TY 2024 Form 990

- TIN:

Form990

Department of the TreasuryInternal Revenue Service

Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax

Under section 501(c), 527, or 4947(a)(1) of the Internal Revenue Code (except private foundations)

Do not enter social security numbers on this form as it may be made public.

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OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public Inspection

A For the 2024 calendar year, or tax year beginning 01-01-2024 , and ending 12-31-2024

BCheck if applicable: Address change Name change Initial return Final return/terminated Amended return Application pending

CName of organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Doing business as

Number and street (or P.O. box if mail is not delivered to street address)
7701 FORSYTH BOULEVARD 205

Room/suite

City or town, state or province, country, and ZIP or foreign postal code
SAINT LOUIS, MO631051875

D Employer identification number

43-1913803

E Telephone number

G Gross receipts $ 4,118,100

F Name and address of principal officer:
KAREN BRANDING
7701 FORSYTH BOULEVARD 205
SAINT LOUIS,MO631051875

Tax-exempt status: 501(c)(3) 501(c) ( ) (insert no.) 4947(a)(1) or 527

Website:

STLRBC.ORG

H(a)

Is this a group return for
subordinates? Yes No

H(b)

Are all subordinates
included?

Yes No

If "No," attach a list. See instructions.

H(c)

Group exemption number

K Form of organization: Corporation Trust Association Other

L Year of formation: 2001

M State of legal domicile: MO

Part I

Summary

1	Briefly describe the organization’s mission or most significant activities: TO UNITE AND ENGAGE MEMBERS TO ACT ON HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESS, CIVIC AND PHILANTHROPIC AFFAIRS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION.
2	Check this box
3	Number of voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1a) ........	3	112
4	Number of independent voting members of the governing body (Part VI, line 1b) .....	4	112
5	Total number of individuals employed in calendar year 2024 (Part V, line 2a) ......	5	8
6	Total number of volunteers (estimate if necessary) .............	6	500
7a	Total unrelated business revenue from Part VIII, column (C), line 12 ........	7a	0
b	Net unrelated business taxable income from Form 990-T, Part I, line 11 .........	7b	0

		Prior Year	Current Year
8	Contributions and grants (Part VIII, line 1h) .........	4,246,820	3,917,704
9	Program service revenue (Part VIII, line 2g) .........	0	0
10	Investment income (Part VIII, column (A), lines 3, 4, and 7d ) ....	166,189	200,396
11	Other revenue (Part VIII, column (A), lines 5, 6d, 8c, 9c, 10c, and 11e)	0	0
12	Total revenue—add lines 8 through 11 (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12)	4,413,009	4,118,100
13	Grants and similar amounts paid (Part IX, column (A), lines 1–3 )...	2,983,614	2,262,507
14	Benefits paid to or for members (Part IX, column (A), line 4).....	0	0
15	Salaries, other compensation, employee benefits (Part IX, column (A), lines 5–10)	832,402	1,526,234
16a	Professional fundraising fees (Part IX, column (A), line 11e) .....	0	0
b	Total fundraising expenses (Part IX, column (D), line 25) 55,759
17	Other expenses (Part IX, column (A), lines 11a–11d, 11f–24e)....	555,845	515,743
18	Total expenses. Add lines 13–17 (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25)	4,371,861	4,304,484
19	Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 18 from line 12.......	41,148	-186,384
		Beginning of Current Year	End of Year
20	Total assets (Part X, line 16).............	4,932,729	4,067,736
21	Total liabilities (Part X, line 26).............	2,722,874	2,044,265
22	Net assets or fund balances. Subtract line 21 from line 20.....	2,209,855	2,023,471

Part II

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PTIN

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Cat. No. 11282Y Form 990 (2024)

Form 990 (2024)

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Part III

Statement of Program Service Accomplishments

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part III..............

Briefly describe the organization’s mission: TO UNITE AND ENGAGE MEMBERS TO ACT ON HIGH-IMPACT BUSINESS, CIVIC, AND PHILANTHROPIC AFFAIRS FOR THE BETTERMENT OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION. OUR CORE FOCUS AREAS INCLUDE ADVOCATING FOR AND FUNDING REGIONAL PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE; IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR ALL STUDENTS WITH PARTICULAR FOCUS ON DISADVANTAGED YOUTH; SUPPORTING TALENT DEVELOPMENT INITIATIVES WITH BI-STATE COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES; SUPPORTING BUSINESS DIVERSITY ISSUES AND FUNDING ORGANIZATIONS WHICH STRENGTHEN THE POOL OF DIVERSE TALENT OR SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF MINORITY OWNED ENTERPRISES; ADVOCATING FOR THE IMPROVEMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INFRASTRUCTURE IN AREAS SUCH AS ROADS, BRIDGES, AND AVIATION; STRENGTHENING AND FUNDING REGIONAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR CITIZENS AND PROVIDE NEEDED SERVICES; AND INCREASING THE INVOLVEMENT AND INVESTMENT OF RBC MEMBERS IN OUR WORK AND THE BROADER COMMUNITY.

Did the organization undertake any significant program services during the year which were not listed on
the prior Form 990 or 990-EZ? ..................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these new services on Schedule O.

Did the organization cease conducting, or make significant changes in how it conducts, any program
services? ........................... Yes No

If "Yes," describe these changes on Schedule O.

Describe the organization’s program service accomplishments for each of its three largest program services, as measured by expenses. Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations are required to report the amount of grants and allocations to others, the total expenses, and revenue, if any, for each program service reported.


4a	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,213,392 including grants of $ 702,766 ) (Revenue $ )
	CRIME & PUBLIC SAFETY: WORK CLOSELY WITH ELECTED AND PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICIALS TO REDUCE CRIME, IMPROVE SAFETY, AND PROVIDE SUPPORT TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND NEIGHBORHOOD STABILIZATION, WITH A 3-PRONGED FOCUS: ENFORCEMENT, INTERVENTION, AND PREVENTION. - ST. LOUIS REGION NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION: THIRTY RBC MEMBER COMPANIES, THE URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS, FOUR UTILITY COMPANIES, PUBLIC SECTOR AGENCIES, AND 400 COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS CONDUCTED FOUR CLEAN UP, BUILD UP EVENTS IN 2024 (WELLS-GOODFELLOW; COLLEGE HILL; WELLSTON; CAHOKIA). THESE EVENTS HELPED REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS BY DEMOLISHING ABANDONED STRUCTURES; CLEARING OVERGROWN BRUSH, TRASH AND DEBRIS FROM VACANT LOTS; AND INSTALLING LIGHTING, DOORBELL CAMERAS AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS THAT INCREASE NEIGHBORHOOD SAFETY AND VITALITY, AS WELL AS OPPORTUNITIES FOR ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT. - ST. LOUIS CITY NEIGHBORHOOD REVITALIZATION: RBC ORGANIZED ITS MEMBERS TO PURCHASE AND INSTALL PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT IN "PEACE PARK" IN COLLEGE HILL, THE ONLY NEIGHBORHOOD IN ST. LOUIS CITY WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL PARK. COLLEGE HILL WAS THE ONLY NEIGHBORHOOD IN ST. LOUIS WITHOUT A PARK. NOW THE RESIDENTS CAN ENJOY A SAFE CLEAN SPACE FOR RECREATION AND EXERCISE. - EAST-WEST GATEWAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS: RBC IS SUPPORTING EAST-WEST GATEWAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENT'S HOMICIDE REDUCTION INITIATIVE: SAVE LIVES NOW!, CONTRIBUTING $25,000 ANNUALLY FOR THREE YEARS. - ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE CHILDCARE CENTER: RBC DONATED $50,000 TO THE ST. LOUIS POLICE FOUNDATION FOR THE PURPOSE OF SUPPORTING THE CREATION OF A CHILDCARE FACILITY FOR POLICE PERSONNEL IN THE ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT WITH CHILDCARE HOURS THAT ARE MORE CONDUCIVE TO LAW ENFORCEMENT SCHEDULES. THESE EFFORTS PLAY A CRUCIAL ROLE IN RECRUITING AND RETAINING ST. LOUIS COUNTY POLICE OFFICERS WITH YOUNG FAMILIES. THE RBC HAS COMMITTED TO A SIMILAR ANNUAL CONTRIBUTION FOR THREE YEARS. - INVESTED $250,000 IN THE URBAN LEAGUE OF METROPOLITAN ST. LOUIS TO SUPPORT ITS SAVE OUR SONS & SISTERS PROGRAM THAT PRIMARILY HELPS UNEMPLOYED AND UNDEREMPLOYED BLACK MEN AND WOMEN FIND GAINFUL EMPLOYMENT. RBC FUNDING ALSO SUPPORTS THE URBAN LEAGUE'S SERVING OUR STREETS INITIATIVE THAT AIMS TO REDUCE VIOLENT CRIME BY CONNECTING NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS WITH SERVICES AND RESOURCES. THIS FUNDING ALIGNS WITH THE RBC'S PUBLIC SAFETY PRIORITIES TO SUPPORT PROGRAMS THAT FOCUS ON PREVENTION OF CRIMES, GIVING UNDER-RESOURCED INDIVIDUALS AND COMMUNITIES A PATH TO A FULFILLING LIFE OUTSIDE OF CRIMINAL ACTIVITY. - FAITH LEADERS LUNCHEON: ORGANIZED FAITH LEADERS LUNCHEON IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE URBAN LEAGUE WITH 250 PASTORS AND FAITH LEADERS FROM NORTH CITY AND COUNTY, AND SOME OF THE TOP COMMUNITY LEADERS IN THE CITY AND COUNTY. THE EVENT WAS SUCCESSFUL IN SHOWING APPRECIATION FOR FAITH LEADERS WHO ARE CRITICAL TO OUR ENGAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND THE URBAN LEAGUE'S STREET OUTREACH.

4b	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 1,301,799 including grants of $ 753,969 ) (Revenue $ )
	GIVING BACK: IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE IN THE REGION BY BRIDGING CORPORATE AND NONPROFIT COMMUNITIES. - ST. LOUIS SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS (SVP) DIRECTLY INVESTED $95,000 INTO FIVE NONPROFITS. THEY WERE ABLE TO APPLY THE FUNDING TOWARDS PROJECTS ESSENTIAL TO BUILDING CAPACITY AND FUNCTIONALITY IN THEIR ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS WHICH HELPED OUR INVESTEES ACQUIRE MARKETING SERVICES, STRATEGIC PLANNING CONSULTANTS, SECURITY EQUIPMENT, UPGRADED INTERNET SERVICE, AND BOARD DEVELOPMENT SOFTWARE. - SOCIAL VENTURE PARTNERS WELCOMED THREE NEW PARTNERS FOR A TOTAL OF 35, WORKING TO BUILD CAPACITY WITHIN FIVE NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT COLLECTIVELY SERVE OVER 20,000 YOUTHS IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION. - THANKS TO THE CONNECTIONS OF OUR SVP PARTNERS, ALL FIVE NONPROFITS SERVED WERE ABLE TO ATTEND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOPS FOCUSED ON NONPROFIT BOARD DEVELOPMENT. - THE SVP GRANT COMMITTEE CONCLUDED A THOROUGH GRANT APPLICATION PROCESS, SELECTING TWO NEW ORGANIZATIONS TO SUPPORT IN 2025 - BRIDGE 2 HOPE AND SHOW ME THE WORLD PROJECT - WHO SERVE STUDENTS AND THEIR FAMILIES IN UNDER-SERVED SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN ST. LOUIS CITY AND COUNTY. - RBC'S IT'S OUR REGION FUND GRANT COMMITTEE ALLOCATED $100,000 TO 22 NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION, INCLUDING ILLINOIS'S ST. CLAIR, MADISON, AND MONROE COUNTIES. - THE RBC RAISED $21.3M FOR THE UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST. LOUIS. THESE FUNDS HELP THE UNITED WAY ADDRESS THE ST. LOUIS REGION'S NEEDS AND ENSURE OUR RESIDENTS MEET THEIR BASIC NEEDS OF FOOD, SHELTER, AND TRANSPORTATION AS WELL THEIR LONG-TERM NEEDS, INCLUDING JOB TRAINING, YOUTH PROGRAMMING, EDUCATION, AND COUNSELING.

