MLA Log a Load for Kids
MLA Log a Load for Kids' mission is to actively participate in activities of fundraising to benefit the children's miracle network hospital in Mississippi currently known as children's of Mississippi hospital.
MLA Log a Load for Kids at a glance
In short: MLA Log a Load for Kids gave $137K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $137K), mostly in Mississippi. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $137,000
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- +0.0% vs 2024
- Average grant
- $137,000
- +33.0% vs 2024
- Median grant
- $137,000
- Total assets
- $17,320
- +0.7% 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.
Who MLA Log a Load for Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Batson Children's Hospital Batson Childrens Hospital ($137K).
Grant Size Distribution
2 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was in the $100–250K range: 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 $103K (2024) to $137K (2025). In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $137K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Batson Children's Hospital Batson Childrens Hospital Jackson, MS | — | $137,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $17,320 | $193,034 | $137,000 | $137,000 | 1 |
| 2024 | $17,200 | $120,200 | $103,000 | $103,000 | 1 |
About MLA Log a Load for Kids
Based on IRS filings
MLA Log a Load for Kids is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Jackson, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2023 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $17K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $137K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
MLA Log a Load for Kids is led by Brian Smith, President on every filing since 2023; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Brian Smith
President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
David Livingston
Secretary
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Drew Massey
Vice President
On filings since 2023
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2023–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about MLA Log a Load for Kids
How much does MLA Log a Load for Kids give each year?
MLA Log a Load for Kids gave $137K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $103K across 1 grant.
How large is MLA Log a Load for Kids?
MLA Log a Load for Kids reported $17K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $193K.
What is MLA Log a Load for Kids?
MLA Log a Load for Kids is a public charity focused on Human Services, based in Jackson, MS. It holds $17K in total assets as of 2025.
Where does MLA Log a Load for Kids operate?
MLA Log a Load for Kids has awarded grants in Mississippi.
What is MLA Log a Load for Kids's EIN?
MLA Log a Load for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 93-4616914. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2023–2025.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 16, 2025)
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 18, 2026)
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