Mission

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Foundation (Foundation), a 501 (c)(3) charitable organization, was established in 1989.

The Foundation is a non-profit corporation duly chartered in the state of Mississippi to operate exclusively to benefit the mission of the Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science (MSMS). The goal of the foundation is to supplement the funding received by MSMS from the Mississippi Department of Education with other private and public support.

The mission of MSMS is to “enhance the future of Mississippi by providing innovative learning experiences in a residential environment to meet individual needs of gifted and talented students and by providing quality educational leadership and aggressive outreach programs.”


Vision

The Mississippi School for Mathematics and Science Foundation will be a viable, self-sustaining organization with more transparency, a diverse membership, and provide opportunities to the school.

Goals by 2012

  • 1.   Have enough funds to support all aspects of giving for the organization.
  • 2.   To disburse more funds to the school and help supplement the school operating budget until the State of Mississippi can support the school.
  • 3.   To reduce the overhead expenses of the Foundation to be less than 15% of all donor dollars.
  • 4.   Have an annual giving rate of 25%.