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.
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OMB No. 1545-0052
2018
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2018, or tax year beginning 01-01-2018 , and ending 12-31-2018
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. Foreign organizations, check here............. bullet
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... bullet
E bullet
H Check type of organization:
F bullet
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)bullet$18,465,820J Accounting method:
 
(Part I, column (d) must be on cash basis.)
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) 4,000,000
2 Check bullet.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 559,550 559,550  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 657,557
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 7,817,108
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 657,557
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........ 5,217,107 1,217,107 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 107,194 42,878 0 64,316
14 Other employee salaries and wages......        
15 Pension plans, employee benefits.......        
16a Legal fees (attach schedule)......... Click to see attachment 15 15 0 0
b Accounting fees (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 22,119 11,060 0 11,059
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment 25,915 0 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings....... 3,263 3,263 0 0
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment 184,157 142,341 0 41,819
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 342,663 199,557 0 117,194
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 656,883 656,883
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 999,546 199,557 0 774,077
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 4,217,561
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,017,550
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2018)
Form 990-PF (2018)
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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............. 37,964 23,815 23,815
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 490,923 1,095,311 1,095,311
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) 5,417,781 Click to see attachment2,719,376 2,719,376
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 11,048,803 Click to see attachment11,276,143 11,276,143
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 0 Click to see attachment2,861,460 2,861,460
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
12 Investments—mortgage loans............. 0 344,990 344,990
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 0 Click to see attachment84,262 84,262
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis bullet  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) bullet        
15 Other assets (describe bullet) Click to see attachment41,637 Click to see attachment60,463 Click to see attachment60,463
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 17,037,108 18,465,820 18,465,820
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses..........   5,743
18 Grants payable................. 400,000 300,000
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 attachment256,191 Click to see attachment8,831
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 656,191 314,574
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow SFAS 117, check here bullet
and complete lines 24 through 26 and lines 30 and 31.
24 Unrestricted.................. 16,380,917 18,151,246
25 Temporarily restricted...............    
26 Permanently restricted...............    
Foundations that do not follow SFAS 117, check here 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)..... 16,380,917 18,151,246
31 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 17,037,108 18,465,820
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
16,380,917
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
4,217,561
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) bullet
3
0
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
20,598,478
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) bulletClick to see attachment
5
2,447,232
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 30 .
6
18,151,246
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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 2017-01-01 2018-12-31
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 7,817,108   7,159,551 657,557
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       657,557
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 2 657,557
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))
2017 1,065,940 16,467,574 0.064730
2016 695,794 15,808,899 0.044013
2015 1,702,972 17,054,695 0.099854
2014 1,248,082 18,567,919 0.067217
2013 905,895 17,964,292 0.050428
2
Total of line 1, column (d) .....................
2
0.326242
3
Average distribution ratio for the 5-year base period—divide the total on line 2 by 5.0, or by the number of years the foundation has been in existence if less than 5 years ......
3
0.065248
4
Enter the net value of noncharitable-use assets for 2018 from Part X, line 5......
4
19,230,306
5
Multiply line 4 by line 3......................
5
1,254,739
6
Enter 1% of net investment income (1% of Part I, line 27b)...........
6
10,176
7
Add lines 5 and 6........................
7
1,264,915
8
Enter qualifying distributions from Part XII, line 4,.............
8
774,077
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 instructions)
1a Exempt operating foundations described in section 4940(d)(2), check here Bullet and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket includes lines 1a and 1b
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions)
b Domestic foundations that meet the section 4940(e) requirements in Part V, check 1 20,351
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 20,351
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 20,351
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2018 estimated tax payments and 2017 overpayment credited to 2018 6a 11,520
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b
c Tax paid with application for extension of time to file (Form 8868)... 6c 0
d Backup withholding erroneously withheld ........... 6d 0
7 Total credits and payments. Add lines 6a through 6d.............. 7 11,520
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment 8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......Bullet 9 8,831
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...Bullet 10  
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2019 estimated taxBullet   RefundedBullet 11  
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 2018 or the taxable year beginning in 2018? See the instructions for Part XIV.
    If "Yes," complete Part XIV .............................
    9
     