4c	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 482,472 including grants of $ 279,435 ) (Revenue $ )
	SKILLED WORKFORCE: TO BUILD A MORE INFORMED, CONNECTED, AND RELIABLE PIPELINE OF SKILLED WORKFORCE TALENT IN RBC'S FIVE PRIORITY INDUSTRIES: CONSTRUCTION, TECHNOLOGY, HEALTHCARE, MANUFACTURING, AND FIRST RESPONDERS. - STL.WORKS TARGETED 17 PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTS, REPRESENTING ROUGHLY 160,000 STUDENTS THAT INDIRECTLY INFLUENCED OVER 4,000 STUDENTS THROUGH INTERACTIONS WITH OVER 360 EDUCATORS AND DIRECTLY REACHED 3,500 STUDENTS AND 70 COUNSELORS, EDUCATORS, PRINCIPALS, AND SUPERINTENDENTS. - RBC'S WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT MANAGER, ORGANIZED AND PARTICIPATED IN 86 SPEAKING ENGAGEMENTS IN 17 TARGETED SCHOOL DISTRICTS WITH INCREASED INVOLVEMENT WITH SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS DISTRICTS ALONGSIDE STL.WORKS INDUSTRY SECTOR PARTNERS IN HEALTHCARE, TECHNOLOGY, PUBLIC SAFETY, ADVANCED MANUFACTURING, AND CONSTRUCTION/TRADES. - STL.WORKS FACILITATED INTERACTIONS BETWEEN 36 PARTNER COMPANIES AND STUDENTS, PRINCIPALS, ASSISTANT PRINCIPALS, AND COUNSELORS. STL.WORKS HELD 15 CAREER EXPLORATIONS AT RBC COMPANIES AND SUPPORTED OVER 200 STUDENTS AND YOUNG ADULTS WITH INTERNSHIP AND JOB SHADOWING EXPERIENCES IN THE INDUSTRY SECTORS IN PARTNERSHIP WITH ACCESS POINT, CCDI, GATEWAY SOUTH, AND RBC COMPANIES. - STL.WORKS HELPED SPEARHEAD OVER FOUR PUBLIC SAFETY WORKFORCE COMMITTEE MEETINGS WITH OVER 15 MUNICIPALITIES IN ATTENDANCE. ADDITIONALLY, STL.WORKS WITH THE HELP OF FUNDING FROM THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT AGENCY (DEA) SENT 50 STUDENTS FROM FIVE SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION TO FIRST RESPONDER CAMP. - STL.WORKS HELPED ORGANIZE AND GIVE KEYNOTES AT FOUR EDUCATION AND WORKFORCE CONFERENCES: SAINT LOUIS UNIVERSITY WITH 200 ATTENDEES, LINDENWOOD UNIVERSITY WITH 100 ATTENDEES, FLORISSANT KIWANIS WITH 200 ATTENDEES, WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY WITH 50 ATTENDEES. - STL.WORKS HELPED ORGANIZE TWO LARGE-SCALE TEACHER EXPLORATIONS: MISSOURI CHAMBER'S SHOW ME CAREERS, WHICH HOSTED 50 TEACHERS, AND MISSOURI ENERGY WORKFORCE CONSORTIUM (MEWC), WHICH HOSTED 65 TEACHERS FOR A SKILL TRADES LUNCHEON. - FINANCIALLY SUPPORTED WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT CERTIFICATION AND CAREER READINESS PROGRAMS IN THE REGION: GLOBAL CENTER FOR CYBERSECURITY ($25,000), NPOWER ($25,000), URBAN LEAGUE SAVE OUR SONS AND SISTERS ($200,000). - RBC ALSO PROVIDED $10,000 IN SUPPORT OF MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE'S SHOW-ME CAREERS ($10,000), WHICH PROVIDED DIRECT INSIGHT INTO IN-DEMAND OCCUPATIONS TO KEY EDUCATORS, COUNSELORS, AND ADMINISTRATORS THROUGHOUT THE REGION IN AN IMMERSIVE SUMMER EXTERNSHIP PROGRAM. TALENT DEVELOPMENT & RETENTION: TO ATTRACT, RETAIN, AND DEVELOP A HIGHLY SKILLED AND DIVERSE PROFESSIONAL TALENT BASE IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION BY PROVIDING VALUABLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR NETWORKING, PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT. - CONTRIBUTED TO THE RETENTION OF DIVERSE TALENT IN THE REGION THROUGH THE MENTOR NETWORK PROGRAM BY PAIRING 122 COLLEGE STUDENTS WITH BUSINESS AND CIVIC LEADER MENTORS IN THE REGION AND SUPPORTING THE PROGRAM WITH ACTIVITIES AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT. - COMMUNICATED THROUGH A MONTHLY EMAIL NEWSLETTER WITH 3,200 YOUNG PROFESSIONALS, PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION ON PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES; NETWORKING, SOCIAL AND PROFESSIONAL EVENTS IN THE REGION; AND JOB OPPORTUNITIES IN THE REGION. - RBC'S LEADERSHIP 100 GROUP INDUCTED 21 NEW MEMBERS, FOSTERING COMMUNITY, CONNECTION, AND PHILANTHROPIC AND CIVIC SERVICE AMONG EMERGING BUSINESS LEADERS. LEADERSHIP 100 HAS 92 MEMBERS SERVING ON 158 DIFFERENT REGIONAL BOARDS.

	(Code: ) (Expenses $ 908,769 including grants of $ 526,336 ) (Revenue $ )
	K-12 EDUCATION: INVEST IN THE ECONOMIC FUTURE OF OUR REGION BY ADVANCING OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNING AND ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE FOR EVERY CHILD, ESPECIALLY DISADVANTAGED YOUTH. - KIPP SCHOOLS: PROVIDED $75,000 IN FINANCIAL SUPPORT TO KIPP SCHOOLS ST. LOUIS, SPECIFICALLY FOR KIPP ST. LOUIS HIGH SCHOOL'S KIPP FORWARD PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES MENTORING, GUIDANCE, WRAP-AROUND SUPPORT AND OTHER SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AS THEY CREATE PREPARE FOR AND ATTEND POST HIGH SCHOOL STUDIES. - SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE: FUNDED THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST WITH $25,000 TO SUPPORT TRAINING PROGRAMS FOCUSED ON BEST PRACTICES FOR PUBLIC SCHOOL BOARD GOVERNANCE WITH AN EMPHASIS ON STUDENT OUTCOMES. - K-12 PUBLIC POLICY: RBC INVITED THE COMMISSIONER OF THE MISSOURI DEPARTMENT OF ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY EDUCATION TO SPEAK WITH RBC BOARDS MEMBERS AND COMMUNICATE THE STATEWIDE PLAN FOR IMPROVING EDUCATIONAL OUTCOMES FOR MISSOURI STUDENTS. - LITERACY ACCESS AND ENRICHMENT: GRANTED $50,000 FOR ST. LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION'S ROLL OUT OF ITS HOME LIBRARIES PILOT FOR K-8TH GRADE STUDENTS IN 5 SCHOOLS, SPECIFICALLY HELPING FUND PORTABLE LIBRARY KITS FOR THE 1 IN 4 SLPS STUDENTS WHO ARE HOMELESS ON ANY GIVEN NIGHT TODAY. - TEACHER AND ADMINISTRATOR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT: RBC PROVIDED $30,000 TO THE UNIVERSITY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT TO SUPPORT THE DISTRICT'S SENIOR LEADERS ATTENDING THE SCHOOL TURNAROUND LEADERS INSTITUTE AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY DURING THE SUMMER OF 2024. THIS FUNDING ALLOWED FIVE ADMINISTRATORS AND TWO SCHOOL BOARD MEMBERS TO TAKE PART IN AN INTENSIVE PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS LEADERS TO DEVELOP A THEORY OF ACTION AND IMPLEMENTATION FOR THEIR SCHOOL DISTRICT. ADDITIONALLY, THE RBC ORGANIZED AN EVENT FOR THE EDUCATION AND BUSINESS COMMUNITY FEATURING DR. TIFFANY ANDERSON, CURRENT SUPERINTENDENT OF THE TOPEKA PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND FORMER SUPERINTENDENT OF JENNINGS SCHOOL DISTRICT LOCATED IN THE ST. LOUIS REGION, WHO SPOKE ON ANDERSON'S APPROACH FOR BUILDING PARENT CAPACITY IN HIGH-POVERTY SCHOOLS. INCLUSION: CULTIVATE A WELCOMING AND GLOBALLY ATTRACTIVE REGIONAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT AND ADDRESS SYSTEMIC RACISM THROUGH EDUCATION, TARGETED INTERVENTION, AND INVESTMENTS - DEVELOPED THE PLAN FOR COHORT 3 OF THE SMALL BUSINESS EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP INITIATIVE IN 2025, LEVERAGING LEARNINGS FROM SURVEYING PARTICIPANTS IN THE FIRST TWO COHORTS.OTHER PUBLIC PARTNERSHIPS AND COLLABORATION - RBC ALSO ACTIVELY SUPPORTS THE WORK OF MANY AREA CHAMBERS WHOSE WORK ADVANCES RBC'S PRIORITIES AND HELPS BUILD A STRONGER REGION, INCLUDING: ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF ST. LOUIS; HISPANIC CHAMBER OF ST. LOUIS; LEADERSHIP COUNCIL OF SOUTHWEST ILLINOIS; MOSAIC PROJECT. - CONDUCTED MEETINGS TO INFORM RBC MEMBERS ABOUT DEVELOPMENTS AFFECTING RBC PRIORITIES IN THE AREAS OF CRIME AND PUBLIC SAFETY, CAREER PATHWAYS, AND EDUCATION POLICY.

