THE MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL (MHC) SEEKS TO CREATE AND FOSTER OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE PEOPLE OF MISSISSIPPI TO UNDERSTAND THEMSELVES AND OTHERS AND TO PLACE THEIR LIVES IN THE LARGER CONTEXT OF THE HUMAN CONDITION. IN THE BELIEF THAT LEARNING ABOUT THE PAST AND INTERPRETING THE PRESENT WILL ALLOW OUR SOCIETY TO PROVIDE A BETTER FUTURE FOR EVERYONE. THE MHC WILL USE THE PROCESSES AND DISCIPLINES OF THE HUMANITIES TO FOCUS ON FOUR AREAS: BOOKS AND READING, MISSISSIPPI HISTORY AND CULTURE, CIVIL DISCOURSE, AND CAPACITY BUILDING.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.5M
-9.6% YoY
Annual Giving
$209K
+39.7% YoY
Grant Count
20
+17.6% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$10K
+18.8% YoY
About Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
Based on IRS filings
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in JACKSON, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.5M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 20 grants totaling $209K. Net investment income was $53K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,515,656 | $2,782,397 | $1,961,520 |
| Revenue | $1,347,926 | $2,346,651 | $1,028,502 |
| Expenses | $1,621,501 | $1,421,550 | $1,101,930 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $53,376 | $14,148 | $308 |
| 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 10 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
140 grants across all recorded years
Open Grants
5 open opportunities from Mississippi Humanities Council Inc
Minigrants
MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
Amount
Up to $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Mississippi Humanities Minigrants Grant
MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Mississippi Humanities Oral History Grants
MISSISSIPPI HUMANITIES COUNCIL INC
Amount
Up to US $10,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Margaret Walker Alexander Research Center ($18,641), Friendly City Books ($17,500), Create Foundation Inc ($17,210).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| ARTS FOUNDATION OF KOSCIUSKO KOSCIUSKO, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $9,000 |
| CENTER FOR THE STUDY OF SOUTHERN CULTUREUNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $7,000 |
| COAHOMA COMMUNITY COLLEGE CLARKSDALE, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $10,000 |
| CREATE FOUNDATION INC TUPELO, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $17,210 |
| DR JANE ELLEN MCALLISTER HOUSE FOUNDATION VICKSBURG, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $12,000 |
| EMMETT TILL INTERPRETIVE CENTER TUTWILER, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $10,000 |
| FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY JACKSON, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $9,600 |
| FRIENDLY CITY BOOKS COLUMBUS, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $17,500 |
| FROM THE HEART PRODUCTIONS OXNARD, CA | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $8,000 |
| GRAMMY MUSEUM MISSISSIPPI(CLEVELAND MUSIC FOUNDATION) CLEVELAND, MS | TO PROMOTE HUMANITIES IN MISSISSIPPI PUBLIC LIFE | $6,928 |
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMANDA CLAY POWERS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BETTY LOU JONES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| BRIAN PERRY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CARLA SORRELLS WALL | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR DEANNE STEPHENS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR DONALD SHAFFER | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR DOUGLASS SULLIVAN-GONZALEZ | CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DR EBONY LUMUMBA | SECRETARY | 2 | — |
| DR MARY GRAHAM | VICE CHAIR | 2 | — |
| DR MIRANDA FREEMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR PRESELFANNIE MCDANIELS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR RONNIE NETTLES | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR TEMIKA SIMMONS | TREASURER | 2 | — |
| GEORGE BASSI | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JUDGE LAKEYSHA GREER ISAAC | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| KATHY HENRY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| LINDA FONDREN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| MELANIE DEAS | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| SHANNON WARNOCK | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| TIM LAMPKIN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| NINA PARIKH | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR BLAKE THOMPSON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| JAY WESLEY | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| HOLLY LANGE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR STUART ROCKOFF | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 40 | $119,989 |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mississippi Humanities Council Inc?
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc is a nonprofit organization focused on Arts, Culture & Humanities, based in JACKSON, MS. It holds $2.5M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Mississippi Humanities Council Inc?
As of 2024, Mississippi Humanities Council Inc holds $2.5M in total assets with $1.3M in annual revenue. It awarded 20 grants totaling $209K in 2024.
Where does Mississippi Humanities Council Inc operate?
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc has awarded grants in Alabama, California, Louisiana, Minnesota, Mississippi, North Carolina, Oregon, Texas.
What size grants does Mississippi Humanities Council Inc award?
In 2024, Mississippi Humanities Council Inc awarded 20 grants totaling $209K — an average of about $10K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Mississippi Humanities Council Inc's EIN?
Mississippi Humanities Council Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0561264. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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