Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)
Promoting animal welfare issues that protect the overall physical and psychological well-being of animals in Mississippi and conducting targeted spay & neuter program.
Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) at a glance
In short: Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $9,161
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $9,161
- +41.8% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $9,161
- Total assets
- $871,171
- -11.6% vs 2024
- 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.
How to apply to Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)
Open Grants
1 open opportunity from Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)
Who Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Mississippi Animal Rescue League ($9K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (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
From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Mississippi Animal Rescue League Jackson, MS | Marl's portion of big thrift profits less building expense. | $9,161 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $871,171 | $814,754 | $734,533 | $9,161 | 1 | $3,775 |
| 2024 | $985,404 | $720,508 | $721,295 | $6,459 | 1 | $21,163 |
| 2023 | $1,029,670 | $799,276 | $670,996 | — | — | $371 |
| 2022 | $930,378 | $634,957 | $713,923 | — | — | $108 |
| 2021 | $954,411 | $738,832 | $658,440 | — | — | $-3,089 |
| 2020 | $831,522 | $654,212 | $649,962 | — | — | $25,019 |
About Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)
Based on IRS filings
Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Richland, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $871K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $9K. Net investment income was $4K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) is led by Sharon Garner, Executive Director on every filing since 2020; 1 of 7 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Sharon Garner
Executive Director
On filings since 2020
40 hrs/week
$44K (2020) → $59K (2025)
Julie Parks
President
On filings since 2020
4 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Don Picolo
Director
On filings since 2020
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Diane Croxton
Director
On filings since 2022
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Camille Wright
Vice President
Director → Vice President, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Bernard
Treasurer
Director → Treasurer, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Shelby Sifers
Secretary
Director → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (3)
- Former: Anne Anderson (2020–2024) — Secretary & Treasurer -
- Former: Philip Bushby (2020–2021) — Director
- Former: Morgan Howard (2020) — Director
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $59K, to Sharon Garner (Executive Director).
Frequently asked questions about Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)
How much does Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) give each year?
Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $6K across 1 grant.
How large is Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)?
Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) reported $871K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $815K.
What is Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)?
Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) is a public charity focused on Environment & Animals, based in Richland, MS. It holds $871K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) operate?
Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)'s EIN?
Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)'s EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 20-2938077. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(2)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 3, 2026)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
Live grants for the work Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) funds
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