Missouri Parks Association
EDUCATE THE PUBLIC. PROMOTE THE PROTECTION, ENHANCEMENT, AND INTERPRETATION OF MISSOURI STATE PARKS AND HISTORIC SITES.
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Missouri Parks Association is a environment organization based in KANSAS CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $177K. EIN: 431270920.
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Mission
Educate the public. Promote the protection, enhancement, and interpretation of missourI state parks and historic sites.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar environment in United StatesConcerns
· 1 red flagWhere every $1 goes
· FY2023 · IRS 990 (FY2023)GiveRadar Analysis
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GiveRadar's verified records show Missouri Parks Association with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- Established in 1982, it predates 78% of the environment charities in the United States GiveRadar has a founding year for. View this cohort
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar's profile for Missouri Parks Association draws on its financial disclosures and its governance, in line with the typical environment charities in the United States it tracks. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (4 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyMissouri Parks Association is a registered environment nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1982 and has been operating for 44 years. Its EIN is 431270920. 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 65/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $170K in annual revenue. 79 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.
Missouri Parks Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 431270920. 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 Parks Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. 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 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. The charity allocates 77% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for environment charities in United States is 90/100.
Missouri Parks Association is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 1982 and has been active for 44 years. Its registered address is PO Box 8531, United States.
Based on official tax filings, Missouri Parks Association has $170K in annual revenue. It allocates 77% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 72% for environment 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 Parks Association is classified as an Environment 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 $170K in annual revenue. The organization has 79 disclosed officers and directors.
GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Missouri Parks Association. 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 Parks Association 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 77% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 72%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. 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.
Missouri Parks Association is a environment organization based in KANSAS CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $177K. EIN: 431270920. Missouri Parks Association is classified as an environment organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1982.
Among environment charities registered in United States: It allocates 77% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 72%. Its annual revenue of $170K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Missouri Parks Association are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Missouri Parks Association is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 431270920, 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.
Filing history
4 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2023): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
MISSOURI PARKS ASSOCIATION is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2023 filing
Officers & trustees (21)
Source: Public filings
21 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2023 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 79 disclosed in the public registry.
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2023 on record
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Named leadership · 79 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1982
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Missouri Parks Association
- What is Missouri Parks Association?
- Missouri Parks Association is a environment publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Kansas City, United States. Missouri Parks Association is a environment organization based in KANSAS CITY, United States. Annual revenue: $177K. EIN: 431270920.
- When was Missouri Parks Association founded?
- Missouri Parks Association was founded in 1982.
- Who leads Missouri Parks Association?
- Lorence Larson serves as CURRENT PRESIDENT.
- Where is Missouri Parks Association located?
- Headquartered in Kansas City, MO, United States.
- What is Missouri Parks Association's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2023 is approximately $100K-$1M. 77% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Missouri Parks Association trustworthy?
- Missouri Parks Association has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 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 Parks Association's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 431270920.
- What is Missouri Parks Association's website?
- http://missouriparksassociation.org