Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
bulletDo not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.
bulletInformation about Form 990-PF and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990pf.
OMB No. 1545-0052
2014
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2014, or tax year beginning 2014, and ending , 20
Name of foundation
MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
 

Number and street (or P.O. box number if mail is not delivered to street address)PO BOX 4079   Room/suite
City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
GULFPORT, MS39502
A Employer identification number

72-1370746
B Telephone number (see instructions)

(228) 864-1211
C bullet
G Check all that apply:

D 1. bullet
2. bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$18,580,691J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
F bullet
Part I Analysis of Revenue and Expenses (The total of amounts in columns (b), (c), and (d) may not necessarily equal the amounts in column (a) (see instructions).) (a) Revenue and
expenses per
books 		(b) Net investment
income 		(c) Adjusted net
income 		(d) Disbursements
for charitable
purposes
(cash basis only)
Revenue 1 Contributions, gifts, grants, etc., received (attach
schedule)..............  
2 Check bullet
Sch. B ...............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities...... 408,231 408,231  
5a Gross rents..............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 1,235,528
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,368,421
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 1,235,528
8 Net short-term capital gain.........  
9 Income modifications...........  
10a Gross sales less returns and allowances  
b Less: Cost of goods sold....  
c Gross profit or (loss) (attach schedule).....    
11 Other income (attach schedule).......      
12 Total. Add lines 1 through 11........ 1,643,759 1,643,759 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 179,149 71,660 0 107,489
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule).........        
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 21,621 10,811 0 10,811
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 28,307 28,307 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 8,035 8,035 0 0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 210,078 159,016 0 51,062
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 447,190 277,829 0 169,362
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid........ 1,078,720 1,078,720
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 1,525,910 277,829 0 1,248,082
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 117,849
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,365,930
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2014)
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Part II Balance Sheets Attached schedules and amounts in the description column
should be for end-of-year amounts only. (See instructions.)		 Beginning of year End of year
(a) Book Value (b) Book Value (c) Fair Market Value
Assets 1 Cash—non-interest-bearing............... 24,895 132,735 132,735
2 Savings and temporary cash investments.......... 841,987 282,923 282,923
3 Accounts receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
4 Pledges receivable bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
5 Grants receivable.................      
6 Receivables due from officers, directors, trustees, and other
disqualified persons (attach schedule) (see instructions).....      
7 Other notes and loans receivable (attach schedule) bullet  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts bullet        
8 Inventories for sale or use...............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges...........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 2,292,394 Click to see attachment2,465,224 2,465,224
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)........ 12,705,102 Click to see attachment12,582,772 12,582,772
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)........      
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans..............      
13 Investments—other (attach schedule)........... 3,184,594 Click to see attachment3,067,319 3,067,319
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment28,643 Click to see attachment49,718 Click to see attachment49,718
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 19,077,615 18,580,691 18,580,691
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 25,460 58,621
18 Grants payable.................. 1,375,000 910,000
19 Deferred revenue..................    
20 Loans from officers, directors, trustees, and other disqualified persons    
21 Mortgages and other notes payable (attach schedule)......    
22 Other liabilities (describe bullet) Click to see attachment24,145 Click to see attachment0
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22).......... 1,424,605 968,621
Net Assets or Fund Balances bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted................... 17,653,010 17,612,070
25 Temporarily restricted................    
26 Permanently restricted................    
bullet
and complete lines 27 through 31.
27 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds.........    
28 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
29 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
30 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)...... 17,653,010 17,612,070
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions).. 19,077,615 18,580,691
Part III Analysis of Changes in Net Assets or Fund Balances
1 Total net assets or fund balances at beginning of year—Part II, column (a), line 30 (must agree
with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return)............... 1 17,653,010
2 Enter amount from Part I, line 27a..................... 2 117,849
3 Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 3 16,837
4 Add lines 1, 2, and 3.......................... 4 17,787,696
5 Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment 5 175,626
6 Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30. 6 17,612,070
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Part IV
Capital Gains and Losses for Tax on Investment Income
(a) List and describe the kind(s) of property sold (e.g., real estate,
2-story brick warehouse; or common stock, 200 shs. MLC Co.) 		(b) How acquired
P—Purchase
D—Donation 		(c) Date acquired
(mo., day, yr.) 		(d) Date sold
(mo., day, yr.)
1 a HANCOCK BANK TRUST & ASSET MANAGEMENT ACCT P 2013-01-01 2014-12-31
b
c
d
e
(e) Gross sales price (f) Depreciation allowed
(or allowable) 		(g) Cost or other basis
plus expense of sale 		(h) Gain or (loss)
(e) plus (f) minus (g)
a 7,368,421   6,132,893 1,235,528
b
c
d
e
Complete only for assets showing gain in column (h) and owned by the foundation on 12/31/69 (l) Gains (Col. (h) gain minus
col. (k), but not less than -0-) or
Losses (from col.(h))
(i) F.M.V. as of 12/31/69 (j) Adjusted basis
as of 12/31/69 		(k) Excess of col. (i)
over col. (j), if any
a       1,235,528
b
c
d
e
2 Capital gain net income or (net capital loss) Bracket If gain, also enter in Part I, line 7
If (loss), enter -0- in Part I, line 7		 Bracket 2 1,235,528
3 Net short-term capital gain or (loss) as defined in sections 1222(5) and (6):
If gain, also enter in Part I, line 8, column (c) (see instructions). If (loss), enter -0-
in Part I, line 8 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 		Bracket 3  
Part V
Qualification Under Section 4940(e) for Reduced Tax on Net Investment Income
(For optional use by domestic private foundations subject to the section 4940(a) tax on net investment income.)

