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Missouri Appleseed

Missouri appleseed develops solutions to problems in our communities with the goal of providing all missourians an opportunity to live healthy, dignified, and productive lives.

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Integrity Assessment
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67/100 · methodology

About Missouri Appleseed

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Founded
Headquarters
St Louis, MO
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
V23
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2018

Mission

Missouri appleseed develops solutions to problems in our communities with the goal of providing all missourians an opportunity to live healthy, dignified, and productive lives.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
SDG alignment The 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are the global agenda for ending poverty, protecting the planet, and ensuring prosperity by 2030. We tag each charity to the goals its work advances.

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 72%
Peer average: 69%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 26.87%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 67
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· 1 red flag
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 24.2% of total expenses ($74,375 of $307,422).

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.72
Program$0.72

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Missouri Appleseed has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 5 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 5 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 8,275 social services charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
  • GiveRadar's profile for Missouri Appleseed draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical social services charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (6 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • third-party accreditation
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Missouri Appleseed is a registered social services nonprofit based in St Louis, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2017 and has been operating for 9 years. Its EIN is 823588706. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 67/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $277K in annual revenue. 86 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Missouri Appleseed's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 823588706. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Missouri Appleseed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 67 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.

Missouri Appleseed is located in St Louis, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2017 and has been active for 9 years.

Based on official tax filings, Missouri Appleseed has $277K in annual revenue. It allocates 72% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 69% for social services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Missouri Appleseed is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $277K in annual revenue. The organization has 86 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Missouri Appleseed. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

According to GiveRadar's records, Missouri Appleseed holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 72% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 69%). GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Public health - missourI appleseed worked to ensure foster youth in missourI can live healthy lives. MissourI appleseed hosted a free continuing legal education program on the importance of educational stability in the lives of foster youth. The prison reform - missourI appleseed worked to ensure that qualifying women who give birth while incarcerated are able to live and care for their infants in a nursery setting as opposed to being separated hours after birth. MissourI appleseed used research, education, and advocacy to work with policy makers and impacted women to imagine and begin to create a prison nursery in missouri. MissourI appleseed also worked to allow family members to... Missouri Appleseed is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2017.

Among social services charities registered in United States: It allocates 72% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 69%. Its annual revenue of $277K is below the peer average of $2M.

Yes, donations to Missouri Appleseed are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Missouri Appleseed is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 823588706, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
72% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020, FY2019.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
2

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

MA
Mary Q•••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

2 articles found

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Missouri Appleseed is sowing seeds of change - Columbia Missourian
Mar 2026
www.columbiamissourian.com
Missouri Appleseed celebrates first ever prison nursery with Missouri's Department of Corrections - KSDK
Feb 2025
www.ksdk.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2021
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2020
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2019
IRS/ProPublica

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
Social Services this charity 15,199
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 86 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 10
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 86 officers on file
  • Executive pay · Disclosed
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2017
Not available · 1
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Missouri Appleseed

What is Missouri Appleseed?
Missouri Appleseed is a social services publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in St Louis, United States. Public health - missourI appleseed worked to ensure foster youth in missourI can live healthy lives. MissourI appleseed hosted a free continuing legal education program on the importance of educational stability in the lives of foster youth. The prison reform - missourI appleseed worked to ensure that qualifying women who give birth while incarcerated are able to live and care for their infants in a nursery setting as opposed to being separated hours after birth. MissourI appleseed used research, education, and advocacy to work with policy makers and impacted women to imagine and begin to create a prison nursery in missouri. MissourI appleseed also worked to allow family members to stay in touch when a loved one is incarcerated. The criminal justice reform -missourI appleseed helped ensure families stay together by educating the public, attorneys, and judges on the existence of legislation requiring judges consider the effects of parental incarceration when sentencing nonviolent primary caretakers of dependent children. General programs
When was Missouri Appleseed founded?
Missouri Appleseed was founded in 2017.
Who leads Missouri Appleseed?
Mary Quandt serves as Executive Director.
Where is Missouri Appleseed located?
Headquartered in St Louis, MO, United States.
What is Missouri Appleseed's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 72% of expenses go to program services.
Is Missouri Appleseed trustworthy?
Missouri Appleseed has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 67 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Missouri Appleseed's registration number?
IRS EIN: 823588706.
What is Missouri Appleseed's website?
http://www.missouriappleseed.org