Form990-PF

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Return of Private Foundation
or Section 4947(a)(1) Trust Treated as Private Foundation
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OMB No. 1545-0047
2024
Open to Public Inspection
For calendar year 2024, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024
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 right arrow
G Check all that apply:

D 1. Foreign organizations, check here............. right arrow
2. Foreign organizations meeting the 85%
test, check here and attach computation ... right arrow
E right arrow
H Check type of organization:
F right arrow
I Fair market value of all assets at end
of year (from Part II, col. (c),
line 16)right arrow$46,280,081J 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) 2,778,468
2 Check right arrow.............
3 Interest on savings and temporary cash investments      
4 Dividends and interest from securities... 1,164,118 1,164,118  
5a Gross rents............      
b Net rental income or (loss)  
6a Net gain or (loss) from sale of assets not on line 10 198,229
b Gross sales price for all assets on line 6a 20,241,792
7 Capital gain net income (from Part IV, line 2)... 198,229
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........ 4,140,815 1,362,347 0
Operating and Administrative Expenses 13 Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc. 290,007 57,266 0 232,741
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
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
21,916 15,341 0 6,575
c Other professional fees (attach schedule)....        
17 Interest...............        
18 Taxes (attach schedule) (see instructions)... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
23,172 7,636 0 0
19 Depreciation (attach schedule) and depletion...      
20 Occupancy..............        
21 Travel, conferences, and meetings.......        
22 Printing and publications..........        
23 Other expenses (attach schedule)....... Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
164,175 164,175 0 0
24 Total operating and administrative expenses.
Add lines 13 through 23.......... 499,270 244,418 0 239,316
25 Contributions, gifts, grants paid....... 3,371,617 3,371,617
26 Total expenses and disbursements. Add lines 24 and 25 3,870,887 244,418 0 3,610,933
27 Subtract line 26 from line 12:
a Excess of revenue over expenses and disbursements 269,928
b Net investment income (if negative, enter -0-) 1,117,929
c Adjusted net income (if negative, enter -0-)... 0
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see instructions.
Cat. No. 11289X Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 2
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............. 131,811 211,200 211,200
2 Savings and temporary cash investments......... 1,263,374 843,211 843,211
3 Accounts receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
4 Pledges receivable right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
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) right arrow  
Less: allowance for doubtful accounts right arrow        
8 Inventories for sale or use..............      
9 Prepaid expenses and deferred charges..........      
10a Investments—U.S. and state government obligations (attach schedule) 6,201,863 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
6,483,921 		6,483,921
b Investments—corporate stock (attach schedule)....... 103,962 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
92,311 		92,311
c Investments—corporate bonds (attach schedule)....... 4,757,276 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
4,363,165 		4,363,165
11 Investments—land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
12 Investments—mortgage loans............. 3,913,188 4,386,270 4,386,270
13 Investments—other (attach schedule).......... 24,938,809 Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
29,739,975 		29,739,975
14 Land, buildings, and equipment: basis right arrow  
Less: accumulated depreciation (attach schedule) right arrow        
15 Other assets (describe right arrow) Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
143,623 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
160,028 		Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
160,028
16 Total assets (to be completed by all filers—see the
instructions. Also, see page 1, item I) 41,453,906 46,280,081 46,280,081
Liabilities 17 Accounts payable and accrued expenses.......... 54,968 18,871
18 Grants payable.................   1,500,000
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 right arrow)    
23 Total liabilities (add lines 17 through 22)......... 54,968 1,518,871
Net Assets or Fund Balances Foundations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 24, 25, 29 and 30.
24 Net assets without donor restrictions........... 41,398,938 44,761,210
25 Net assets with donor restrictions............    
Foundations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here right arrow
and complete lines 26 through 30.
26 Capital stock, trust principal, or current funds........    
27 Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, bldg., and equipment fund    
28 Retained earnings, accumulated income, endowment, or other funds    
29 Total net assets or fund balances (see instructions)..... 41,398,938 44,761,210
30 Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances (see instructions). 41,453,906 46,280,081
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 29 (must agree with end-of-year figure reported on prior year’s return) ...............
1
41,398,938
2
Enter amount from Part I, line 27a .....................
2
269,928
3
Other increases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrowClick to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
3
3,092,344
4
Add lines 1, 2, and 3 ..........................
4
44,761,210
5
Decreases not included in line 2 (itemize) right arrow
5
0
6
Total net assets or fund balances at end of year (line 4 minus line 5)—Part II, column (b), line 29 .
6
44,761,210
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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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    
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 20,241,792   20,043,563 198,229
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       198,229
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 2 198,229
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
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 right arrow and enter “N/A" on line 1. Bracket for line 1a
Date of ruling or determination letter:   (attach copy of letter if necessary–see instructions) 1 15,539
b All other domestic foundations enter 1.39% (0.0139) of line 27b. Exempt foreign organizations enter 4% (0.04) 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 15,539
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 15,539
6 Credits/Payments:
a 2024 estimated tax payments and 2023 overpayment credited to 2024 6a 39,739
b Exempt foreign organizations—tax withheld at source...... 6b 0
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 39,739
8 Enter any penalty for underpayment of estimated tax. Check here if Form 2220 is attached. Click to see attachment
List of Attached Documents:
// Content
8 0
9 Tax due. If the total of lines 5 and 8 is more than line 7, enter amount owed.......right arrow 9  
10 Overpayment. If line 7 is more than the total of lines 5 and 8, enter the amount overpaid...right arrow 10 24,200
11 Enter the amount of line 10 to be: Credited to 2025 estimated taxright arrow24,200 Refundedright arrow 11 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-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 the instructions
for the 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. right arrow$ 0(2) On foundation managers.right arrow$ 0
e
Enter the reimbursement (if any) paid by the foundation during the year for political expenditure tax imposed
on foundation managers.right arrow$ 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:
round bullet By language in the governing instrument, or
round bullet 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 XIV..................................
7
Yes
 
