Nonprofit · EIN 47-1427310
METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP
Tax-exempt · SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $621,766 | $449,635 | $172,131 | $443,701 | $1,289 | $442,412 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $543,031 | $438,271 | $104,760 | $274,681 | $4,400 | $270,281 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $464,374 | $571,379 | -$107,005 | $178,257 | $12,736 | $165,521 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $621,448
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $318
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $66,626
- Other salaries and wages
- $164,119
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $263,737
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $30,000
- Occupancy
- $13,480
- Travel
- $3,148
- Program services (functional)
- $333,988
- Management and general (functional)
- $84,853
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,794
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $274,681
- Total assets, end of year
- $443,701
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $1,289
- Net assets, end of year
- $442,412
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $105,041
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $442,412
- Gross receipts
- $621,766
- Employees
- 8
- Volunteers
- 60
- Year formed
- 2014
- 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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| June Choate | Executive Director Former | 40 | $63,976 | $4,477 |
| Nokie Rae | Board President Officer | 30 | $0 | $0 |
| Karsyn McLaughlin | Treasurer Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ray Pillar | Vice President Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Cole Costello | President Officer | 4 | $0 | $0 |
| Ryan A Klinghammer | Events Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| June Choate | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $57,868 |
| Micah Ballard | Director of Development and Finance Officer | 40 | $56,378 |
| Nokie Rae | Board President Officer | 15 | $0 |
| Jessica Hicklin | Board Vice President Officer | 4 | $0 |
| Karsyn Laughin | Treasurer Officer | 7 | $0 |
| Raylah Pillar | Secretary Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Cole Costello | Board Member Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Emmett Ryan A Klinghammer | Events Director Officer | 15 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michaela Kraemer | Former Executive Director Former | 40 | $56,906 |
| Micah Ballard | Director of Development and F Officer | 40 | $45,955 |
| Linda Schweitzer | Finance Manager Officer | 40 | $41,862 |
| June Choate | Executive Director Officer | 40 | $36,848 |
| Melissa Brickey | Board Member Officer | 3 | $0 |
| Shonnii Haynes | Board Member Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Alex Buford | Board President Officer | 5 | $0 |
| Jessica Hicklin | Board Vice President Officer | 2 | $0 |
| Chip Loghry | Board Member Officer | 4 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 3133 OREGON AVE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63118-2308
- In care of
- % NOKIE RAE
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- 438 N Skinker Blvd, St Louis MO 63130
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Nokie Rae, 3133 Oregon Ave, Saint Louis, MO 63118
- Signed the 990
- NOKIE RAE, Executive Director
- Phone
- (314) 349-1402
- Website
- www.stlmetrotrans.org
- Return prepared by
- Penny Pinch Tax LLC
Mission
To bring together the community of trans, non-binary, genderqueer, androgynous, intersex & our allies in the St. Louis metro area through community, visibility, advocacy, and education.
Program accomplishments
- Social and emotional support, resources, and referrals for trans and gender-expansive adult community members in need. Community Outreach drop-in hours are held weekly on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with additional appointments available throughout the week. Includes a food and hygiene pantry with monthly delivery service, a free clothing closet, bus passes, peer counseling, community gathering space, and name change clinic support. Serving over 2,800 clients per year. The long-term goal is improved quality of life for community members through increased access to essential items, services, and social and emotional support.Expenses $216,937
- Informational and cultural competency educational sessions offered to local organizations and businesses, with a long-term goal of making public spaces safer and more equitable for trans and gender non-conforming adults. Professional leadership development for majority trans and gender non-conforming staff and board. The Education Cohort is made up of community members who receive training to conduct their own educational sessions. Includes the quarterly FACES magazine, which features content written by community members and leaders.Expenses $90,500
- Community events and the Transgender Memorial Garden. Throughout the year MTUG hosts gatherings that build connection and visibility, including Pride events, an annual trans prom, and a community picnic. MTUG also maintains the Transgender Memorial Garden, established in 2015 as the first memorial of its kind in the nation, a dedicated space to mourn transgender lives lost to violence and to celebrate transgender lives. The long-term goal is to strengthen community connection, visibility, and collective resilience.Expenses $26,551
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
- 47-1427310
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Civil rights, social action and advocacy (R99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $443,701
- Income (IRS master file)
- $621,766
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $621,766 | $449,635 | $443,701 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $543,031 | $438,271 | $274,681 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $464,374 | $571,379 | $178,257 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $331,615 | $463,804 | $294,909 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 | May 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 47-1427310).
Questions about METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP
- What is the EIN of METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP is 47-1427310.
- Is METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP 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 METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP 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 METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP 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 METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Nokie Rae.
- Who are the officers and directors of METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $63,976 (June Choate, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does METRO TRANS UMBRELLA GROUP have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $621,766, expenses of $449,635 and total assets of $443,701 at year end.
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