If section 4940(d)(2) applies, leave this part blank.
Was the foundation liable for the section 4942 tax on the distributable amount of any year in the base period?
If "Yes," the foundation does not qualify under section 4940(e). Do not complete this part.
1 Enter the appropriate amount in each column for each year; see instructions before making any entries.
(a)
Base period years Calendar
year (or tax year beginning in) 		(b)
Adjusted qualifying distributions 		(c)
Net value of noncharitable-use assets 		(d)
Distribution ratio
(col. (b) divided by col. (c))
2013 905,895 17,964,292 0.050428
2012 2,311,821 17,563,660 0.131625
2011 943,430 8,698,415 0.108460
2010 866,344 8,399,170 0.103146
2009 746,130 8,851,965 0.084290
2 Total of line 1, column (d) ...................... 2 0.477949
3 Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5, or by
the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years. . . 		3 0.095590
4 Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2014 from Part X, line 5..... 4 18,567,919
5 Multiply line 4 by line 3....................... 5 1,774,907
6 Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)........... 6 13,659
7 Add lines 5 and 6......................... 7 1,788,566
8 Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4.............. 8 1,248,082
If line 8 is equal to or greater than line 7, check the box in Part VI, line 1b, and complete that part using a 1% tax rate. See
the Part VI instructions.
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Part VI
Excise Tax Based on Investment Income (Section 4940(a), 4940(b), 4940(e), or 4948—see page 18 of the instructions)
1a Bulletand enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b 1 27,319
hereBulletand enter 1% of Part I, line 27b...................
c All other domestic foundations enter 2% of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% of Part I, line 12, col. (b)
2 Tax under section 511 (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 2 0
3 Add lines 1 and 2........................... 3 27,319
4 Subtitle A (income) tax (domestic section 4947(a)(1) trusts and taxable foundations only. Others enter -0-) 4 0
5 Tax based on investment income. Subtract line 4 from line 3. If zero or less, enter -0- ..... 5 27,319
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2014 estimated tax payments and 2013 overpayment credited to 2014 6a 30,360
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source....... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c  
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d  
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 30,360
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8  
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10 3,041
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2015 estimated taxBullet3,041 RefundedBullet 11 0
Part VII-A
Statements Regarding Activities
1a
During the tax year, did the foundation attempt to influence any national, state, or local legislation or did
Yes
No
it participate or intervene in any political campaign? ....................
1a
 
No
b
Did it spend more than $100 during the year (either directly or indirectly) for political purposes (see Instructions
for definition)?.................................
1b
 
No
If the answer is "Yes" to 1a or 1b, attach a detailed description of the activities and copies of any materials
published or distributed by the foundation in connection with the activities.
c
Did the foundation file Form 1120-POL for this year?.....................
1c
 
No
d
Enter the amount (if any) of tax on political expenditures (section 4955) imposed during the year:
(1) On the foundation. bullet$ 0(2) On foundation managers.bullet$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.bullet$ 0
2
Has the foundation engaged in any activities that have not previously been reported to the IRS?.......
2
 
No
If "Yes," attach a detailed description of the activities.
3
Has the foundation made any changes, not previously reported to the IRS, in its governing instrument, articles
of incorporation, or bylaws, or other similar instruments? If "Yes," attach a conformed copy of the changes....
3
 
No
4a
Did the foundation have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?........
4a
 
No
b
If "Yes," has it filed a tax return on Form 990-T for this year?...................
4b
 
 
5
Was there a liquidation, termination, dissolution, or substantial contraction during the year?.........
5
 
No
If "Yes," attach the statement required by General Instruction T.
6
Are the requirements of section 508(e) (relating to sections 4941 through 4945) satisfied either:
  • By language in the governing instrument, or
  • By state legislation that effectively amends the governing instrument so that no mandatory directions
    • that conflict with the state law remain in the governing instrument?................
    6
    Yes
     
    7
    Did the foundation have at least $5,000 in assets at any time during the year? If "Yes," complete Part II, col. (c),
    and Part XV..................................
    7
    Yes
     
    8a
    Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
    bulletMS
    b
    If the answer is "Yes" to line 7, has the foundation furnished a copy of Form 990-PF to the Attorney
    General (or designate) of each state as required by General Instruction G? If "No," attach explanation .
    8b
    Yes
     
    9
    Is the foundation claiming status as a private operating foundation within the meaning of section 4942(j)(3)
    or 4942(j)(5) for calendar year 2014 or the taxable year beginning in 2014 (see instructions for Part XIV)?
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV.............................
    9
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
    11
    At any time during the year, did the foundation, directly or indirectly, own a controlled entity within the
    meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," attach schedule. (see instructions) .............
    11
     
    No
    12
    Did the foundation make a distribution to a donor advised fund over which the foundation or a disqualified person had
    advisory privileges? If "Yes," attach statement (see instructions).................
    12
     
    No
    13
    Did the foundation comply with the public inspection requirements for its annual returns and exemption application?
    13
    Yes
     
    Website addressbulletN/A
    14
    The books are in care ofbulletMR RODGER MEINZINGER Telephone no.bullet (228) 865-5925
    Located atbulletPO BOX 4079GULFPORTMS ZIP+4bullet39502
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041.........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ......bullet
    15  
    16 At any time during calendar year 2014, did the foundation have an interest in or a signature or other authority over YesNo
    a bank, securities, or other financial account in a foreign country?
    16   No
    See instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR). If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign country bullet  
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required
    File Form 4720 if any item is checked in the "Yes" column, unless an exception applies.
    Yes
    No
    1a
    During the year did the foundation (either directly or indirectly):
    (1) Engage in the sale or exchange, or leasing of property with a disqualified person?
    (2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
    a disqualified person?........................
    (3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person?
    (4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person?
    (5) Transfer any income or assets to a disqualified person (or make any of either available
    for the benefit or use of a disqualified person)?.................
    (6) Agree to pay money or property to a government official? (Exception. Check "No"
    if the foundation agreed to make a grant to or to employ the official for a period
    after termination of government service, if terminating within 90 days.).........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 1a(1)–(6), did any of the acts fail to qualify under the exceptions described in Regulations
    section 53.4941(d)-3 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ........
    1b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    Did the foundation engage in a prior year in any of the acts described in 1a, other than excepted acts,
    that were not corrected before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?.............
    1c
     
