MISSOURI ORGANIC ASSOCIATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

MISSOURI ORGANIC ASSOCIATION

EIN 43-1622852 · Agricultural Programs (K20)

What they do

MISSOURI ORGANIC ASSOCIATION WAS FOUNDED IN 1993 BY THE ORGANIC FARMING COMMUNITY of MISSOURI. THROUGH EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES and OUTREACH, WE WORK to ADVISE and SUPPORT ORGANIC GROWERS, PRODUCERS, and to HELP CREATE A MORE ECOLOGICALLY SOUND FOOD ENVIRONMENT for ALL.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $89.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders19 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

79.06%of revenue went to mission work89.2% of expenses · Program services

$88.60spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

9.54%of revenue went to management and office costs10.8% of expenses

$0.95in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

98.9%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $47,889 for MEREDITH SHAW RESIGNED (FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$1,379,325

Mission workProgram services$1,090,44379.06% of revenue89.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$131,5899.54% of revenue10.8% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations0.00% of revenue0.0% of expenses

Revenue left after expensesReported annual surplus$157,29311.40% of revenueShown in gray on the chart

Total expenses$1,222,03288.60% of revenue

Gray means reported revenue left after expenses for this filing year. It does not necessarily mean cash sitting in a bank account.

Has the pattern changed?

Colored bars = expense mix: how each year’s expenses were divided. Total expenses vs. revenue shows whether the charity spent less or more than it received. The current filing is first.

YearExpense mixDetails

2024CurrentExpense mix: 89.2% mission · 10.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 88.60% of revenue

2023Expense mix: 91.6% mission · 8.1% management · 0.3% fundraisingTotal expenses: 96.72% of revenue

2022Expense mix: 48.9% mission · 51.1% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 128.18% of revenue

2021Expense mix: 65.2% mission · 34.8% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 151.82% of revenue

2020Expense mix: 82.4% mission · 17.6% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 146.89% of revenue

2019Expense mix: 94.5% mission · 5.5% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 10.82% of revenue

2018Expense mix: 63.3% mission · 0.0% management · 0.0% fundraisingTotal expenses: 70.56% of revenue

Money in and money out

Revenue$1,379,325

Expenses$1,222,032

Annual surplus $157,293 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,090,443 · 89.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$131,589 · 10.8% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$1,379,325

Expenses$1,222,032

Assets$1,157,288

Income$1,379,325

Contributions$1,364,490

Mission work (program services)$1,090,443

Grants given$1,116,899

Average grant$159,557

Management and general$131,589

Executive compensation (total)$19,500

Accounting fees$46,624

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

MEREDITH SHAW RESIGNEDFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $47,889Base $45,012 · Other $2,877

ETHAN MILLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR · 40 hrs/week $26,875Base $23,998 · Other $2,877

JIMI WASHBURNPRESIDENT · 5 hrs/week $24,000

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (19)

MEREDITH SHAW RESIGNEDFORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

ETHAN MILLEREXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

JIMI WASHBURNPRESIDENT

ISABEL MANZANARES RESIGNEDMEMBER

TERRY DURHAMVICE-PRESIDENT

NICK CUCHETTISECRETARY

NEIL MONNIGMEMBER

MICHAEL DENMEADEMEMBER

LAURA HUDSON RESIGNEDMEMBER

JUSTIN MEYERS RESIGNEDMEMBER

JAN EDDYMEMBER

ERIC FEUTZ RESIGNEDMEMBER

DENISE PHILLIPS RESIGNEDMEMBER

DAVID YODER RESIGNEDMEMBER

DAN KUEBLER RESIGNEDMEMBER

BILL RUPPERT RESIGNEDMEMBER

BETHANY HAHNTREASURER

BEN WELLS RESIGNEDMEMBER

ALAN HELLANDMEMBER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1993
Location: PO BOX 70, HARTSBURG, MO 65039
County: Boone
In care of: ETHAN MILLER
Primary officer: ETHAN MILLER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(573) 801-0798

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: KPM CPAS PC
NTEE classification: Agricultural Programs (K20)
IRS tax category: Agricultural Programs
Grant-giving organization: Yes