Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation
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Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation at a glance
In short: Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024 (avg $10K), mostly in District of Columbia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $10,000
- Grants made (2024)
- 1
- Average grant
- $10,000
- Median grant
- $10,000
- Total assets
- $4,273,850
- -0.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- District of Columbia (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Legacy Project ($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 2024 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2024 it made 1 grant totaling $10K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee Legacy Project Washington, DC | To further the mission of the Mississippi black women's roundtable. | $10,000 |
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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 | $4,273,850 | $2,076,334 | $2,635,456 | $10,000 | 1 | $31,139 |
| 2023 | $4,286,916 | $3,189,298 | $1,542,890 | — | — | $983 |
| 2022 | $2,592,198 | $1,578,818 | $1,141,366 | — | — | $734 |
| 2021 | $2,129,169 | $1,156,471 | $1,040,932 | — | — | $103 |
| 2020 | $2,131,994 | $1,999,407 | $888,525 | — | — | — |
About Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation
Based on IRS filings
Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4.3M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 1 grant totaling $10K. Net investment income was $31K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation is led by Cassandra O. Welchlin, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 5 officers listed in 2024 is compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Cassandra O. Welchlin
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$110K (2020) → $150K (2024)
Lolita Bolden
President
Vice President → President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Deloris Lee
Vice President
President → Vice President, 2023
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Joe Jackson
Treasurer
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Kenosha Robinson Whitehead
Secretary
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
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 $150K, to Cassandra O Welchlin (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation
How much does Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation give each year?
Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation gave $10K across 1 grant in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990.
How large is Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation?
Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation reported $4.3M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $2.1M.
What is Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation?
Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation is a public charity focused on Civil Rights, Social Action & Advocacy, based in Jackson, MS. It holds $4.3M in total assets as of 2024.
Where does Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation operate?
Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation's EIN?
Mississippi Coalition on Black Civic Participation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-1193631. 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
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2020 (received by the IRS February 2, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 14, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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