    No
    2
    Taxes on failure to distribute income (section 4942) (does not apply for years the foundation was a private
    operating foundation defined in section 4942(j)(3) or 4942(j)(5)):
    a
    At the end of tax year 2014, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2014?...............
    If "Yes," list the years bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    b
    Are there any years listed in 2a for which the foundation is not applying the provisions of section 4942(a)(2)
    (relating to incorrect valuation of assets) to the year’s undistributed income? (If applying section 4942(a)(2)
    to all years listed, answer "No" and attach statement—see instructions.) ..............
    2b
     
     
    c
    If the provisions of section 4942(a)(2) are being applied to any of the years listed in 2a, list the years here.
    bullet20, 20, 20, 20
    3a
    Did the foundation hold more than a 2% direct or indirect interest in any business enterprise at
    any time during the year?........................
    b
    If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2014 as a result of (1) any purchase by the foundation
    or disqualified persons after May 26, 1969; (2) the lapse of the 5-year period (or longer period approved
    by the Commissioner under section 4943(c)(7)) to dispose of holdings acquired by gift or bequest; or (3)
    the lapse of the 10-, 15-, or 20-year first phase holding period? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine
    if the foundation had excess business holdings in 2014.)....................
    3b
     
     
    4a
    Did the foundation invest during the year any amount in a manner that would jeopardize its charitable purposes?
    4a
     
    No
    b
    Did the foundation make any investment in a prior year (but after December 31, 1969) that could jeopardize its
    charitable purpose that had not been removed from jeopardy before the first day of the tax year beginning in 2014?
    4b
     
    No
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    (1) Carry on propaganda, or otherwise attempt to influence legislation (section 4945(e))?
    (2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
    on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive?...............
    (3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes?
    (4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
    in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? (see instructions)..................
    (5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
    educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals?........
    b
    If any answer is "Yes" to 5a(1)–(5), did any of the transactions fail to qualify under the exceptions described in
    Regulations section 53.4945 or in a current notice regarding disaster assistance (see instructions)? ......
    5b
     
    No
    .........bullet
    c
    If the answer is "Yes" to question 5a(4), does the foundation claim exemption from the
    tax because it maintained expenditure responsibility for the grant?............
    If "Yes," attach the statement required by Regulations section 53.4945–5(d).
    6a
    Did the foundation, during the year, receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on
    a personal benefit contract?.......................
    b
    Did the foundation, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract?....
    6b
     
    No
    If "Yes" to 6b, file Form 8870.
    7a
    At any time during the tax year, was the foundation a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?
    b
    If yes, did the foundation receive any proceeds or have any net income attributable to the transaction? ....
    7b
     
     
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors
    1 List all officers, directors, trustees, foundation managers and their compensation (see instructions).
    (a) Name and address (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation
     (If not paid, enter
    -0-)     		(d) Contributions to
    employee benefit plans
    and deferred compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    JOHN ATHERTON PRESIDENT
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    RODGER MEINZINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    64.00     		179,149 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    MOSES FEAGIN TREASURER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    VICKI PIERCE ASST TREASURER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    RICHARD BROWN ASST TREASURER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    CINDY WEBB SECRETARY
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    JOHN HUGGINS BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    ED HOLLAND BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    JEFF FRANKLIN BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    ALLEN REAVES BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    CINDY SHAW BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    CHRISTY IHRIG BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    BILLY THORNTON BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    2 Compensation of five highest-paid employees (other than those included on line 1—see instructions). If none, enter “NONE."
    (a) Name and address of each employee paid more than $50,000 (b) Title, and average
    hours per week
    devoted to position     		(c) Compensation (d) Contributions to
    employee benefit
    plans and deferred
    compensation     		(e) Expense account,
    other allowances
    NONE
    Total number of other employees paid over $50,000...................bullet 0
    3 Five highest-paid independent contractors for professional services (see instructions). If none, enter "NONE".
    (a) Name and address of each person paid more than $50,000 (b) Type of service (c) Compensation
    NONE
    Total number of others receiving over $50,000 for professional services.............bullet0
    Part IX-A
    Summary of Direct Charitable Activities
    List the foundation’s four largest direct charitable activities during the tax year. Include relevant statistical information such as the number of organizations and other beneficiaries served, conferences convened, research papers produced, etc. Expenses
    1
     
    2  
    3  
    4  
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    Part IX-B
    Summary of Program-Related Investments (see instructions)
    Describe the two largest program-related investments made by the foundation during the tax year on lines 1 and 2. Amount
    1 N/A 0
    2  
    All other program-related investments. See instructions.
    3  
    Total. Add lines 1 through 3.........................bullet0
    Part X
    Minimum Investment Return (All domestic foundations must complete this part. Foreign foundations,
    see instructions.)
    1
    Fair market value of assets not used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes:
    a
    Average monthly fair market value of securities...................
    1a
    18,602,565
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    248,114
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    18,850,679
    e
    Reduction claimed for blockage or other factors reported on lines 1a and
    1c (attach detailed explanation) .............
    1e
    0
    2
    Acquisition indebtedness applicable to line 1 assets..................
    2
    0
    3
    Subtract line 2 from line 1d.........................
    3
    18,850,679
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    282,760
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    18,567,919
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    928,396
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    928,396
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2014 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    27,319
    b
    Income tax for 2014. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    27,319
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    901,077
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    901,077
    6
    Deduction from distributable amount (see instructions).................
    6
    0
    7
    Distributable amount as adjusted. Subtract line 6 from line 5. Enter here and on Part XIII, line 1 ...
    7
    901,077
    Part XII
    Qualifying Distributions (see instructions)
    1
    Amounts paid (including administrative expenses) to accomplish charitable, etc., purposes:
    a
    Expenses, contributions, gifts, etc.—total from Part I, column (d), line 26 ..........
    1a
    1,248,082
    b
    Program-related investments—total from Part IX-B..................
    1b
    0
    2
    Amounts paid to acquire assets used (or held for use) directly in carrying out charitable, etc.,
    purposes...............................
    2
     
    3
    Amounts set aside for specific charitable projects that satisfy the:
    a
    Suitability test (prior IRS approval required)....................
    3a
     
    b
    Cash distribution test (attach the required schedule) .................
    3b
     
