Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Public Charity Status and Public Support
Complete if the organization is a section 501(c)(3) organization or a section
4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust.
Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ. See separate instructions. Information about Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONSERVATION FEDERATION OF MISSOURI
Employer identification number
44-0606356
Part I
Reason for Public Charity Status
(All organizations must complete this part.) See instructions.
The organization is not a private foundation because it is: (For lines 1 through 11, check only one box.)
1
2
3
4
5
section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)
6
7
8
9
receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 331/3% of
its support from gross investment income and unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 tax) from businesses
acquired by the organization after June 30, 1975. See section 509(a)(2). (Complete Part III.)
10
11
e
By checking this box, I certify that the organization is not controlled directly or indirectly by one or more disqualified persons other than foundation managers and other than one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2).
f
If the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, or Type III supporting organization, check this box
..................................................
g
Since August 17, 2006, has the organization accepted any gift or contribution from any of the following persons?
(i) A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described in (ii)
Yes
No
and (iii) below, the governing body of the supported organization?
................
11g(i)
(ii)
A family member of a person described in (i) above?
......................
11g(ii)
(iii)
A 35% controlled entity of a person described in (i) or (ii) above?
................
11g(iii)
h
Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).
(i) Name of supported organization
(ii) EIN
(iii) Type of organization (described on lines 1- 9 above or IRC section (see instructions))
(iv) Is the organization in col. (i) listed in your governing document?
(v) Did you notify the organization in col. (i) of your support?
(vi) Is the organization in col. (i) organized in the U.S.?
(vii) Amount of monetary support
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Total
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990EZ.
Cat. No. 11285F
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 2
Part II
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(iv) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 5, 7, or 8 of Part I or if the
organization failed to qualify under Part III. If the organization fails to
qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") ....
2
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf.......
3
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
4
Total. Add lines 1 through 3
5
The portion of total contributions by each person (other than a governmental unit or publicly supported organization) included
on line 1 that exceeds 2% of the amount shown on line 11, column (f)..
6
Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year
(or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
7
Amounts from line 4..
8
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...
9
Net income from unrelated business activities, whether or not the business is regularly carried on..
10
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)..
11
Total support (Add lines 7 through 10).
12
Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions)
..................
12
13
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.................................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
14
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f))
.........
14
15
Public support percentage for 2012 Schedule A, Part II, line 14
...............
15
16a
33 1/3% support test—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 13, and line 14 is 33 1/3% or more, check this box
and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.......................
b
33 1/3% support test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13 or 16a, and line 15 is 33 1/3% or more, check this
box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....................
17a
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2013.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, or 16b, and line 14
is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here. Explain
in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported
organization
.....................................................
b
10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, or 17a, and line
15 is 10% or more, and if the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test, check this box and stop here.
Explain in Part IV how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
................................................
18
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions
.....................................................
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 3
Part III
Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2) (Complete only if you checked the box on line 9 of Part I or if the organization
failed to qualify under Part II. If the organization fails to qualify under
the tests listed below, please complete Part II.)
Section A. Public Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
1
Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
494,015
1,380,454
686,839
1,563,659
1,817,566
5,942,533
2
Gross receipts from admissions, merchandise sold or services performed, or facilities furnished in any activity that is related to the organization's tax-exempt purpose......
51,135
41,076
80,410
57,284
61,561
291,466
3
Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513..
80,791
89,452
91,721
122,701
10,525
395,190
4
Tax revenues levied for the organization's benefit and either paid to or expended on its behalf...
5
The value of services or facilities furnished by a governmental unit to the organization without charge..
6
Total. Add lines 1 through 5.
625,941
1,510,982
858,970
1,743,644
1,889,652
6,629,189
7a
Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons...
28,211
17,880
12,285
58,376
b
Amounts included on lines 2 and 3 received from other than disqualified persons that exceed the greater of $5,000 or 1% of the amount on line 13 for the year.
c
Add lines 7a and 7b..
28,211
17,880
12,285
58,376
8
Public support (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)
6,570,813
Section B. Total Support
Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)
(a) 2009
(b) 2010
(c) 2011
(d) 2012
(e) 2013
(f) Total
9
Amounts from line 6...
625,941
1,510,982
858,970
1,743,644
1,889,652
6,629,189
10a
Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
14,007
10,383
5,346
30,432
23,753
83,921
b
Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c
Add lines 10a and 10b.
14,007
10,383
5,346
30,432
23,753
83,921
11
Net income from unrelated business activities not included in line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
7,562
7,170
14,732
12
Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part IV.)
..
7,451
6,533
2,842
6,326
4,771
27,923
13
Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..
654,961
1,535,068
867,158
1,780,402
1,918,176
6,755,765
14
First five years.
If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a 501(c)(3) organization,
check this box and stop here.............................................
Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage
15
Public support percentage for 2013 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
.........
15
97.260 %
16
Public support percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 15
...............
16
96.500 %
Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage
17
Investment income percentage for 2013 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f))
......
17
1.000 %
18
Investment income percentage from 2012 Schedule A, Part III, line 17
.............
18
2.000 %
19a
33 1/3% support tests—2013.