8a
Enter the states to which the foundation reports or with which it is registered (see instructions)
right arrowMS
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 2024 or the taxable year beginning in 2024? See the instructions for Part XIII.
If "Yes," complete Part XIII .............................
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
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 addressright arrowN/A
14
The books are in care ofright arrowMR STEVEN DICK Telephone no.right arrow (228) 297-1232

Located atright arrow2992 WEST BEACH BOULEVARDGULFPORTMS ZIP+4right arrow39501
15
Section 4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trusts filing Form 990-PF in lieu of Form 1041 —check here .........right arrow
and enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year ........right arrow
15
 
16 At any time during calendar year 2024, 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 right arrow
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-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? ...........
1a(1)
 
No
(2) Borrow money from, lend money to, or otherwise extend credit to (or accept it from)
a disqualified person? ..............................
1a(2)
 
No
(3) Furnish goods, services, or facilities to (or accept them from) a disqualified person? ...........
1a(3)
 
No
(4) Pay compensation to, or pay or reimburse the expenses of, a disqualified person? ............
1a(4)
 
No
(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)? ......................
1a(5)
 
No
(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.) ...............
1a(6)
 
No
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
 
 
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check here ........right arrow
d
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 2024? .............
1d
 
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 2024, did the foundation have any undistributed income (Part XII, lines 6d
and 6e) for tax year(s) beginning before 2024?....................
2a
 
No
If "Yes," list the years right arrow20, 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.
right arrow20, 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? ..............................
3a
 
No
b
If "Yes," did it have excess business holdings in 2024 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 2024.) .....................
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 2024? ..
4b
 
No
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VI-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))? ..........
5a(1)
 
No
(2) Influence the outcome of any specific public election (see section 4955); or to carry
on, directly or indirectly, any voter registration drive? ....................
5a(2)
 
No
(3) Provide a grant to an individual for travel, study, or other similar purposes? .............
5a(3)
 