    4
    Qualifying distributions. Add lines 1a through 3b. Enter here and on Part V, line 8, and Part XIII, line 4
    4
    1,248,082
    5
    Foundations that qualify under section 4940(e) for the reduced rate of tax on net investment
    income. Enter 1% of Part I, line 27b (see instructions).................
    5
    0
    6
    Adjusted qualifying distributions. Subtract line 5 from line 4..............
    6
    1,248,082
    Note: The amount on line 6 will be used in Part V, column (b), in subsequent years when calculating whether the foundation qualifies for
    the section 4940(e) reduction of tax in those years.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2013     		(c)
    2013     		(d)
    2014
    1 Distributable amount for 2014 from Part XI, line 7 901,077
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2014:
    a Enter amount for 2013 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2014:
    a From 2009....... 305,303
    b From 2010....... 447,788
    c From 2011....... 518,070
    d From 2012....... 1,448,198
    e From 2013....... 38,003
    fTotal of lines 3a through e......... 2,757,362
    4Qualifying distributions for 2014 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 1,248,082
    a Applied to 2013, but not more than line 2a 0
    b Applied to undistributed income of prior years
    (Election required—see instructions).....     		0
    c Treated as distributions out of corpus (Election
    required—see instructions).........     		0
    d Applied to 2014 distributable amount..... 901,077
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 347,005
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2014. 0 0
    (If an amount appears in column (d), the
    same amount must be shown in column (a).)
    6Enter the net total of each column as
    indicated below:
    a Corpus. Add lines 3f, 4c, and 4e. Subtract line 5 3,104,367
    b Prior years’ undistributed income. Subtract
    line 4b from line 2b ...........     		0
    c Enter the amount of prior years’ undistributed
    income for which a notice of deficiency has
    been issued, or on which the section 4942(a)
    tax has been previously assessed......     		0
    d Subtract line 6c from line 6b. Taxable amount
    —see instructions ...........     		0
    e Undistributed income for 2013. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2014. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2015 ..........     		0
    7 Amounts treated as distributions out of
    corpus to satisfy requirements imposed by
    section 170(b)(1)(F) or 4942(g)(3) (Election may
    be required - see instructions) .......     		0
    8Excess distributions carryover from 2009 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		305,303
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2015.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		2,799,064
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2010.... 447,788
    b Excess from 2011.... 518,070
    c Excess from 2012.... 1,448,198
    d Excess from 2013.... 38,003
    e Excess from 2014.... 347,005
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 10
    Part XIV
    Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VII-A, question 9)
    1a If the foundation has received a ruling or determination letter that it is a private operating
    foundation, and the ruling is effective for 2014, enter the date of the ruling.......bullet
     
    b Check box to indicate whether the organization is a private operating foundation described in section or
    2a Enter the lesser of the adjusted net
    income from Part I or the minimum
    investment return from Part X for each
    year listed ..........     		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
    (a) 2014 (b) 2013 (c) 2012 (d) 2011
             
