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Nonprofit · EIN 39-2656065

AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC

Tax-exempt · MS STATE, MS 39762

Financials

$153K$127K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$153,264$126,905$26,359$32,311$5,952$26,359
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$153,264
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$76,937
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$112,280
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,411
Travel
$106
Program services (functional)
$78,121
Management and general (functional)
$48,784

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$0
Total assets, end of year
$32,311
Total liabilities, end of year
$5,952
Net assets, end of year
$26,359
Net assets without donor restrictions
$26,359
Gross receipts
$153,264
Employees
7
Volunteers
50
Year formed
2025
State of legal domicile
MS

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
FREDDIE BRISTERBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARLANNE FIELDBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JANET GULLETTBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANNA HOODVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
CHERRI LIGHTSEYPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
GAYE LINDSAYBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ROBBIE MURDENBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DALE PHILLIPSSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
BOB RAMBOBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROL READTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
DAWN REYNOLDSBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
CAROLE SORENSONBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
GEORGE VERRALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
KAY VERRALLBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 514, MS STATE, MS 39762-0514
In care of
% CAROLE SORENSON
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
CHERRI LIGHTSEY, 3701 CRAWFORD ROAD, CRAWFORD, MS 39743
Signed the 990
CHERRI LIGHTSEY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(662) 435-1778
Return prepared by
WATKINS WARD AND STAFFORD PLLC

Mission

AWAKENING AT MISSISSIPPI STATE CULTIVATES A LIFELONG DISCIPLESHIP JOURNEY FOR STUDENTS DURING THEIR COLLEGE YEARS AND BEYOND.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • CONDUCTED WEEKLY WORSHIP SERVICES, SMALL-GROUP BIBLE STUDIES, DISCIPLESHIP AND LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, FELLOWSHIP EVENTS, PRAYER GATHERINGS, MISSION OPPORTUNITIES, AND OCCASIONAL RETREATS FOR STUDENTS AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY.
    Expenses $78,121

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025Check at the IRS
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024Check at the IRS

File the 2026 990-EZ for AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC

Due May 17, 2027 · e-filed with the IRS by 990.tax, an IRS-authorized e-file provider

IRS record

EIN
39-2656065
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2025
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Religion-related (X20)
Assets (IRS master file)
$32,311
Income (IRS master file)
$153,264

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$153,264$126,905$32,311XML

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 39-2656065).

Questions about AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC

What is the EIN of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC is 39-2656065.
Is AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
Are donations to AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names CHERRI LIGHTSEY.
Who are the officers and directors of AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AWAKENING COLLEGIATE FELLOWSHIP AT MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $153,264, expenses of $126,905 and total assets of $32,311 at year end.

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