Woodward Hines Education Foundation
77% goes to programs $0 to raise $100 Strong reserves Declining revenue
Woodward Hines Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Jackson, Mississippi, registered in 1996, with $5,858,250 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 77% of spending to programs.
Po Box 5008, Jackson, MS, 39296 EIN 64-0860939 Since 1996
Revenue (FY2024)
$5.9M
▲ 115.0% vs prior year
Education median: $200K
Expenses (FY2024)
$8.8M
Net assets
$222.7M
Employees
33
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →B+Program efficiency40% of the rating77% to programs · $0 to raise $100
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 Woodward Hines Education Foundation: 77% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
DFinancial health25% of the rating304 mo reserves · -50% margin
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 Woodward Hines Education Foundation: 304 mo reserves · -50% margin earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
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 Woodward Hines Education Foundation: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Transparency10% of the rating5 of 5 disclosure signals
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 Woodward Hines Education Foundation: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
To help mississippians obtain postsecondary credentials, college certificates, and degrees that lead to meaningful employment.
What they do
Grants to nonprofit organizations providing services and assistance to students.
Providing management services to mississippi higher education assistance corporation
Contact & location
- Address
- Po Box 5008, Jackson, MS, 39296
- City
- Jackson
- State
- Mississippi
- Category
- Education
- Subcategory
- Student Services & Aid
- Phone
- …
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $6.0M (FY2013) to $5.9M (FY2024) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $2.4MNet assets $222.7M
Operating margin
-49.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$225.1M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$222.7M
Salaries & benefits
$3.5M
39% of expenses
Board members
12
12 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5,858,250▲115% | $8,784,059▲12.2% | $222,678,157▲5.5% | $225,111,352▲5.4% | 990 |
| 2023 | $2,725,028▲286% | $7,830,632▲6.9% | $211,052,756▲5.8% | $213,624,016▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $705,522▼97.5% | $7,323,373▲11.0% | $199,547,696▼9.8% | $202,416,655▼8.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $28,726,652▲1441% | $6,595,294▲10.7% | $221,272,689▲19.6% | $222,031,290▲19.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,863,940▼6.0% | $5,957,577▲20.7% | $185,057,146▲8.8% | $185,809,588▲8.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,983,654▼55.4% | $4,936,134▼4.0% | $170,032,305▲9.7% | $171,165,576▲9.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $4,451,622▼97.2% | $5,142,484▼2.1% | $155,024,471▼3.2% | $156,337,013▼3.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $161,764,038▲4212% | $5,250,662▲23.7% | $160,121,746▲5741% | $161,138,379▲5377% | 990 |
| 2015 | $3,751,194▼10.7% | $4,246,033▼60.3% | $2,741,369▼15.3% | $2,941,850▼21.8% | 990 |
| 2014 | $4,202,214▼30.5% | $10,702,647▲86.5% | $3,236,208▼66.8% | $3,763,778▼64.0% | 990 |
| 2013 | $6,044,667 | $5,739,082▼3.9% | $9,736,641▲3.2% | $10,466,414▲2.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $5,972,086▼5.8% | $9,431,056▲25.5% | $10,240,065▲22.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $6,340,300▼29.2% | $7,515,621▲39.2% | $8,333,584▲26.4% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $8,959,921 | $5,397,452 | $6,591,576 | 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.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: James Mchale — $293,500 (3.34% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Mchale | President/ceo | 40 | $293,500 |
| William Alvis | Cfo/treasurer | 40 | $205,906 |
| Minette Ketchings | Coo/secretary | 40 | $166,764 |
| Shanell Watson | Chief of Staff | 40 | $119,399 |
| Morgan Miller | Director of Communications, | 40 | $102,709 |
| Nathan Slater | Board Member/board Chair | 2 | $10,800 |
| John Hill | Board Member | 1 | $7,800 |
| Robert Leard | Board Member | 1 | $7,200 |
| Cedric Bradley | Board Member | 1 | $6,900 |
| Debra Mcgee | Board Member/board Vice Chair | 1 | $6,900 |
| David Martin | Board Member | 1 | $6,300 |
| Michael Cormack | Board Member | 1 | $5,700 |
| Errick Simmons | Board Member Beg 5/28/24 | 1 | $4,200 |
| Carla Kirkland | Board Member Beg 5/28/24 | 1 | $3,900 |
| Mike Highfield | Board Member Beg 5/28/24 | 1 | $3,000 |
