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Conservation Federation of Missouri

EIN 44-0606356 · Jefferson Cty, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSERVATION FEDERATION OF MISSOURI IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO TAKE ACTION TO CONSERVE AND TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE HARVEST AND WISE USE OF FISH, WILDLIFE, FOREST AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES, TO HELP PROTECT OUR PLANET'S ENVIRONMENT AND TO NOURISH AN ETHIC OF STEWARDSHIP AND ENJOYMENT OF OUR NATURAL WORLD.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.2 million
Spent on programs
90%
Reserves
26.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
6

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 94 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (environment, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    46 of 46 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $411,666 spent. THE SHARE THE HARVEST PROGRAM ADMINISTERS THE PROCESSING PAYBACK PROGRAM- A DIVISION OF SHARE THE HARVEST. HUNTERS DONATE THE PROCESSED DEER THEY HAVE HARVESTED TO THE PROGRAM. THE MEAT IS IN TURN PROVIDED TO FOOD PANTRY CLIENTS IN NEED OF A DEPENDABLE SOURCE OF PROTEIN. THE SHARE THE HARVEST PROGRAM PROMOTES RESPONSIBLE USE OF MISSOURI'S NATURAL RESOURCES. DAY TO DAY OPERATIONS TO EDUCATE,INSPIRE, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO TAKE ACTION TO CONSERVE AND TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE HARVEST AND WISE USE OF FISH,WILDLIFE, FOREST AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES, TO HELP PROTECT OUR PLANET'S ENVIRONMENT AND TO NOURISH AN ETHIC OF STEWARDSHIP AND ENJOYMENT OF OUR NATURAL WORLD.
  2. $132,042 spent. THE "CONSERVATION FEDERATION" MAGAZINE IS USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND UPDATE MEMBERS REGARDING CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROMOTES STUDENT EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AS WELL AS TO ENGAGE MORE STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS. GOVERNOR'S YOUTH HUNT - EMPHASIZE AND CELEBRATE MISSOURI'S LEADERSHIP ROLE IN HUNTER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION. CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP CORP - A MULTIYEAR PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE POLITICS OF CONSERVATION. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO PERSONALLY INFLUENCE POLICY AND ACTIONS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSERVATION OF MISSOURI'S NATURAL RESOURCES. THE "CONSERVATION FEDERATION" MAGAZINE IS USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND UPDATE MEMBERS REGARDING CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROMOTES STUDENT EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AS WELL AS TO ENGAGE MORE STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS. GOVERNOR'S YOUTH HUNT - EMPHASIZE AND CELEBRATE MISSOURI'S LEADERSHIP ROLE IN HUNTER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION. CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP CORP - A MULTIYEAR PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE POLITICS OF CONSERVATION. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO PERSONALLY INFLUENCE POLICY AND ACTIONS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSERVATION OF MISSOURI'S NATURAL RESOURCES.
  3. $111,828 spent. AN ANNUAL CONVENTION IS HELD TO PROVIDE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS RELATING TO CONSERVATION AND THE ENVIRONMENT. THE ANNUAL CONVENTION BRINGS MEMBERS TOGETHER TO PARTICIPATE IN COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND TO DISCUSS THE LATEST DEVELOPMENTS IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES.
  4. $459,433 spent. EVENTS, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, MEMBERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROMOTE CFM AND THEIR MISSION.
  5. EVENTS, EDUCATION AND OUTREACH, MEMBERSHIP AND SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROMOTE CFM AND THEIR MISSION.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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