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Meridian Community College Fdn

EIN 23-7086275 · Meridian, MS

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To provide educational assistance to students through scholarships and enhancing performance of faculty and staff by providing grants for post-graduate study and career improvements and attracting private donations and grants for the college.

Income
$3.0 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
8.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    32 of 32 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (23)
  1. $662,974 spent. Scholarships and awards - awarded on the basis of academic performance, financial need and career goals, to traditional and non-traditional students enrolled in the university transfer program, 2 year associate degree programs or technical programs that prepare the students to enter the workforce upon completion of their classes.
  2. $75,437 spent. Faculty/Staff programs and grants - awarded for educational travel, post-graduate study and career improvements. These are awarded to Faculty/Staff of Meridian Community College.
  3. $82,220 spent. Early Childhood Program - transfer of grant funds specifically for this program to the college
  4. Program Service Expenses 8,854, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Lifetime Quest Program - Community development program for learning in retirement.
  5. Program Service Expenses 10,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Arts Letters Series - Cultural programs presented for the enlightment or college students, faculty, staff and members of the community
  6. Program Service Expenses 3,700, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Art, Academic and Staff Awards
  7. Program Service Expenses 42,801, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Golf Program Support
  8. Program Service Expenses 480,058, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Donations to Meridian Community College from designated contributions
  9. Program Service Expenses 126,105, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Lifetime Quest Travel and MCC Foundation Travel trips expenditures
  10. Program Service Expenses 43,085, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Softball Program Support
  11. Program Service Expenses 126,733, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Baseball Program Support
  12. Program Service Expenses 29,019, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Various Sports
  13. Program Service Expenses 23,737, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Various Departments Support
  14. Program Service Expenses 15,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Various Medical programs support
  15. Program Service Expenses 9,674, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Haas Grant Precision Mfg Expenses
  16. Program Service Expenses 24,030, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Phi Theta Kappa and Honors Travel
  17. Program Service Expenses 29,179, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Bowers Foundation Grant expenditures
  18. Program Service Expenses 7,850, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Queen City Race For Life
  19. Program Service Expenses 385,031, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Quave Navigators
  20. Program Service Expenses 108,771, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 White Family Foundation
  21. Program Service Expenses 4,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Riley Foundation Summer Intern
  22. Program Service Expenses 12,000, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Brown University Stipends
  23. Program Service Expenses 3,997, Grants and allocations 0, Revenue 0 Margaret T Blalock Resource Center

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since March 1971.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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