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Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)

Public charity · Grantmaker Richland, MS EIN: 20-2938077 Website

Promoting animal welfare issues that protect the overall physical and psychological well-being of animals in Mississippi and conducting targeted spay & neuter program.

Key facts about Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span)

In short: Mississippi Spay and Neuter (Span) gave $9K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $9K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
20-2938077
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$9,161
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$9,161
Median grant
$9,161
Total assets
$871,171
Primary geography
Mississippi (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$871K

-11.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$9K

+41.8% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$9K

+41.8% YoY

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.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.

States

Cities

Jackson

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$2.5K$5K$7.5K$10K0 grants2020 0 grants2021 0 grants2022 0 grants2023 1 grant2024 1 grant2025

From 2024 to 2025, annual grant giving ranged from $6K (2024) to $9K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $9K.

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top recipient in 2025

Mississippi Animal Rescue League: $9KMississippi Animal RescueLeague$9K

The largest 2025 recipient was Mississippi Animal Rescue League ($9K).

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

2<$50K$50–100K$100–250K$250–500K$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

The most common grant size was under $50K: 2 grants of 2 (100%).

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
Mississippi Animal Rescue League Jackson, MSMarl's portion of big thrift profits less building expense.$9,161

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025
Metric202520242023
Total Assets$871,171$985,404$1,029,670
Revenue$814,754$720,508$799,276
Expenses$734,533$721,295$670,996
Net Investment Income$3,775$21,163$371

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS July 3, 2026)
  2. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024

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

Sharon Garner — Executive Director: $59KSharon GarnerExecutive Director$59K

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.

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