    b 85% of line 2a .........          
    c Qualifying distributions from Part XII,
    line 4 for each year listed .....     		         
    d Amounts included in line 2c not used
    directly for active conduct of exempt activities ...........     		         
    e Qualifying distributions made directly
    for active conduct of exempt activities.
    Subtract line 2d from line 2c ....     		         
    3 Complete 3a, b, or c for the
    alternative test relied upon:
    a “Assets" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Value of all assets ......          
    (2) Value of assets qualifying
    under section 4942(j)(3)(B)(i)    		          
    b “Endowment" alternative test— enter 2/3
    of minimum investment return shown in
    Part X, line 6 for each year listed...     		         
    c “Support" alternative test—enter:
    (1) Total support other than gross
    investment income (interest,
    dividends, rents, payments
    on securities loans (section
    512(a)(5)), or royalties) ....     		         
    (2) Support from general public
    and 5 or more exempt
    organizations as provided in
    section 4942(j)(3)(B)(iii)....     		         
    (3) Largest amount of support
    from an exempt organization    		          
    (4) Gross investment income          
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (Complete this part only if the organization had $5,000 or more in
    assets at any time during the year—see instructions.)
    1Information Regarding Foundation Managers:
    aList any managers of the foundation who have contributed more than 2% of the total contributions received by the foundation
    before the close of any tax year (but only if they have contributed more than $5,000). (See section 507(d)(2).)
    bList any managers of the foundation who own 10% or more of the stock of a corporation (or an equally large portion of the
    ownership of a partnership or other entity) of which the foundation has a 10% or greater interest.
    2Information Regarding Contribution, Grant, Gift, Loan, Scholarship, etc., Programs:
    Check here bullet
    aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
    RODGER MEINZINGER
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS39502
    (228) 865-5925
    bThe form in which applications should be submitted and information and materials they should include:
    SAME FORM AS USED AND SUBMITTED WITH PRIOR YEAR'S FORM 990-PF.
    cAny submission deadlines:
    NO SUBMISSION DEADLINES.
    dAny restrictions or limitations on awards, such as by geographical areas, charitable fields, kinds of institutions, or other
    factors:
    AWARDS CANNOT BE GRANTED TO AN ORGANIZATION THAT IS NOT EITHER A TAX-EXEMPT ENTITY UNDER INTERNAL REVENUE CODE SECTION 501(C)(3) OR A GOVERNMENT ENTITY. THE FUNDS CANNOT BE USED TO CARRY ON PROPAGANDA OR OTHERWISE ATTEMPT TO INFLUENCE LEGISLATION, TO INFLUENCE THE OUTCOME OF ANY SPECIFIC PUBLIC ELECTION OR TO CONDUCT, EITHER DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, ANY VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVE, TO FUND A GRANT TO AN INDIVIDUAL, TO PURCHASE ELECTRIC APPLIANCES, INSTALL ATHLETIC FIELD LIGHTING, OR TO FUND ANY OTHER SIMILAR ACTIVITY WHICH WOULD PRODUCE A TANGIBLE ECONOMIC BENEFIT TO MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY, NOR CAN THE MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY OR MISSISSIPP POWER FOUNDATION RECIEVE TICKETS, A TABLE AT A BANQUET, OR ANY OTHER ITEM OF VALUE AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRIBUTION.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 11
    Part XV
    Supplementary Information (continued)
    3 Grants and Contributions Paid During the Year or Approved for Future Payment
    Recipient If recipient is an individual,
    show any relationship to
    any foundation manager
    or substantial contributor
    		 Foundation
    status of
    recipient     		Purpose of grant or
    contribution     		Amount
    Name and address (home or business)
    aPaid during the year
    AFRO-AMERICAN CULTURAL SOCIETY OF THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE INC
    104 MAIN STREET
    STARKVILLE,MS39759     		    DONATION - DREAM 365 MLK PROJECT 5,000
    ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY ALUMNI CHAPTER
    4521 B PLACE
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION - SUPPORT SCHOLARSHIP BANQUET 1,000
    ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN MERIDIAN
    2120 5TH STREET
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION 1,500
    ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN MERIDIAN
    2120 5TH STREET
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION - MERIDIAN MAIN STREET 500
    ALLIANCE FOR DOWNTOWN MERIDIAN
    2120 5TH STREET
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION - MERIDIAN MAIN STREET 1,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION - KEMPER COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 500
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION-LAUDERDALE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 5,000
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION - CLARKE COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 250
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION - SCOTT COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 250
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION - NEWTON COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 250
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION-SMITH COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 250
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION - PERRY COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 250
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION- JONES COUNTY RELAY FOR LIFE 500
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 8272
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION - JONES COUNTY HEART WALK 1,500
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 8272
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION - FORREST/LAMAR COUNTY HEART WALK 100
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 8272
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION - HEART WALK-JACKSON COUNTY 2,500
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 8272
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION - 2014 ART FOR HEART 750
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 8272
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION - HEART BALL 1,500
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 8272
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION - GULF COAST HEART WALK 20,000
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 8272
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION - JONES COUNTY HEART WALK 1,000
    ASSOCIATION FOR EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION
    415 N MAGNOLIA ST
    LAUREL,MS39440     		    DONATION 500
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    317 S COLLEGE STREET
    AUBURN,AL36849     		    DONATION EDUCATION MATCH 1,450
    BACOTMCCARTY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1442
    PASCAGOULA,MS395681442     		    DONATION - GOLF TOURNAMENT 1,500
    BACOTMCCARTY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1442
    PASCAGOULA,MS395681442     		    DONATION - YOUTH HEALTH INITIATIVE 25,000
    BAY WAVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
    600 PINE STREET
    BAY ST LOUIS,MS39520     		    DONATION - BARTON AWARD 3,000
    BAY WAVELAND MIDDLE SCHOOL
    600 PINE STREET
    BAY ST LOUIS,MS39520     		    DONATION - BARTON AWARD 3,000
    BILOXI BAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
    1050 BEACH BLVD
    BILOXI,MS39530     		    DONATION-AFRICAN AMERICAN ART & HERITAGE 500
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    1318 HARDY STREET
    HATTIESBURG,MS39401     		    DONATION 1,500
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    4818 N PARK DR
    MERIDIAN,MS39305     		    DONATION 1,500
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS OF THE GULF COAST
    11975-B SEAWAY ROAD
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION - SUPPORT STEAK & STAKE 5,000
    CASA OF HARRISON COUNTY
    47 MAPLES DR
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION 2,500
    COASTAL CONSERVATION ASSNMISSISSIPPI
    109 SOUTH 27TH AVENUE STE 219
    HATTIESBURG,MS39401     		    DONATION 2,000
    COUNCIL OF ORGANIZATIONS INC
    814 45TH AVENUE
    MERIDIAN,MS39307     		    DONATION - MERIDIAN PICNIC 1,500
    EAST MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    1901 FRONT ST
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION - SUPPORT MISSISSIPPI SCHOLARS PROGRAM 1,000
    EAST MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    1901 FRONT ST
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION - MUSIC FESTIVAL 2,000
    EAST MISSISSIPPI COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    1901 FRONT ST
