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Friends of the Missouri Governors Mansion

EIN 23-7444679 · Jefferson Cty, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

FRIENDS OF THE MISSOURI GOVERNOR'S MANSION PRESERVES THE MANSION'S HISTORY THROUGH STEWARDSHIP OF THE MANSION'S INTERIOR, ITS HISTORICAL COLLECTIONS AND EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS. WE MANAGE, TRAIN, AND OVERSEE COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO PROVIDE THE PUBLIC AND DIGITAL TOUR PROGRAM. IN ADDITION, WE PRESERVE THE HISTORICAL ASSETS FEATURED ON THE FIRST FLOOR PUBLIC SPACE, IN COLLABORATION WITH THE STATE OF MISSOURI. FMGM HAS A COMPREHENSIVE COLLECTION OF ANTIQUE FURNISHINGS WHICH ARE LOANED TO THE MISSOURI GOVERNOR'S MANSION FOR USE AND DISPLAY.

Income
$465,723
Spending
$281,279
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
17.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
2
Volunteers
47
Highest pay
$97,659, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 40% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 46% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    23 of 23 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)
  1. $202,311 spent. EDUCATION ENRICHMENT PROGRAMS INCLUDE PUBLIC TOURS, VIRTUAL ARTS, AND HISTORY EDUCATION, AND MANNERS ETIQUETTE CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AGES 8-12. FMGM PROVIDES EXTENSIVE ARTS, HISTORY AND TOUR MANAGEMENT TRAINING TO 75 ACTIVE VOLUNTEER "DOCENTS" FOR ON-SITE TOURS AT THE MISSOURI GOVERNOR'S MANSION AND VIRTUAL EDUCATION THROUGH WWW.MISSOURIMANSION.ORG. VOLUNTEER TRAINING INCLUDES REQUIRED ANNUAL TRAINING AND YEAR ROUND EDUCATION EVENTS.
  2. FRIENDS OF THE MISSOURI GOVERNOR'S MANSION PROVIDES FUNDING TO ASSIST IN THE RESTORATION AND PRESERVATION OF THE MANSION'S HISTORICAL ASSETS.
  3. MERCHANDISE IS SOLD TO THE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE THE MANSION'S ACTIVITIES.
  4. MERCHANDISE IS SOLD TO THE PUBLIC TO PROMOTE THE MANSION'S ACTIVITIES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 30, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since April 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 7, 2026.

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