4d	Other program services (Describe in Schedule O.)
	(Expenses $ 908,769 including grants of $ 526,336 ) (Revenue $ )
4e	Total program service expenses3,906,432

Form 990 (2024)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules

Yes

Is the organization described in section 501(c)(3) or 4947(a)(1) (other than a private foundation)? If "Yes," complete Schedule A Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization required to complete Schedule B, Schedule of Contributors? See instructions. Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization engage in direct or indirect political campaign activities on behalf of or in opposition to candidates for public office? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part I Click to see attachment

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Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization engage in lobbying activities, or have a section 501(h) election in effect during the tax year? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part II Click to see attachment

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Yes

Is the organization a section 501(c)(4), 501(c)(5), or 501(c)(6) organization that receives membership dues, assessments, or similar amounts as defined in Rev. Proc. 98-19? If "Yes," complete Schedule C, Part III Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain any donor advised funds or any similar funds or accounts for which donors have the right to provide advice on the distribution or investment of amounts in such funds or accounts? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part I Click to see attachment

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Did the organization receive or hold a conservation easement, including easements to preserve open space,
the environment, historic land areas, or historic structures? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part II Click to see attachment

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Did the organization maintain collections of works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets? If "Yes,"
complete Schedule D, Part III Click to see attachment

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Yes

Did the organization report an amount in Part X, line 21 for escrow or custodial account liability; serve as a custodian for amounts not listed in Part X; or provide credit counseling, debt management, credit repair, or debt negotiation services? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IV Click to see attachment

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Did the organization, directly or through a related organization, hold assets in temporarily restricted endowments, permanent endowments, or quasi endowments? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part V......

If the organization’s answer to any of the following questions is "Yes," then complete Schedule D, Parts VI, VII, VIII, IX, or X, as applicable.

Did the organization report an amount for land, buildings, and equipment in Part X, line 10? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Part VI. Click to see attachment

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11a

Yes

Did the organization report an amount for investments—other securities in Part X, line 12 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VII Click to see attachment

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11b

Did the organization report an amount for investments—program related in Part X, line 13 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part VIII Click to see attachment

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11c

Did the organization report an amount for other assets in Part X, line 15 that is 5% or more of its total assets reported in Part X, line 16? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part IX Click to see attachment

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11d

Did the organization report an amount for other liabilities in Part X, line 25? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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11e

Yes

Did the organization’s separate or consolidated financial statements for the tax year include a footnote that addresses the organization’s liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740)? If "Yes," complete Schedule D, Part X Click to see attachment

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12a

Did the organization obtain separate, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," complete
Schedule D, Parts XI and XII Click to see attachment

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12a

Was the organization included in consolidated, independent audited financial statements for the tax year? If "Yes," and if the organization answered "No" to line 12a, then completing Schedule D, Parts XI and XII is optional Click to see attachment

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12b

Is the organization a school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii)? If "Yes," complete Schedule E

14a

Did the organization maintain an office, employees, or agents outside of the United States? .....

14a

Did the organization have aggregate revenues or expenses of more than $10,000 from grantmaking, fundraising, business, investment, and program service activities outside the United States, or aggregate foreign investments valued at $100,000 or more? If "Yes," complete Schedule F, Parts I and IV.........

14b

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for any foreign organization? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts II and IV.....

Did the organization report on Part IX, column (A), line 3, more than $5,000 of aggregate grants or other assistance to or for foreign individuals? If “Yes,” complete Schedule F, Parts III and IV...

Did the organization report a total of more than $15,000 of expenses for professional fundraising services on Part IX, column (A), lines 6 and 11e? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part I. See instructions. ....

Did the organization report more than $15,000 total of fundraising event gross income and contributions on Part VIII, lines 1c and 8a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part II............

Did the organization report more than $15,000 of gross income from gaming activities on Part VIII, line 9a? If "Yes," complete Schedule G, Part III...................

20a

Did the organization operate one or more hospital facilities? If "Yes," complete Schedule H....

20a

If "Yes" to line 20a, did the organization attach a copy of its audited financial statements to this return?

20b

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to any domestic organization or domestic government on Part IX, column (A), line 1? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and II..... Click to see attachment

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Form 990 (2024)

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Part IV

Checklist of Required Schedules (continued)

Yes

Did the organization report more than $5,000 of grants or other assistance to or for domestic individuals on Part IX, column (A), line 2? If “Yes,” complete Schedule I, Parts I and III........ Click to see attachment

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Did the organization answer "Yes" to Part VII, Section A, line 3, 4, or 5, about compensation of the organization’s current and former officers, directors, trustees, key employees, and highest compensated employees? If "Yes," complete Schedule J....................... Click to see attachment

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Yes

24a

Did the organization have a tax-exempt bond issue with an outstanding principal amount of more than $100,000 as of the last day of the year, that was issued after December 31, 2002? If “Yes,” answer lines 24b through 24d and complete Schedule K. If “No,” go to line 25a...............

24a

Did the organization invest any proceeds of tax-exempt bonds beyond a temporary period exception?...

24b

Did the organization maintain an escrow account other than a refunding escrow at any time during the year
to defease any tax-exempt bonds? ...............

24c

Did the organization act as an "on behalf of" issuer for bonds outstanding at any time during the year?...

24d

25a

Section 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations. Did the organization engage in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person during the year? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I ....

25a

Is the organization aware that it engaged in an excess benefit transaction with a disqualified person in a prior year, and that the transaction has not been reported on any of the organization’s prior Forms 990 or 990-EZ? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part I.......................

25b

Did the organization report any amount on Part X, line 5 or 22 for receivables from or payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part II...........

Did the organization provide a grant or other assistance to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or employee thereof, a grant selection committee member, or to a 35% controlled entity (including an employee thereof) or family member of any of these persons?

If "Yes," complete

Schedule L, Part III.........................

Was the organization a party to a business transaction with one of the following parties (see the Schedule L, Part IV instructions for applicable filing thresholds, conditions, and exceptions):

A current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, or substantial contributor? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV......................

28a

A family member of any individual described in line 28a? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....

28b

A 35% controlled entity of one or more individuals and/or organizations described in line 28a or 28b? If "Yes," complete Schedule L, Part IV.....................

28c

Did the organization receive more than $25,000 in non-cash contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M..

Did the organization receive contributions of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets, or qualified conservation contributions? If "Yes," complete Schedule M .................

Did the organization liquidate, terminate, or dissolve and cease operations? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part I

Did the organization sell, exchange, dispose of, or transfer more than 25% of its net assets? If "Yes," complete Schedule N, Part II........................

Did the organization own 100% of an entity disregarded as separate from the organization under Regulations sections 301.7701-2 and 301.7701-3? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part I............

Was the organization related to any tax-exempt or taxable entity? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part II, III, or IV, and Part V, line 1.........................

35a

Did the organization have a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)?

35a

If ‘Yes’ to line 35a, did the organization receive any payment from or engage in any transaction with a controlled entity within the meaning of section 512(b)(13)? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2 ...

35b

Section 501(c)(3) organizations. Did the organization make any transfers to an exempt non-charitable related organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part V, line 2.............

Did the organization conduct more than 5% of its activities through an entity that is not a related organization and that is treated as a partnership for federal income tax purposes? If "Yes," complete Schedule R, Part VI

Did the organization complete Schedule O and provide explanations on Schedule O for Part VI, lines 11b and 19? Note. All Form 990 filers are required to complete Schedule O. ............

Yes

Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance
Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part V...........

Yes

Enter the number reported in box 3 of Form 1096. Enter -0- if not applicable ..

Enter the number of Forms W-2G included on line 1a. Enter -0- if not applicable .

Did the organization comply with backup withholding rules for reportable payments to vendors and reportable gaming (gambling) winnings to prize winners? ..................

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Part V

Statements Regarding Other IRS Filings and Tax Compliance (continued)

Enter the number of employees reported on Form W-3, Transmittal of Wage and
Tax Statements, filed for the calendar year ending with or within the year covered by this return ..................

If at least one is reported on line 2a, did the organization file all required federal employment tax returns?

Yes

Did the organization have unrelated business gross income of $1,000 or more during the year?...

If “Yes,” has it filed a Form 990-T for this year? If “No” to line 3b, provide an explanation in Schedule O...

At any time during the calendar year, did the organization have an interest in, or a signature or other authority over, a financial account in a foreign country (such as a bank account, securities account, or other financial account)? ..

If "Yes," enter the name of the foreign country:
See instructions for filing requirements for FinCEN Form 114, Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts (FBAR).

Was the organization a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction at any time during the tax year? ..

Did any taxable party notify the organization that it was or is a party to a prohibited tax shelter transaction?

If "Yes," to line 5a or 5b, did the organization file Form 8886-T? ............

Does the organization have annual gross receipts that are normally greater than $100,000, and did the organization solicit any contributions that were not tax deductible as charitable contributions? ...

If "Yes," did the organization include with every solicitation an express statement that such contributions or gifts were not tax deductible? ......................

Organizations that may receive deductible contributions under section 170(c).

Did the organization receive a payment in excess of $75 made partly as a contribution and partly for goods and services provided to the payor? ....................

If "Yes," did the organization notify the donor of the value of the goods or services provided? .....

Did the organization sell, exchange, or otherwise dispose of tangible personal property for which it was required to file Form 8282? .........................

If "Yes," indicate the number of Forms 8282 filed during the year ....

Did the organization receive any funds, directly or indirectly, to pay premiums on a personal benefit contract?

Did the organization, during the year, pay premiums, directly or indirectly, on a personal benefit contract? ..

If the organization received a contribution of qualified intellectual property, did the organization file Form 8899 as required? ......................

If the organization received a contribution of cars, boats, airplanes, or other vehicles, did the organization file a Form 1098-C? ..........................

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds. Did a donor advised fund maintained by the sponsoring organization have excess business holdings at any time during the year? ........

Sponsoring organizations maintaining donor advised funds.

Did the sponsoring organization make any taxable distributions under section 4966?........

Did the sponsoring organization make a distribution to a donor, donor advisor, or related person?...

Section 501(c)(7) organizations. Enter:

Initiation fees and capital contributions included on Part VIII, line 12 ...

10a

Gross receipts, included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, for public use of club facilities

10b

Section 501(c)(12) organizations. Enter:

Gross income from members or shareholders .........

11a

Gross income from other sources. (Do not net amounts due or paid to other sources against amounts due or received from them.) ..........

11b

12a

Section 4947(a)(1) non-exempt charitable trusts. Is the organization filing Form 990 in lieu of Form 1041?

12a

If "Yes," enter the amount of tax-exempt interest received or accrued during the year.

12b

Section 501(c)(29) qualified nonprofit health insurance issuers.

Is the organization licensed to issue qualified health plans in more than one state? .........
Note. See the instructions for additional information the organization must report on Schedule O.

13a

Enter the amount of reserves the organization is required to maintain by the states in which the organization is licensed to issue qualified health plans ....

13b

Enter the amount of reserves on hand ............

13c

14a

Did the organization receive any payments for indoor tanning services during the tax year?.....

14a

If "Yes," has it filed a Form 720 to report these payments? If "No," provide an explanation in Schedule O..

14b

Is the organization subject to the section 4960 tax on payment(s) of more than $1,000,000 in remuneration or excess parachute payment(s) during the year? ....................
If "Yes," see the instructions and file Form 4720, Schedule N.

Is the organization an educational institution subject to the section 4968 excise tax on net investment income? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 4720, Schedule O.

