Mississippi Food Network Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jackson, Mississippi, registered in 1983, with $41,912,037 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 94% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2024)
$41.9M
▼ 18.3% vs prior year
Food & Agriculture median: $197K
Expenses (FY2024)
$44.2M
Net assets
$18.7M
Employees
54
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Mississippi Food Network Inc: 94% to programs · $3 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Mississippi Food Network Inc: 5 mo reserves · -5% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Mississippi Food Network Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Mississippi Food Network Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To relieve poverty-related hunger by distributing donated and purchased food and groceries.
Revenue grew from $22.5M (FY2013) to $41.9M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
-5.4%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$19.1M
Total liabilities
$377K
Net assets
$18.7M
Salaries & benefits
$3.3M
7% of expenses
Board members
23
23 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $41,912,037▼18.3% | $44,194,877▼14.4% | $18,700,587▼7.3% | $19,077,921▼7.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $51,275,195▲20.5% | $51,656,882▲22.0% | $20,167,308▲2.7% | $20,692,101▲3.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $42,542,497▼33.2% | $42,353,153▼37.2% | $19,633,776▲4.0% | $20,016,214▲2.5% | 990 |
| 2021 | $63,714,767▼17.7% | $67,424,571▲3.6% | $18,874,989▼17.5% | $19,534,718▼15.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $77,392,396▲60.8% | $65,107,528▲49.2% | $22,871,653▲63.7% | $23,144,263▲59.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $48,135,722▲34.7% | $43,632,584▲32.8% | $13,970,174▲47.6% | $14,475,003▲49.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $35,742,744▲35.7% | $32,858,019▲21.4% | $9,467,895▲43.8% | $9,693,552▲43.1% | 990 |
| 2017 | $26,347,718▲9.2% | $27,075,159▲20.4% | $6,583,170▼10.0% | $6,775,817▼10.0% | 990 |
| 2016 | $24,117,470▲10.5% | $22,484,147▲0.6% | $7,310,611▲28.8% | $7,532,772▲28.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $21,820,492▼0.3% | $22,339,557▲2.3% | $5,677,288▼8.4% | $5,860,022▼7.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $21,890,216▼2.5% | $21,842,093▼5.2% | $6,197,222▲0.8% | $6,319,780▲1.1% | 990 |
| 2013 | $22,454,157 | $23,050,522▲6.3% | $6,149,099▼8.8% | $6,250,064▼9.3% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $21,679,065▲8.2% | $6,745,464▲26.4% | $6,892,745▲24.7% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $20,038,601▼12.6% | $5,336,811▼11.3% | $5,527,954▼10.6% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $22,937,973▲30.1% | $6,018,240▼1.8% | $6,181,488▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $17,636,513 | $6,130,163 | $6,273,060 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Highest-paid: Charles H Beady Jr Thru 6302025 — $124,721 (0.28% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles H Beady Jr Thru 6302025 | Chief Executive Officer | 40 | $124,721 |
| Cassandra Mobley | Interim Ceo/coo | 40 | $89,269 |
| Theodora Rowan | Chief Financial Officer | 40 | $89,255 |
| Andrew Wilson | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Bilal Qizilbash | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Brett Schutt | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Caroline Wright | Vice Chairman | 1 | — |
| Donnell Lewis | Chairman | 1 | — |
| Faith Hadley | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Gary Keeler | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Keith Young | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Kent M Bloodworth | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Kristina Phillips | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Lauren Engle | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Mark Sorgi | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Matt Williamson | Member At Large | 1 | — |
| Michael Walker | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Molly M Macwade | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Phillip H Lucas | Board Member | 1 | — |
| Pieter Teeuwissen | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Rkd Inc | Direct Mail Solicitations | $643,094 |
| Jerry Evans | Food Suppliers | $240,300 |
| Jawvaris Johnson | Food Suppliers | $220,500 |
| James Gregory | Food Suppliers | $173,195 |
114 grants to Mississippi Food Network Inc totaling $151.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2024 | $16,033,441 |
| Mississippi Food Network Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | 2024 | $1,016,694 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $74,105 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $66,384 |
| Independent Charitable Gift Fund | General support | 2024 | $6,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $5,000 |
| Feeding America | Fight hunger | 2023 | $17,204,861 |
| Mississippi Food Network Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | 2023 | $3,653,662 |
| Save the Children Federation Inc | Health & nutrition activity | 2023 | $183,897 |
| Mississippi Food Network Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | 2023 | $94,492 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $48,950 |
| Mississippi Food Network Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | 2023 | $29,017 |
| Mississippi Food Network Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | 2023 | $26,491 |
| Mississippi Food Network Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | 2023 | $24,196 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $18,701 |
289 grants totaling $36.7M in FY2024 — showing the 15 largest. All grants made by Mississippi Food Network Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Pearl River Valley Opportunity Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $1,073,050 |
| Mississippi Food Network Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $1,016,694 |
| Care Center Ministries Mississippi Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $950,657 |
| Pinelake Church Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $763,098 |
| Multi-county Community Service Agency Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $707,569 |
| Vine Place Community Outreach - Vpco | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $690,457 |
| Sunflower Co Csfp | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $688,002 |
| We Will Go | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $633,309 |
| Christian Services Inc of America | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $596,262 |
| First Ridgeland Central Fp | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $520,228 |
| Southwest Mississippi Opportunity Inc | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $518,868 |
| Tulane Baptist Church | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $509,405 |
| Copiah County Human Resource Agency | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $458,958 |
| Ebenezer Apostolic Ministries | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $458,239 |
| New Horizon Ministries | To provide, without charge, food to homeless, elderly, handicapped, mentally ill, battered, poor or otherwise needy men, women and children. | $454,122 |
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Data for Mississippi Food Network Inc (EIN 64-0676325) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.