Missouri Corn Growers Association
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What it says it does
The Missouri Corn Growers Association is a grassroots organization directed by its members dedicated to increasing the profitability of corn production by developing and expanding corn markets; collecting and distributing information; building coalitions with organizations and industries; and participating in the governmental and legislative process.
- Income
- $784,095
- Spending
- $1.0 million
- Employees
- 0
- Highest pay
- $238,156, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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)
- Public PolicyThe goals for MCGA public policy for FY24 were to educate lawmakers about legislative issues impacting corn farmers and influence positive actions for corn farmers through legislation and regulation. Staff and monetary resources of MCGA public policy were used to work with other commodities to ensure livestock and row crop production remain viable in the state. To advance policy goals, a contractor is retained to work in the state Capitol, monitoring, reporting and influencing legislative issues that would impact corn farmers.
- MembershipMissouri Corn Growers Association membership programs goals in FY23 were to increase awareness of MCGA policy initiatives and build and retain grassroots participation from our members to assist in the carryout of the FY24 MCGA policy priorities. Staff held approximately 25 membership events to build membership and presented at industry meetings, education events, and trade shows. In addition, member benefit items were purchased to disseminate out to 1-year, 3-year and lifetime members. To assist in growing MCGA, approximately 20 mass mailings were conducted to advise members of events, renewal notices, call to action, and new benefits. Additional timely mailings were sent to prospective members and informational brochures on MCGA and its benefits.
- StalkTalkStalkTalk is a monthly newsletter published by the Missouri Corn Growers Association. Distributed in print and electronic versions, the publication is designed to educate MCGA members on current issues impacting the corn industry as well as highlight association activities.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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)(5) labor or agricultural organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(5) labor or agricultural organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1984.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.
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