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East Mississippi Center for Educational Development Inc

EIN 64-0902540 · Meridian, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR AREA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI.

Income
$1.5 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
14.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 44%
Employees
3
Highest pay
$105,000, executive di

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% 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

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 12% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (6)
  1. $620,699 spent. EANS GRANT EXPENDITURES: THE CENTER ENTERED INTO AN AGREEMENT AS A FISCAL AGENT ON BEHALF OF ST. PATRICK CATHOLIC SCHOOL AND PENTECOSTAL CHRISTIAN ACADEMY WITH THE MS DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION (MDE) FOR THE SOLE PURPOSE OF PAYING SPECIFIC VENDORS AS DETERMINED BY THE GRANT FOR VARIOUS SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND EQUIPMENT. THE CENTER RECEIVED GRANT REIMBURSEMENT FROM MDE.
  2. $239,953 spent. SALARIES & EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: ALL EMPLOYEES OF THE CENTER WORK FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ORGANIZATION TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR AREA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI.
  3. $215,788 spent. PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - CONSULTANTS: THE CENTER PROVIDES TRAINING AND MATERIALS FOR CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION FOR EDUCATORS AND ADMINISTRATORS FOR AREA K-12 SCHOOL DISTRICTS OF EAST CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI.
  4. $202,801 spent. EAST MS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (EMCED), INC. IS A REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY (RESA) COMMITTED TO ASSUMING A STRONG LEADERSHIP ROLE IN SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATORS' EFFORTS TO DEVELOP QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN CAN LEARN AND ALL CHILDREN CAN OBTAIN A QUALITY EDUCATION. EMCED PARTNERS WITH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM AND OVERALL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BY EHANCING THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATORS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY ACCESSIBLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED IN AN EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE FORMAT.
  5. FORM 990, PART III, SECTION 4D, OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES-EXPENSES: PROFESSIONAL DEV-TRAVEL 2,736 PROFESSIONAL DEV-MATERIALS 5,014 PROFESSIONAL DEV-FACILITIES 116,505 PROFESSIONAL DEV-OTHER 15,589 REMOTE ADMINISTRATION 5,953 COMPUTER MAINTENANCE 3,670 DEPRECIATION 4,369 INSURANCE 1,627 OFFICE SUPPLIES AND TELEPHONE 3,600 AMORTIZATION-RIGHT-OF-USE ASSET 7,029 TRAVEL - ADM 21,708 SCOTT CO BCBS GRANT-PLAYGROUND 15,001 TOTAL 202,801
  6. EAST MS CENTER FOR EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT (EMCED), INC. IS A REGIONAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICE AGENCY (RESA) COMMITTED TO ASSUMING A STRONG LEADERSHIP ROLE IN SUPPORTING PUBLIC EDUCATORS' EFFORTS TO DEVELOP QUALITY LEARNING ENVIRONMENTS IN WHICH ALL CHILDREN CAN LEARN AND ALL CHILDREN CAN OBTAIN A QUALITY EDUCATION. EMCED PARTNERS WITH CENTRAL MISSISSIPPI SCHOOL DISTRICTS TO PROMOTE HIGH-QUALITY INSTRUCTION IN THE CLASSROOM AND OVERALL SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BY EHANCING THE PERSONAL AND PROFESSIONAL EFFECTIVENESS OF EDUCATORS. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED THROUGH HIGH-QUALITY ACCESSIBLE PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AND SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED IN AN EFFICIENT AND AFFORDABLE FORMAT.

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 February 2000.

    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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