Missouri Organic Association
Missouri Organic Association was founded in 1993 by the organic farming community of Missouri. Through educational opportunities and outreach, we work to advise and support organic growers, producers, and to help create a more ecologically sound food environment for all.
Missouri Organic Association at a glance
In short: Missouri Organic Association gave $756K across 4 grants in 2024 (avg $189K), mostly in Missouri. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $755,652
- +109.2% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 4
- +33.3% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $188,913
- +56.9% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $60,939
- Total assets
- $1,157,288
- +78.3% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Missouri (100% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Missouri Organic Association funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 4 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Carboncycle LLC ($612K). Together the top 4 received $756K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 3 grants of 7 (43%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 4 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2023 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $361K (2023) to $756K (2024). In 2024 it made 4 grants totaling $756K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Carboncycle LLC Marsfield, MO | Designed, developed, and built carbonizer to deliver technical assistance. | $611,774 |
| Missouri State University Springfield, MO | Marketing Toolkit Development | $74,488 |
| Lincoln University Jefferson City, MO | Measurement & Data Support | $47,390 |
| Green Tribes Consulting LLC Wentzville, MO | Commodity Market Consulting & Outreach | $22,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,157,288 | $1,379,325 | $1,222,032 | $755,652 | 4 |
| 2023 | $648,963 | $598,543 | $578,919 | $361,247 | 3 |
| 2022 | $568,670 | $60,898 | $78,060 | — | — |
| 2021 | $584,314 | $54,968 | $83,454 | — | — |
| 2020 | $612,800 | $92,979 | $136,581 | — | — |
About Missouri Organic Association
Based on IRS filings
Missouri Organic Association is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Hartsburg, MO. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $1.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 4 grants totaling $756K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Missouri Organic Association is led by Ethan Miller, Executive Director on the 2024 filing; 2 of 9 officers listed in 2024 are compensated.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Ethan Miller
Executive Director
New on the 2024 filing
40 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Jimi Washburn
President
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
$24K (2024)
Terry Durham
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jan Eddy
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Denmeade
Member
On filings since 2023
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Nick Cuchetti
Secretary
Member → Secretary, 2024
On filings since 2023
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Alan Helland
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Bethany Hahn
Treasurer
New on the 2024 filing
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Neil Monnig
Member
New on the 2024 filing
2 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (27)
- Former: David Yoder (2021–2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Dan Kuebler (2022–2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Denise Phillips (2023–2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Meredith Shaw (2023–2024) — Former Executive Director · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Ben Wells (2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Bill Ruppert (2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Eric Feutz (2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Isabel Manzanares (2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Justin Meyers (2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Laura Hudson (2024) — Member · Filing note: Resigned
- Former: Christian Henley (2022–2023) — Member
- Former: Daniel Kuebler (2023) — President
- Former: William Rupert (2023) — Treasurer
- Former: Lindsey Jones (2020–2022) — Treasurer
- Former: Nadia Navarrete-Tindall (2020–2022) — Member
- Former: Christine Williams (2022) — Secretary
- Former: Summer Jenson (2022) — Member
- Former: Bill Cook (2020–2021) — President
- Former: Jackie Casteel (2020–2021) — Treasurer
- Former: Mark Hudson (2020–2021) — Member
- Former: Nick Schlotzhauer (2020–2021) — Vice President
- Former: Damien Little (2020) — Member
- Former: Derek Davis (2020) — President
- Former: Doug Nichols (2020) — Member
- Former: Gene Kropf (2020) — Member
- Former: Jesse Eigsti (2020) — Member
- Former: Lyndsey Davis (2020) — Member
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2024. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2024 filing was $45K, to Meredith Shaw Resigned (Former Executive Director). 3 officers or directors reported compensation on that filing.
Frequently asked questions about Missouri Organic Association
How much does Missouri Organic Association give each year?
Missouri Organic Association gave $756K across 4 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $361K across 3 grants.
What is Missouri Organic Association's typical grant size?
Missouri Organic Association's median grant in 2024 was $60,939, and its average grant was $188,913, across 4 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Missouri Organic Association give grants?
Missouri Organic Association gives mostly in Missouri: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there.
Does Missouri Organic Association give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 4 grants with a stated purpose on Missouri Organic Association's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Missouri Organic Association?
Missouri Organic Association reported $1.2M in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.4M.
What is Missouri Organic Association?
Missouri Organic Association is a public charity focused on Food, Agriculture & Nutrition, based in Hartsburg, MO. It holds $1.2M in total assets as of 2024.
What is Missouri Organic Association's EIN?
Missouri Organic Association's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 43-1622852. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(3)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 13, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 11, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2020–2024
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