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Center for Social Entrepreneurship

EIN 41-2228571 · Jackson, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak45 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF THE CENTER FOR SOCIAL ENTREPRENEURSHIP (CSE) IS TO ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF ALL PEOPLE IN OUR TARGETED COMMUNITIES WITH A FOCUS ON COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT, ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND HOUSING.

Income
$312,661
Spending
$498,474
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 93%
Employees
6
Volunteers
5
Highest pay
$114,819, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 45 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 59% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $109,331 spent. WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING: THE ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM HELPS JACKSON AND MISSISSIPPI RESIDENTS BUILD WEALTH THROUGH JOB READINESS, BUSINESS STARTUPS, AND LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. IN 2024, CSE CONDUCTED A 10-WEEK IPATH BOOTCAMP, PROVIDING HANDS-ON ENTREPRENEURSHIP TRAINING AND MENTORSHIP. THE FIRST 10-PERSON COHORT WAS HELD IN JACKSON, MS, WHERE PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED THE PROGRAM BY PRESENTING BUSINESS PITCHES FOCUSED ON TOPICS SUCH AS BRANDING, FINANCE, AND MARKETING. A SECOND 10-PERSON COHORT WAS HELD IN GULFPORT, EXPANDING ACCESS TO ENTREPRENEURIAL EDUCATION ACROSS THE STATE.
  2. $72,428 spent. HOUSING AND PROPERTY ACQUISITION:CSE ADVANCED ITS NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION WORK THROUGH BLIGHT ELIMINATION AND THE ACQUISITION OF ABANDONED PROPERTIES IN WEST JACKSON. CSE ACQUIRED 12 TAX-FORFEITED PROPERTIES AND PROCEEDED WITH DEMOLITION, WHICH WILL SUPPORT FUTURE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS. HOSTED QUARTERLY NEIGHBORHOOD CLEAN-UPS ORGANIZED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL RESIDENTS AND ORGANIZATIONS, WITH A SPECIFIC FOCUS ON AN ABANDONED 3.5-ACRE CITY-OWNED SITE LOCATED AT ONE OF THE NEIGHBORHOOD GATEWAYS.
  3. $73,255 spent. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT: KEY 2024 COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT PROJECTS: A GRANT-FUNDED PUBLIC ARTS PROJECT IGNITING PRIDE, INCLUDED A MURAL PLACED ON AN IVILLAGE MAJOR THOROUGHFARE; THE GLOBAL REIMAGINE THE IVILLAGE THINK TANK WITH 25 SOUTH AFRICAN MANDELA FELLOWS WITH NEARLY 100 COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATED IN THE EVENT; AND VOTER ENGAGEMENT - THE CENTER HOSTED OVER 5 GET OUT TO VOTE (GOTV) PROJECTS, CENTERED ON VOTER REGISTRATION, EDUCATION, AND PARTICIPATION, WITH AVERAGE ATTENDANCE OF OVER 300.
  4. $83,353 spent. OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE YOUTH EDUCATION AND SUMMER ENRICHMENT AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROJECTS.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2010 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2010.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since April 2016.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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