    No
    10
    Did any persons become substantial contributors during the tax year? If "Yes," attach a schedule listing their names
    and addresses. ...............................
    10
     
    No
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    Part VII-A
    Statements Regarding Activities (continued)
    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 L PAUL BRADFORD Telephone no.bullet (228) 865-5156

    Located atbullet2992 WEST BEACH BOULEVARDGULFPORTMS ZIP+4bullet39501
    15
    Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........bullet
    and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........bullet
    15
     
    16 At any time during calendar year 2018, 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 the instructions for exceptions and filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114. If "Yes", enter the name of the foreign
    country bullet  
    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
     
     
    ........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 2018?.............
    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 2018, did the foundation have any undistributed income (lines 6d
    and 6e, Part XIII) for tax year(s) beginning before 2018?.............
    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 2018 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 2018.)..................
    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 2018?
    4b
     
    No
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    Part VII-B
    Statements Regarding Activities for Which Form 4720 May Be Required (continued)
    5a
    During the year did the foundation pay or incur any amount to:
    Yes
    No
    (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
     
     
    8
    Is the foundation subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or
    excess parachute payment during the year? .................
    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
    NICOLE FAULK BOARD MEMBER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    MOSES FEAGIN TREASURER
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    BILLY THORNTON PRESIDENT
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    JEFF STONE SECRETARY
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    BRAD BRADFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    FE STRICKLAND MEMBER - NON VOTING
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    JENNIFER WALKER MEMBER - NON VOTING
    0.00     		0 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    ROGER K MEINZINGER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (RETIRED AUG. 2018)
    64.00     		107,194 0 0
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS395024079
    MR L PAUL BRADFORD EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR (HIRED 11/30/18)
    64.00     		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
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    Part VIII
    Information About Officers, Directors, Trustees, Foundation Managers, Highly Paid Employees,
    and Contractors (continued)
    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  
    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
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    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
    19,337,293
    b
    Average of monthly cash balances.......................
    1b
    185,860
    c
    Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
    1c
    0
    d
    Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
    1d
    19,523,153
    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
    19,523,153
    4
    Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1 1/2% of line 3 (for greater amount, see
    instructions) .............................
    4
    292,847
    5
    Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. Enter here and on Part V, line 4
    5
    19,230,306
    6
    Minimum investment return. Enter 5% of line 5..................
    6
    961,515
    Part XI
    Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here bullet and do not complete this part.)
    1
    Minimum investment return from Part X, line 6....................
    1
    961,515
    2a
    Tax on investment income for 2018 from Part VI, line 5......
    2a
    20,351
    b
    Income tax for 2018. (This does not include the tax from Part VI.)...
    2b
     
    c
    Add lines 2a and 2b............................
    2c
    20,351
    3
    Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
    3
    941,164
    4
    Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
    4
    0
    5
    Add lines 3 and 4............................
    5
    941,164
    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
    941,164
    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
    774,077
    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
    774,077
    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
    774,077
    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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Page 9
    Part XIII
    Undistributed Income (see instructions)
    (a)
    Corpus     		(b)
    Years prior to 2017     		(c)
    2017     		(d)
    2018
    1 Distributable amount for 2018 from Part XI, line 7 941,164
    2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2018:
    a Enter amount for 2017 only....... 0
    b Total for prior years:20, 20, 20 0
    3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2018:
    a From 2013...... 38,003
    b From 2014...... 347,005
    c From 2015...... 869,491
    d From 2016......  
    e From 2017...... 254,069
    fTotal of lines 3a through e........ 1,508,568
    4Qualifying distributions for 2018 from Part
    XII, line 4: bullet$ 774,077
    a Applied to 2017, 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 2018 distributable amount..... 774,077
    e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 0
    5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2018. 167,087 167,087
    (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 1,341,481
    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 2017. Subtract line
    4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
    instructions .............     		0
    f Undistributed income for 2018. Subtract
    lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
    be distributed in 2019 ..........     		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
    8 Excess distributions carryover from 2013 not
    applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ...     		0
    9Excess distributions carryover to 2019.
    Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ......     		1,341,481
    10 Analysis of line 9:
    a Excess from 2014.... 217,921
    b Excess from 2015.... 869,491
    c Excess from 2016....  
    d Excess from 2017.... 254,069
    e Excess from 2018....  
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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 2018, 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) 2018 (b) 2017 (c) 2016 (d) 2015
             
