MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION

Financials

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)

PO BOX 817, JEFFERSON CTY, MO 65102-0817

Signed the 990-EZ

KRISTINA BERNSKOETTER, DIRECTOR-EXEC. SVCS

Phone

(573) 665-7007

Website

WWW.MOHEADSTART.ORG

Return prepared by

ABBOTT & ANGERER CPA'S LLC

Mission

THE PRIMARY EXEMPT PURPOSE OF THE MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION IS TO COALESCE, INSPIRE, AND SUPPORT THE HEAD START FIELD AS A LEADER IN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION.

Program accomplishments

• LEADERSHIP & TRAINING- MHSA DESIGNS, SUPPORTS AND PROVIDES EFFECTIVE LEADERSHIP AND TRAINING BY: MHSA HOSTED SEVERAL VIRTUAL LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR HEAD START PROGRAM MANAGEMENT, STAFF, COMMUNITY PARTNERS, PARENT LEADERS AND VARIOUS STATE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS THROUGHOUT 2024. EACH LEARNING OPPORTUNITY FOCUSED ON SUPPORTING PROGRAMS IN BEST-PRACTICES, LOCAL EFFORTS TO FURTHER THE HEAD START MODEL OF SERVICE AND REPORTS/INFORMATION SHARING FROM STATE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS. - MHSA COUNCIL MEETINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS: MHSA HOSTED 4 MEETINGS WITH APPROXIMATELY 60 PARTICIPANTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. MEETINGS WERE HELD IN FEBRUARY, MAY, SEPTEMBER AND DECEMBER. - MHSA FAMILY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE: MHSA HOSTED A FAMILY LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE TO DISCUSS EFFECTIVE LISTENING AND COMMUNICATION STRATEGIES AND LEARN FROM LEGISLATIVE LEADERS ABOUT EFFORTS TO SUPPORT EDUCATION AND ADVOCACY EFFORTS
  Expenses $61,026
• MHSA WORKS TO ESTABLISH COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS WITH OTHER SIMILAR ORGANIZATIONS AND GROUPS BY: - HEAD START DIRECTORS & PARTNERS DISCUSSIONS: PARTNERING WITH THE OTHER STATE AND REGIONAL PARTNERS, MHSA WORKS TO HELP IDENTIFY AREAS OF NEED AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR COLLABORATION FOR HEAD START PROGRAMS IN SERVING THE NEEDS OF PROGRAMS WORKING WITH FAMILIES TOWARDS THEIR CHILDREN'S SCHOOL READINESS GOALS IN THE CONTEXT OF A COMMUNITY. REGULAR AND CONSISTENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR DISCUSSIONS WERE HOSTED FOCUSED WITH HEAD START PROGRAM DIRECTORS AND STATE/REGIONAL PARTNERS. - MHSA REPRESENTATION: MHSA SERVES AS A REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE HEAD START COMMUNITY ON SEVERAL MO AND REGIONAL BOARDS AND COUNCILS, INCLUDING: THE REGION VII HEAD START ASSOCIATION BOARD OF DIRECTORS, MO HEAD START ADVISORY COMMITTEE, AND THE MISSOURI COMMUNITY ACTION NETWORK. THESE COLLABORATIVE PARTNERSHIPS ARE A PARTICULARLY IMPORTANT OPPORTUNITY TO ALLOW LOCAL PROGRAM'S NEEDS TO BE HEARD ON A LARGER PLATFORM AND TO EFFECTIVELY STRATEGIZE TOGETHER ON WAYS TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS, AND PARTNERS TO BETTER SERVE CHILDREN IN MISSOURI AND THE REGION. - PARTNERING WITH STATE ORGANIZATIONS: DURING THE 2024 YEAR, MHSA ESTABLISHED SEVERAL LEARNING INITIATIVES AND COLLABORATIVE EFFORTS WITH STATE ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE STATE COLLABORATION OFFICE AND HEALTHY BLUE MO TO SUPPORT HEAD START STAFF AND FAMILY LEADERS REGARDING HEALTHY PRACTICES AND TEACHINGS TO DEMONSTRATE BEST PRACTICES TO BE USED IN CLASSROOM AND HOME-VISITATION SETTINGS. - MHSA SERVES AS A MEMBER OF THE CENTRAL TEAM AND THE FACILITATOR FOR THE HEAD START ECHO THAT IS HOSTED BY MU TELEHEALTH NETWORK.
  Expenses $7,628
• INCREASING PUBLIC AWARENESS: - REGULARLY WRITING AND SHARING EMAIL ALERTS AND INFORMATION WITH PROGRAMS AND PARTNERS WHICH CONTAIN INFORMATION ON UPCOMING EVENTS, PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS AND STATEWIDE INITIATIVES - MHSA PROVIDES INFORMATION TO PROGRAMS AND MEMBERS THROUGH THE ANNUAL MEETING AND AWARDS BANQUET AND PROVIDES INFORMATION RELATED TO MO HEAD START PROGRAMS, RECOGNITION OF AWARDS AND SCHOLARSHIP HONOREES AND HIGHLIGHTING SPECIAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS - MHSA HOSTS A WEBSITE WHICH PROVIDES INFORMATION ABOUT THE HEAD START PROGRAM, HOW TO CONTACT MISSOURI PROGRAMS, A CALENDAR OF MHSA EVENTS AND LINKS TO PARTNER RESOURCES THAT MIGHT BE OF INTEREST TO THOSE VISITING THE SITE ALONG WITH OTHER MISSOURI-SPECIFIC DETAILS RELATED TO HEAD START - MHSA ENCOURAGES LOCAL PROGRAMS TO SHARE INFORMATION AND MHSA ALSO REGULARLY DRAFTS AND SUBMITS ARTICLES FOR THE MAGAZINE PRODUCED BY PARTNERS AT THE REGION VII HEAD START ASSOCIATION. - MHSA SHARES INFORMATION, AS INVITED, TO LOCAL AND STATE-WIDE AUDIENCES AT VARIOUS MEETINGS AND CONFERENCES AND BY SERVING ON NATIONAL AND REGIONAL CONFERENCE CALLS OR OTHER OUTLETS TO SHARE ABOUT THE WORK OF HEAD START IN MISSOURI.
  Expenses $7,628

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.

IRS record

EIN

43-1935220

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

2002

Accounting year ends

December

Files

Form 990 or 990-EZ

Category (NTEE)

Education (B99)

Assets (IRS master file)

$69,188

Income (IRS master file)

$103,767

Filing history

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 43-1935220).

Questions about MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION

What is the EIN of MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION?

The employer identification number (EIN) of MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION is 43-1935220.

Is MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION tax-exempt?

Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2002.

Are donations to MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION tax-deductible?

Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).

Which annual return does MISSOURI HEAD START 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 HEAD START 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 HEAD START ASSOCIATION last file with the IRS?

The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2024.

Who are the officers and directors of MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION?

The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $68,214 (KRISTINA BERNSKOETTER, DIRECTOR-EXE).

How much revenue does MISSOURI HEAD START ASSOCIATION have?

On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $103,767, expenses of $93,500 and total assets of $69,188 at year end.

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