| Andrew Mullins | Board Member Through 5/28/24 | 1 | $2,700 |
| Camille Young | Board Member | 1 | $2,400 |
| Eddie Carlisle | Board Member Through 5/28/24 | 1 | $1,500 |
| Haley Fisackerly | Board Member | 1 | $1,500 |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Cambridge Associates | Investment Management | $577,342 |
| Admit Hub Inc | Web Platform Services | $267,000 |
| Fund Evaluation Group | Investment Management | $154,679 |
| Business Communications Inc | It Services | $127,753 |
| Higher Ed Insight | Evaluation Services | $125,000 |
Grants received · $200K total
2 grants to Woodward Hines Education Foundation totaling $200K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Educational Credit Management Corporation | Fafsa student support | 2024 | $179,016 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $20,600 |
Grants made · $1.0M in FY2024
14 grants totaling $1.0M in FY2024. All grants made by Woodward Hines Education Foundation →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Propel Education Forum of Mississippi Inc | To identify a mississippi-based organization to coordinate the work needed for the state to reach the ascent to 55% statewide attainment goal | $250,000 |
| Community Foundation of Northwest Mississippi Inc | To expand access to rigorous stem coursework, which is not currently available in rural, low-income schools, and raise student achievement throughout the state of mississippi, particularly the delta | $170,200 |
| Coahoma Community College | To support student success through professional development and data fluency | $133,774 |
| Itawamba Community College Foundation Inc | To increase retention and persistence efforts for african american males at belden, tupelo and fulton campuses | $80,000 |
| National College Attainment Network | To increase the number of students completing the fafsa | $50,000 |
| M B Swayze Educational Foundation | To develop on-going work for creating education opportunities for mississippians | $50,000 |
| Mississippi State University Foundation Inc | To provide personnel support for diversity programming, recruiting and retention | $50,000 |
| Mississippi Alliance of Nonprofits and Philanthropy | To support the general operations of the alliance as it serves the needs of the philanthropic sector in the state of mississippi | $50,000 |
| Parents Campaign Research and Education Fund | To ensure a p-12 system that prepares mississippi children to exit secondary school with the skills needed to thrive in college and/or career | $50,000 |
| Childrens Foundation of Mississippi | To help determine needed supports for youth eligible to participate in the faith act scholarship program | $49,971 |
| Ms Institutions of Higher Learning Complete 2 Compete | To assist mississippi adult learners with some college in earning post-secondary credentials that enhance employment opportunities, resulting in family-sustaining wage careers. | $41,363 |
| Jackson Medical Mall Foundation | To improve student success related college/career readiness and access | $30,000 |
| Mississippi Council On Economic Education | To provide participant incentives to education professionals completing the master teacher of college and career readiness training | $25,000 |
| Community Foundation For Mississippi | To build organizational capacity of local non-profit offering college access services | $11,500 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Woodward Hines Education Foundation a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Woodward Hines Education Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 64-0860939, based in Jackson, Mississippi. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Woodward Hines Education Foundation's EIN?
- Woodward Hines Education Foundation's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 64-0860939.
- How much revenue does Woodward Hines Education Foundation report?
- Woodward Hines Education Foundation reported $5,858,250 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Woodward Hines Education Foundation's spending goes to programs?
- Woodward Hines Education Foundation spends about 77% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Woodward Hines Education Foundation have?
- CharityIndex grades Woodward Hines Education Foundation C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Woodward Hines Education Foundation's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Woodward Hines Education Foundation's latest Form 990 is $293,500, paid to James Mchale (President/ceo).
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Data for Woodward Hines Education Foundation (EIN 64-0860939) 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.