    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 foundation 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:
    JENNIFER G WALKER
    2992 WEST BEACH BOULEVARD
    GULFPORT,MS39502
    (228) 865-5232
    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 RECEIVE TICKETS, A TABLE AT A BANQUET, OR ANY OTHER ITEM OF VALUE AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRIBUTION.
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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
    WOLF RIVER CONSERVATION SOCIETY INC
    PO BOX 447
    PASS CHRISTIAN,MS39571     		    DONATION 5,000
    WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY
    710 WILLIAM CAREY PARKWAY
    HATTIESBURG,MS39401     		    DONATION 1,500
    WILD AT HEART RESCUE
    16020 LARUE ROAD
    VANCLEAVE,MS39565     		    DONATION 1,500
    WALTER ANDERSON MUSEUM OF ART INC
    510 WASHINGTON AVENUE
    OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564     		    DONATION 1,000
    UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE FOUNDATION
    1525 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
    KNOXVILLE,TN37921     		    DONATION 50
    UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISS FOUNDATION
    SS BOX 5043
    HATTIESBURG,MS39406     		    DONATION 10,275
    UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA-BIRMINGHAM
    1720 2ND AVENUE S
    BIRMINGHAM,AL35294     		    DONATION 100
    UNITED WAY OF THE PINE BELT REGION
    PO BOX 2026
    LAUREL,MS39442     		    DONATION 2,708
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI
    PO BOX 1648
    HATTIESBURG,MS39403     		    DONATION 5,844
    UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI
    PO BOX 2128
    GULFPORT,MS39505     		    DONATION 40,318
    UNITED WAY OF EAST MISSISSIPPI
    1205 22ND AVENUE
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION 9,908
    UNITED WAY FOR JACKSON & GEORGE COUNTIES
    3510 MAGNOLIA STREET
    PASCAGOULA,MS39567     		    DONATION 18,768
    UNITED CHRISTIAN ACADEMY INC
    48 AZALEA TRAIL
    PURVIS,MS39475     		    DONATION 500
    THE ALS ASSOCIATION
    1275 K STREET NW SUITE 250
    WASHINGTON,DC20005     		    DONATION 1,000
    TEAM FUSION
    2174 COLLINS BLVD
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION 2,000
    STATE GAMES OF MISSISSIPPI
    PO BOX 5866
    MERIDIAN,MS39302     		    DONATION 5,000
    ST VINCENT DE PAUL COMMUNITY PHARMACY
    715-B DIVISION STREET
    BILOXI,MS39533     		    DONATION 2,500
    ST PATRICK CATHOLIC HIGH SCHOOL
    18300 ST PATRICK RD
    BILOXI,MS39532     		    DONATION 2,000
    SOUTH CENTRAL HEALTH CARE FOUNDATION
    1220 JEFFERSON STREET
    LAUREL,MS39440     		    DONATION 1,500
    S REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY
    PO BOX 18859
    HATTIESBURG,MS39404     		    DONATION 30,000
    ROBOTICS ALLIANCE OF MISSISSIPPI
    16649 OLD RIVER RD
    VANCLEAVE,MS39565     		    DONATION 5,000
    REV CHARLIE J MILLER FOUNDATION
    2001 29TH AVENUE
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION 1,500
    REFLECTIONS OF LIFE ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 3827
    MERIDIAN,MS39303     		    DONATION 500
    PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT
    706 GOODYEAR BLVD
    PICAYUNE,MS39466     		    DONATION 2,000
    PETAL EDUCATION FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 948
    PETAL,MS39465     		    DONATION 2,000
    PEOPLE AGAINST LITTER
    208 KEY DRIVE SUITE B
    MADISON,MS39110     		    DONATION 2,500
    PEARL RIVER COMM COLL DEVELOPMENT FDN
    101 HIGHWAY 11 NORTH BOX 5389
    POPLARVILLE,MS39470     		    DONATION 4,500
    PASCAGOULA SCHOOL DISTRICT
    1006 COMMUNY AVE
    PASCAGOULA,MS39567     		    DONATION 3,000
    OUR LADY ACADEMY
    222 S BEACH BLVD
    BAY ST LOUIS,MS39520     		    DONATION 4,000
    NEWTON UNITED GIVERS
    PO BOX 301
    NEWTON,MS39345     		    DONATION 1,000
    NEWTON HIST CULTURAL COMMISSION INC
    15309 HIGHWAY 15
    DECATUR,MS39327     		    DONATION 600
    NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC
    225 VARICK STREET
