Nonprofit · EIN 43-1184737
MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
Tax-exempt · SMITHVILLE, MO 64089
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $89,102 | $79,432 | $9,670 | $98,997 | $0 | $98,997 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990-EZ | $100,362 | $76,008 | $24,354 | $89,327 | $0 | $89,327 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $10,906
- Membership dues
- $7,141
- Program service revenue
- $70,673
- Investment income
- $223
- Other revenue
- $159
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $2,795
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $0
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $0
- Printing, publications and postage
- $80
- Other expenses
- $76,557
- Program services (functional)
- $64,813
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $89,327
- Total assets, end of year
- $98,997
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $98,997
- Cash, savings and investments
- $98,997
- Gross receipts
- $89,102
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Shadow | President and Board Member | 11 | $0 |
| Kyle Day | Vice President and President Elect and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Tammy Tappana | Treasurer and Board Member | 15 | $0 |
| Angie Redecker | Secretary and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Brown | Past President and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Clayton Lee | Executive Emeritus and Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Dave Loftin | Program Chair and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Bill George | State Fair Co-Chair and Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Tammy George | State Fair Co-Chair and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Jeania Schmalhorst | Media Creator and Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Johnathan Bennett | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Val Nichols | Board Member at Large | 3 | $0 |
| Tom Sostman | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Sostman | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ray Shadow | President and Board Member | 11 | $0 |
| Kyle Day | Vice President and President Elect and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Tammy Tappana | Treasurer and Board Member | 10 | $0 |
| Angie Redecker | Secretary and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Michael Brown | Past President and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Clayton Lee | Executive Emeritus and Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Dave Loftin | Program Chair and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Bill George | State Fair Co-Chair and Board Member | 4 | $0 |
| Tammy George | State Fair Co-Chair and Board Member | 5 | $0 |
| Jeania Schmalhorst | Media Creator and Board Member | 3 | $0 |
| Johnathan Bennett | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Val Nichols | Board Member at Large | 3 | $0 |
| Tom Sostman | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
| Melissa Sostman | Board Member at Large | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 7130 NW STATE ROUTE 92, SMITHVILLE, MO 64089-8504
- In care of
- % WES JOHNSTON
- Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
- 7130 NW State Route 92, Smithville MO 64089
- Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
- Tammy Tappana, 7130 NW State Route 92, Smithville MO 64089
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Tammy Tappana, Treasurer
- Phone
- (816) 536-3781
- Website
- www.mobees.org
Mission
To advance the science and art of beekeeping and the preservation of honey bee populations
Program accomplishments
- Missouri State Fair - 2025 - The Association participated in the annual Missouri State Fair held in Sedalia, MO in August 2025, which attracted over 329,000 visitors during the 11-day event. The Association operated a retail and educational booth staffed by volunteers throughout the duration of the fair, providing a valuable opportunity to educate the public on the importance of honey bees, honey production, and responsible beekeeping practices. This outreach effort also increased public awareness of the Association's mission and programs.Expenses $31,408
- Missouri Bee Day - 2025 - The Association hosted its annual summer beekeeping conference in Springfield, MO in June 2025, with 303 registered attendees participating in eight educational tracks featuring presentations by industry expert speakers. The program emphasized practical, hands-on learning through interactive workshops, including guided live beehive inspections where participants directly engaged with active colonies under the supervision of experienced beekeepers. These sessions provided practical instruction on hive management, bee health assessment, and seasonal best practices. Additional exhibits and demonstrations further supported the development of beekeeping knowledge and skills for individuals at all experience levels.Expenses $12,531
- Missouri Bee Conference - Fall 2025 - The Association hosted its annual fall beekeeping conference in Blue Springs, MO in October 2025, with 253 registered attendees participating in 32 educational lectures led by industry expert speakers, along with interactive workshops and exhibits designed to enhance beekeeping knowledge for individuals of all experience levels. In conjunction with the conference, the Association conducted its First Annual Honey Show, sanctioned by the American Honey Show Training Council, which provided attendees with increased awareness, practical experience, and hands-on instruction regarding standards of excellence for exhibiting honey and related products.Expenses $20,874
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-EZ on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990-EZ on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990-N on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1184737
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
- Donations deductible
- No
- Exempt since
- 1985
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $98,997
- Income (IRS master file)
- $89,102
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $89,102 | $79,432 | $98,997 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2024 | $100,362 | $76,008 | $89,327 | IRS |
| 990-N for 2023 Officer: Tammy Tappana | December 31, 2023 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2022 Officer: Tammy Tappana | December 31, 2022 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2020 Officer: Wesley Johnston | December 31, 2020 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
| 990-N for 2019 Officer: Wesley Johnston | December 31, 2019 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 43-1184737).
Questions about MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION
- What is the EIN of MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION is 43-1184737.
- Is MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1985.
- Are donations to MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
- No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
- Which annual return does MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION 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 MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION 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 MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-N for 2023 names Tammy Tappana.
- Who are the officers and directors of MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does MISSOURI STATE BEEKEEPERS ASSOCIATION have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $89,102, expenses of $79,432 and total assets of $98,997 at year end.
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