Nonprofit · EIN 64-0677131
MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC
Tax-exempt · CLINTON, MS 39060
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 31, 2025 | 990 | $92,806 | $87,121 | $5,685 | $1,609,014 | $0 | $1,609,014 |
| May 31, 2024 | 990 | $96,529 | $100,973 | -$4,444 | $1,550,658 | $0 | $1,550,658 |
| May 31, 2023 | 990 | $85,597 | $88,442 | -$2,845 | $1,424,772 | $0 | $1,424,772 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $43,195
- Membership dues
- $1,195
- Program service revenue
- $43,036
- Investment income
- $6,575
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $1,650
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $300
- Program services (functional)
- $84,525
- Management and general (functional)
- $2,596
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,550,658
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,609,014
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,609,014
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $296,410
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,312,604
- Gross receipts
- $92,806
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 25
- Year formed
- 1972
- 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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALISON SMITHERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALVIN DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY MAYFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JANE PEETS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| KEN MADDOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRIS MCNAIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| PSHON BARRETT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RALPH SMITHERMAN | RECORDING SEC/IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RENE VIRDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA ALLEN | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN MADDOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| GARY COOPER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRIS MCNAIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON SMITHERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY MAYFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA ALLEN | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANE PEETS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RALPH SMITHERMAN | RECORDING SEC/IMMEDIATE PA Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RENE VIRDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PSHON BARRETT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended May 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALVIN DANIELS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KEN MADDOX | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KENNETH REED | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRIS MCNAIR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ALISON SMITHERMAN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BILLY MAYFIELD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| WANDA ALLEN | CORRESPONDING SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JANE PEETS | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RALPH SMITHERMAN | RECORDING SEC/IMMEDIATE PAST PRES Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| RENE VIRDEN | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| PSHON BARRETT | VICE PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 134, CLINTON, MS 39060-0134
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- RENE VIRDEN, PO BOX 134, CLINTON, MS 39060
- Signed the 990
- RENE VIRDEN, TREASURER
- Phone
- (601) 937-5461
- Website
- WWW.MSCOUNCILOFTHEBLIND.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MATTHEWS CUTRER & LINDSAY PA
Mission
TO ELEVATE THE SOCIAL, ECONOMIC, CULTURAL LEVELS OF PERSONS WHO ARE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED IN COOPERATION WITH PROGRAMS OF PRIVATE AND PUBLIC AGENCIES AND ORGANIZATIONS SERVING THE BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED.
Program accomplishments
- THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASES ADAPTIVE TECHNOLOGY AND PROVIDES SERVICES FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED INDIVIDUALS. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES EQUIPMENT FOR BLIND SCHOOL CHILDREN. OTHER SERVICES INCLUDE NETWORKING AND TRAINING WITH OTHER RELATED ORGANIZATIONS AND ASSISTING GROUPS AND AGENCIES WHO PROVIDE SERVICES TO BLIND AND VISUALLY IMPAIRED MISSISSIPPIANS.Expenses $84,525 · grants $1,650 · revenue $43,036
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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | May 31, 2026 | October 15, 2026 | Not on file |
| 2024 | May 31, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | May 31, 2024 | October 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 64-0677131
- 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
- 1983
- Accounting year ends
- May
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,609,014
- Income (IRS master file)
- $92,806
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | May 2025 | $92,806 | $87,121 | $1,609,014 | XML |
| 990 | May 2024 | $96,529 | $100,973 | $1,550,658 | XML |
| 990 | May 2023 | $85,597 | $88,442 | $1,424,772 | XML |
| 990 | May 2022 | $89,733 | $84,701 | $1,486,483 | IRS |
| 990 | May 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | May 2018 | – | – | – | 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 64-0677131).
Questions about MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC
- What is the EIN of MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC is 64-0677131.
- Is MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1983.
- Are donations to MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND 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 MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names RENE VIRDEN.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC?
- The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 11 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MISSISSIPPI COUNCIL OF THE BLIND INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $92,806, expenses of $87,121 and total assets of $1,609,014 at year end.
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