    NEW YORK,NY10014     		    DONATION 30,000
    MS GULF COAST COMM COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    51 MAIN STREET
    PERKINSTON,MS39573     		    DONATION 10,500
    MS GULF COAST CHAMBER OF COMM FOUNDATION
    11975 SEAWAY ROAD SUITE B120
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION 2,000
    MS GULF COAST ALCORN ST U ALUMNI FDN
    PO BOX 6798
    GULFPORT,MS39506     		    DONATION 1,000
    MS COUNCIL ON ECONOMIC EDUCATION
    1701 NORTH STATE STREET
    JACKSON,MS39210     		    DONATION 1,750
    MS ASSOCIATION OF COACHES
    600 E NORTHSIDE DRIVE
    CLINTON,MS39056     		    DONATION 2,500
    MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF HATTIESBUR
    1313 COUNTRY CLUB ROAD
    HATTIESBURG,MS39401     		    DONATION 1,500
    MLK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION
    1501 MARKET STREET
    HARRISBURG,PA17103     		    DONATION 1,000
    MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FEDERATION
    517 COBBLESTONE CT
    MADISON,MS39110     		    DONATION 7,500
    MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6149
    MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762     		    DONATION 82,183
    MISSISSIPPI POWER COMMUNITY CONNECTION
    PO BOX 4079
    GULFPORT,MS39502     		    DONATION 33,129
    MISSISSIPPI NATURE CONSERVANCY
    405 BRIARWOOD DRIVE SUITE 101
    JACKSON,MS39206     		    DONATION 15,000
    MISSISSIPPI JUNIOR MISS PROGRAM INC
    PO BOX 582
    MERIDIAN,MS39302     		    DONATION 2,500
    MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION
    1810 GOVERNMENT STREET
    OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564     		    DONATION 3,000
    MISSISSIPPI CHILDRENS MUSEUM
    2145 MUSEUM BOULEVARD
    JACKSON,MS39202     		    DONATION 104,000
    MISSISSIPPI ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGES
    PO BOX 17280
    JACKSON,MS39217     		    DONATION 2,000
    MISSISSIPPI AQUARIUM FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1100
    GULFPORT,MS39502     		    DONATION 20,000
    MISSION MISSISSIPPI
    840 E RIVER PLACE 506
    JACKSON,MS39202     		    DONATION 2,500
    MERIDIAN SYMPHONY ASSOCIATION INC
    PO BOX 2171
    MERIDIAN,MS39302     		    DONATION 1,000
    MERIDIAN JUNIOR AUXILIARY INC
    PO BOX 3194
    MERIDIAN,MS39303     		    DONATION 500
    MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION
    910 MISSISSIPPI 19
    MERIDIAN,MS39307     		    DONATION 5,000
    MERIDIAN ART ASSOCIATION INC
    PO BOX 1405
    MERIDIAN,MS39302     		    DONATION 600
    MEML HOSP AT GULFPORT FOUNDATION INC
    PO BOX 940
    GULFPORT,MS39502     		    DONATION 11,000
    MELANGE DANCE COMPANY OF JACKSON COUNTY
    PO BOX 1121
    PASCAGOULA,MS39568     		    DONATION 250
    MARITIME & SEAFOOD INDUSTRY MUSEUM INC
    115 E 1ST STREET
    BILOXI,MS39530     		    DONATION 1,000
    LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER
    246 DOLAN AVENUE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION 5,000
    LAND TRUST FOR THE MS COASTAL PLAIN
    PO BOX 245
    BILOXI,MS39533     		    DONATION 10,750
    JONES COUNTY JUNIOR COLLEGE
    900 S COURT STREET
    ELLISVILLE,MS39437     		    DONATION 500
    JIMMIE RODGERS FOUNDATION INC
    1725 JIMMIE RODGERS DRIVE
    MERIDIAN,MS39307     		    DONATION 500
    JACKSON ST U DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    1400 JOHN R LYNCH STREET
    JACKSON,MS39217     		    DONATION 1,500
    JACKSON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    4700 COL VICKREY RD
    VANCLEAVE,MS39565     		    DONATION 1,000
    HOPE VILLAGE FOR CHILDREN INC
    2433 23RD AVENUE
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION 1,500
    HATTIESBURG TOURISM COMMISSION
    FIVE CONVENTION CENTER PLAZA
    HATTIESBURG,MS39401     		    DONATION 250
    HARRISON COUNTY SCHOOL DISTRICT
    11072 HWY 49
    GULFPORT,MS39503     		    DONATION 2,000
    HANCOCK RESOURCE CENTER
    454 US-90 SUITE B
    WAVELAND,MS39576     		    DONATION 300
    HANCOCK CTY COMM DEVELOPMENT FDN
    100 S BEACH BLVD
