THE MISSION OF THE FOUNDATION IS TO OVERSEE THE ACQUISITION OF GIFTS, CONTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS FOR SPONSORED RESEARCH FOR INDIVIDUALS, INDUSTRIES, PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS AND GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND TO ASSIST WITH TRANSFERRING TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPED THROUGH THE FOUNDATION.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$1.6M
-26.6% YoY
Revenue
$501K
-47.7% YoY
Net Investment Income
$3K
-53.8% YoY
Expenses
$1.1M
-11.2% YoY
About University of Southern Mississippi
Based on IRS filings
University of Southern Mississippi is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HATTIESBURG, MS. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.6M in total assets. Net investment income was $3K.
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 | $1,590,033 | $2,164,801 | $2,535,963 |
| Revenue | $500,537 | $957,360 | $1,475,014 |
| Expenses | $1,067,071 | $1,201,521 | $1,340,156 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $3,239 | $7,012 | $1,888 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
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Top Recipients
Top 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHNNY ATHERTON | PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JAMIE MILLER | VICE PRESIDENT | 2 | — |
| JOHN FITZPATRICK MD | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| FREDERICK E SOCK | SECRETARY/TREASURER | 2 | — |
| CARLETTA BARNES EKUNWE | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR GORDON CANNON | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| DR J KENT NEWMAN | BOARD MEMBER | 2 | — |
| CHAD DRISKELL | EX-OFFICIO | — | — |
| DR KELLY LUCAS | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR | 2 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is University of Southern Mississippi?
University of Southern Mississippi is a nonprofit organization focused on Education, based in HATTIESBURG, MS. It holds $1.6M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is University of Southern Mississippi?
As of 2024, University of Southern Mississippi holds $1.6M in total assets with $501K in annual revenue.
Where does University of Southern Mississippi operate?
University of Southern Mississippi has awarded grants in Texas.
What is University of Southern Mississippi's EIN?
University of Southern Mississippi's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 64-0902475. 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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