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION -TUITION GUARANTEE-LAUDERDALE, KEMPER & NOXUBEE COUNTIES 10,000
    EAST MISSISSIPPI FOOTHILLS LAND TRUST
    PO BOX 1608
    MERIDIAN,MS39302     		    DONATION 5,000
    EAST MISSISSIPPI FOOTHILLS LAND TRUST
    PO BOX 1608
    MERIDIAN,MS39302     		    DONATION 1,000
    EXCEL BY 5 INC
    140 ST JOHN AVENUE
    BILOXI,MS39530     		    DONATION 60,000
    EXPLOSION OF EXCELLENCE
    720 KREBS AVENUE
    PASCAGOULA,MS39587     		    DONATION 1,000
    FOLDS OF HONOR FOUNDATION
    5800 N PATRIOT DRIVE
    OWASSO,OK74055     		    DONATION- SCHOLARSHIPS FOR FAMILIES OF WOUNDED OR KILLED MILITARY 1,000
    FOUNDATION FOR EDUCATION & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    1012 N WEST ST
    JACKSON,MS39202     		    DONATION 2,000
    FOUNDATION FOR MISSISSIPPI HISTORY
    200 NORTH STREET
    JACKSON,MS39201     		    DONATION - 2 MISSISSIPPI MUSEUMS 100,000
    FRIENDS OF THE SOUTH MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL
    823 HIGHWAY 589
    PURVIS,MS39475     		    DONATION - CC-PB 1,000
    GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
    4901 LINCOLN DRIVE
    CORAL GABLES,FL33133     		    BARTON AWARD 3,000
    GEORGE WASHINGTON CARVER MIDDLE SCHOOL
    4901 LINCOLN DRIVE
    CORAL GABLES,FL33133     		    BARTON AWARD 3,000
    GOODWILL OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
    3407 31ST STREET
    GULFPORT,MS39501     		    DONATION - ADULT EDUCATION INITIATIVE 750
    GREATER ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    1636 POPPS FERRY ROAD
    BILOXI,MS39532     		    DONATION - INVESTOR CAMPAIGN 900
    GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6883
    GULFPORT,MS39502     		    DONATION-CINEMA BY THE SHORE 3,000
    GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6883
    GULFPORT,MS39502     		    DONATION 3,000
    GULF COAST SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
    11975 SEAWAY RD
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION 2,500
    GULFPORT SCHOOL DISTRICT
    100 PERRY ST
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION - ROBOTICS 2,000
    HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    112 COURT ST
    BAY ST LOUIS,MS39521     		    DONATION - WAVELAND'S GROUND ZERO HURRICANE MUSEUM 40,275
    HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    113 COURT ST
    BAY ST LOUIS,MS39522     		    DONATION - TEACHER APPRECIATION PROGRAM 1,000
    HANCOCK COUNTY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    113 COURT ST
    BAY ST LOUIS,MS39522     		    DONATION - BOOKWORM READERS PROGRAM 250
    HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    10399 COUNTY FARM RD
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION - JUNIOR LEADERSHIP PROGRAM 250
    HERITAGE TRAILS PARTNERSHIP OF THE MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST
    932 HOWARD AVENUE
    BILOXI,MS39530     		    DONATION - REDESIGN OF WEBSITE 2,000
    HOPE FOR CHILDREN INC
    2202 24TH STREET
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION-RUN FOR HOPE 500
    HOPE FOR CHILDREN INC
    2202 24TH STREET
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION-RUN FOR HOPE 1,000
    JACKSON STATE UNIVERSITY
    1400 J R LYNCH ST
    JACKSON,MS39217     		    DONATION - CAREER SERVICES 1,500
    JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
    900 SOUTH COURT STREET
    ELLISVILLE,MS39437     		    DONATION - BOBCAT MATH LEAGUE 25,000
    JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE FOUNDATION INC
    900 SOUTH COURT STREET
    ELLISVILLE,MS39437     		    DONATION - BOBCAT MATH LEAGUE 25,000
    JR AUXILIARY OF MERIDIAN
    PO BOX 3194
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION 500
    LAND TRUST FOR THE MS COASTAL PLAIN
    PO BOX 245
    BILOXI,MS39533     		    DONATION 8,000
    LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER
    246 DOLAN AVE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION 5,000
    M B SWAYZE EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION
    1300 STANDARD LIFE BUILDING
    JACKSON,MS39201     		    DONATION - STAR PROGRAM 1,000
    MAKE-A-WISH FOUNDATION
    576 HIGHLAND COLONY PARKWAY 120
    RIDGELAND,MS39157     		    DONATION 500
    MARCH OF DIMES FOUNDATION
    PO DRAWER 6737
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION 1,250
    MARITIME & SEAFOOD INDUSTRY MUSEUM INC
    115 E 1ST ST
    BILOXI,MS39530     		    DONATION - EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH 2,000
    MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    910 MISSISSIPPI 19
    MERIDIAN,MS39307     		    DONATION-TUITION GUARANTEE 5,000
    MERIDIAN MUSEUM OF ART
    PO BOX 5773
    MERIDIAN,MS39302     		    DONATION 500
    MERIDIAN SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC
    PO BOX 2171
    MERIDIAN,MS39302     		    DONATION 1,000
    MISSISSIPPI ARTS AND ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
    212 CONSTITUTION AVENUE
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION 100,000
    MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
    11975E SEAWAY ROAD
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION-SCHOLARSHIPS 500
    MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
    11975E SEAWAY ROAD
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION-EDUCATOR AWARD 250
    MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
    11975E SEAWAY ROAD
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION-TEACHER GRANT-COAST MISC 500
    MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
    11975E SEAWAY ROAD
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION-EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION 950
    MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 548
    PERKINSTON,MS39573     		    DONATION-FOUNDATION MATCHING 200
    MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 548
    PERKINSTON,MS39573     		    DONATION-FOUNDATION MATCHING 100
    MISSISSIPPI GULF RESORT CLASSIC FOUNDATION
    11975 SEAWAY ROAD STE A228
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION 11,000
    MISSISSIPPI NATURE CONSERVANCY
    405 BRIARWOOD DRIVE STE 101
    JACKSON,MS39206     		    DONATION 2,500
    MISSISSIPPI NATURE CONSERVANCY
    405 BRIARWOOD DRIVE STE 101
    JACKSON,MS39206     		    DONATION 15,000
    MISSISSIPPI POWER COMMUNITY CONNECTION
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS39502     		    DONATION 3,038
    MISSISSIPPI POWER COMMUNITY CONNECTION
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS39502     		    DONATION 1,000
    MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6149
    MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762     		    DONATION-CO OP PROGRAM 2,500
    MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6149
    MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762     		    DONATION-COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING 3,000
    MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6149
    MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762     		    DONATION-EDUCATIONAL MATCHING GIFT 28,440
    MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6149
    MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762     		    DONATION-KINESIOLOGY SCHOOL 100,000
    MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6149
    MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762     		    DONATION-FOUNDATION MATCHING GIFT 54,310
    MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    517 COBBLESTONE CT
    MADISON,MS39110     		    DONATION 5,000
    MSU EXTENSION SERVICE 4-H
    BOX 9641
    MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762     		    DONATION 10,000
    NAACP-BILOXI BRANCH
    610 WATER ST
    BILOXI,MS39530     		    DONATION 15,000
    NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
    4316 FOREST PARK DRIVE
    JACKSON,MS39211     		    DONATION 20,000
    NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
    4316 FOREST PARK DRIVE
    JACKSON,MS39211     		    DONATION 1,000
    NATIONAL ORGANIZATION OF BLACK ELECTED LEGISLATIVE WOMEN
    20 F STREET NW SUITE 743
    WASHINGTON,DC20001     		    DONATION 5,000
    NATIONAL PARK TRUST
    401 JEFFERSON PLAZA 102
    ROCKVILLE,MD20850     		    DONATION - ADOPT-A-SCHOOL PROGRAM 1,500
    NEWTON HISTORICAL & CULTURAL COMMISSION INC
    110 PINEWOOD DRIVE
    NEWTON,MS393452922     		    DONATION 100
    NEWTON UNITED GIVERS FUND
    PO BOX 301
    NEWTON,MS39345     		    DONATION 1,000
    PARTNERS FOR KEMPER COUNTY
    285 VETERAN STREET
    DE KALB,MS39328     		    DONATION - EDUCATIONAL STUDY 33,000
    PASS CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL
    270 W SECOND STREET
    PASS CHRISTIAN,MS39571     		    DONATION - BARTON AWARD 3,000
    PASS CHRISTIAN ELEMENTARYMIDDLE SCHOOL
    270 W SECOND STREET
    PASS CHRISTIAN,MS39571     		    DONATION - BARTON AWARD 3,000
    PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    101 HIGHWAY 11 NORTH