Section 501(c)(21) organizations. Did the trust, or any disqualified or other person engage in any activities that would result in the imposition of an excise tax under section 4951, 4952, or 4953? ..
If "Yes," complete Form 6069.

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Part VI

Governance, Management, and Disclosure. For each "Yes" response to lines 2 through 7b below, and for a "No" response to lines 8a, 8b, or 10b below, describe the circumstances, processes, or changes in Schedule O. See instructions.

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VI..............

Section A. Governing Body and Management

Yes

Enter the number of voting members of the governing body at the end of the tax year

112

If there are material differences in voting rights among members of the governing body, or if the governing body delegated broad authority to an executive committee or similar committee, explain in Schedule O.

Enter the number of voting members included in line 1a, above, who are independent

112

Did any officer, director, trustee, or key employee have a family relationship or a business relationship with any other officer, director, trustee, or key employee? .................

Did the organization delegate control over management duties customarily performed by or under the direct supervision of officers, directors or trustees, or key employees to a management company or other person? .

Did the organization make any significant changes to its governing documents since the prior Form 990 was filed? .

Did the organization become aware during the year of a significant diversion of the organization’s assets? .

Did the organization have members or stockholders? ................

Yes

Did the organization have members, stockholders, or other persons who had the power to elect or appoint one or more members of the governing body? ....................

Yes

Are any governance decisions of the organization reserved to (or subject to approval by) members, stockholders, or persons other than the governing body? ...................

Yes

Did the organization contemporaneously document the meetings held or written actions undertaken during the year by the following:

The governing body? .......................

Yes

Each committee with authority to act on behalf of the governing body? ............

Yes

Is there any officer, director, trustee, or key employee listed in Part VII, Section A, who cannot be reached at the organization’s mailing address? If "Yes," provide the names and addresses in Schedule O.......

Section B. Policies (This Section B requests information about policies not required by the Internal Revenue Code.)

Yes

10a

Did the organization have local chapters, branches, or affiliates? ............

10a

If "Yes," did the organization have written policies and procedures governing the activities of such chapters, affiliates, and branches to ensure their operations are consistent with the organization's exempt purposes?

10b

11a

Has the organization provided a complete copy of this Form 990 to all members of its governing body before filing the form? ............................

11a

Describe on Schedule O the process, if any, used by the organization to review this Form 990. .....

12a

Did the organization have a written conflict of interest policy? If "No," go to line 13.......

12a

Yes

Were officers, directors, or trustees, and key employees required to disclose annually interests that could give rise to conflicts? ..........................

12b

Yes

Did the organization regularly and consistently monitor and enforce compliance with the policy? If "Yes," describe on Schedule O how this was done...................

12c

Yes

Did the organization have a written whistleblower policy? ...............

Yes

Did the organization have a written document retention and destruction policy? .........

Yes

Did the process for determining compensation of the following persons include a review and approval by independent persons, comparability data, and contemporaneous substantiation of the deliberation and decision?

The organization’s CEO, Executive Director, or top management official ...........

15a

Yes

Other officers or key employees of the organization ................

15b

Yes

If "Yes" to line 15a or 15b, describe the process on Schedule O. See instructions.

16a

Did the organization invest in, contribute assets to, or participate in a joint venture or similar arrangement with a taxable entity during the year? ......................

16a

If "Yes," did the organization follow a written policy or procedure requiring the organization to evaluate its participation in joint venture arrangements under applicable federal tax law, and take steps to safeguard the organization’s exempt status with respect to such arrangements? ............

16b

Section C. Disclosure

List the states with which a copy of this Form 990 is required to be filed

Section 6104 requires an organization to make its Form 1023 (1024 or 1024-A, if applicable), 990, and 990-T (section 501(c)(3)s only) available for public inspection. Indicate how you made these available. Check all that apply.

Own website Another's website Upon request Other (explain in Schedule O)

Describe in Schedule O whether (and if so, how) the organization made its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public during the tax year.

State the name, address, and telephone number of the person who possesses the organization's books and records:
KAREN BRANDING7701 FORSYTH BLVD SAINT LOUIS,MO631051875 (314) 225-2100

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Part VII

Compensation of Officers, Directors,Trustees, Key Employees, Highest Compensated Employees, and Independent Contractors

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VII..............

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees

1a Complete this table for all persons required to be listed. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.
RoundBullet

List all of the organization’s current officers, directors, trustees (whether individuals or organizations), regardless of amount
of compensation. Enter -0- in columns (D), (E), and (F) if no compensation was paid.

List all of the organization’s current key employees, if any. See the instructions for definition of "key employee."

List the organization’s five current highest compensated employees (other than an officer, director, trustee or key employee)
who received reportable compensation (box 5 of Form W-2, box 6 of Form 1099-MISC, and/or box 1 of Form 1099-NEC) of more than $100,000 from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former officers, key employees, or highest compensated employees who received more than $100,000
of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

List all of the organization’s former directors or trustees that received, in the capacity as a former director or trustee of the
organization, more than $10,000 of reportable compensation from the organization and any related organizations.

See the instructions for the order in which to list the persons above.

Check this box if neither the organization nor any related organization compensated any current officer, director, or trustee.

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)		(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(1) ALAINA MACIA...................................................................... DIRECTOR / CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(2) CATHERINE HANAWAY...................................................................... DIRECTOR / CHAIR-ELECT	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(3) BRIAN HOGAN...................................................................... DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(4) RUSTY KEELEY...................................................................... DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(5) CAROLYN KINDLE...................................................................... DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(6) ANTHONY THOMPSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(7) JIMMY WILLIAMS...................................................................... DIRECTOR / VICE CHAIR	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(8) JOHN KEMPER...................................................................... DIRECTOR / TREASURER AND SECRETARY	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(9) ROMAN WULLER...................................................................... DIRECTOR/ GENERAL COUNSEL	2.00 .................	X	X	0	0	0
(10) BRIAN ANDERSON...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(11) JANE ARNOLD...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(12) JAMIE AUFFENBERG...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(13) ANDREW BAGNALL...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(14) VINCE BENNETT...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(15) MARK BIRK...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(16) JOSEPH BLOMKER...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0
(17) PETER M BLUMEYER II...................................................................... DIRECTOR	2.00 .................	X		0	0	0

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Part VII

Section A. Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees (continued)

(A) Name and title	(B) Average hours per week (list any hours for related organizations below dotted line)	(C) Position (do not check more than one box, unless person is both an officer and a director/trustee)			(D) Reportable compensation from the organization (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(E) Reportable compensation from related organizations (W-2/1099-MISC/1099-NEC)	(F) Estimated amount of other compensation from the organization and related organizations
(A) Name and title
(18) ROBERT BOBROFF........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(19) BEAU BRAUER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(20) PATRICK BUEHRING........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(21) ANTHONY J CALECA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(22) WILLIAM CANIANO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(23) ROBERT CANNON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(24) JOHN CAPPS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(25) IAN CASO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(26) S BRYAN COOK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(27) REBECCA CORNATZER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(28) BILL CORRIGAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(29) CLARK COSTELLO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(30) RON DAUGHERTY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(31) ANDREW DAVIDSON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(32) KELLY DIEHL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(33) MICHAEL DIERBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(34) SCOTT E DOYLE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(35) LOUIS B BUZZ ECKELKAMP III........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(36) JAKE EILERMANN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(37) RICHARD W ENGEL JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(38) CLAIRE ERKER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(39) JERE FABICK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(40) ANDERSON FINCHER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(41) SAM FIORELLO........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(42) JEFFREY L FOX........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(43) CURTIS FRANCOIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(44) RANDELL GELZER JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(45) LAURNA GODWIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(46) SARA GOELLNER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(47) ROBERT S GOLDSTEIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(48) BRYAN GRAIFF........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(49) STEVE HAMILTON........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(50) STEVEN HARRIS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(51) SCOTT HARTWIG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(52) GREGORY HESSER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(53) JEFF HOELSCHER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(54) PAUL HOGAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(55) CHRIS HOHN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(56) BRUCE B HOLLAND........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(57) KATIE HOPKINS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(58) THOMAS W HOUGH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(59) ERICA HUGHES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(60) SHARON JOHN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(61) LAL KARSANBHAI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(62) ADAM KAUTZNER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(63) JAMES KAVANAUGH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(64) MICHAEL KENNEDY JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(65) TALIYA KING........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(66) ERIC KITTNER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(67) AL KOLLER III........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(68) TODD J KORTE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(69) CHRIS KOSTER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(70) JAMES B LALLY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(71) STEVE LECLAIR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(72) JULIA J LILLY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(73) STEVEN LINDSEY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(74) HARRISON LUVAI........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(75) DONN LUX........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(76) STEVE MACKIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(77) HASAN MALIK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(78) JOHN MATHER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(79) BRIAN MATTHEWS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(80) JIM MCCOOL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(81) P JOSEPH MCKEE III........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(82) ROBERT D MILLSTONE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(83) ROBERT NEWMARK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(84) TRACI O'BRYAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(85) ROBERT O'LOUGHLIN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(86) NICK RAGONE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(87) PATRICK RASCHE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(88) LAURA RAY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(89) WINTHROP B REED III........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(90) MARTIN RESCH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(91) BRIAN ROBERTS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(92) NOLAN RUIZ........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(93) CASSANDRA SANFORD........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(94) GLORIA SARGENT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(95) BRIAN SATTERTHWAITE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(96) RYAN SAWALL........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(97) BRYAN H SAYLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(98) ANNIE SAUGET MILLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(99) MICHAEL SCULLY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(100) PAUL SHAUGHNESSY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(101) JAMES F SHEKELTON III........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(102) TODD SIWAK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(103) STEVE SMOOT........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(104) MICHAEL STAENBERG........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(105) DAVID STOKES........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(106) KEITH STROPE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(107) JOHN P STUPP JR........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(108) DONALD M SUGGS........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(109) MARK THOM........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(110) ANDREW THOME........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(111) JOHN M TRACY........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(112) STEVE TRULASKE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(113) JOHN TVRDIK........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(114) CRAIG UNRUH........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(115) STEPHANIE VOJICIC........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(116) DOUGLAS K WEIBLE........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(117) RANDY WELLER........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(118) MICHAEL YAZBEC........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(119) MICHAEL A ZAMBRANA........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(120) CHRIS ZIMMERMAN........................................................................ DIRECTOR	2.00 .......................	X			0	0	0
(121) KAREN BRANDING........................................................................ PRESIDENT AND CEO	60.00 .......................		X		262,264	0	40,367
(122) KATHLEEN T OSBORN........................................................................ PAST PRESIDENT AND CEO	60.00 .......................		X		597,001	0	158,105
(123) CLARE SAPA........................................................................ VICE PRESIDENT	40.00 .......................			X	107,211	0	16,502

1b	Sub-Total..............
c	Total from continuation sheets to Part VII, Section A..
d	Total (add lines 1b and 1c).........	966,476	0	214,974

Total number of individuals (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of reportable compensation from the organization 3

Yes

Did the organization list any former officer, director or trustee, key employee, or highest compensated employee on line 1a? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such individual ..............

For any individual listed on line 1a, is the sum of reportable compensation and other compensation from the organization and related organizations greater than $150,000? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such
individual...........................

