Ballot Access Mississippi
The corporation is organized and shall be operated exclusively for charitable, educational, civic or social welfare purposes (or any combination thereof) within the meaning of section 501(c)(4) of the internal revenue code of 1986 and the regulations promulgated thereunder (the "section 50l(c)(4) organizations" of the "code"), and to promote and advance such purposes by any activity in which a corporation organized under the nonprofit corporation law may engage. Notwithstanding any other provision of these articles, the corporation shall not carry on any other activities not permitted to be carried on by a corporation exempt from federal income tax under section 501(c)(4) of the code. Without limiting the foregoing statement of purposes, the purpose of the corporation is to promote the common good and general welfare of the state of Mississippi and all mississippians by educating and promoting mississippians' constitutional right to ballot initiatives and related principles.
Ballot Access Mississippi at a glance
In short: Ballot Access Mississippi gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $10K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Primary geography
- Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Ballot Access Mississippi funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Advance Mississippi 2024 ($10K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Advance Mississippi 2024 Ridgeland, MS | Within Mission of Organization | $10,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $635,311 | $635,311 | $10,000 | 1 |
About Ballot Access Mississippi
Based on IRS filings
Ballot Access Mississippi is a public charity, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available for 2025. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Ballot Access Mississippi is led by Spence Flatgard, Chairman on the 2025 filing; none of the 2 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Spence Flatgard
Chairman
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Austin Barbour
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about Ballot Access Mississippi
How much does Ballot Access Mississippi give each year?
Ballot Access Mississippi gave $10K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does Ballot Access Mississippi operate?
Ballot Access Mississippi has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Ballot Access Mississippi's EIN?
Ballot Access Mississippi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-2211952. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 28, 2026)
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