No
(4) Provide a grant to an organization other than a charitable, etc., organization described
in section 4945(d)(4)(A)? See instructions ........................
5a(4)
 
No
(5) Provide for any purpose other than religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or
educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals? .............
5a(5)
 
No
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
c
Organizations relying on a current notice regarding disaster assistance check .........right arrow
d
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? .................
5d
 
 
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? .............................
6a
 
No
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?
7a
 
No
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? .........................
8
 
No
Part VII
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
TOMMY MURPHY BOARD MEMBER
0.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 4079
GULFPORT,MS395024079
GIFF ORMES PRESIDENT
0.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 4079
GULFPORT,MS395024079
SHAWN SHURDEN SECRETARY
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
JANICE DIXON MEMBER - NON VOTING
25.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 4079
GULFPORT,MS395024079
CINDY DUVALL EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
15.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 4079
GULFPORT,MS395024079
MATT GRICE TREASURER
0.00 		0 0 0
PO BOX 4079
GULFPORT,MS395024079
PASCAL GILL MEMBER - NON VOTING
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...................right arrow 0
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Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part VII
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.............right arrow0
Part VIII-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 VIII-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.........................right arrow0
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Part IX
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
44,806,879
b
Average of monthly cash balances.......................
1b
381,797
c
Fair market value of all other assets (see instructions)................
1c
0
d
Total (add lines 1a, b, and c).........................
1d
45,188,676
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
45,188,676
4
Cash deemed held for charitable activities. Enter 1.5% (0.015) of line 3 (for greater amount, see
instructions) .............................
4
677,830
5
Net value of noncharitable-use assets. Subtract line 4 from line 3. ............
5
44,510,846
6
Minimum investment return. Enter 5% (0.05) of line 5................
6
2,225,542
Part X
Distributable Amount (see instructions) (Section 4942(j)(3) and (j)(5) private operating foundations and certain foreign organizations check here right arrow and do not complete this part.)
1
Minimum investment return from Part IX, line 6..................
1
2,225,542
2a
Tax on investment income for 2024 from Part V, line 5 .......
2a
15,539
b
Income tax for 2024. (This does not include the tax from Part V.) ...
2b
 
c
Add lines 2a and 2b............................
2c
15,539
3
Distributable amount before adjustments. Subtract line 2c from line 1............
3
2,210,003
4
Recoveries of amounts treated as qualifying distributions................
4
0
5
Add lines 3 and 4............................
5
2,210,003
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 XII, line 1 ...
7
2,210,003
Part XI
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
3,610,933
b
Program-related investments—total from Part VIII-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 XII, line 4. .......
4
3,610,933
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Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 9
Part XII
Undistributed Income (see instructions)
(a)
Corpus 		(b)
Years prior to 2023 		(c)
2023 		(d)
2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Part X, line 7 2,210,003
2 Undistributed income, if any, as of the end of 2024:
a Enter amount for 2023 only....... 0
b Total for prior years:20 , 20, 20 0
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019......  
b From 2020......  
c From 2021......  
d From 2022......  
e From 2023...... 14,712
f Total of lines 3a through e ........ 14,712
4Qualifying distributions for 2024 from Part
XI, line 4: right arrow$ 3,610,933
a Applied to 2023, 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 2024 distributable amount..... 2,210,003
e Remaining amount distributed out of corpus 1,400,930
5 Excess distributions carryover applied to 2024. 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 1,415,642
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 2023. Subtract line
4a from line 2a. Taxable amount—see
instructions ............. 		0
f Undistributed income for 2024. Subtract
lines 4d and 5 from line 1. This amount must
be distributed in 2025 .......... 		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 2019 not
applied on line 5 or line 7 (see instructions) ... 		0
9 Excess distributions carryover to 2025.
Subtract lines 7 and 8 from line 6a ...... 		1,415,642
10 Analysis of line 9:
a Excess from 2020....  
b Excess from 2021....  
c Excess from 2022....  
d Excess from 2023.... 14,712
e Excess from 2024.... 1,400,930
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIII
Private Operating Foundations (see instructions and Part VI-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 2024, enter the date of the ruling ...... right arrow
 
