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Missouri Community Action Network

EIN 43-1041156 · Jefferson Cty, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To advocate for low-income Missourians at the local, state, and national levels; and strengthen the Community Action Network through training, technical assistance, and the administration of programs that improve the lives of low-income families and communities.

Income
$5.1 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
7.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 44%
Employees
9
Volunteers
85
Highest pay
$109,410, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 52% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    29 of 29 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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 September 30, 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 (6)
  1. $1.9 million spent. SkillUp: SkillUp is a program that provides Food Stamp and TANF recipients opportunities to gain skills, training or experience that will improve their ability to attain employment and decrease their dependency on public assistance programs. The intention of the program is rapid attachment to work that leads to self-sufficiency for families. The program offers job search, training, education and supportive services to participants. MCAN provides T/TA to sub-contractors, as well as program monitoring. SkillUp is a voluntary program for all food stamp and TANF recipients.
  2. $1.0 million spent. Energy Fund: Funds provided through the Emergency Weatherization Support fund were provided by Missouri's investor-owned utilities. These entities are governed through the Missouri Public Service Commission who ultimately approves rates, cost sharing, and contributions required to support vulnerable Missourians. When utilities request increases to their rate cases, funding support is often required to support low-income Missourians through various programs including Weatherization to decrease energy burden. Funds for the Emergency Weatherization Fund were provided from shareholder dollars already allocated to Weatherization programs across the state through the rate case process. All funds were sent to Missouri CAN to distribute out to agencies providing weatherization services across the state.
  3. $150,150 spent. Poverty Simulations: Community Action Poverty Simulation (CAPS) promotes a greater understanding of poverty. During the simulation, participants role-play the lives low-income families from single parents trying to care for their children to senior citizens trying to maintain their self-sufficiency on Social Security.
  4. $73,492 spent. OCS
  5. $101,800 spent. CSBG
  6. $55,157 spent. Annual Conference

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

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

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since November 1975.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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