Mississippi Economic Growth Alliance and Point of Presence
Grantmaking foundation in Tupelo, Mississippi · EIN 76-0844983
- Mississippi
- Tupelo
- Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief
- Public Safety, Disaster Preparedness and Relief in Mississippi
- Total giving
- $7.3KTax year 2024
- Total assets
- $2.1MLatest reported
- Latest IRS filing
- 2025Form 990 / 990-PF
Mission
MEGAPOP WAS FOUNDED IN 2002 TO INCREASE BROADBAND AVAILABILITY IN THE NORTHEAST MISSISSIPPI REGION THROUGH BETTER INFRASTRUCTURE, ECONOMIES OF SCALE AND EDUCTION IN ORDER TO FOSTER THE CREATION OF HIGH-SPEED INTERNET "POINTS OF PRESENCE" IN NORTH MISSISSIPPI THROUGH ENCOURAGING PUBLIC- PRIVATE AND COOPERATIVE PARTNERSHIPS. MEGAPOP'S GOALS INCLUDE IMPROVING ECONOMIC VIABILITY IN THE AREA, CREATING DEMAND FOR HIGH-SPEED INTERNET AND INCREASED BUILD-OUT OF "LAST MILE ACCESS".
Giving by year
Totals by tax year, rounded to two significant figures. Years without a reported total show the sum of grants itemized on the filing.
Top recipients
| Recipient | Amount | Tax year |
|---|---|---|
| Nmida | $30K | 2021 |
Amounts are rounded. The full grantee list is available with a free account.
Website: www.themegapop.com
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Source: IRS Form 990 and 990-PF filings, tax year 2024. Also see this organization on ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer.