In addition to all other powers granted by law, every corporation organized or existing under the laws of this state shall have power, from its earnings, to make gifts, donations, or contributions for the public welfare or for charitable, scientific, religious, or educational purposes, which gifts, donations, or contributions shall be charged by such corporation to operating expenses. The specific grant of such power by this section shall not be construed as raising any presumption or implication that such power has not heretofore existed.
Structure Mississippi Code
Title 79 - Corporations, Associations, and Partnerships
Chapter 1 - General Provisions Relative to Corporations
§ 79-1-5. Execution of proxies by fiduciary without order or direction of court
§ 79-1-7. Defective organization not a defense
§ 79-1-9. Social, civil and political rights of employees protected
§ 79-1-11. May execute bond in suits
§ 79-1-13. Property and franchise of corporation salable under judgment
§ 79-1-15. Franchise redeemable within six months
§ 79-1-17. On dissolution, assets vested in stockholders