Nonprofit · EIN 64-0303087
METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI
Tax-exempt (reinstated) · JACKSON, MS 39209
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $9,462,566 | $7,913,941 | $1,548,625 | $7,840,900 | $140,413 | $7,700,487 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $8,199,302 | $8,135,574 | $63,728 | $6,513,226 | $282,029 | $6,231,197 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $6,447,380 | $6,877,905 | -$430,525 | $6,882,583 | $715,114 | $6,167,469 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $2,184,318
- of which government grants
- $109,423
- Program service revenue
- $6,755,137
- Investment income
- $431,322
- Net rental income
- $91,789
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $5,100
- Other revenue
- $91,789
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $325,110
- Other salaries and wages
- $4,463,083
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $5,549,872
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $302,560
- Travel
- $24,128
- Depreciation
- $233,869
- Program services (functional)
- $4,554,336
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,040,377
- Fundraising (functional)
- $319,228
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $6,513,226
- Total assets, end of year
- $7,840,900
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $140,413
- Net assets, end of year
- $7,700,487
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $2,404,372
- Publicly traded securities
- $55,450
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $7,700,487
- Gross receipts
- $9,462,566
- Employees
- 132
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1947
- 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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN COOK | CHIEF EXECUT Officer | 40 | $133,389 |
| SCOTT SMITH | CHIEF FINANC Officer | 40 | $99,308 |
| LATOYA CLARK-HORNE | CHIEF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $92,413 |
| MARCELLA MCKAY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| JAMES MASON | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| PHAEDRE COLE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| GUY COLLINS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| WYATT EMMERICH | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DON GARFORTH | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CINDEE HERLOCKER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KEN HODGES | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALAN HOOPS | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| REV DR STEPHEN COOK | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY JONES | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| TINA LAKEY | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANA LYLE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| OLIVIA MARTIN | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DEONTE OSCAR | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| BROCK RATCLIFF | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| STEPHEN SMITH | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| KAREN WAGNER | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| CLINT WARE | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ALLEN WOOD | BOARD OF DIR Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 18 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN COOK | CHIEF EXECUT Officer | 40 | $134,271 |
| SCOTT SMITH | CHIEF FINANC Officer | 40 | $99,108 |
| LATOYA CLARK-HORNE | CHIEF OPERAT Officer | 40 | $87,462 |
| CLINT WARE | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ALLEN WOOD | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY JONES | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES MASON | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| PHAEDRE COLE | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| GUY COLLINS | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KAREN WAGNER | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DON GARFORTH | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KEN HODGES | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DEONTE OSCAR | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TINA LAKEY | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| WYATT EMMERICH | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARCELLA MCKAY | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BROCK RATCLIFF | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ALAN HOOPS | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 17 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| GRETCHEN COOK | CHIEF EXECUT Officer | 40 | $119,673 |
| SCOTT SMITH | CHIEF FINANC Officer | 40 | $79,843 |
| CLINT WARE | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ALLEN WOOD | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KIMBERLY JONES | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| JAMES MASON | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| PHAEDRE COLE | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| GUY COLLINS | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KAREN WAGNER | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director, Officer | 4 | $0 |
| DON GARFORTH | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KEN HODGES | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| DEONTE OSCAR | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TINA LAKEY | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| RAY MILLER | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| MARCELLA MCKAY | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| BROCK RATCLIFF | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| ALAN HOOPS | BOARD OF MAN Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 805 N FLAG CHAPEL RD, JACKSON, MS 39209-2208
- In care of
- % THE CITIZENS BANK OF PHILADELPHIA
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- GRETCHEN COOK, 805 N FLAG CHAPEL RD, JACKSON, MS 39209
- Signed the 990
- GRETCHEN COOK, CHIEF EXECUTIVE
- Phone
- (601) 853-5000
- Website
- WWW.MCHMS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- WATKINS WARD AND STAFFORD PLLC
Mission
METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES SEEKS TO BRING RESTORATION TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO HAVE BEEN NEGLECTED OR ABUSED. BY THE END OF THEIR TIME WITH US, WE HOPE TO SEE THAT THEY FIND RECONCILIATION WITH THEIR BIOLOGICAL FAMILIES, LOVE WITHIN AN ADOPTIVE FAMILY OR SUCCESS AS A PRODUCTIVE, INDEPENDENT INDIVIDUAL.
Program accomplishments
- PROGRAM SERVICE: GROUP HOMES DESCRIPTION:THE ORGANIZATION OPERATES THERAPEUTIC GROUP HOMES THAT PROVIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE AND TREATMENT FOR ADOLESCENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 15 THROUGH 21. SERVICES INCLUDE HOUSING, SUPERVISION, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT, INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS INSTRUCTION, VOCATIONAL PREPARATION, SPIRITUAL GUIDANCE, RECREATION, AND WELLNESS ACTIVITIES. THE PROGRAM PREPARES YOUTH FOR SUCCESSFUL INDEPENDENT LIVING, HIGHER EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT WHILE ADDRESSING THEIR BEHAVIORAL AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS.Expenses $1,739,270 · revenue $1,003,119
- PROGRAM SERVICE: FOSTER FAMILY CARE DESCRIPTION:METHODIST CHILDREN'S HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI PROVIDES THERAPEUTIC FOSTER FAMILY CARE THROUGH LICENSED AND SPECIALLY TRAINED FOSTER FAMILIES WHO SERVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM BIRTH THROUGH AGE 21 WITH EMOTIONAL, BEHAVIORAL, AND MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS. THE ORGANIZATION RECRUITS, TRAINS, LICENSES, AND SUPPORTS FOSTER FAMILIES WHILE PROVIDING ONGOING CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, AND CLINICAL OVERSIGHT. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE SAFE, STABLE, FAMILY-BASED PLACEMENTS THAT PROMOTE PERMANENCY, EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, AND HEALTHY DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $520,710 · revenue $536,954
- PROGRAM SERVICE: COMMUNITY CARE DESCRIPTION: COMMUNITY CARE PROVIDES OUTPATIENT BEHAVIORAL-HEALTH SERVICES, MENTAL-HEALTH ASSESSMENTS, COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMERGENCY ASSESSMENT AND STABILIZATION, PERMANENCY ASSESSMENTS, RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN, ADOLESCENTS, AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT MISSISSIPPI.Expenses $2,294,356 · revenue $5,215,064
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 64-0303087
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2021
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $7,840,900
- Income (IRS master file)
- $9,462,566
Revocation and reinstatement
- Exemption revoked
- July 15, 2020
- Posted by the IRS
- August 11, 2020
- Reinstated
- Effective June 15, 2021
From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $9,462,566 | $7,913,941 | $7,840,900 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $8,199,302 | $8,135,574 | $6,513,226 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $6,447,380 | $6,877,905 | $6,882,583 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $6,896,706 | $5,448,020 | $6,959,451 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
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 64-0303087).
Questions about METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI
- What is the EIN of METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI is 64-0303087.
- Is METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on July 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective June 15, 2021.
- Are donations to METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI 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 METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI 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 METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI 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 METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names GRETCHEN COOK.
- Who are the officers and directors of METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 23 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $133,389 (GRETCHEN COOK, CHIEF EXECUT).
- How much revenue does METHODIST CHILDRENS HOMES OF MISSISSIPPI have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,462,566, expenses of $7,913,941 and total assets of $7,840,900 at year end.
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