Mississippi Hills Heritage Area
THE MISSION OF THE MISSISSIPPI HILLS HERITAGE AREA ALLIANCE IS TO PRESERVE, ENHANCE, INTERPRET, AND PROMOTE THE CULTURAL AND HERITAGE ASSETS OF THE HILLS REGION. ITS KEY OBJECTIVES ARE TO INCREASE JOBS AND VISITATION TO THE AREA AND TO DEVELOP AND SUPPORT PROJECTS AND PROGRAMS THAT SUSTAIN THE HERITAGE TOURISM INDUSTRY WITHIN THE REGION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$117K
+21.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$171K
+11.2% YoY
Grant Count
8
+33.3% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$21K
-16.6% YoY
About Mississippi Hills Heritage Area
Based on IRS filings
Mississippi Hills Heritage Area is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in UNIVERSITY, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $117K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 8 grants totaling $171K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $117,167 | $96,357 | $57,717 |
| Revenue | $566,225 | $543,235 | $481,249 |
| Expenses | $543,418 | $506,664 | $484,174 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | — | $37 | $14 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 8 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
32 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Mississippi Main Street Assn ($50,000), Pontotoc County Chamber & Main St ($29,450), Ripley Main Street ($24,300).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| CITY OF OXFORD OXFORD, MS | CEDAR OAKS RENOVATIO | $20,000 |
| RIPLEY MAIN STREET RIPLEY, MS | AAPA TRAIL/DOWNTOWN | $24,300 |
| BOONEVILLE MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION BOONEVILLE, MS | WALKING TOUR | $15,000 |
| CITY OF HERNANDO HERNANDO, MS | CULTURAL HERITAGE | $10,000 |
| PONTOTOC COUNTY CHAMBER & MAIN ST PONTOTOC, MS | TOWN SQUARE MUSEUM | $29,450 |
| MISSISSIPPI MAIN STREET ASSN JACKSON, MS | MAIN STREET AMERICA | $50,000 |
| CITY OF NEW ALBANY NEW ALBANY, MS | REIMAGINE THE PARK | $7,000 |
| CITY OF BOONEVILLE BOONEVILLE, MS | A WALK AMONG MS NATI | $15,000 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| TYRISHA BATTLE | PRESIDENT | 1 | — |
| ELIZABETH BEHM | TREASURER | 1 | — |
| CHRISTY BURNS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| NANCY CARPENTER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| STEPHANIE COOMER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| KINNEY FERRIS | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| MARGARET FUTRAL | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| PAIGE HUNT | VICE PRESIDE | 1 | — |
| LEAH MITCHELL | SECRETARY | 1 | — |
| JILL SMITH | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
| LORI TUCKER | BOARD MEMBER | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Hills Heritage Area?
Mississippi Hills Heritage Area is a nonprofit organization focused on Community Improvement & Capacity Building, based in UNIVERSITY, MS. It holds $117K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mississippi Hills Heritage Area?
As of 2024, Mississippi Hills Heritage Area holds $117K in total assets with $566K in annual revenue. It awarded 8 grants totaling $171K in 2024.
Where does Mississippi Hills Heritage Area operate?
Mississippi Hills Heritage Area has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What size grants does Mississippi Hills Heritage Area award?
In 2024, Mississippi Hills Heritage Area awarded 8 grants totaling $171K — an average of about $21K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mississippi Hills Heritage Area's EIN?
Mississippi Hills Heritage Area's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-1103191. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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