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Nonprofit · EIN 43-1270920

MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION

Tax-exempt · KANSAS CITY, MO 64114

Financials

$170K$141K2023$151K$272K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$150,691$271,989-$121,298$1,624,904$1,991$1,622,913
December 31, 2023990$170,375$141,023$29,352$1,669,207$1,803$1,667,404
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$94,395
Membership dues
$78,064
Program service revenue
$4,327
Investment income
$51,969
Net gain from sales of assets
$17
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$96,719
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$57,480
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$62,203
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$1,175
Program services (functional)
$233,666
Management and general (functional)
$38,323

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$1,669,207
Total assets, end of year
$1,624,904
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,991
Net assets, end of year
$1,622,913
Publicly traded securities
$1,541,549
Net assets without donor restrictions
$934,647
Net assets with donor restrictions
$688,266
Gross receipts
$150,691
Employees
1
Volunteers
19
Year formed
1982
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KENDRA VARNS WALLISEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$56,250
TERRY WHALEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHIRLEY WOLVERSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
DENNIS WILHELMITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
SUSAN FLADEREDITOR
Trustee or director
2$0
MELISSA HOPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DEB SCHNACKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
GREG IFFRIGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JOHN KARELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
3$0
LORENCE LARSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
BOB PAINTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KURT GRETZINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KELLEY BRENTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CURTIS COPELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
BILL MCGUIREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
1 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
JENNIFER VAETHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 16 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
KENDRA VARNS WALLISEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$50,000$1,200
TERRY WHALEYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
SHIRLEY WOLVERSONVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0$0
DENNIS WILHELMITREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
SUSAN FLADEREDITOR
Trustee or director
3$0$0
MELISSA HOPEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DEB SCHNACKSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0$0
GREG IFFRIGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN KARELDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LORENCE LARSONPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0$0
BOB PAINTERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KURT GRETZINGERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KELLEY BRENTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CURTIS COPELANDDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
BILL MCGUIREDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JENNIFER VAETHDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 8531, KANSAS CITY, MO 64114-0531
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
DEB SCHNACK, 9881 CR441, NEW BLOOMFIELD, MO 65063
Signed the 990
DEB SCHNACK, SECRETARY
Phone
(314) 401-6747
Return prepared by
GERDING KORTE & CHITWOOD PC CPA'S

Mission

EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. PROMOTE THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT, AND INTERPRETATION OF MISSOURI STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • EDUCATIONAL BOOKS, PAMPHLETS, AND MATERIALS ARE PUBLISHED AND DISTRIBUTED TO INFORM THE MEMBERSHIP & PUBLIC ABOUT THE MISSOURI STATE PARK SYSTEM RESOURCES. THE ASSOCIATION FURTHER PROMOTES SERVING, RENEWING, RETAINING, AND AUGMENTING MEMBERSHIP.
    Expenses $97,105 · revenue $1,865
  • KANSAS CITY, ST. LOUIS, JOPLIN, AND COLUMBIA URBAN EFFORTS TO EXPOSE UNDERSERVED URBAN YOUTHS TO MISSOURI STATE PARKS AND RELATED SCIENTIFIC AND CULTURAL THEMES; THE 'SENIORS TO STATE PARKS OUTREACH PROGRAM' IS A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN MISSOURI STATE PARKS AND MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION (MPA) THAT PROVIDES EXCLUSIVE INCENTIVES AND SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED FOR SENIORS AND INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES TO EXPLORE AND ENJOY MISSOURI'S OUTDOORS AND ITS PAST; INVOLVEMENT WITH LIKE-MINDED ORGANIZATIONS TO MORE EFFECTIVELY AND EFFICIENTLY REACH THE ASSOCIATION'S GOALS; SUPPORT OF AN AWARDS PROGRAM FOR STATE PARK EMPLOYEES TO RECOGNIZE THEIR EXCEPTIONAL SERVICE TO THE PURPOSES OF THE ORGANIZATION; AN ANNUAL MEETING AND OTHER MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES TO ALLOW MEMBERS TO DISCUSS AREAS OF INTEREST AND EDUCATE THEMSELVES ABOUT CURRENT DEVELOPMENTS REGARDING THE MISSOURI STATE PARK SYSTEM.
    Expenses $121,859 · grants $96,719 · revenue $2,462
  • AN ONGOING NEWSLETTER, WEBSITE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA PRESENCE PROVIDES FOR THE DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION REGARDING CURRENT ISSUES AND HIGHLIGHTS ACTIVITIES IN OUR EXISTING PARK SYSTEM.
    Expenses $14,702

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
43-1270920
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
1996
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Environment (C30Z)
Assets (IRS master file)
$1,624,904
Income (IRS master file)
$150,691

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$150,691$271,989$1,624,904IRS
990December 2023$170,375$141,023$1,669,207XML
990December 2022$149,407$148,015$1,511,388IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 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 43-1270920).

Questions about MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION is 43-1270920.
Is MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1996.
Are donations to MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does MISSOURI PARKS 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 PARKS ASSOCIATION due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names DEB SCHNACK.
Who are the officers and directors of MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 16 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $56,250 (KENDRA VARNS WALLIS, EXECUTIVE DI).
How much revenue does MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $150,691, expenses of $271,989 and total assets of $1,624,904 at year end.

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