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Scottish Rite Foundation of Missouri Inc

EIN 43-6033388 · Saint Louis, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

IT IS THE MISSION OF THE SCOTTISH RITE FOUNDATION OF MISSOURI, INC. TO ENHANCE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN OF MISSOURI BY ACTIVELY EMBRACING HIGH SOCIAL, MORAL, AND SPIRITUAL VALUE THROUGH: THE RITECARE CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE PROGRAM, YOUTH MEDICAL AND DENTAL ASSISTANCE, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND DISASTER RELIEF.

Income
$292,475
Spending
$282,465
Spent on programs
65%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 59%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    65% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (health care, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    38 of 38 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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 (5)
  1. PRESERVATION GRANTS - TO PROVIDE LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE IN THE FORM OF GRANTS TO SPECIFIC SCOTTISH RITE PRESERVATION ASSOCIATIONS TO BE EXPENDED EXCLUSIVELY FOR THE CHARITABLE EXEMPT PURPOSES FOR WHICH EACH SAID ASSOCIATION HAS PREVIOUSLY RECEIVED 501 (C) (3) DESIGNATION UNDER THE INTERAL REVENUE CODE.
  2. $31,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS - TO GRANT A LIMITED NUMBER OF UNDERGRADUATE SCHOLARSHIPS TO DESERVING INDIVIDUALS ATTENDING AN ACCREDITED COLLEGE OR UNIVERSITY.
  3. $80,000 spent. RITECARE LANGUAGE DISORDER CLINICS - TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO THE VARIOUS MISSOURI RITECARE CLINICS, RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AS EXEMPT PURSUANT TO SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, FOR TREATMENT OF CHILDHOOD LANGUAGE DISORDERS.
  4. $73,630 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE BENEVOLENCE AND OTHER GRANTS - TO GRANT LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND PERSONAL NEEDS OF DESERVING CHILDREN. ALSO TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MISSOURI DEMOLAY TO OFFSET EXPENSES RELATED TO INSURANCE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE BENEVOLENCE AND OTHER GRANTS - TO GRANT LIMITED FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR MEDICAL, DENTAL, AND PERSONAL NEEDS OF DESERVING CHILDREN. ALSO TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO THOSE AFFECTED BY NATURAL DISASTERS AND TO PROVIDE FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO MISSOURI DEMOLAY TO OFFSET EXPENSES RELATED TO INSURANCE AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 April 1956.

    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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