Yes

Did any person listed on line 1a receive or accrue compensation from any unrelated organization or individual for services rendered to the organization? If "Yes," complete Schedule J for such person ........

Section B. Independent Contractors

Complete this table for your five highest compensated independent contractors that received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization. Report compensation for the calendar year ending with or within the organization’s tax year.

(A) Name and business address	(B) Description of services	(C) Compensation
SAGES LLC PO BOX 251 OFALLON,MO63366	CONSULTANCY	144,000




2 Total number of independent contractors (including but not limited to those listed above) who received more than $100,000 of compensation from the organization 1

Form 990 (2024)

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Part VIII

Statement of Revenue

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part VIII.............

(A)
Total revenue

(B)
Related or
exempt
function
revenue

(D)
Revenue
excluded from
tax under sections
512 - 514

1a	Federated campaigns..		1a
b	Membership dues..		1b	1,200,500
c	Fundraising events..		1c
d	Related organizations		1d
e	Government grants (contributions)		1e

f	All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above		1f	2,717,204

g	Noncash contributions included in lines 1a - 1f:$		1g

h Total. Add lines 1a-1f.......		3,917,704

		Business Code
2a
b
c
d
e
f	All other program service revenue.
g	Total. Add lines 2a–2f .....

3 Investment income (including dividends, interest, and othersimilar amounts) ......			200,396			200,396
4 Income from investment of tax-exempt bond proceeds
5 Royalties...........
			(i) Real	(ii) Personal
6a	Gross rents	6a
b	Less: rental expenses	6b
c	Rental income or (loss)	6c
d	Net rental income or (loss).......
			(i) Securities	(ii) Other
7a	Gross amount from sales of assets other than inventory	7a
b	Less: cost or other basis and sales expenses	7b
c	Gain or (loss)	7c
d	Net gain or (loss).........
8a	Gross income from fundraising events (not including $ of contributions reported on line 1c). See Part IV, line 18 ....
			8a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		8b
c	Net income or (loss) from fundraising events..
9a	Gross income from gaming activities. See Part IV, line 19 ...
			9a
b	Less: direct expenses ...		9b
c	Net income or (loss) from gaming activities..
10a	Gross sales of inventory, less returns and allowances ..
			10a
b	Less: cost of goods sold ..		10b
c	Net income or (loss) from sales of inventory..

Business Code
11a
b
c
d	All other revenue ....
e	Total. Add lines 11a–11d ......
12	Total revenue. See instructions.....			4,118,100	0	0	200,396

Form 990 (2024)

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Part IX

Statement of Functional Expenses

Section 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations must complete all columns. All other organizations must complete column (A).Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

Do not include amounts reported on lines 6b, 7b, 8b, 9b, and 10b of Part VIII.		(A) Total expenses	(B) Program service expenses	(C) Management and general expenses	(D) Fundraising expenses

1	Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. See Part IV, line 21 ....	2,262,507	2,262,507
2	Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. See Part IV, line 22 ...........
3	Grants and other assistance to foreign organizations, foreign governments, and foreign individuals. See Part IV, lines 15 and 16. .............
4	Benefits paid to or for members .......
5	Compensation of current officers, directors, trustees, and key employees ...........	1,057,736	831,057	211,547	15,132
6	Compensation not included above, to disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)) and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) .........
7	Other salaries and wages........	282,565	271,373	-9,439	20,631
8	Pension plan accruals and contributions (include section 401(k) and 403(b) employer contributions) ....	82,481	62,083	17,331	3,067
9	Other employee benefits .......	34,527	25,988	7,255	1,284
10	Payroll taxes ...........	68,925	51,879	14,483	2,563
11	Fees for services (non-employees):
a	Management ......
b	Legal .........
c	Accounting ...........	30,718	4,350	26,368
d	Lobbying ...........
e	Professional fundraising services. See Part IV, line 17
f	Investment management fees ......
g	Other (If line 11g amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 11g expenses on Schedule O)	133,854	133,027	827
12	Advertising and promotion ....	47,454	35,718	9,972	1,764
13	Office expenses .......	33,620	25,303	7,064	1,253
14	Information technology ......	27,578	20,758	5,795	1,025
15	Royalties ..
16	Occupancy ...........	143,801	108,084	30,347	5,370
17	Travel ............
18	Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials .
19	Conferences, conventions, and meetings ....	86,701	65,259	18,218	3,224
20	Interest ...........
21	Payments to affiliates .......
22	Depreciation, depletion, and amortization ..
23	Insurance ...
24	Other expenses. Itemize expenses not covered above (List miscellaneous expenses in line 24e. If line 24e amount exceeds 10% of line 25, column (A) amount, list line 24e expenses on Schedule O.)
a	DUES	5,358	4,033	1,126	199
b	HONORARIUMS	300	226	63	11
c
d
e	All other expenses	6,359	4,787	1,336	236
25	Total functional expenses. Add lines 1 through 24e	4,304,484	3,906,432	342,293	55,759
26	Joint costs. Complete this line only if the organization reported in column (B) joint costs from a combined educational campaign and fundraising solicitation. Check here if following SOP 98-2 (ASC 958-720).

Form 990 (2024)

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Part X

Balance Sheet

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part IX..............

				(A) Beginning of year		(B) End of year

1	Cash–non-interest-bearing ........			85	1	116
2	Savings and temporary cash investments .........			4,515,410	2	3,991,906
3	Pledges and grants receivable, net ......				3
4	Accounts receivable, net .............				4
5	Loans and other receivables from any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .......
					5
6	Loans and other receivables from other disqualified persons (as defined under section 4958(f)(1)), and persons described in section 4958(c)(3)(B) ...
					6
7	Notes and loans receivable, net ...........				7
8	Inventories for sale or use ............				8
9	Prepaid expenses and deferred charges ......			11,525	9	47,167
10a	Land, buildings, and equipment: cost or other basis. Complete Part VI of Schedule D	10a	319,946
b	Less: accumulated depreciation	10b	319,946	0	10c	0
11	Investments—publicly traded securities .			404,710	11	24,553
12	Investments—other securities. See Part IV, line 11 .....				12
13	Investments—program-related. See Part IV, line 11 ..				13
14	Intangible assets ...............				14
15	Other assets. See Part IV, line 11 ...........			999	15	3,994
16	Total assets. Add lines 1 through 15 (must equal line 33)...			4,932,729	16	4,067,736

17	Accounts payable and accrued expenses .....		17
18	Grants payable ...		18
19	Deferred revenue .........	2,271,358	19	2,037,500
20	Tax-exempt bond liabilities .........		20
21	Escrow or custodial account liability. Complete Part IV of Schedule D		21
22	Loans and other payables to any current or former officer, director, trustee, key employee, creator or founder, substantial contributor, or 35% controlled entity or family member of any of these persons .........
			22
23	Secured mortgages and notes payable to unrelated third parties ..		23
24	Unsecured notes and loans payable to unrelated third parties ..		24
25	Other liabilities (including federal income tax, payables to related third parties, and other liabilities not included on lines 17 - 24). Complete Part X of Schedule D	451,516	25	6,765
26	Total liabilities. Add lines 17 through 25..	2,722,874	26	2,044,265

	Organizations that follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 27, 28, 32, and 33.
27	Net assets without donor restrictions ..........		27
28	Net assets with donor restrictions ...........		28
	Organizations that do not follow FASB ASC 958, check here and complete lines 29 through 33.
29	Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds .....	0	29	0
30	Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building or equipment fund ...	0	30	0
31	Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds	2,209,855	31	2,023,471
32	Total net assets or fund balances ...........	2,209,855	32	2,023,471
33	Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances ........	4,932,729	33	4,067,736

Form 990 (2024)

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Part XI

Reconcilliation of Net Assets

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XI..............

Total revenue (must equal Part VIII, column (A), line 12) ............

4,118,100

Total expenses (must equal Part IX, column (A), line 25) ............

4,304,484

Revenue less expenses. Subtract line 2 from line 1 ..............

-186,384

Net assets or fund balances at beginning of year (must equal Part X, line 32, column (A)) ..

2,209,855

Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ...............

Donated services and use of facilities .................

Investment expenses .....................

Prior period adjustments .....................

Other changes in net assets or fund balances (explain in Schedule O) ........

Net assets or fund balances at end of year. Combine lines 3 through 9 (must equal Part X, line 32, column (B))

2,023,471

Part XII

Financial Statements and Reporting

Check if Schedule O contains a response or note to any line in this Part XII.............

Yes

Accounting method used to prepare the Form 990: Cash Accrual Other
If the organization changed its method of accounting from a prior year or checked "Other," explain on
Schedule O.

Were the organization’s financial statements compiled or reviewed by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were compiled or reviewed on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

Were the organization’s financial statements audited by an independent accountant?

If ‘Yes,’ check a box below to indicate whether the financial statements for the year were audited on a separate basis, consolidated basis, or both:

Separate basis Consolidated basis Both consolidated and separate basis

If "Yes," to line 2a or 2b, does the organization have a committee that assumes responsibility for oversight of the audit, review, or compilation of its financial statements and selection of an independent accountant?

If the organization changed either its oversight process or selection process during the tax year, explain in Schedule O.

As a result of a federal award, was the organization required to undergo an audit or audits as set forth in the Uniform Guidance, 2 C.F.R. Part 200, Subpart F?

If "Yes," did the organization undergo the required audit or audits? If the organization did not undergo the required audit or audits, explain why in Schedule O and describe any steps taken to undergo such audits.

Form 990 (2024)

Additional Data

Software ID:
Software Version:

Form 990, Special Condition Description:

Special Condition Description

- TIN:

SCHEDULE A
(Form 990)

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.
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Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

OMB No. 1545-0047

2024

Open to Public
Inspection

Name of the organization

REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Employer identification number

43-1913803

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 12, check only one box.)

A church, convention of churches, or association of churches described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(i).

A school described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(ii). (Attach Schedule E (Form 990).)

A hospital or a cooperative hospital service organization described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii).

A medical research organization operated in conjunction with a hospital described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iii). Enter the hospital's name, city, and state:

An organization operated for the benefit of a college or university owned or operated by a governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(iv). (Complete Part II.)

A federal, state, or local government or governmental unit described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(v).

An organization that normally receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or from the general public described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

A community trust described in section 170(b)(1)(A)(vi). (Complete Part II.)

An agricultural research organization described in 170(b)(1)(A)(ix) operated in conjunction with a land-grant college or university or a non-land grant college of agriculture. See instructions. Enter the name, city, and state of the college or university:

An organization that normally receives: (1) more than 33 1/3% of its support from contributions, membership fees, and gross receipts from activities related to its exempt functions—subject to certain exceptions, and (2) no more than 33 1/3% 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.)

An organization organized and operated exclusively to test for public safety. See section 509(a)(4).

An organization organized and operated exclusively for the benefit of, to perform the functions of, or to carry out the purposes of one or more publicly supported organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or section 509(a)(2). See section 509(a)(3). Check the box on lines 12a through 12d that describes the type of supporting organization and complete lines 12e, 12f, and 12g.

Type I. A supporting organization operated, supervised, or controlled by its supported organization(s), typically by giving the supported organization(s) the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the directors or trustees of the supporting organization. You must complete Part IV, Sections A and B.