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 IX for each
year listed .......... 		Tax year Prior 3 years (e) Total
(a) 2024 (b) 2023 (c) 2022 (d) 2021
         
b 85% (0.85) of line 2a .........          
c Qualifying distributions from Part XI,
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 IX, 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 XIV
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 right arrow if the foundation only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept
unsolicited requests for funds. If the foundation makes gifts, grants, etc. to individuals or organizations under
other conditions, complete items 2a, b, c, and d. See instructions
aThe name, address, and telephone number or e-mail address of the person to whom applications should be addressed:
JANICE L DIXON
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 (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
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Part XIV
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

2ND CHANCE MS INC

1739-B UNIVERSITY AVENUE 126
MADISON,MS38655 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR FURTHER TRAINING OF LOW INCOME ADULT STUDENTS 5,000

AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY INC

3380 CHASTAIN MEADOWS PKY NW NO 2
KENNESAW,GA30144 		  PC CONTRIBUTION TO ACS ANNUAL FUNDRAISER FOR CANCER PATIENT NEEDS 10,000

AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 8272
GULFPORT,MS39507 		  PC DONATION TO AHA COAST HEARTWALK/HEART GALA AND AHA PINEBELT HEART WALK. 20,000

AUBURN UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

317 S COLLEGE STREET
AUBURN,AL36849 		  PC MATCHING EDUCATION GIFT PROGRAM 2024 2ND QUARTER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM 250

BAY SPRINGS MAIN STREET ASSOCIATION

PO BOX 182
BAY SPRINGS,MS39422 		  PC BAY SPRINGS FACADE GRANT PROGRAM 20,000

CASA OF HANCOCK COUNTY

211 1/2 E FRONT STREET
FINDLAY,OH45840 		  PC WORKING TO PROTECT AND ADVOCATE FOR ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN IN SOUTH MISSISSIPPI COUNTIES 7,500

