Nonprofit · EIN 20-0246588
UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · JEFFERSON CTY, MO 65109
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $125,756 | $78,790 | $46,966 | $1,630,987 | $11,296 | $1,619,691 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $65,045 | $69,506 | -$4,461 | $1,442,741 | $0 | $1,442,741 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $158,476 | $66,829 | $91,647 | $1,327,850 | $0 | $1,327,850 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $63,141
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $62,615
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $12,909
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $71,287
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Program services (functional)
- $71,287
- Management and general (functional)
- $7,503
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $1,442,741
- Total assets, end of year
- $1,630,987
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $11,296
- Net assets, end of year
- $1,619,691
- Publicly traded securities
- $1,506,258
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,619,691
- Gross receipts
- $238,931
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 9
- Year formed
- 2003
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE KNERNSCHIELD | EXECUTIVE DI Officer | 2 | $0 | $106,353 | $7,225 |
| BERNIE FECHTEL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FRANCKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY GRAESSLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN KEHOE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN LITTLEFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MASSMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB ROBUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN THEROFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEE KNERNSCHIELD | PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $97,896 | $3,603 |
| BERNIE FECHTEL | VICE PRESIDE Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN FRANCKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY GRAESSLE | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN LITTLEFIELD | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MASSMAN | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNNY RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB ROBUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN THEROFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | From related orgs | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANN BAX | PAST PRESIDENT Officer | 2 | $0 | $94,642 | $6,545 |
| LEE KNERNSHIELD | President Officer | 2 | $0 | $46,423 | $123 |
| BRIAN FRANCKA | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| LORI MASSMAN | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| ANN LITTLEFIELD | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KATHY GRAESSLE | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BERNIE FECHTEL | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHNNY RICHARDSON | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| BOB ROBUCK | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| KEN THEROFF | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVE TURNER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 205 ALAMEDA DR, JEFFERSON CTY, MO 65109-1058
- In care of
- % LINDA MCANANY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- LEE KNERNSCHIELD, 205 ALAMEDA DR, JEFFERSON CITY, MO 65109
- Signed the 990
- LEE KNERNSCHIELD, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (573) 636-4100
- Website
- WWW.UNITEDWAYCEMO.ORG
- Return prepared by
- EVERS & COMPANY CPA'S LLC
Mission
TO PROMOTE CHARITABLE AND EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE. SPECIFICALLY IN SUPPORT OF THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI, INC.
Program accomplishments
- THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION OPERATES TO FURTHER THE MISSION OF THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI BY MAXIMIZING FUNDRAISING POTENTIAL. THE FOUNDATION IS GOVERNED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND IS A SEPARATE 501(C)(3) WITH THE SAME HIGH STANDARDS OF THE FISCAL ACCOUNTABILITY AND GOOD STEWARDSHIP AS THE UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI. THE FOUNDATION WAS ESTABLISHED IN 2003 TO BUILD A PERMANENT, SUSTAINABLE AVENUE OF SUPPORT FOR THE UNITED WAY THROUGH PLANNED GIVING. GIVEN THE FOUNDATION WAS FORMED TO BE A SAFETY NET FOR OUR COMMUNITY IN TIMES OF CATASTROPHE, THERE ARE NO PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN CALENDAR YEAR 2025.Expenses $71,287 · grants $71,287
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 20-0246588
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2003
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P12)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $1,630,987
- Income (IRS master file)
- $238,931
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $125,756 | $78,790 | $1,630,987 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $65,045 | $69,506 | $1,442,741 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $158,476 | $66,829 | $1,327,850 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $291,038 | $5,700 | $1,124,606 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-0246588).
Questions about UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION is 20-0246588.
- Is UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2003.
- Are donations to UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names LEE KNERNSCHIELD.
- Who are the officers and directors of UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 10 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does UNITED WAY OF CENTRAL MISSOURI FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $125,756, expenses of $78,790 and total assets of $1,630,987 at year end.
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