDICAL & TRAVEL EXPENSES.

Before you give

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $36.80 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2018The report may be old. Ask for a newer one.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders12 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

36.8%of expenses went to mission work39.50% of revenue

30.0%of expenses went to fundraising32.20% of revenue

$107.47spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

33.3%of expenses went to management and office costs35.80% of revenue

$7.20in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

100.0%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $10,150 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $63,606 for AMANDA FONTAINE (EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2018

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100spent

Where each $100 of expenses went

The first percentage is the spending mix. The second compares that amount with the charity’s revenue.

Mission workProgram services36.8% of expenses39.50% of revenue

ManagementOffice and general costs33.3% of expenses35.80% of revenue

FundraisingAsking for donations30.0% of expenses32.20% of revenue

Total expenses107.50% of revenue

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

201836.8% mission

201740.0% mission

201641.5% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$135,945

Expenses$146,095

Annual shortfall $10,150 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$53,730 · 36.8% of expenses

Management and office costs$48,603 · 33.3% of expenses

Fundraising$43,762 · 30.0% of expenses

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Revenue$135,945

Expenses$146,095

Assets$1,052,359

Income$150,254

Contributions$135,941

Mission work (program services)$53,730

Fundraising$43,762

Management and general$48,603

Accounting fees$5,300

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2018

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

AMANDA FONTAINEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 45 hrs/week $63,606

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (12)

AMANDA FONTAINEEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ALLYSON DENSONPRESIDENT

BILL HARMONDIRECTOR

CARL MCGEEDIRECTOR

DAN DAVISDIRECTOR

GREG JACKSONDIRECTOR

JEFF MAYNEDIRECTOR

JOEL WATERSDIRECTOR

LINDA MCINTYREDIRECTOR

SHANNON SANDRIDGETREASURER

STEVE JACKSONDIRECTOR

TARA CLARKDIRECTOR

About this charity

Location: 161 PINE RIDGE CIRCLE, BRANDON, MS 39047
County: Rankin
In care of: ALLYSON DENSON
Primary officer: ALLYSON DENSON, PRESIDENT

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(601) 540-2995

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2018
Tax period began: January 1, 2018
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: LEFOLDT & CO PA