CHAOS ROBOTICS

248 OTIS STEWARD RD
PICAYUNE,MS39466 		  PC TEAM CHAOS ROBOTICS CONTRIBUTION 3,000

CITY OF WIGGINS

117 N 1ST ST
WIGGINS,MS39577 		  PC WIGGINS DOWNTOWN FAADE GRANTS - 2ND PHASE OF IMPROVEMENTS 25,000

COMMUNITY CONNECTION COAST CHAPTER

2992 WEST BEACH BLVD
GULFPORT,MS39501 		  PC COMMUNITY CONNECTION CHAPTERS ANNUAL INFUSION 5,000

COMMUNITY CONNECTION EAST MS CHAPTER

2992 WEST BEACH BLVD
GULFPORT,MS39501 		  PC COMMUNITY CONNECTION CHAPTERS ANNUAL INFUSION 5,000

COMMUNITY CONNECTION GENERAL OFFICE

2992 WEST BEACH BLVD
GULFPORT,MS39501 		  PC COMMUNITY CONNECTION CHAPTERS ANNUAL INFUSION 5,000

COMMUNITY CONNECTION JACKSONGEORGE CTY

2992 WEST BEACH BLVD
GULFPORT,MS39501 		  PC COMMUNITY CONNECTION CHAPTERS ANNUAL INFUSION 5,000

COMMUNITY CONNECTION PINE BELT CHAPTER

2992 WEST BEACH BLVD
GULFPORT,MS39501 		  PC COMMUNITY CONNECTION CHAPTERS ANNUAL INFUSION 5,000

COMMUNITY CONNECTION PLANT WATSON CHAPTER

2992 WEST BEACH BLVD
GULFPORT,MS39501 		  PC COMMUNITY CONNECTION CHAPTERS ANNUAL INFUSION. 5,000

COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT FND OF JONES COUNTY

P O BOX 527
LAUREL,MS39441 		  PC MS. STATE ASSN OF STUDENT COUNCILS CONFERENCE 5,000

COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF EAST MISSISSIPPI

P O BOX 3977
MERIDIAN,MS39303 		  PC LAUDERDALE COUNTY SHERIFF DEPT IN MDN - GRANT FOR INTERACTIVE TRAINING 67,500

EAST MISSISSIPPI FOOTHILLS LAND TRUST INC

PO BOX 1608
MERIDIAN,MS39301 		  PC EDUCATION AND CLEAN-UP EFFORTS OF THE CHUNKY RIVER 5,000

EDUCATE SOCIAL & PUBLIC POLICY INC

PO BOX 358
COMO,MS38619 		  PC COLLEGE & CAREER READINESS WORKSHOPS 5,000

EXCEL BY 5 INC

135 BOUNDS STREET
JACKSON,MS39206 		  PC CONTRIBUTION-EXPAND PGM REACH, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, PARENT ENGAGEMENT & RESOURCE ALLOCATION FOR STRENGTHENING EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION. 30,000

EXTRA TABLE FEEDS INC

P O BOX 17318
HATTIESBURG,MS39404 		  PC CONTRIBUTION TO ADDRESS FOOD INSECURITY AND MLK DAY OF SERVICE 100,000

FIRST LOUISIANA-MISSISSIPPI

P O BOX 1661
METAIRIE,LA70004 		  PC MAGNOLIA REGIONAL ROBOTICS COMPETITION 2ND YEAR CONTRIBUTION 50,000

GULF COAST COMMUNITY FOUNDATION

PO BOX 6883
GULFPORT,MS39502 		  PC CONTRIBUTION TO RODGER WILDER LEGACY FUND-FOCUSING ON CHILD WELFARE NEEDS IN SOUTH MS COUNTIES 15,000

HANCOCK RESOURCE CENTER

454 US-90 SUITE B
WAVELAND,MS39576 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR THE YOUTH LEADERSHIP ACADEMY 500

HBRG CIVIC CHORUS & CONCERT ASSN INC

PO BOX 16028
HATTIESBURG,MS39404 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR FESTIVAL SOUTH FUNDRAISER 2,500

HBRG LANDMARK PRESERVATION

2 SOUTHERN POINT PKWY STE 100
HATTIESBURG,MS39401 		  PC CONSULTING SVC FOR REVITALIZATION OF BROADWAY DRIVE 75,000

HOME OF GRACE

P O BOX 5009
VANCLEAVE,MS39565 		  PC PARKING LOT PAVEMENT IN FRONT OF CHAPEL 20,000

JACKSON STATE DEVELOPMENT FOUNDATION

PO BOX 17144
JACKSON,MS39217 		  PC ANNUAL HERITAGE SCHOLARSHIP 25,250

KOPC WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT

800 DIVISION ST
BILOXI,MS39530 		  PC CONTRIBUTION TO PURCHASE NCCER BOOKS AND SUPPLIES 5,000

LAND TRUST FOR THE MISSISSIPPI COASTAL PLAINS

PO BOX 245
BILOXI,MS39533 		  PC SUPPORT RESOURCES TO CONSERVE AND RESTORE LANDS IN COASTAL COMMUNITIES 10,000

LIGHTHOUSE ACADEMY OF DYSLEXIA

2436 WEST COMMERCE STREET
OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564 		  PC CONTRIBUTION TO IMPROVE MULTIPURPOSE ROOM AT ACADEMY 50,000

LYNN MEADOWS DISCOVERY CENTER

246 DOLAN AVE
GULFPORT,MS39507 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR FREE FRIDAY NIGHTS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN-PARTNER WITH HANCOCK WHITNEY 15,000

MARION COUNTY HISTORICAL SOCIETY

5612 COUNTY HIGHWAY 12
HACKLEBURG,AL35564 		  PC MUSEUM'S EXPANSION OF INTERACTIVE EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES 5,000

MERIDIAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE FOUNDATION

910 MISSISSIPPI 19
MERIDIAN,MS39307 		  PC SUPPORT TUITION GUARANTEE ENDOWMENT FOR CITY OF MERIDIAN & LAUDERDALE CTY 5,000

MISSION MISSISSIPPI

840 E RIVER PL
JACKSON,MS39202 		  PC CONTRIBUTION TO CONTINUE WORK DECREASING RACISM THROUGH WORKSHOPS AND LEADERSHIP INITIATIVES 5,000

MISSISSIPPI GULF COAST COMM COLLEGE FNDN

11975 SEAWAY RD NO B105
GULFPORT,MS39503 		  PC 2024 2ND QUARTER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM AND VP RETIREMENT ENDOWMENT - BILLY THORNTON JR 20,000

MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY FOUNDATION

P O BOX 6149
MISSISSIPPI STATE,MS397626149 		  PC 2024 MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM AND MPC PORTION-BILLY BALL DIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP 80,284

MISSISSIPPI UNIVERSITY FOR WOMEN FOUNDATION

1100 COLLEGE STREET MUW-1618
COLUMBUS,MS39701 		  PC 2024 3RD QUARTER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM 2,000

MISSISSIPPI WILDLIFE FEDERATION

1900 DUNBARTON DR STE J
JACKSON,MS39216 		  PC SUPPORT CONSERVATION EFFORTS 7,500

MLK COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION

P O BOX 811473
LOS ANGELES,CA90081 		  PC SUPPORT 2024 JUNTEENTH CELEBRATION 1,500

MOUNT OLIVE BAPTIST CHURCH OF HATTIESBURG

1313 COUNTRY CLUB RD
HATTIESBURG,MS39401 		  PC ARTHUR L SIGGERS SCHOLARSHIP FOUNDATION CONTRIBUTION 3,000

MS ASSN OF COMMUNITY ACTION AGENCIES

1538 OLD LELAND RD
GREENVILLE,MS38701 		  PC TRAINING FOR AGENTS SUPPORTING AND MANAGING LIHEAP PROGRAMS 10,000

MS GULF COAST BUDDY SPORTS INC

26339 CAMILLE DRIVE
PASS CHRISTIAN,MS39571 		  PC DONATION TO PROVIDE FREE RECREATIONAL SPORTS FOR YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH SPECIAL NEEDS 1,000

NATIONAL AUDUBON SOCIETY INC

225 VARICK STREET
NEW YORK,NY10014 		  PC PASCAGOULA RIVER AUDUBON CENTER ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM SUPPORT 15,000

NORTH GULFPORT LAND CONSERVANCY INC

8208 OHIO AVE
GULFPORT,MS39501 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR EDUCATION CENTER 16,000

NURTURE OUR FUTURE

2378 BUSH DAIRY RD
LAUREL,MS39443 		  PC TOUCH A TRUCK FUNDRAISING EVENT 3,000

PASS CHRISTIAN MAIN STREET FOUNDATION

P O BOX 403
PASS CHRISTIAN,MS39571 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR MAIN STREET EVENTS DURING 2024 5,000

PEARL RIVER COMM COLL DEVELOPMENT FDN

101 HIGHWAY 11 NORTH BOX 5389
POPLARVILLE,MS39470 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR 3 COMMUNITY INVESTMENT PROJECTS AND SUPPORT THE BRIDGE CENTER IN WARD 5, HATTIESBURG - WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT SKILLS TRAINING 105,000

PICAYUNE SCHOOL DISTRICT

706 GOODYEAR BLVD
PICAYUNE,MS39466 		  PC CHECK REVERSAL -3,000

PINEY WOODS CONSERVATION GROUP

6042 HWY 98 W
HATTIESBURG,MS39402 		  PC PROMOTE, CONSERVE & PROTECT OPEN SPACES OF ENVIRONMNETAL SIGNIFICANCE IN PINEBELT REGION 10,000