If the organization did not check the box on line 14, and line 15 is more than 33 1/3%, and line 17 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
........
b
33 1/3% support tests—2012.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14 or line 19a, and line 16 is more than 33 1/3% and line 18 is not more than 33 1/3%, check this box and stop here. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization
.....
20
Private foundation.
If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions
.....
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Page 4
Part IV
Supplemental Information.
Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; and Part III, line 12. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).
Facts And Circumstances Test
Explanation
Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ) 2013
Additional Data
Software ID:
Software Version:
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TIN:
SCHEDULE O (Form 990 or 990-EZ)
Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service
Supplemental Information to Form 990 or 990-EZ
Complete to provide information for responses to specific questions on
Form 990 or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Information about Schedule O (Form 990 or 990-EZ) and its instructions is at
www.irs.gov/form990.
OMB No. 1545-0047
2013
Open to Public Inspection
Name of the organization
CONSERVATION FEDERATION OF MISSOURI
Employer identification number
44-0606356
Return Reference
Explanation
FORM 990 - ORGANIZATION'S MISSION
THE PURPOSE OF THE CONSERVATION FEDERATION OF MISSOURI IS TO EDUCATE, INSPIRE, AND EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANIZATIONS TO TAKE ACTION TO CONSERVE AND TO SUPPORT THE SUSTAINABLE HARVEST AND WISE USE OF FISH, WILDLIFE, FOREST AND OTHER NATURAL RESOURCES, TO HELP PROTECT OUR PLANET'S ENVIRONMENT AND TO NOURISH AN ETHIC OF STEWARDSHIP AND ENJOYMENT OF OUR NATURAL WORLD.
FORM 990, PAGE 2, PART III, LINE 4D
THE "MISSOURI WILDLIFE" MAGAZINE IS USED TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND UPDATE MEMBERS REGARDING CONSERVATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES. TEAMING WITH WILDIFE - PROVIDES LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT TO BUILD THE TEAMING WITH WILDLIFE COALITION IN MISSOURI AS WELL AS COALITION BUILDING ACTIVITIES THAT BENEFIT THE WILDLIFE RESOURCES OF THE STATE AND TO PROVIDE LEADERSHIP AND SUPPORT FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF MISSOURI'S MULTIPLE PARTNER EFFORT TO CONSERVE ALL WILDLIFE AND RESTORE THE HABITATS NATURAL COMMUNITIES AND HEALTHY LANDSCAPES THEY DEPEND ON. NATIONAL ARCHERY IN THE SCHOOLS PROGRAM - THE PROGRAM PROMOTES STUDENT EDUCATION AND PARTICIPATION IN ORDER TO STRENGTHEN PUBLIC FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AS WELL AS TO ENGAGE MORE STUDENTS IN THE EDUCATION PROCESS. GOVERNOR'S YOUTH HUNT - EMPHASIZE AND CELEBRATE MISSOURI'S LEADERSHIP ROLE IN HUNTER RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION. MISSOURI SPORTSMEN'S CAUCUS - THE PROGRAM WORKS WITH ELECTED OFFICIALS TO SUPPORT HUNTING, FISHING AND TRAPPING, AS WELL AS PROFESSIONAL WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT. SCHOLARSHIPS SUPPORT CONTINUING EDUCATION IN THE FIELD OF CONSERVATION. CONSERVATION LEADERSHIP CORP - A MULTIYEAR PROGRAM THAT ENGAGES HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS IN THE POLITICS OF CONSERVATION. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREPARE PARTICIPANTS TO PERSONALLY INFLUENCE POLICY AND ACTIONS THAT WILL CONTRIBUTE TO THE CONSERVATION OF MISSOURI'S NATURAL RESOURCES. OAKS - A STRATEGIC PLAN DEDICATED TO IMPROVING MISSOURI OUTDOORS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 2
MOSSIE SHALLON MIKE SHALLON HOWARD WOOD NICOLE WOOD FATHER/DAUGHTER
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 11B
COPIES OF THE FINAL FORM 990 AND ALL SCHEDULES ARE E-MAILED TO EACH BOARD MEMBER PRIOR TO BEING FILED WITH THE IRS. BOARD MEMBERS ARE ASKED TO REVIEW THE RETURN AND TO CONTACT THE RETURN PREPARER OR THE ORGANIZATION'S STAFF WITH ANY QUESTIONS.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15A
COMPENSATION IS SET AT A LEVEL COMPARABLE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A REASONABLY COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE AND IS DETERMINED BY PERSONS KNOWLEDGEABLE IN COMPENSATION WHO HAVE NO FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE DETERMINATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 15B
COMPENSATION IS SET AT A LEVEL COMPARABLE TO OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN A REASONABLY COMPETITIVE WORKFORCE AND IS DETERMINED BY PERSONS KNOWLEDGEABLE IN COMPENSATION WHO HAVE NO FINANCIAL INTEREST IN THE DETERMINATION.
FORM 990, PAGE 6, PART VI, LINE 19
THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE MADE AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC UPON REQUEST.
FORM 990, PART XI, LINE 9
DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSE 60,481 COST OF MO MONARCH SCULPTURES 47,810 DIRECT FUNDRAISING EXPENSES -60,481 COST OF MO MONARCH SCULPTURES -47,810
For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.