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Missouri Automobile Dealers Association

EIN 44-0540064 · Jefferson Cty, MO

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What it says it does

FINANCIAL SUPPORT OF VOLUNTARY MEMBERSHIP; ACHIEVED TAX EXEMPT GOALS OF LOBBYING; EDUCATION, AND TRAINING.

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

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 December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

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

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)

Seminars/Meetings - Conducted 15 meetings/seminars in various locations throughout the state with a total attendance of approx. 444. These meetings were offered to distribute information, provide instruction and education, as well as provide an opportunity to discuss issues and other topics relating to the automotive industry.Conventions/Conferences An annual membership convention was held with 219 attendees and a fall conference was attended by 174 individuals.
Partnered with Special Olympics Missouri (SOMO) by donating a vehicle as the grand prize for SOMO's annual "Drive it Home" fundraiser. MADA encouraged dealer members to support the program by voluntarily selling raffle tickets at their dealerships.
As part of the Association's ongoing efforts to provide educational and beneficial information to members, MADA publishes a bi-weekly newsletter that is distributed to approximately 2,950 dealer/member contacts. Additional pertinent information relating to the automotive industry/business is provided on an "as needed or as deemed necessary" basis.

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

Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.
Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(6) business league.
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 October 13, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(6) business league 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 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 May 1994.
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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