POPLARVILLE ASSOCIATION OF ATHLETICS

P O BOX 822
POPLARVILLE,MS39470 		  PC CONTRIBUTION TOWARD NEW RESTROOM FACILITIES & SEWER UPGRADE AT BILL WATSON PARK 20,000

PROGRAM BELIEVE

300 HOWARD AVE
BILOXI,MS39530 		  PC SUPPORT OF LITERACY PROGRAMS AND HEALTHCARE FORUMS 10,000

REV CHARLIE J MILLER FOUNDATION

2001 29TH AVE
MERIDIAN,MS39301 		  PC SUPPORTING RECONCILIATION WEEK COMMEMORATING LOCKHEED SHOOTING IN MERIDIAN 1,500

S CENTR MS CONS FOR EDUC EXCEL & DVLMPT

PO BOX 18859
HATTIESBURG,MS39404 		  PC MAKING CONNECTIONS TEACHER CONFERENCE 30,000

SINGING RIVER HEALTH SYSTEM FOUNDATION

3109 BIENVILLE BLVD
OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR HOPE SQUAD PROGRAM - PEER TO PEER SUICIDE PREVENTION PROGRAM 25,200

SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY SYSTEM FOUNDATION

PO BOX 9562
BATON ROUGE,LA70813 		  PC 2024 3RD QUARTER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM 1,000

STATE GAMES OF MISSISSIPPI

PO BOX 5866
MERIDIAN,MS39302 		  PC SUPPORT THE 33RD ANNUAL STATE GAMES OF MS AMATEUR ATHLETES 5,000

STORM 4107 INC

12373 CRESTVIEW CT
GULFPORT,MS39503 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR TEAM STORM ROBOTICS TEAM 3,000

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY

PO BOX 2444
MADISON,MS39130 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR PHASE II OF SAVE OUR SHELLS ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECT IN PASCAGOULA 100,000

THE NATURE CONSERVANCY-MS CHAPTER

PO BOX 2444
MADISON,MS39130 		  PC SUPPORT OF ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION PROJECTS 30,000

UAB EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION

1717 11TH AVE S
BIRMINGHAM,AL35205 		  PC 2024 QUARTER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM 150

UNITED WAY FOR JACKSON & GEORGE COUNTIES

3510 MAGNOLIA STREET
PASCAGOULA,MS39567 		  PC OCEAN SPRINGS FAADE GRANT PROGRAM 37,731

UNITED WAY FOR JACKSON GEORGE GREENE

3510 MAGNOLIA STREET
PASCAGOULA,MS39567 		  PC 2024 QUARTER MATCHING GIFT 3,609

UNITED WAY OF EAST MISSISSIPPI

1205 22ND AVENUE
MERIDIAN,MS39301 		  PC PROJECT SHARE PROGRAM SUPPORT 105,919

UNITED WAY OF SOUTH MISSISSIPPI

11975 SEAWAY ROAD SUITE B-170
GULFPORT,MS39503 		  PC PROJECT SHARE PROGRAM SUPPORT 173,890

UNITED WAY OF SOUTHEAST MISSISSIPPI

PO BOX 1648
HATTIESBURG,MS39403 		  PC PROJECT SHARE PROGRAM SUPPORT 104,359

UNITED WAY OF THE PINE BELT REGION

PO BOX 2026
LAUREL,MS39442 		  PC 2024 MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM 2,510

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI FOUNDATION

406 UNIVERSITY AVENUE
OXFORD,MS38655 		  PC 2024 QUARTER MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM 1,965

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MISS FOUNDATION

SS BOX 5043
HATTIESBURG,MS39406 		  PC ENDOWMENT ON BEHALF OF TOMMY MURPHY RETIREMENT - CONTRIBUTION FOR HYDROGRAPHY PROGRAM AND 2024 MATCHING GIFT PROGRAM 16,000