    BAY ST LOUIS,MS39520     		    DONATION 1,000
    GULFPORT HIGH SCHOOL
    100 PERRY STREET
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION 7,500
    GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 6883
    GULFPORT,MS39502     		    DONATION 37,000
    GREATER BILOXI ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION
    1636 POPPS FERRY ROAD
    BILOXI,MS39532     		    DONATION 900
    GOODWILL INDUSTRIES OF S MS INC
    2407 31ST STREET
    GULFPORT,MS39501     		    DONATION 10,000
    FRIENDS OF S MISSISSIPPI STATE HOSPITAL
    PO BOX 157A
    WHITFIELD,MS39193     		    DONATION 500
    FDN FOR ED & ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
    1012 N WEST STREET
    JACKSON,MS39202     		    DONATION 2,000
    EAST MISSISSIPPI BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT
    1901 FRONT STREET
    MERIDIAN,MS39301     		    DONATION 500
    DUBARD SCHOOL FOUNDATION TRUST
    118 COLLEGE DRIVE 5215
    HATTIESBURG,MS39406     		    DONATION 500
    DISTINGUISHED YOUNG WOMEN OF FORREST CTY
    751 GOVERNMENT STREET
    MOBILE,AL36602     		    DONATION 2,500
    CASA OF HARRISON COUNTY
    47 MAPLES DRIVE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION 2,500
    BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF EAST MISSISSIPPI
    PO BOX 4202
    MERIDIAN,MS39304     		    DONATION 2,000
    BOY SCOUTS OF AMERICA
    1318 HARDY STREET
    HATTIESBURG,MS39401     		    DONATION 3,000
    BAYLOR UNIVERSITY
    1301 S UNIVERSITY PARKS DRIVE
    WACO,TX76706     		    DONATION 5,000
    BACOTMCCARTY FOUNDATION
    PO BOX 1442
    PASCAGOULA,MS39568     		    DONATION 1,500
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    317 S COLLEGE STREET
    AUBURN,AL36849     		    DONATION 6,500
    AUBURN UNIVERSITY
    317 S COLLEGE STREET
    AUBURN,AL36849     		    DONATION 200
    AMERICAN LEGISLATIVE EXCHANGE COUNCIL
    2900 CRYSTAL DR FL 6
    ARLINGTON,VA22202     		    DONATION 5,000
    AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION
    PO BOX 8272
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION 9,500
    AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY
    417 SECURITY SQUARE
    GULFPORT,MS39507     		    DONATION 5,000
    AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF BLACKS IN ENERGY
    PO BOX 851675
    MOBILE,AL36685     		    DONATION 15,000
    ALZHEIMER'S DISEASE & RELATED DISORDERS
    225 N MICHIGAN AVE FLOOR 17
    CHICAGO,IL60601     		    DONATION 500
    ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION
    1000 ASU DRIVE
    LORMAN,MS39096     		    DONATION 1,000
    4-H CLUB FOUNDATION OF MISSISSIPPI
    PO BOX 9601
    MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS39762     		    DONATION 5,000
    Total .................................bullet 3a 656,883
    bApproved for future payment
    Total .................................bullet 3b 0
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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....     14 559,550  
    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 ............     		    18 657,557  
    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 1,217,107 0
    13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
    13
    1,217,107
    (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 (2018)
    Form 990-PF (2018)
    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) (other than section 501(c)(3) organizations) or in section 527, relating to political organizations?
    Yes
    No
    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) (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.
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    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 name SmallBullet
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    Form 990-PF (2018)
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    Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
    Special Condition Description
    Schedule B
    (Form 990, 990-EZ,
    or 990-PF)
    Department of the Treasury
    Internal Revenue Service
    Schedule of Contributors

