Meramec Community Enhancement Corporation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To provide programs that increase the social, economic, educational, health-related and recreational opportunities to the residents of the Meramec region.
- Income
- $89,536
- Spending
- $97,019
- Reserves
- 2.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 90%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 23 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 83% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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 June 30, 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 (2)
- $69,762 spent. Delta Regional Authority Naturally Meramec Grant. The project consists of three basic components: 1) Small business education and training through "Good Agricultural Practices" Certification, commercial composting and food safety trainings. 2)Regional Marketing & Promotion through website development, local food event promotion, establishing regional day/weekend trips, branding and social media. 3) Food Hub development. Total Program Services $69,762 include: Advertising $500, program training $1,150, in-kind match costs $3,292, contract services $62,494, grant administration $1,910, webhosting & domain renewal $416
- $10,970 spent. Missouri Department of Economic Development Grant for affordable connectivity program outreach. The Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) is a US government program run by the Federal Communications Commission to help low-income households pay for internet service and connected devices like a laptop or tablet. The ACP Outreach Grant Program provides eligible governmental and non-governmental entities with the funding and resources needed to increase awareness of and participation in the ACP among those eligible households most in need of affordable connectivity. Total Program Service expenses $10,970 include: contract services, $10,057 and supplies $913
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending June 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. 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)(3) charitable organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on November 15, 2022 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2022.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2024.
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 2024.
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 October 21, 2026.
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