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Mississippians Against Human Trafficking

EIN 83-1753827 · Florence, MS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair67 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSISSIPPIANS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING HAS BEEN FORMED TO FACILITATE COLLABORATION WITH REGIONAL TASK FORCES, LAW ENFORCEMENT, VICTIM SERVICE PROVIDERS, STATE AGENCIES, SCHOOLS, HOUSES OF WORSHIP, MEDICAL PROFESSIONALS, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WORK WITH VICTIMS OR POTENTIAL VICTIMS, WHO ARE ACTIVELY ENGAGED IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TRAFFICKING, OR WHO ARE INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW TO PREVENT THIS CRIME AND PROTECT VICTIMS. MISSISSIPPIANS AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING WILL BE A SOURCE OF INFORMATION, SUPPORT, AND RESOURCES FOR MEMBERS OF THE COALITION, VICTIMS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, AND INDIVIDUALS AROUND THE STATE. OUR STATE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO TACKLE THIS PROBLEM UNTIL WE GENUINELY COME TOGETHER.

Income
$638,274
Spending
$460,521
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
12.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
5
Volunteers
11
Highest pay
$55,351, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 28% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 70% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 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 December 31, 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 (1)
  1. $366,845 spent. THE MISSISSIPPI COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING'S INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE (ILA) PROGRAM SUPPORTS SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING AS THEY WORK TOWARD SAFETY, STABILITY, AND LONG-TERM INDEPENDENCE. INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE IS AVAILABLE TO SURVIVORS IN ALL 82 COUNTIES OF MISSISSIPPI, AND MCAHT CONTINUES TO EXPAND PROGRAM OUTREACH TO INCREASE AWARENESS AND ACCESS TO THESE VITAL RESOURCES STATEWIDE. AS OUTREACH EFFORTS GROW, THE ILA PROGRAM CONTINUES TO REACH MORE SURVIVORS AND RESPOND TO NEEDS ACROSS DIVERSE COMMUNITIES.NUMBER OF SURVIVORS SERVED & REQUESTS FULFILLED:FROM DECEMBER 1, 2024, THROUGH DECEMBER 10, 2025, THE MISSISSIPPI COALITION AGAINST HUMAN TRAFFICKING'S INDEPENDENT LIVING ASSISTANCE (ILA) PROGRAM PROVIDED SUPPORT TO 113 INDIVIDUAL SURVIVORS OF HUMAN TRAFFICKING ACROSS THE STATE. DURING THIS REPORTING PERIOD, THE PROGRAMFULFILLED 229 REQUESTS FOR ASSISTANCE, REFLECTING BOTH THE DEPTH OF NEED AMONG SURVIVORS AND THE PROGRAM'S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO REMOVING BARRIERS TO SAFETY, STABILITY, AND INDEPENDENCE.TYPES OF SERVICES PROVIDED:THE ILA PROGRAM CONTINUED TO OFFER CRITICAL NON-SHELTER SERVICES DESIGNED TO SUPPORT SURVIVORS AS THEY WORK TOWARD INDEPENDENT LIVING. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED DURING THIS TIME INCLUDED RENT/UTILITY DEPOSITS, RENTAL ASSISTANCE, UTILITY PAYMENTS, GROCERIES, CAR PAYMENTS, AND CAR INSURANCE, AS WELL AS LIMITED MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE. THESE SUPPORTS PLAY AN ESSENTIAL ROLE IN HELPING SURVIVORS MAINTAIN STABLE HOUSING, SECURE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION, AND ACCESS NECESSARY HEALTHCARE. THESE ARE FUNDAMENTAL COMPONENTS OF LONG-TERM RECOVERY AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY.COUNTIES SERVED:SURVIVORS FROM 17 COUNTIES ACROSS MISSISSIPPI RECEIVED SERVICES THROUGH THE ILA PROGRAM,DEMONSTRATING ITS BROAD REACH AND STATEWIDE IMPACT. COUNTIES SERVED INCLUDED HARRISON, HINDS, FORREST, LEE, MONROE, MADISON, LAFAYETTE, SCOTT, RANKIN, JACKSON, BOLIVAR, DESOTO, LAMAR,ALCORN, MARSHALL, PRENTISS, AND LAUDERDALE. THIS GEOGRAPHIC DIVERSITY HIGHLIGHTS THE PERSISTENT NEED FOR TRAFFICKING-RELATED RESOURCES THROUGHOUT RURAL, SUBURBAN, AND URBANCOMMUNITIES ALIKE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 December 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 September 2018.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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