2011-08-15T18:32:58-05:00 2010-09-30 HADDOX REID BURKES & CALHOUN PLLC 1100 REGIONS PLAZA JACKSON MS 39201 990 2009-10-01 640797905 MISSISSIPPI CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY MISS 6019691300 520 GEORGE STREET JACKSON MS 39202 FOREST THIGPEN 6019691300 2011-08-15 1 Paul W Calhoun CPA 6019482924 2009 2016-02-24 21:20:13Z X FOREST THIGPEN 520 GEORGE STREET JACKSON MS 39202 717305 0 X WWW.MSPOLICY.ORG X 1991 MS To advance the ideals of limited government, free markets, and strong traditional families by influencing public policy, informing the media, and equipping the public with information and perspective to help them understand and defend their liberty. 7 7 4 2 3497 7983 473479 655168 0 3321 1657 73336 3497 550136 660322 0 0 209983 287994 9575 0 61115 261240 331165 480798 619159 69338 41163 610553 631401 157584 137269 452969 494132 To advance the ideals of limited government, free markets, and strong traditional families by influencing public policy, informing the media, and equipping the public with information and perspective to help them understand and defend their liberty. 0 0 451398 THE CENTER HAS RESEARCHED PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES & DISPENSED THIS INFORMATION TO POLICY MAKERS, BUSINESS LEADERS, THE MEDIA, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. 451398 1 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 10 0 4 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 7 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 X FOREST THIGPEN 6019691300 520 GEORGE STREET JACKSON MS 39202 FOREST THIGPEN 40.00 X 79390 0 0 WILLIAM O STONE 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JOHN ERVIN 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JIMMY MORTON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 ARTHUR JOHNSTON 1.00 X X 0 0 0 JAMES ARCHER 0.00 X 0 0 0 JOEL BOMGAARS 0.00 X 0 0 0 SHARON ROSS 0.00 X 0 0 0 79390 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 655168 655168 1657 1657 60480 56983 3497 3497 3497 660322 0 3497 1657 76000 64000 4000 8000 159128 107672 41494 9962 35104 25594 6237 3273 17762 12910 3479 1373 4500 4500 16500 12375 4125 3333 3333 3539 3539 40467 40467 19229 14039 3721 1469 18366 15713 1648 1005 3665 3665 9516 9516 2280 2280 postage & freight 114967 87690 2267 25010 printing & publication 33060 24594 3274 5192 RADIO COMMENTARY 22431 22431 telephone 8055 8055 repair & maintenance 7339 7339 23918 14397 7815 1706 619159 451398 106646 61115 214959 111269 74018 29672 21975 25829 246164 281090 570541 259455 332259 311086 10155 13396 610553 631401 939 4311 151858 125953 4788 7005 157584 137269 X 232692 191206 220277 302926 452969 494132 610553 631401 X 0 1 0 X 0 X 216332 203147 496247 473479 655168 2044373 216332 203147 496247 473479 655168 2044373 269362 1775011 58002 60526 62290 63801 62137 306756 2351129 87037 0.75500 0.62020 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 4000 4000 672142 676142 126421 31605 0 0 70557 82186 97651 126421 376815 565223 2825 2825 2825 4000 12475 17639 20547 24413 31605 94204 141306 35000 35000 426178 162051 264127 39014 32817 6197 70349 64587 5762 311086 FEDERAL INCOME TAX W/H 2612 FICA W/H 552 STATE INCOME TAX W/H 1449 PAYROLL LIABILITIES 2392 7005 660322 619159 41163 0 41163 634656 56983 56983 577673 82649 82649 660322 676142 56983 56983 619159 0 619159 Part X: Description of Uncertain Tax Positions Under FIN 48: The Center adopted the provisions of FASB ASC 740-10 (formerly FIN 48) on January 1, 2009. Management of the Organization believes it has no material uncertain tax positions and, accordingly, it will not recognize any liability for unrecognized tax benefits. Part XII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: RENTAL EXPENSES: 56983. Part XII, Line 4b - Other Adjustments: INCREASE IN TEMPORARILY RESTRICTED ASSETS: 82649. Part XIII, Line 2d - Other Adjustments: RENTAL EXPENSES: 56983. X X X X 1 CLEARWORD DIRECT MAIL SERVICES 0 0 0 16500 16500 MS Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11 THE PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT OF OPERATIONS WILL REVIEW FOR ACCURACY AND COMPLETENESS. THEN, THOSE OFFICERS WILL MEET WITH THE TREASURER AND THE INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT FOR A SECOND REVIEW. ONCE ALL ISSUES ARE RESOLVED AND THE ORGANIZATION IS SATISFIED THAT THE RETURN IS CORRECT, THE FORM WILL BE FILED. A COPY OF THE FILED FORM 990 WILL BE DISTRIBUTED AMONG BOARD MEMBERS AT THE NEXT MEETING. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a THE ORGANIZATION'S BOARD OF DIRECTORS ASSUMES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR DETERMINING FAIR AND COMPETITIVE COMPENSATION FOR THE ORGANIZATION'S CEO. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 THE ORGANIZATION MAKES ITS GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST. FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 1: The Organization's policy is to maintain its books and records on the modified cash basis of accounting. Under this method, expenses are recorded when paid rather than when incurred. Cash support and revenue are recorded when deposited in the Organization's bank account rather than earned or pledged. Non-cash support and revenue are recorded when received rather than earned or pledged. FORM 990, PART IV, LINE 17 SCHEDULE G INCLUSION SCHEDULE G WAS COMPLETED IN ORDER TO DISCLOSE $16,500 IN PROFESSIONAL FUNDRAISING SERVICES. FORM 990 PART IV, LINE 17 IS MARKED YES, HOWEVER, PART IX, COLUMN (A), LINES 6 AND 11E DO NOT HAVE ANY AMOUNTS INCLUDED. THE $16,500 WAS ACTUALLY INCLUDED ON PART IX, LINE 11G IN ORDER TO AGREE TO THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS.