Mississippi Center for Justice
Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit, public interest law firm committed to advancing racial and economic justice. Supported and staffed by attorneys and other professionals, the center develops and pursues strategies to combat discrimination and poverty statewide.
Mississippi Center for Justice at a glance
- Total assets
- $10,368,099
- -8.1% vs 2023
- Revenue (2024)
- $4,089,082
- -3.0% vs 2023
- Net investment income (2024)
- $208,609
- +159.1% vs 2023
- Expenses (2024)
- $5,079,546
- +11.2% vs 2023
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990 filing, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990 filing, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mississippi Center for Justice funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 2 (50%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
How Mississippi Center for Justice gives
- Giving grew 400% from 2020 to 2023. Method
From the foundation's IRS Form 990 filings. Methodology.
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2020 to 2023, annual grant giving ranged from $10K (2020) to $50K (2023). In 2023 it made 1 grant totaling $50K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Boys and Girls Club Walker Unit Jackson, MS | Donation for Purchase of a Waterbox. | $50,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10,368,099 | $4,089,082 | $5,079,546 | — | — | $208,609 |
| 2023 | $11,278,061 | $4,214,480 | $4,569,249 | $50,000 | 1 | $80,509 |
| 2022 | $11,503,579 | $4,152,830 | $4,143,018 | — | — | $17,793 |
| 2021 | $10,899,327 | $8,717,776 | $3,415,999 | — | — | $711 |
| 2020 | $5,585,907 | $6,239,706 | $2,937,189 | $10,000 | 1 | $382 |
About Mississippi Center for Justice
Based on IRS filings
Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $10.4M in total assets. Net investment income was $209K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mississippi Center for Justice is led by Vangela M. Wade, President & CEO on every filing since 2020; 4 of 17 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Vangela M. Wade
President & CEO
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$125K (2020) → $275K (2024)
Walter Boone
Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Robert McDuff
Director & George Riley Imp
Director & George Riley Imp → Director & George Riley Impact Litigation Initiativ, 2023
Director & George Riley Impact Litigation Initiativ → Director & George Riley Imp, 2024
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$181K (2020) → $203K (2024)
Stacey Buchanan
Director of Operations & General
Director of Operations & General Counsel → Director of Operations & General, 2024
On filings since 2022
40 hrs/week
$97K (2022) → $156K (2024)
Tonya F. Adams
Director of Finance
Director of Finance & Accounting → Director of Finance, 2024
On filings since 2023
40 hrs/week
$67K (2023) → $104K (2024)
Martha Bergmark
Board Member
Founder & Senior Counsel → Founder, 2022
Founder → Board Member, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
$149K (2020) → $0 (2024)
Bill Ray
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Lipman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Donald Verrilli
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Gordon Greenwood
Vice Chair
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Ivy Parker Snider
Secretary & Treasurer
Board Member → Secretary & Treasurer, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Judith Lichtman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Matthew Bergman
Board Member
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Mike Espy
Board Member
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
David Baria
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jonathan Lee
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kimberly Jones Merchant
Board Member
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (7)
- Former: John Jopling (2022–2023) — Housing Campaign Director
- Former: Jim Rudolph (2020–2022) — Board Member
- Former: Temika Simmons (2020–2022) — Secretary & Treasurer
- Former: Tonisha Smith (2022) — Financial Manager
- Former: Monica Galloway (2020–2021) — Former Operations Director -
- Former: Theodora Rowan (2020–2021) — Former Financial Manager -
- Former: Joseph R. Morse (2020) — General Counsel
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $275K, to Vangela M Wade (President/CEO). 4 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Mississippi Center for Justice
How large is Mississippi Center for Justice?
Mississippi Center for Justice reported $10.4M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990 filing. Its revenue that year was $4.1M.
What is Mississippi Center for Justice?
Mississippi Center for Justice is a nonprofit organization focused on Crime & Legal Related, based in Jackson, MS. It holds $10.4M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mississippi Center for Justice operate?
Mississippi Center for Justice has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Mississippi Center for Justice's EIN?
Mississippi Center for Justice's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 13-4203234. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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