UNLIMITED DREAMS CHRISTIAN LEARNING CTR

803 N 2ND AVE
LAUREL,MS39440 		  PC EXPAND CAMPUS TO ACCOMMODATE K-12 CHILDREN INTO ONE FACILITY AND INCREASE ATTENDANCE. 125,000

WALTER ANDERSON MUSEUM OF ART INC

510 WASHINGTON AVE
OCEAN SPRINGS,MS39564 		  PC THE PUBLIC ART ENTERPRISE-JACKSON CTY - LEVERAGE AS AVENUE TO DELIVER STEM EDUCATION, APPLIED SKILLS & CREATIVE PLACEMAKING 25,000

WEST HARRISON HIGH SCHOOL STORM 4107

79 WEST PACES FERRY ROAD NW SUITE
300
ATLANTA,GA30305 		  PC CHECK REVERSAL -3,000

WILD AT HEART RESCUE

16020 LARUE RD
VANCLEAVE,MS39565 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR SUPPLIES TO SUPPORT RAPTOR REHAB AVIARY 5,000

WILLIAM CAREY UNIVERSITY

710 WILLIAM CAREY PKWY
HATTIESBURG,MS39401 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR WCU HATTIESBURG CAMPUS OUTDOOR STAGE 1,650,000

WREATHS FOR BNC

P O BOX 561
BILOXI,MS39533 		  PC CONTRIBUTION FOR PURCHASE OF WREATHS FOR BILOXI NATIONAL CEMETERY 5,000
Total .................................right arrow 3a 3,371,617
bApproved for future payment
Total ................................. right arrow 3b 0
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 12
Part XV-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 1,164,118  
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 ............ 		    18 198,229  
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 1,362,347 0
13Total. Add line 12, columns (b), (d), and (e)..................
13
1,362,347
(See worksheet in line 13 instructions to verify calculations.)
Part XV-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 XV-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.
7 OTHER INCOME RELATED TO EARNINGS FROM INVESTMENTS TO HELP FUND GRANTS
Form 990-PF (2024)
Form 990-PF (2024)
Page 13
Part XVI
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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May the IRS discuss this return
with the preparer shown below?
See instructions.
Signature of officer or trustee Date Title
Paid Preparer Use Only Print/Type preparer's name Preparer's Signature Date Check if self-
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Form 990-PF (2024)
Additional Data


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Form 990PF - Special Condition Description:
Special Condition Description
Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service
Schedule of Contributors

right arrow Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.
right arrow Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.
OMB No. 1545-0047
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
501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization


Form 990-PF
501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation
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
For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.
Special Rules
For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 331/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.
For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) 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

$ 2,778,468


(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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)
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.) $  
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) (Rev. 1-2025)
Additional Data


Software ID:  
Software Version:  

TY 2024 AccountingFeesSchedule
Name:
MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
72-1370746
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
ACCOUNTING FEES 21,916 15,341 0 6,575

TY 2024 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 4,363,165 4,363,165

TY 2024 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 92,311 92,311

TY 2024 InvestmentsGovtObligationsSch
Name:
MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
72-1370746
US Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:

6,483,921
US Government Securities - End of Year Fair Market Value:

6,483,921
State & Local Government Securities - End of Year Book Value:


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


0


TY 2024 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 29,739,975 29,739,975

TY 2024 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 103,876 135,818 135,818
PREPAID FEDERAL EXCISE TAX 39,747 24,210 24,210


TY 2024 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
INVESTMENT FEES 163,160 163,160 0 0
SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE 1,015 1,015 0 0


TY 2024 OtherIncreasesSchedule
Name:
MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
72-1370746
Description Amount
UNREALIZED LOSS 3,092,344


TY 2024 TaxesSchedule
Name:
MISSISSIPPI POWER FOUNDATION INC
EIN:
72-1370746
Category Amount Net Investment Income Adjusted Net Income Disbursements for Charitable Purposes
EXCISE TAX 15,536 0 0 0
FOREIGN TAX 7,636 7,636 0 0