    Arrow Bullet Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Arrow Bullet Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
    OMB No. 1545-0047
    2018
    Name of the organization
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
     
    Employer identification number

    72-1370746
    Organization type (check one):
    Filers of:
    Section:
    Form 990 or 990-EZ






    Form 990-PF




    Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.  
    Note. Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.
    General Rule
    Special Rules
    ......... Arrow Bullet $  
    Caution. An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its
    Form 990-EZ or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
    990-EZ, or 990-PF).
    For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
    for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
    Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018) Page 2
    Name of organization
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number
    72-1370746
    Part I
    Contributors (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
    1
    MISSISSIPPI POWER COMPANY
     
    PO BOX 4079
     
    GULFPORT, MS39502

    		$ 4,000,000


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    (a)
    No.    		 (b)
    Name, address, and ZIP + 4    		 (c)
    Total contributions    		 (d)
    Type of contribution
     
     
     
     

    		$  


    (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 3
    Name of organization
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    72-1370746
    Part II
    Noncash Property (See instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b)
    Description of noncash property given    		 (c)
    FMV (or estimate)
    (See instructions)     		(d)
    Date received
     
    		$    
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)
    Page 4
    Name of organization
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
          		Employer identification number

    72-1370746
    Part III
    Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) Arrow Bullet$  
    Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    (a)
    No. from Part I    		 (b) Purpose of gift (c) Use of gift (d) Description of how gift is held
     
    (e) Transfer of gift
    Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4 Relationship of transferor to transferee
     
     
         
     
    Schedule B (Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF) (2018)

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    TY 2018 AccountingFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1370746
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    ACCOUNTING FEES 22,119 11,060 0 11,059

    TY 2018 InvestmentsCorpBondsSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1370746
    Name of Bond End of Year Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    CORPORATE DEBT SECURITIES 2,861,460 2,861,460

    TY 2018 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 11,276,143 11,276,143

    TY 2018 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1370746
    US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

    649,357
    US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

    649,357
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


    2,070,019
    State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:


    2,070,019


    TY 2018 InvestmentsOtherSchedule2
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1370746
    Category/ Item Listed at Cost or FMV Book Value End of Year Fair Market Value
    REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT TRUST AT COST 84,262 84,262

    TY 2018 LegalFeesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1370746
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    LEGAL FEES 15 15 0 0


    TY 2018 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 41,637 60,463 60,463


    TY 2018 OtherDecreasesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1370746
    Description Amount
    UNREALIZED LOSS 2,447,232


    TY 2018 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 1,200 1,200 0 0
    INVESTMENT FEES 76,997 76,997 0 0
    OFFICE SUPPLIES 1,419 1,419 0 0
    REIMBURSABLE SALARY EXPENSE 104,541 62,725 0 41,819


    TY 2018 OtherLiabilitiesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1370746
    Description Beginning of Year - Book Value End of Year - Book Value
    EXCISE TAX PAYABLE 6,191 8,831
    PLEDGE PAYABLE 250,000 0


    TY 2018 TaxesSchedule
    Name:
    MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
    EIN:
    72-1370746
    Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
    EXCISE TAX 25,915 0 0 0