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Mississippi College

Mississippi college seeks to be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of christ.

Education Clinton, MS EIN: 640303086 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
80/100 · methodology

About Mississippi College

Mississippi College is a private, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences serving over 5,000 students from across the world. Founded in 1826, MC is the second-oldest Baptist-affiliated college or university in the United States and has a proven track record of academic excellence and success.

Founded
Headquarters
Clinton, MS
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B420
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
major

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1947

Mission

Mississippi college seeks to be known as a university recognized for academic excellence and commitment to the cause of christ.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B420
Cause tags
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 87%
Peer average: 73%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.27%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 80
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.86
Program$0.86
87% to programs beats the peer average (73%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

GiveRadar's verified records show Mississippi College with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • Established in 1826, it is among the oldest education charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks. View this cohort
  • By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 99% of the 88,739 education charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
  • GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 87% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (5 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Mississippi College is a registered education nonprofit based in Clinton, MS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1826 and has been operating for 200 years. Its EIN is 640303086. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $119M in annual revenue. 166 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Mississippi College's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 640303086. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Mississippi College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 87% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Mississippi College is located in Clinton, MS, United States. The organization was established in 1826 and has been active for 200 years.

Based on official tax filings, Mississippi College has $119M in annual revenue. It allocates 87% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 73% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Mississippi College is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a major organization. It has $119M in annual revenue. The organization has 166 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Mississippi College. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Mississippi College holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 87% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 73%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Mississippi College is a private, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences serving over 5,000 students from across the world. Founded in 1826, MC is the second-oldest Baptist-affiliated college or university in the United States and has a proven track record of academic excellence and success. Mississippi College is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1826.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 87% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 73%. Its annual revenue of $119M is well above the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Mississippi College are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 640303086, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100M-$1B
87% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
1,693

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

DR
Dr B•••• T•••••••
President

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Mississippi College - FloFootball
May 2026
www.flofootball.com
Mississippi College Choctaws 2019 College Football Team Stats - espn.in
May 2026
www.espn.in
Mississippi College 49-27 Sul Ross State (Nov 7, 2009) Final Score - ESPN
May 2026
www.espn.com
Mississippi College School of Law awards posthumous law degree to Medgar Evers at bicentennial event - WAPT
May 2026
www.wapt.com
Southern Miss securing Sun Belt title highlights weekend of college baseball - SuperTalk Mississippi Media
May 2026
www.supertalk.fm
Mississippi College School of Law awards posthumous honorary degree to Medgar Evers - SuperTalk Mississippi Media
May 2026
www.supertalk.fm
Man arrested for shooting college football player in Mississippi - NewsNation
May 2026
www.newsnationnow.com
Louisiana College 42-28 Mississippi College (10 Nov, 2013) Final Score - espn.in
May 2026
www.espn.in
Mississippi College 41-10 Sul Ross State (Nov 8, 2008) Final Score - ESPN
May 2026
www.espn.com
Mississippi College - FloHockey
May 2026
www.flohockey.tv
Form filed
$118.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$102.9M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$112.7M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$113.4M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$108.3M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 166 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 166 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1826
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Mississippi College

What is Mississippi College?
Mississippi College is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Clinton, United States. Mississippi College is a private, Christian university of liberal arts and sciences serving over 5,000 students from across the world. Founded in 1826, MC is the second-oldest Baptist-affiliated college or university in the United States and has a proven track record of academic excellence and success.
When was Mississippi College founded?
Mississippi College was founded in 1826.
Who leads Mississippi College?
Dr Blake Thompson serves as President.
Where is Mississippi College located?
Headquartered in Clinton, MS, United States.
What is Mississippi College's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100M-$1B. 87% of expenses go to program services.
Is Mississippi College trustworthy?
Mississippi College has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Mississippi College's registration number?
IRS EIN: 640303086.
What is Mississippi College's website?
https://www.mc.edu