Missouri State Beekeepers Association
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What it says it does
To advance the science and art of beekeeping and the preservation of honey bee populations
- Income
- $89,102
- Spending
- $79,432
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- $31,408 spent. Missouri State Fair - 2025 - The Association participated in the annual Missouri State Fair held in Sedalia, MO in August 2025, which attracted over 329,000 visitors during the 11-day event. The Association operated a retail and educational booth staffed by volunteers throughout the duration of the fair, providing a valuable opportunity to educate the public on the importance of honey bees, honey production, and responsible beekeeping practices. This outreach effort also increased public awareness of the Association's mission and programs.
- $12,531 spent. Missouri Bee Day - 2025 - The Association hosted its annual summer beekeeping conference in Springfield, MO in June 2025, with 303 registered attendees participating in eight educational tracks featuring presentations by industry expert speakers. The program emphasized practical, hands-on learning through interactive workshops, including guided live beehive inspections where participants directly engaged with active colonies under the supervision of experienced beekeepers. These sessions provided practical instruction on hive management, bee health assessment, and seasonal best practices. Additional exhibits and demonstrations further supported the development of beekeeping knowledge and skills for individuals at all experience levels.
- $20,874 spent. Missouri Bee Conference - Fall 2025 - The Association hosted its annual fall beekeeping conference in Blue Springs, MO in October 2025, with 253 registered attendees participating in 32 educational lectures led by industry expert speakers, along with interactive workshops and exhibits designed to enhance beekeeping knowledge for individuals of all experience levels. In conjunction with the conference, the Association conducted its First Annual Honey Show, sanctioned by the American Honey Show Training Council, which provided attendees with increased awareness, practical experience, and hands-on instruction regarding standards of excellence for exhibiting honey and related products.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since August 1985.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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