    POPLARVILLE,MS39470     		    DONATION 2,500
    PEARL RIVER COMMUNITY COLLEGE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    101 HIGHWAY 11 NORTH
    POPLARVILLE,MS39470     		    DONATION 1,500
    PETAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 948
    PETAL,MS39465     		    DONATION-ROBOTICS 2,000
    PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
    706 GOODYEAR BLVD
    PICAYUNE,MS39466     		    DONATION-ROBOTICS 2,000
    PREK4WARDESO
    11975 SEAWAY RD STE 225
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION 30,000
    ROBOTICS ALLIANCE OF MISSISSIPPI
    16649 OLD RIVER RD
    VANCLEAVE,MS39565     		    DONATION-ROBOTICS TOURNAMENT SUPPORT 5,000
    SALVATION ARMY
    PO BOX 9
    BILOXI,MS39533     		    DONATION - RAPID RE-HOUSING 5,000
    ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
    11300 YELLOW JACKET ROAD
    OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564     		    BARTON AWARD 3,000
    ST MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL
    11300 YELLOW JACKET ROAD
    OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564     		    BARTON AWARD 3,000
    ST PATRICK HIGH SCHOOL
    18300 ST PATRICK RD
    BILOXI,MS39532     		    DONATION - ROBOTICS 2,000
    STATE GAMES OF MISSISSIPPI INC
    P O BOX 5866
    MERIDIAN,MS393025866     		    DONATION 5,000
    STRINGER ATTENDANCE CENTER
    112 CO ROAD 17
    STRINGER,MS39481     		    BARTON AWARD 3,000
    STRINGER ATTENDANCE CENTER
    112 CO ROAD 17
    STRINGER,MS39481     		    BARTON AWARD 3,000
    TEXAS TECH FOUNDATION INC
    2500 BROADWAY
    LUBBOCK,TX79409     		    DONATION - EDUCATIONAL MATCHING 100
    THE MONTGOMERY INSTITUTE
    200 24TH AVE S
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION 15,000
    THE PARTNERSHIP FOUNDATION
    ONE CONVENTION CENTER PLAZA
    HATTIESBURG,MS39401     		    DONATION 10,000
    TOUGALOO COLLEGE-OIA
    500 WEST COUNTY LINE ROAD
    TOUGALOO,MS39174     		    DONATION - SCHOLARSHIPS 3,000
    TRUST FOR PUBLIC LANDS
    101 MONTGOMERGY ST STE 900
    SAN FRANCISCO,CA94104     		    DONATION 1,000
    UNITED SERVICE ORGANIZATIONS INC
    PO BOX 96322
    WASHINGTON,DC200906322     		    DONATION - SUPPORT MILITARY TROOPS 7,500
    UNITED WAY FOR JACKSON & GEORGE COUNTIES
    3510 MAGNOLIA STREET
    PASCAGOULA,MS39567     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 6,561
    UNITED WAY FOR JACKSON & GEORGE COUNTIES
    3510 MAGNOLIA STREET
    PASCAGOULA,MS39567     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 6,561
    UNITED WAY FOR JACKSON & GEORGE COUNTIES
    3510 MAGNOLIA STREET
    PASCAGOULA,MS39567     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 6,561
    UNITED WAY OF EAST MISSISSIPPI
    1205 22ND AVENUE
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 3,395
    UNITED WAY OF EAST MISSISSIPPI
    1205 22ND AVENUE
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 3,395
    UNITED WAY OF EAST MISSISSIPPI
    1205 22ND AVENUE
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 3,395
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
    P O BOX 2128
    GULFPORT,MS39505     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 16,607
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
    P O BOX 2128
    GULFPORT,MS39505     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 16,607
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
    P O BOX 2128
    GULFPORT,MS39505     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 16,607
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
    P O BOX 1648
    HATTIESBURG,MS394031648     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 2,691
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
    P O BOX 1648
    HATTIESBURG,MS394031648     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 2,691
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
    P O BOX 1648
    HATTIESBURG,MS394031648     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 2,691
    UNITED WAY OF THE PINE BELT REGION
    PO BOX 2026
    LAUREL,MS39442     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 875
    UNITED WAY OF THE PINE BELT REGION
    PO BOX 2026
    LAUREL,MS39442     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 875
    UNITED WAY OF THE PINE BELT REGION
    PO BOX 2026
    LAUREL,MS39442     		    DONATION-CORPORATE MATCH 875
    UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
    UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA
    TUSCALOOSA,AL35487     		    DONATION - EDUCATIONAL MATCHING GIFT 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 429
    UNIVERSITY,MS38677     		    DONATION-EDUCATIONAL MATCHING GIFT 970
    UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 429
    UNIVERSITY,MS38677     		    DONATION-SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING 2,500
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION
    SS BOX 5043
    HATTIESBURG,MS39406     		    DONATION 2,500
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION
    SS BOX 5043
    HATTIESBURG,MS39406     		    DONATION-MATCHING GIFT 15,150
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
    118 COLLEGE DRIVE 5210
    HATTIESBURG,MS394060001     		    DONATION-COLLEGE OF BUSINESS 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISSISSIPPI
    118 COLLEGE DRIVE 5210
    HATTIESBURG,MS394060001     		    DONATION-MARKETING SCHOLARSHIP 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA LAW SCHOOL FOUNDATION
    580 MASSIE ROAD
    CHARLOTTESVILLE,VA229031738     		    DONATION - EDUCATIONAL MATCHING GIFT 2,000
    WALTER ANDERSON MUSEUM OF ART INC
    510 WASHINGTON AVENUE
    OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564     		    DONATION 1,500
    WALTER ANDERSON MUSEUM OF ART INC
    510 WASHINGTON AVENUE
    OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564     		    DONATION 7,500
    WAYNE COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
    800 COLLINS STREET
    WAYNESBORO,MS39367     		    BARTON AWARD 3,000
    WAYNE COUNTY CAREER AND TECHNICAL EDUCATION CENTER
    800 COLLINS STREET
    WAYNESBORO,MS39367     		    BARTON AWARD 3,000
    WILD AT HEART RESCUE
    16020 LARUE ROAD
    VANCLEAVE,MS39565     		    DONATION - SUPPORT OF AVIAN COMPLIANCE 1,500
    WOLF RIVER CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC
    PO BOX 447
    PASS CHRISTIAN,MS39571     		    DONATION 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 1,078,720
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 12
    Part XVI-A
    Analysis of Income-Producing Activities
    Enter gross amounts unless otherwise indicated. Unrelated business income Excluded by section 512, 513, or 514 (e)
    Related or exempt
    function income
    (See instructions.)
    1Program service revenue: (a)
    Business code     		(b)
    Amount     		(c)
    Exclusion code     		(d)
    Amount
    a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    f
    gFees and contracts from government agencies          
    2 Membership dues and assessments....          
    3
    Interest on savings and temporary cash investments ............     		         
    4 Dividends and interest from securities....     14 408,231  
    5 Net rental income or (loss) from real estate:
    aDebt-financed property......          
    bNot debt-financed property.....          
    6
    Net rental income or (loss) from personal property .............     		         
    7 Other investment income.....          
    8
    Gain or (loss) from sales of assets other than inventory .............     		    18 1,235,528  
    9 Net income or (loss) from special events:          
    10 Gross profit or (loss) from sales of inventory..          
    11 Other revenue: a
    b
    c
    d
    e
    12 Subtotal. Add columns (b), (d), and (e).. 0 1,643,759 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    131,643,759
    (See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
    Part XVI-B
    Relationship of Activities to the Accomplishment of Exempt Purposes
    Line No.
    DownArrow     		Explain below how each activity for which income is reported in column (e) of Part XVI-A contributed importantly to
    the accomplishment of the foundation’s exempt purposes (other than by providing funds for such purposes). (See
    instructions.)
    4 THE EARNINGS FROM INVESTING HELP FUND GIFTS TO VARIOUS NONPROFITS.
    8 THE EARNINGS FROM INVESTING HELP FUND GIFTS TO VARIOUS NONPROFITS.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Form 990-PF (2014)
    Page 13
    Part XVII
    Information Regarding Transfers To and Transactions and Relationships With Noncharitable Exempt Organizations
    1
    Did the organization directly or indirectly engage in any of the following with any other organization described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political
    Yes
    No
    organizations?
    a
    Transfers from the reporting foundation to a noncharitable exempt organization of:
    (1) Cash...................................
    1a(1)
     
