Advance Mississippi 2020
To promote the common good and general welfare of the state of Mississippi and all mississippians by organizing and implementing the 2020 inauguration of lieutenant governor-elect delbert hosemann and other civic events promoting the general welfare of Mississippi through funding costs associated with his assuming and continuing to carry out the responsibilities of such office and with other events incidental thereto that promote the general welfare of Mississippi.
Advance Mississippi 2020 at a glance
In short: Advance Mississippi 2020 gave $171K across 9 grants in 2020 (avg $19K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2020 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2020)
- $170,713
- Grants made (2020)
- 9
- Average grant
- $18,968
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2020 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2020 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2020; updated September 2026.
Who Advance Mississippi 2020 funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 9 recipients in 2020
The largest 2020 recipient was The MSU Foundation ($54K). Together the top 9 received $171K.
Grant Size Distribution
9 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 8 grants of 9 (89%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2020 grant dollars across all 9 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2020 it made 9 grants totaling $171K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| The MSU Foundation Mississippi State, MS | The msu foundation solicits, receives, invests and disburses private gifts that benefit the university as a whole | $53,571 |
| University of Mississippi Foundation Oxford, MS | The university of Mississippi foundation solicits, receives, invests and disburses private gifts that benefit the university as a whole. | $28,571 |
| William Carey University Hattiesburg, MS | William carey university solicits, receives, invests and disburses private gifts that benefit the university as a whole. | $28,571 |
| Friends of Children's Hospital Flowood, MS | Friends of children's hospital supports the only hospital in Mississippi dedicated solely to caring for kids, batson children's hospital, the flagship of the statewide health system, children's of Mississippi. | $10,000 |
| Willowood Jackson, MS | To support, educate, empower and advocate for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. | $10,000 |
| MDWFP Foundation Jackson, MS | The mission of the Mississippi wildlife fisheries and parks foundation is to augment the state's efforts to ensure the conservation and enhancement of our fish and wildlife resources so they survive and thrive for current and future generations. | $10,000 |
| Canopy Children's Solutions Jackson, MS | To provide children with life-changing solutions for autism, behavioral and mental health issues, adoption and foster care, and more. | $10,000 |
| Magnolia Speech School Jackson, MS | At magnolia speech school, students are given a curriculum tailored to their specific needs. By offering early intervention, extensive resources, and a nurturing community, we give families the tools to help their kids succeed. | $10,000 |
| Friends of the Growing Tree Flowood, MS | To meet the extraordinary needs of caring for Mississippi's children | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | — | $223,049 | $334,095 | $170,713 | 9 |
| 2019 | $111,046 | $145,000 | $33,954 | — | — |
About Advance Mississippi 2020
Based on IRS filings
Advance Mississippi 2020 is a public charity, based in Ridgeland, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2019 through 2020. In 2020, it awarded 9 grants totaling $171K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Advance Mississippi 2020 is led by Richard Will Looser Jr., Executive Director on every filing since 2019; 1 of 3 officers listed in 2020 is compensated.
Officers on the 2020 filing
Richard Will Looser Jr.
Executive Director
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Rachel Wood Allen
Treasurer
On filings since 2019
1 hr/week
$25K (2020)
Chris George Gouras Jr.
Secretary
On filings since 2019
0 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2019–2020. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2020 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2020 filing was $25K, to Rachel Wood Allen (Treasurer).
Frequently asked questions about Advance Mississippi 2020
How much does Advance Mississippi 2020 give each year?
Advance Mississippi 2020 gave $171K across 9 grants in 2020, according to its 2020 IRS Form 990.
What is Advance Mississippi 2020's typical grant size?
Advance Mississippi 2020's median grant in 2020 was $10,000, and its average grant was $18,968, across 9 grants on its 2020 IRS Form 990.
Where does Advance Mississippi 2020 give grants?
Advance Mississippi 2020 gives mostly in Mississippi: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2020 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were Jackson, MS (4 grants) and Flowood, MS (2 grants).
Does Advance Mississippi 2020 give general operating support?
Not in 2020: none of the 9 grants with a stated purpose on Advance Mississippi 2020's 2020 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are Advance Mississippi 2020's largest grantees?
Advance Mississippi 2020's largest 2020 grantees include The MSU Foundation ($53,571), University of Mississippi Foundation ($28,571) and William Carey University ($28,571), according to its 2020 IRS Form 990. Together they received 65% of its itemized 2020 grant dollars.
What is Advance Mississippi 2020's EIN?
Advance Mississippi 2020's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 84-3754974. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2019–2020.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2019 (received by the IRS June 1, 2020)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS April 30, 2021)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal year 2020
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