Type II. A supporting organization supervised or controlled in connection with its supported organization(s), by having control or management of the supporting organization vested in the same persons that control or manage the supported organization(s). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and C.

Type III functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with, and functionally integrated with, its supported organization(s) (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A, D, and E.

Type III non-functionally integrated. A supporting organization operated in connection with its supported organization(s) that is not functionally integrated. The organization generally must satisfy a distribution requirement and an attentiveness requirement (see instructions). You must complete Part IV, Sections A and D, and Part V.

Check this box if the organization received a written determination from the IRS that it is a Type I, Type II, Type III functionally integrated, or Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organization.

Enter the number of supported organizations ...............................

Provide the following information about the supported organization(s).

(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	(iv) Is the organization listed in your governing document?		(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)
(i) Name of supported organization	(ii) EIN	Yes	No	(v) Amount of monetary support (see instructions)	(vi) Amount of other support (see instructions)


Total

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for
Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 11285F

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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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 failed to qualify under the tests listed below, please complete Part III.)

Section A. Public Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grant.") ..	2,919,625	3,158,125	3,350,737	4,246,820	3,917,704	17,593,011
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	2,919,625	3,158,125	3,350,737	4,246,820	3,917,704	17,593,011
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) ..						1,519,231
6	Public support. Subtract line 5 from line 4.						16,073,780

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
7	Amounts from line 4..	2,919,625	3,158,125	3,350,737	4,246,820	3,917,704	17,593,011
8	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources...	54,017	23,858	36,862	166,189	200,396	481,322
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 VI.)..
11	Total support. Add lines 7 through 10						18,074,333

Gross receipts from related activities, etc. (see instructions) ..................

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here ........................................ right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 6, column (f) divided by line 11, column (f)) .........

88.930 %

Public support percentage for 2023 Schedule A, Part II, line 14 ...............

92.560 %

16a

33 1/3% support test—2024. 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 ....................... right arrow

33 1/3% support test—2023. 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 ..................... right arrow

17a

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2024. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

10%-facts-and-circumstances test—2023. 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 VI how the organization meets the "facts-and-circumstances" test. The organization qualifies as a publicly supported organization ............ right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 13, 16a, 16b, 17a, or 17b, check this box and see
instructions ..................................................... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part III

Support Schedule for Organizations Described in Section 509(a)(2)
(Complete only if you checked the box on line 10 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) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
1	Gifts, grants, contributions, and membership fees received. (Do not include any "unusual grants.") .
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
3	Gross receipts from activities that are not an unrelated trade or business under section 513 .....
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
7a	Amounts included on lines 1, 2, and 3 received from disqualified persons
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..
8	Public support. (Subtract line 7c from line 6.)

Section B. Total Support

Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)		(a) 2020	(b) 2021	(c) 2022	(d) 2023	(e) 2024	(f) Total
9	Amounts from line 6...
10a	Gross income from interest, dividends, payments received on securities loans, rents, royalties and income from similar sources..
b	Unrelated business taxable income (less section 511 taxes) from businesses acquired after June 30, 1975.
c	Add lines 10a and 10b.
11	Net income from unrelated business activities not included on line 10b, whether or not the business is regularly carried on.
12	Other income. Do not include gain or loss from the sale of capital assets (Explain in Part VI.) ..
13	Total support. (Add lines 9, 10c, 11, and 12.)..

First 5 years. If the Form 990 is for the organization's first, second, third, fourth, or fifth tax year as a section 501(c)(3) organization, check this box and stop here................................................. right arrow

Section C. Computation of Public Support Percentage

Public support percentage for 2024 (line 8, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) .........

Public support percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 15 ...............

Section D. Computation of Investment Income Percentage

Investment income percentage for 2024 (line 10c, column (f) divided by line 13, column (f)) ......

Investment income percentage from 2023 Schedule A, Part III, line 17 .............

19a

33 1/3% support tests-2024. 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 ....... right arrow

33 1/3 % support tests—2023. 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 ..... right arrow

Private foundation. If the organization did not check a box on line 14, 19a, or 19b, check this box and see instructions .... right arrow

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations

(Complete only if you checked a box on line 12 of Part I. If you checked box 12a, of Part I, complete Sections A and B. If you checked box 12b, of Part I, complete Sections A and C. If you checked box 12c, of Part I, complete Sections A, D, and E. If you checked box12d, of Part I, complete Sections A and D, and complete Part V.)

Section A. All Supporting Organizations

Yes

Are all of the organization’s supported organizations listed by name in the organization’s governing documents?
If "No," describe in Part VI how the supported organizations are designated. If designated by class or purpose,
describe the designation. If historic and continuing relationship, explain.

Did the organization have any supported organization that does not have an IRS determination of status under section 509(a)(1) or (2)? If "Yes," explain in Part VI how the organization determined that the supported organization was described in section 509(a)(1) or (2).

Did the organization have a supported organization described in section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6)? If "Yes," answer lines 3b and 3c below.

Did the organization confirm that each supported organization qualified under section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) and satisfied the public support tests under section 509(a)(2)? If "Yes," describe in Part VI when and how the organization made the determination.

Did the organization ensure that all support to such organizations was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes? If "Yes," explain in Part VI what controls the organization put in place to ensure such use.

Was any supported organization not organized in the United States ("foreign supported organization")? If “Yes” and if you checked box 12a or 12b in Part I, answer lines 4b and 4c below.

Did the organization have ultimate control and discretion in deciding whether to make grants to the foreign supported organization? If “Yes,” describe in Part VI how the organization had such control and discretion despite being controlled or supervised by or in connection with its supported organizations.

Did the organization support any foreign supported organization that does not have an IRS determination under sections 501(c)(3) and 509(a)(1) or (2)? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI what controls the organization used to ensure that all support to the foreign supported organization was used exclusively for section 170(c)(2)(B) purposes.

Did the organization add, substitute, or remove any supported organizations during the tax year? If “Yes,” answer lines 5b and 5c below (if applicable). Also, provide detail in Part VI, including (i) the names and EIN numbers of the supported organizations added, substituted, or removed; (ii) the reasons for each such action; (iii) the authority under the organization's organizing document authorizing such action; and (iv) how the action was accomplished (such as by amendment to the organizing document).

Type I or Type II only. Was any added or substituted supported organization part of a class already designated in the organization's organizing document?

Substitutions only. Was the substitution the result of an event beyond the organization's control?

Did the organization provide support (whether in the form of grants or the provision of services or facilities) to anyone other than (i) its supported organizations, (ii) individuals that are part of the charitable class benefited by one or more of its supported organizations, or (iii) other supporting organizations that also support or benefit one or more of the filing organization’s supported organizations? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did the organization provide a grant, loan, compensation, or other similar payment to a substantial contributor (defined in section 4958(c)(3)(C)), a family member of a substantial contributor, or a 35% controlled entity with regard to a substantial contributor? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990) .

Did the organization make a loan to a disqualified person (as defined in section 4958) not described on line 7? If “Yes,” complete Part I of Schedule L (Form 990).

Was the organization controlled directly or indirectly at any time during the tax year by one or more disqualified persons, as defined in section 4946 (other than foundation managers and organizations described in section 509(a)(1) or (2))? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did one or more disqualified persons (as defined on line 9a) hold a controlling interest in any entity in which the supporting organization had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

Did a disqualified person (as defined on line 9a) have an ownership interest in, or derive any personal benefit from, assets in which the supporting organization also had an interest? If “Yes,” provide detail in Part VI.

10a

Was the organization subject to the excess business holdings rules of section 4943 because of section 4943(f) (regarding certain Type II supporting organizations, and all Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations)? If “Yes,” answer line 10b below.

10a

Did the organization have any excess business holdings in the tax year? (Use Schedule C, Form 4720, to determine whether the organization had excess business holdings).

10b

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part IV

Supporting Organizations (continued)

Yes

Has the organization accepted a gift or contribution from any of the following persons?

A person who directly or indirectly controls, either alone or together with persons described on lines 11b and 11c below, the governing body of a supported organization?

11a

A family member of a person described on 11a above?

11b

A 35% controlled entity of a person described on line 11a or 11b above? If “Yes” to 11a, 11b, or 11c, provide detail in Part VI.

11c

Section B. Type I Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the officers, directors, trustees, or membership of one or more supported organizations have the power to regularly appoint or elect at least a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees at all times during the tax year? If “No,” describe in Part VI how the supported organization(s) effectively operated, supervised, or controlled the organization’s activities. If the organization had more than one supported organization, describe how the powers to appoint and/or remove directors or trustees were allocated among the supported organizations and what conditions or restrictions, if any, applied to such powers during the tax year.

Did the organization operate for the benefit of any supported organization other than the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised, or controlled the supporting organization? If “Yes,” explain in Part VI how providing such benefit carried out the purposes of the supported organization(s) that operated, supervised or controlled the supporting organization.

Section C. Type II Supporting Organizations

Yes

Were a majority of the organization’s directors or trustees during the tax year also a majority of the directors or trustees of each of the organization’s supported organization(s)? If “No,” describe in Part VI how control or management of the supporting organization was vested in the same persons that controlled or managed the supported organization(s).

Section D. All Type III Supporting Organizations

Yes

Did the organization provide to each of its supported organizations, by the last day of the fifth month of the organization’s tax year, (i) a written notice describing the type and amount of support provided during the prior tax year, (ii) a copy of the Form 990 that was most recently filed as of the date of notification, and (iii) copies of the organization’s governing documents in effect on the date of notification, to the extent not previously provided?

Were any of the organization’s officers, directors, or trustees either (i) appointed or elected by the supported organization(s) or (ii) serving on the governing body of a supported organization? If "No," explain in Part VI how the organization maintained a close and continuous working relationship with the supported organization(s).

By reason of the relationship described in line 2 above, did the organization’s supported organizations have a significant voice in the organization’s investment policies and in directing the use of the organization’s income or assets at all times during the tax year? If "Yes," describe in Part VI the role the organization’s supported organizations played in this regard.

Section E. Type III Functionally-Integrated Supporting Organizations

Check the box next to the method that the organization used to satisfy the Integral Part Test during the year (see instructions):

The organization satisfied the Activities Test. Complete line 2 below.

The organization is the parent of each of its supported organizations. Complete line 3 below.

The organization supported a governmental entity. Describe in Part VI how you supported a government entity (see instructions)

Activities Test. Answer lines 2a and 2b below.

Yes

Did substantially all of the organization’s activities during the tax year directly further the exempt purposes of the supported organization(s) to which the organization was responsive? If "Yes," then in Part VI identify those supported organizations and explain how these activities directly furthered their exempt purposes, how the organization was responsive to those supported organizations, and how the organization determined that these activities constituted substantially all of its activities.

Did the activities described on line 2a, above constitute activities that, but for the organization’s involvement, one or more of the organization’s supported organization(s) would have been engaged in? If "Yes," explain in Part VI the reasons for the organization’s position that its supported organization(s) would have engaged in these activities but for the organization’s involvement.

Parent of Supported Organizations. Answer lines 3a and 3b below.