    No
    (2) Other assets.................................
    1a(2)
     
    No
    b
    Other transactions:
    (1) Sales of assets to a noncharitable exempt organization....................
    1b(1)
     
    No
    (2) Purchases of assets from a noncharitable exempt organization..................
    1b(2)
     
    No
    (3) Rental of facilities, equipment, or other assets.......................
    1b(3)
     
    No
    (4) Reimbursement arrangements...........................
    1b(4)
     
    No
    (5) Loans or loan guarantees.............................
    1b(5)
     
    No
    (6) Performance of services or membership or fundraising solicitations................
    1b(6)
     
    No
    c
    Sharing of facilities, equipment, mailing lists, other assets, or paid employees..............
    1c
     
    No
    d
    If the answer to any of the above is "Yes," complete the following schedule. Column (b) should always show the fair market value
    of the goods, other assets, or services given by the reporting foundation. If the foundation received less than fair market value
    in any transaction or sharing arrangement, show in column (d) the value of the goods, other assets, or services received.
    (a) Line No. (b) Amount involved (c) Name of noncharitable exempt organization (d) Description of transfers, transactions, and sharing arrangements
    2a
    Is the foundation directly or indirectly affiliated with, or related to, one or more tax-exempt organizations
    described in section 501(c) of the Code (other than section 501(c)(3)) or in section 527?...........
    b
    If "Yes," complete the following schedule.
    (a) Name of organization (b) Type of organization (c) Description of relationship
    Sign Here
    Under penalties of perjury, I declare that I have examined this return, including accompanying schedules and statements, and to the best of my knowledge and belief, it is true, correct, and complete. Declaration of preparer (other than taxpayer) is based on all information of which preparer has any knowledge.
    Bullet Bullet
    May the IRS discuss this return
    with the preparer shown below
    (see instr.)?
    Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
    Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date PTIN
    Firm's namebullet



    Firm's addressbullet







         		Firm's EINbullet
    Phone no.
    Form 990-PF (2014)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
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    TY 2014 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 21,621 10,811 0 10,811

    TY 2014 InvestmentsCorpStockSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Name of Stock End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    EQUITY SECURITIES 12,582,772 12,582,772

    TY 2014 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    2,465,224
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    2,465,224
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    0
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    0


    TY 2014 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    MORTGAGE-BACKED SECURITIES AT COST 924,160 924,160
    CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES AT COST 2,143,159 2,143,159

    TY 2014 OtherAssetsSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value End of Year - Fair Market Value
    INVESTMENT INCOME REC-H B 28,643 47,665 47,665
    EXCISE TAXES RECEIVABLE   2,053 2,053


    TY 2014 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherExpensesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Description Revenue and Expenses per Books Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    DUES & SUBSCRIPTIONS 2,700 2,700 0 0
    INVESTMENT FEES 74,921 74,921 0 0
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,069 1,069 0 0
    REIMBURSABLE SALARY EXPENSE 127,655 76,593 0 51,062
    BANK FEES 70 70 0 0
    SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 6,126 6,126 0 0
    SCS WORK ORDER 1,948 1,948 0 0
    MISCELLANEOUS -4,411 -4,411 0 0


    TY 2014 OtherIncreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Description Amount
       


    TY 2014 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    EXCISE TAX PAYABLE 24,145 0


    TY 2014 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN: 72-1370746
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 28,307 28,307 0 0