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Nonprofit · EIN 82-3141623

FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI

Tax-exempt · CANTON, MS 39046

Financials

$33K$32K2023$53K$62K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990-EZ$52,832$61,619-$8,787$104,828$0$104,828
December 31, 2023990-EZ$32,901$32,464$437$113,615$0$113,615
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$74,361
Net income from fundraising events
-$21,529

Expenses

Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$7,092
Occupancy
$833
Printing, publications and postage
$6,275
Other expenses
$47,419
Program services (functional)
$54,228

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$113,615
Total assets, end of year
$104,828
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$104,828
Cash, savings and investments
$104,828
Gross receipts
$74,361

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PERCY THORNTONBOARD MEMBER0$0
LYNN FITCHBOARD MEMBER0$0
ANTOINE KELLERBOARD MEMBER0$0
JAMES RICHARDS JRBOARD MEMBER0$0
SCOTT STEELEBOARD MEMBER0$0
JOSEPH RIGBYPRESIDENT0$0
KIM MATHISVICE PRESIDENT0$0
THOMAS TUGGLEBOARD MEMBER0$0
RUTH ANN RIGBYSECRETARY/TREASURER0$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
PERCY THORNTONBOARD MEMBER0$0
LYNN FITCHBOARD MEMBER0$0
ANTOINE KELLERBOARD MEMBER0$0
JAMES RICHARDS JRBOARD MEMBER0$0
SCOTT STEELEBOARD MEMBER0$0
JOSEPH RIGBYPRESIDENT0$0
KIM MATHISVICE PRESIDENT0$0
THOMAS TUGGLEBOARD MEMBER0$0
RUTH ANN RIGBYSECRETARY/TREASURER0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
758 RANKIN RD, CANTON, MS 39046-7013
In care of
% JOSEPH L RIGBY
Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
1147 HILDA DR, JACKSON MS 39213
Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
JOSEPH L RIGBY, 1147 HILDA DRIVE, JACKSON MS 39213
Signed the 990-EZ
JOSEPH L RIGBY, PRESIDENT
Phone
(601) 540-4423
Return prepared by
GRANTHAMPOOLE PLLC

Mission

OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS IN THEIR GREATEST TIME OF NEED. RESOURCES CAN BE PROVIDED TO INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES OR ORGANIZATIONS. OUR AREAS OF FOCUS INCLUDE: LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PREVENTION EDUCATION, TRAINING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REFERRALS, INCLUDING TRAUMA, AND ADDICTION-RELATED ISSUES AND DISASTER RELIEF FOR FIRST RESPONDERS. FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI WAS CREATED TO MAKE A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATION, THE HEROES THEMSELVES, AND THEIR FAMILIES, NO MATTER THE CHALLENGE.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OUR MISSION IS TO PROVIDE SERVICES FOR FIRST RESPONDERS INTHEIR GREATEST TIME OF NEED. RESOURCES CAN BE PROVIDED TOINDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES OR ORGANIZATIONS. OUR AREAS OF FOCUSINCLUDE: LIFE SAVING EQUIPMENT, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH PREVENTION EDUCATION,TRAINING, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH REFERRALS, INCLUDING TRAUMA, ANDADDICTION-RELATED ISSUES AND DISASTER RELIEF FOR FIRST RESPONDERS.FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI WAS CREATED TO MAKE A POSITIVEDIFFERENCE IN THE LIVES OF FIRST RESPONDER ORGANIZATION, THE HEROESTHEMSELVES, AND THEIR FAMILIES, NO MATTER THE CHALLENGE.
    Expenses $54,228

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, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
82-3141623
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
2018
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$104,828
Income (IRS master file)
$74,361

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2024$52,832$61,619$104,828XML
990-EZDecember 2023$32,901$32,464$113,615XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2019–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2018–––IRS
990-N for 2017
Officer: JOSEPH L RIGBY
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 82-3141623).

Questions about FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI

What is the EIN of FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI?
The employer identification number (EIN) of FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI is 82-3141623.
Is FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
Are donations to FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does FIRST RESPONDERS 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 FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI?
The 990-N for 2017 names JOSEPH L RIGBY.
Who are the officers and directors of FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 9 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does FIRST RESPONDERS OF MISSISSIPPI have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $52,832, expenses of $61,619 and total assets of $104,828 at year end.

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