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Missouri Organic Association

EIN 43-1622852 · Hartsburg, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

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.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 98%
Employees
7
Volunteers
8
Highest pay
$47,889, former executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 130% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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 December 31, 2024, 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 (3)
  1. $1.0 million spent. MOA, WORKING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE USDA, IS COMMITTED TO SUPPORTING A DIVERSE RANGE OF FARMERS, RANCHERS, AND PRIVATE FOREST LANDOWNERS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS FOR CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES. THIS PROJECT HAS WORKED TO EXPAND MARKETS FOR AMERICA'S CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITIES, LEVERAGE THE GREENHOUSE GAS BENEFITS OF CLIMATE-SMART COMMODITY PRODUCTION, AND PROVIDE DIRECT, MEANINGFUL BENEFITS TO PRODUCTION AGRICULTURE, INCLUDING FOR SMALL AND UNDERSERVED PRODUCERS. MOA'S FOCUS HAS BEEN ON EXPANDING THE USE OF NRCS PRACTICE CODE 336, SPECIFICALLY THE APPLICATION OF BIOCHAR TO MISSOURI'S WORKING LANDS.
  2. $51,530 spent. MOA IS THE MISSOURI LEAD FOR THE TRANSITION TO ORGANIC PARTNERSHIP PROGRAM, A USDA PROGRAM INTENDED TO PROVIDE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE AND WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT FOR TRANSITIONING AND EXISTING ORGANIC FARMERS. MOA IS PROVIDING DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO PRODUCERS THROUGH TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE RELATED TO ORGANIC TRANSITION, COMMUNITY AND NETWORK DEVELOPMENT, THE ESTABLISHMENT OF MENTOR/MENTEE RELATIONSHIPS, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO SUPPORT THE ORGANIC AG INDUSTRY.
  3. $1,257 spent. MOA, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH USDA, HAS WORKED TO INCREASE AWARENESS, TECHNICAL TRAINING, AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR ORGANIC AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTION IN MISSOURI. MOA ACHIEVED THIS THROUGH PRODUCER EDUCATION FOCUSED ON PRODUCTION METHODS AND PRINCIPLES, MARKETING OPPORTUNITIES, GUIDANCE FOR TRANSITION AND MAINTENANCE OF ORGANIC CERTIFICATION, ENTERPRISE-SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT, AND OTHER RELEVANT TOPICS. THIS PROJECT WAS COMPLETED IN 2024.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 October 13, 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 December 2024.

    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 1993.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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