Did the organization have the power to regularly appoint or elect a majority of the officers, directors, or trustees of each of the supported organizations?If "Yes" or "No", provide details in Part VI.

Did the organization exercise a substantial degree of direction over the policies, programs and activities of each of its supported organizations? If "Yes," describe in Part VI. the role played by the organization in this regard.

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations

Check here if the organization satisfied the Integral Part Test as a qualifying trust on Nov. 20, 1970 (explain in Part VI). See instructions. All other Type III non-functionally integrated supporting organizations must complete Sections A through E.

	Section A - Adjusted Net Income		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Net short-term capital gain	1
2	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	2
3	Other gross income (see instructions)	3
4	Add lines 1 through 3	4
5	Depreciation and depletion	5
6	Portion of operating expenses paid or incurred for production or collection of gross income or for management, conservation, or maintenance of property held for production of income (see instructions)	6
7	Other expenses (see instructions)	7
8	Adjusted Net Income (subtract lines 5, 6 and 7 from line 4)	8

	Section B - Minimum Asset Amount		(A) Prior Year	(B) Current Year (optional)
1	Aggregate fair market value of all non-exempt-use assets (see instructions for short tax year or assets held for part of year):	1
a	Average monthly value of securities	1a
b	Average monthly cash balances	1b
c	Fair market value of other non-exempt-use assets	1c
d	Total (add lines 1a, 1b, and 1c)	1d
e	Discount claimed for blockage or other factors (explain in detail in Part VI):
2	Acquisition indebtedness applicable to non-exempt use assets	2
3	Subtract line 2 from line 1d	3
4	Cash deemed held for exempt use. Enter 0.015 of line 3 (for greater amount, see instructions).	4
5	Net value of non-exempt-use assets (subtract line 4 from line 3)	5
6	Multiply line 5 by 0.035	6
7	Recoveries of prior-year distributions	7
8	Minimum Asset Amount (add line 7 to line 6)	8

	Section C - Distributable Amount		Current Year
1	Adjusted net income for prior year (from Section A, line 8, Column A)	1
2	Enter 85% of line 1	2
3	Minimum asset amount for prior year (from Section B, line 8, Column A)	3
4	Enter greater of line 2 or line 3	4
5	Income tax imposed in prior year	5
6	Distributable Amount. Subtract line 5 from line 4, unless subject to emergency temporary reduction (see instructions)	6

Check here if the current year is the organization's first as a non-functionally-integrated Type III supporting organization (see instructions)

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Part V

Type III Non-Functionally Integrated 509(a)(3) Supporting Organizations(continued)

Section D - Distributions		Current Year
1 Amounts paid to supported organizations to accomplish exempt purposes	1
2 Amounts paid to perform activity that directly furthers exempt purposes of supported organizations, in excess of income from activity	2
3 Administrative expenses paid to accomplish exempt purposes of supported organizations	3
4 Amounts paid to acquire exempt-use assets	4
5 Qualified set-aside amounts (prior IRS approval required - provide details in Part VI)	5
6 Other distributions (describe in Part VI). See instructions	6
7Total annual distributions. Add lines 1 through 6.	7
8 Distributions to attentive supported organizations to which the organization is responsive (provide details in Part VI). See instructions	8
9 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6	9
10 Line 8 amount divided by Line 9 amount	10

Section E - Distribution Allocations (see instructions)		(i) Excess Distributions	(ii) Underdistributions Pre-2024	(iii) Distributable Amount for 2024
1 Distributable amount for 2024 from Section C, line 6
2 Underdistributions, if any, for years prior to 2024 (reasonable cause required-- explain in Part VI). See instructions.
3 Excess distributions carryover, if any, to 2024:
a From 2019.......
b From 2020.......
c From 2021.......
d From 2022.......
e From 2023.......
fTotal of lines 3a through e
g Applied to underdistributions of prior years
h Applied to 2024 distributable amount
i Carryover from 2019 not applied (see instructions)
j Remainder. Subtract lines 3g, 3h, and 3i from line 3f.
4Distributions for 2024 from Section D, line 7:
$
a Applied to underdistributions of prior years
b Applied to 2024 distributable amount
c Remainder. Subtract lines 4a and 4b from line 4.
5 Remaining underdistributions for years prior to 2024, if any. Subtract lines 3g and 4a from line 2. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
6 Remaining underdistributions for 2024. Subtract lines 3h and 4b from line 1. If the amount is greater than zero, explain in Part VI. See instructions.
7 Excess distributions carryover to 2025. Add lines 3j and 4c.
8 Breakdown of line 7:
a Excess from 2020.....
b Excess from 2021.....
c Excess from 2022.....
d Excess from 2023.....
e Excess from 2024.....

Schedule A (Form 990) (2024)

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Part VI

Supplemental Information. Provide the explanations required by Part II, line 10; Part II, line 17a or 17b; Part III, line 12; Part IV, Section A, lines 1, 2, 3b, 3c, 4b, 4c, 5a, 6, 9a, 9b, 9c, 11a, 11b, and 11c; Part IV, Section B, lines 1 and 2; Part IV, Section C, line 1; Part IV, Section D, lines 2 and 3; Part IV, Section E, lines 1c, 2a, 2b, 3a and 3b; Part V, line 1; Part V, Section B, line 1e; Part V Section D, lines 5, 6, and 8; and Part V, Section E, lines 2, 5, and 6. Also complete this part for any additional information. (See instructions).

Facts And Circumstances Test

Return Reference	Explanation

Schedule A (Form 990) 2024

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Schedule B
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Schedule of Contributors

Attach to Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for the latest information.

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Name of the organization

REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Employer identification number

43-1913803

Organization type (check one):

Filers of:

Section:

Form 990 or 990-EZ

501(c)( ) (enter number) organization

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust not treated as a private foundation

527 political organization

Form 990-PF

501(c)(3) exempt private foundation

4947(a)(1) nonexempt charitable trust treated as a private foundation

501(c)(3) taxable private foundation

Check if your organization is covered by the General Rule or a Special Rule.
Note: Only a section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) organization can check boxes for both the General Rule and a Special Rule. See instructions.

General Rule

For an organization filing Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF that received, during the year, contributions totaling $5,000 or more (in money or other property) from any one contributor. Complete Parts I and II. See instructions for determining a contributor's total contributions.

Special Rules

For an organization described in section 501(c)(3) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that met the 33¹/3% support test of the regulations
under sections 509(a)(1) and 170(b)(1)(A)(vi), that checked Schedule A (Form 990 or 990-EZ), Part II, line 13, 16a, or 16b, and that received from any one contributor, during the year, total contributions of the greater of (1) $5,000 or (2) 2% of the amount on (i) Form 990, Part VIII, line 1h, or (ii) Form 990-EZ, line 1. Complete Parts I and II.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, total contributions of more than $1,000 exclusively for religious, charitable, scientific, literary, or educational purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Complete Parts I, II, and III.

For an organization described in section 501(c)(7), (8), or (10) filing Form 990 or 990-EZ that received from any one contributor,
during the year, contributions exclusively for religious, charitable, etc., purposes, but no such contributions totaled more than $1,000. If this box is checked, enter here the total contributions that were received during the year for an exclusively religious, charitable, etc., purpose. Don't complete any of the parts unless the General Rule applies to this organization because it received nonexclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions totaling $5,000 or more during the year ......... Right Arrow

Caution: An organization that isn't covered by the General Rule and/or the Special Rules doesn't file Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF), but it must answer “No” on Part IV, line 2, of its Form 990; or check the box on line H of its Form 990-EZ
or on its Form 990PF, Part I, line 2, to certify that it doesn't meet the filing requirements of Schedule B (Form 990,
990-EZ, or 990-PF).

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions
for Form 990, 990-EZ, or 990-PF.

Cat. No. 30613XSchedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025) Page 2

Name of organization REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Part I	Contributors (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part I if additional space is needed.
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
RESTRICTED	,	$ RESTRICTED	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
(a) No.	(b) Name, address, and ZIP + 4	(c) Total contributions	(d) Type of contribution
		$	Person Payroll Noncash (Complete Part II for noncash contributions.)
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL		Employer identification number 43-1913803

Part II	Noncash Property (see instructions). Use duplicate copies of Part II if additional space is needed.
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
(a) No. from Part I	(b) Description of noncash property given	(c) FMV (or estimate) (See instructions)	(d) Date received
		$
Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

Schedule B (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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Name of organization REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL			Employer identification number 43-1913803
Part III Exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions to organizations described in section 501(c) (7), (8), or (10) that total more than $1,000 for the year from any one contributor. Complete columns (a) through (e) and the following line entry. For organizations completing Part III, enter the total of exclusively religious, charitable, etc., contributions of $1,000 or less for the year. (Enter this information once. See instructions.) $ Use duplicate copies of Part III if additional space is needed.

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

(a)
No. from Part I

(b) Purpose of gift

(d) Description of how gift is held

(e) Transfer of gift
Transferee's name, address, and ZIP 4	Relationship of transferor to transferee

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SCHEDULE C
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Political Campaign and Lobbying Activities

For Organizations Exempt From Income Tax Under section 501(c) and section 527

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Complete if the organization is described below. right arrow

Attach to Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
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Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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2024

Open to Public
Inspection

If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 3, or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 46 (Political Campaign Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and B. Do not complete Part I-C.
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Section 501(c) (other than section 501(c)(3)) organizations: Complete Parts I-A and C below. Do not complete Part I-B.
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Section 527 organizations: Complete Part I-A only.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 4, or Form 990-EZ, Part VI, line 47 (Lobbying Activities), then
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-A. Do not complete Part II-B.
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Section 501(c)(3) organizations that have NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)): Complete Part II-B. Do not complete Part II-A.
If the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, Line 5 (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions) or Form 990-EZ, Part V, line 35c (Proxy Tax) (see separate instructions), then
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Section 501(c)(4), (5), or (6) organizations: Complete Part III.

Name of the organization

REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Employer identification number

43-1913803

Part I-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c) or is a section 527 organization.

Provide a description of the organization’s direct and indirect political campaign activities in Part IV. See instructions for definition of “political campaign activities."

Political campaign activity expenditures. See instructions .................................................................... right arrow

Volunteer hours for political campaign activities. See instructions ..................................................................

Part I-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by the organization under section 4955 ................................ right arrow

Enter the amount of any excise tax incurred by organization managers under section 4955 ....................... right arrow

If the organization incurred a section 4955 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? .........................................

Yes No

Was a correction made? ......................................................................................................................

Yes No

If "Yes," describe in Part IV.

Part I-C

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c), except section 501(c)(3).

Enter the amount directly expended by the filing organization for section 527 exempt function activities ..... right arrow

Enter the amount of the filing organization's funds contributed to other organizations for section 527 exempt function activities ............................................................................................................................ right arrow

Total exempt function expenditures. Add lines 1 and 2. Enter here and on Form 1120-POL, line 17b........... right arrow

Did the filing organization file Form 1120-POL for this year? ...................................................................

Yes No

Enter the names, addresses and employer identification number (EIN) of all section 527 political organizations to which the filing
organization made payments. For each organization listed, enter the amount paid from the filing organization’s funds. Also enter the amount of political contributions received that were promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization, such as a separate segregated fund or a political action committee (PAC). If additional space is needed, provide information in Part IV.

(a) Name	(b) Address	(c) EIN	(d) Amount paid from filing organization's funds. If none, enter -0-.	(e) Amount of political contributions received and promptly and directly delivered to a separate political organization. If none, enter -0-.
1
2
3
4
5
6

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the instructions for Form 990.

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Schedule C (Form 990) 2024

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Part II-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

A Check right arrow

if the filing organization belongs to an affiliated group (and list in Part IV each affiliated group member's name, address, EIN, expenses, and share of excess lobbying expenditures).
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if the filing organization checked box A and "limited control" provisions apply.

Limits on Lobbying Expenditures (The term "expenditures" means amounts paid or incurred.)		(a) Filing organization's totals	(b) Affiliated group totals
1a	Total lobbying expenditures to influence public opinion (grass roots lobbying) ......................	0
b	Total lobbying expenditures to influence a legislative body (direct lobbying) ........................	0
c	Total lobbying expenditures (add lines 1a and 1b) ............................................................	0
d	Other exempt purpose expenditures ...............................................................................	4,304,484
e	Total exempt purpose expenditures (add lines 1c and 1d) ..................................................	4,304,484
f	Lobbying nontaxable amount. Enter the amount from the following table in both columns.	365,224
	If the amount on line 1e, column (a) or (b) is:The lobbying nontaxable amount is:
	Not over $500,00020% of the amount on line 1e.
	Over $500,000 but not over $1,000,000$100,000 plus 15% of the excess over $500,000.
	Over $1,000,000 but not over $1,500,000$175,000 plus 10% of the excess over $1,000,000.
	Over $1,500,000 but not over $17,000,000$225,000 plus 5% of the excess over $1,500,000.
	Over $17,000,000$1,000,000.

g	Grassroots nontaxable amount (enter 25% of line 1f) .................................................	91,306
h	Subtract line 1g from line 1a. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	0
i	Subtract line 1f from line 1c. If zero or less, enter -0-. ................................................	0
j	If there is an amount other than zero on either line 1h or line 1i, did the organization file Form 4720 reporting section 4911 tax for this year? ...................................................................................................................		Yes No

4-Year Averaging Period Under Section 501(h) (Some organizations that made a section 501(h) election do not have to complete all of the five columns below. See the separate instructions for lines 2a through 2f.)
Lobbying Expenditures During 4-Year Averaging Period
	Calendar year (or fiscal year beginning in)	(a) 2021	(b) 2022	(c) 2023	(d) 2024	(e) Total

2a	Lobbying nontaxable amount	306,260	306,609	368,593	365,224	1,346,686

b	Lobbying ceiling amount (150% of line 2a, column(e))					2,020,029

c	Total lobbying expenditures		35,000			35,000

d	Grassroots nontaxable amount	76,565	76,652	92,148	91,306	336,671

e	Grassroots ceiling amount (150% of line 2d, column (e))					505,007

f	Grassroots lobbying expenditures

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Part II-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(3) and has NOT filed Form 5768 (election under section 501(h)).

For each "Yes" response on lines 1a through 1i below, provide in Part IV a detailed description of the lobbying activity.

(a)

Yes

(b)

Amount

During the year, did the filing organization attempt to influence foreign, national, state or local legislation, including any attempt to influence public opinion on a legislative matter or referendum, through the use of:

Volunteers? ...........................................................................................................

Paid staff or management (include compensation in expenses reported on lines 1c through 1i)? ........

Media advertisements? ...................................................................................................

Mailings to members, legislators, or the public? .............................................................................

Publications, or published or broadcast statements? ...........................................................

Grants to other organizations for lobbying purposes? ..........................................................

Direct contact with legislators, their staffs, government officials, or a legislative body? .......................

Rallies, demonstrations, seminars, conventions, speeches, lectures, or any similar means? ..................

Other activities? ...................................................................................................................

Total. Add lines 1c through 1i ....................................................................................................

Did the activities in line 1 cause the organization to be not described in section 501(c)(3)? .....

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred under section 4912 ...........................................

If "Yes," enter the amount of any tax incurred by organization managers under section 4912 ...................

If the filing organization incurred a section 4912 tax, did it file Form 4720 for this year? ........................

Part III-A

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6).

Yes

Were substantially all (90% or more) dues received nondeductible by members? ...............................................

Did the organization make only in-house lobbying expenditures of $2,000 or less? ............................................

Did the organization agree to carry over lobbying and political expenditures from the prior year? .................................

Part III-B

Complete if the organization is exempt under section 501(c)(4), section 501(c)(5), or section 501(c)(6) and if either (a) BOTH Part III-A, lines 1 and 2, are answered "No" OR (b) Part III-A, line 3, is answered “Yes."

Dues, assessments and similar amounts from members ......................................................................

Section 162(e) nondeductible lobbying and political expenditures (do not include amounts of political expenses for which the section 527(f) tax was paid).

Current year .............................................................................................................................

Carryover from last year ............................................................................................................

Total ...........................................................................................................................................

Aggregate amount reported in section 6033(e)(1)(A) notices of nondeductible section 162(e) dues .

If notices were sent and the amount on line 2c exceeds the amount on line 3, what portion of the excess does the organization agree to carryover to the reasonable estimate of nondeductible lobbying and political expenditure next year? ......................................................................................................................

Taxable amount of lobbying and political expenditures. See Instructions .........................................

Part IV

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part l-A, line 1; Part l-B, line 4; Part l-C, line 5; Part II-A (affiliated group list); Part II-A, lines 1 and 2 (see instructions), and Part ll-B, line 1. Also, complete this part for any additional information.

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SCHEDULE D
(Form 990)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Supplemental Financial Statements

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990,
Part IV, line 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11a, 11b, 11c, 11d, 11e, 11f, 12a, or 12b.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Employer identification number

43-1913803

Part I

Organizations Maintaining Donor Advised Funds or Other Similar Funds or Accounts. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 6.

		(a) Donor advised funds	(b) Funds and other accounts
1	Total number at end of year .........
2	Aggregate value of contributions to (during year)
3	Aggregate value of grants from (during year)
4	Aggregate value at end of year ........

Did the organization inform all donors and donor advisors in writing that the assets held in donor advised funds are the organization’s property, subject to the organization’s exclusive legal control? ............

Yes No

Did the organization inform all grantees, donors, and donor advisors in writing that grant funds can be used only for charitable purposes and not for the benefit of the donor or donor advisor, or for any other purpose conferring impermissible private benefit? ...................................

Yes No

Part II

Conservation Easements.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 7.

Purpose(s) of conservation easements held by the organization (check all that apply).

Preservation of land for public use (e.g., recreation or education) Preservation of an historically important land area

Protection of natural habitat Preservation of a certified historic structure

Preservation of open space

Complete lines 2a through 2d if the organization held a qualified conservation contribution in the form of a conservation easement on the last day of the tax year.


a	Total number of conservation easements ......................	2a
b	Total acreage restricted by conservation easements ....................	2b
c	Number of conservation easements on a certified historic structure included in (a) .....	2c
d	Number of conservation easements included in (c) acquired after July 25, 2006, and not on a historic structure listed in the National Register ...	2d

Number of conservation easements modified, transferred, released, extinguished, or terminated by the organization during the
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Number of states where property subject to conservation easement is located right arrow

Does the organization have a written policy regarding the periodic monitoring, inspection, handling of violations, and enforcement of the conservation easements it holds? ............

Yes No

Staff and volunteer hours devoted to monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Amount of expenses incurred in monitoring, inspecting, handling of violations, and enforcing conservation easements during the year
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Does each conservation easement reported on line 2(d) above satisfy the requirements of section 170(h)(4)(B)(i) and section 170(h)(4)(B)(ii)? .............................

Yes No

In Part XIII, describe how the organization reports conservation easements in its revenue and expense statement, and
balance sheet, and include, if applicable, the text of the footnote to the organization’s financial statements that describes
the organization’s accounting for conservation easements.

Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 8.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, not to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide, in Part XIII, the text of the footnote to its financial statements that describes these items.

If the organization elected, as permitted under FASB ASC 958, to report in its revenue statement and balance sheet works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets held for public exhibition, education, or research in furtherance of public service, provide the following amounts relating to these items:

(i)

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 ......................... right arrow

(ii)

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

If the organization received or held works of art, historical treasures, or other similar assets for financial gain, provide the
following amounts required to be reported under FASB ASC 958 relating to these items:

Revenue included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 1 .......................... right arrow

Assets included in Form 990, Part X ............................... right arrow

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Part III

Organizations Maintaining Collections of Art, Historical Treasures, or Other Similar Assets (continued)

Using the organization’s acquisition, accession, and other records, check any of the following that are a significant use of its collection items (check all that apply):

Public exhibition

Loan or exchange programs

Scholarly research

Other

Preservation for future generations

Provide a description of the organization’s collections and explain how they further the organization’s exempt purpose in
Part XIII.

During the year, did the organization solicit or receive donations of art, historical treasures or other similar
assets to be sold to raise funds rather than to be maintained as part of the organization’s collection?...

Yes No

Part IV

Escrow and Custodial Arrangements. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 9, or reported an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21.

Is the organization an agent, trustee, custodian or other intermediary for contributions or other assets not
included on Form 990, Part X? ....................................

Yes No


b	If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII and complete the following table:		Amount
c	Beginning balance .............................	1c
d	Additions during the year ............................	1d
e	Distributions during the year ..........................	1e
f	Ending balance ................................	1f

Did the organization include an amount on Form 990, Part X, line 21, for escrow or custodial account liability? ...

Yes No

If "Yes," explain the arrangement in Part XIII. Check here if the explanation has been provided in Part XIII ....

Part V

Endowment Funds.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 10.

		(a) Current year	(b) Prior year	(c) Two years back	(d) Three years back	(e) Four years back

1a	Beginning of year balance ....
b	Contributions ...
c	Net investment earnings, gains, and losses
d	Grants or scholarships ...
e	Other expenditures for facilities and programs ...
f	Administrative expenses ....
g	End of year balance ......

Provide the estimated percentage of the current year end balance (line 1g, column (a)) held as:

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Permanent endowment right arrow

Term endowment right arrow

The percentages on lines 2a, 2b, and 2c should equal 100%.

Are there endowment funds not in the possession of the organization that are held and administered for the
organization by:

Yes

(i) Unrelated organizations .................

3a(i)

(ii) Related organizations .................

3a(ii)

If "Yes" on 3a(ii), are the related organizations listed as required on Schedule R? .........

Describe in Part XIII the intended uses of the organization's endowment funds.

Part VI

Land, Buildings, and Equipment.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11a. See Form 990, Part X, line 10.

Description of property		(a) Cost or other basis (investment)	(b) Cost or other basis (other)	(c) Accumulated depreciation	(d) Book value

1a	Land .....
b	Buildings ....
c	Leasehold improvements
d	Equipment ....	319,946	319,946	0
e	Other .....
Total. Add lines 1a through 1e. (Column (d) must equal Form 990, Part X, column (B), line 10(c).)..				0

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Part VII

Investments - Other Securities.
Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 11b. See Form 990, Part X, line 12.

(a) