2026-02-10T00:12:20-05:00 2024-12-31 841677501 WMS Business Service and Tax Prep LLC 120 BELLEMEADE DR CLINTON MS 39056 990 2024-01-01 842301757 To Improve Mississippi Economics Inc TOIM 6012992430 4945 South Drive Jackson MS 39209 Cindy A Elliott President CEO 6016685583 2026-02-11 false Adrenace Williams P00492676 6012992430 2026-02-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Cindy Ayers Elliott 4945 South Drive Jackson MS 39209 2924267 false X X 2021 MS To Improve Mississippi Economics Inc. T.I.M.E. Inc. is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Mississippis communities through education innovation and economic empowerment. Our mission is to build strategic partnerships with local farmers businesses and educational institutions to promote sustainable agriculture expand access to technology and create opportunities for economic growth in both urban and rural areas. Through education workforce development and community engagement we work to equip individuals especially youth with the knowledge and resources needed to sustain a healthier more productive Mississippi. 5 2 8 5 0 0 1836226 2924267 0 0 0 0 0 0 1836226 2924267 0 64183 0 0 417734 423484 0 0 0 1399853 2436709 1817587 2924376 18639 -109 17943 17834 0 0 17943 17834 X To Improve Mississippi Economics Inc. T.I.M.E. Inc. is a statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening Mississippis communities through education innovation and economic empowerment. Our mission is to build strategic partnerships with local farmers businesses and educational institutions to promote sustainable agriculture expand access to technology and create opportunities for economic growth in both urban and rural areas. 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introduced participants to NRCS resources related to farming land ownership and climate-smart conservation strategies; exposed families and women to potential careers in agriculture and conservation services; and produced at least 10 hours of video and audio training content on climate-smart practices and NRCS services for urban agriculture in Jackson Mississippi. 150000 0 0 Established the Mississippi Ag Innovation Center MAgIC to provide a two-year learning environment for 40 family units of urban socially disadvantaged gardeners and farmers delivering annual education technical assistance and hands-on training in business formation USDA program access financial literacy and enterprise development; instruction in innovative and intensive growing methods such as high tunnels portable raised beds vertical aeroponic towers and small-plot farming; application of climate-smart practices including water conservation drip irrigation aeroponic recycling and healthy soil cultivation; and comprehensive harvesting and food safety procedures covering pre-harvest sanitation safe transport post-harvest cooling and proper washing for market readiness. 150000 0 0 2924376 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 8 true false false false false false false false false X 5 2 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true false false false MS X Cindy Elliott 6016685583 4945 South Drive Jackson MS 39209 Cindy A Elliott President-CEO 40.00 0.00 X X X X 157494 0 0 LaGrand Elliott Co-Private Investigator and Project 40.00 0.00 X 58499 0 0 Frances Martin Co-Private Investigator 8.33 0.00 X 31334 0 0 Wendy Williams Project Support 10.00 0.00 X 12000 0 0 Cedric Jenkins Admin Support Assistant 22.00 0.00 X 21082 0 0 William Evans Urban Ag Specialist 12.00 0.00 X 22397 0 0 Eric Elliott Project Support Assistant 21.00 0.00 X 29999 0 0 Adrenace Williams Co- Private Investigator 10.00 0.00 X 31500 0 0 364305 0 0 1 false true false 0 0 0 0 2774267 150000 0 2924267 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2924267 0 0 0 X 64183 64183 0 0 0 0 351167 351167 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 72317 72317 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1608618 1608618 0 0 38500 38500 0 0 47020 47020 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 40000 40000 0 0 0 0 0 0 702571 702571 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2924376 2924376 0 0 17943 17834 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 17943 17834 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 X 17943 17834 0 0 17943 17834 17943 17834 -109 0 0 0 0 0 X false false false X 0 0 120000 262497 2924267 3306764 0 0 120000 262497 2924267 3306764 0 3306764 3306764 0 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED true Widget Business Training Company 1104 Satilla Court Griffin GA 30223 501(c)(3) 16000 0 Conference Fees and Related Travel Allegheny Conservation District 317 East Carson Street Pittsburgh PA 15219 501(c)(2) 5078 0 Conference Fee and Travel Black United Fund of Texas 2606 Gregg Street Houston TX 77026 501(c)(3) 5675 0 Conference Fees and Travel Memphis Dawah 837 Craft Rd Memphis TN 38116 501(c)(3) 16237 0 Conference Fees and Travel Mentorscope Community Outreach 2626 South Loop West Suite 380 Houston TX 77054 501(c)(3) 7700 0 Conference Fees and Travel Zion United Methodist Church 2108 Revere St N Las Vegas NV 89030 501(c)(3) 13493 0 Conference Fees and Travel 5 1 Part I Line 2 The organization monitors the use of grant funds through established internal controls including tracking revenues and expenditures by funding source within its accounting system and requiring supporting documentation for all disbursements. Program and financial reports are reviewed by organizational leadership to ensure expenses are allowable align with approved budgets and support grant objectives. Any variances are addressed promptly to maintain compliance and accountability. X false false false true false false false false false Cindy A Elliott President-CEO 157494 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 157494 0 0 0 Part I Line 5 Compensation based on funds received from grantmaking organization. Part VI, Line 2 | Employee:, Relationship:, Employee:| Cindy A Elliott, Family Relationship, LaGrand Elliott| Cindy A Elliott, Family Relationship, Eric Elliott| Part VI, Section B, Line 11b The organizations Form 990 is prepared using information from its accounting records and supporting documentation and is reviewed by management and the governing body prior to filing. Board members are provided an opportunity to review the completed return and ask questions to ensure accuracy completeness and compliance with applicable requirements. Any necessary revisions are made before the authorized officer signs and submits the return. Part VI, Section B, Line 12c The organization maintains a written conflict-of-interest policy requiring officers directors and key employees to disclose any actual or potential conflicts related to proposed or ongoing transactions. Disclosures are reviewed by disinterested members of the governing body who determine appropriate actions including recusal modification or prohibition of the transaction. Any conflicts identified after a transaction are addressed promptly through corrective measures and documentation to ensure transparency accountability and compliance with organizational policies and applicable regulations. Part VI, Section C, Line 19 No documents available to the public Part IX, line 11g | Description:, Amount:| Program Management Professional Presenters Advertising Bus tours Stipends Space Rental and food, $118361| Consultants Space Rental Indirect Costs Supplies and travel, $181545| Consultants Equipment Indirect and Other Expenses, $96000| Fees for Service and Contractual, $1212712| This statement supports the late filing of Form 990 for the tax year ending December 31 2024 for To Improve Mississippi Economics Inc. TIME Inc.. The delay resulted from administrative and operational disruptions including delays in obtaining complete financial records and coordinating the availability of key personnel responsible for financial reporting and compliance. Additional time was required to ensure the return was accurate and complete. Upon recognizing the delay the organization promptly gathered the necessary documentation and filed the return as soon as practicable. The late filing was not due to willful neglect. TIME Inc. has implemented strengthened internal procedures to prevent recurrence and respectfully requests abatement of any related penalties.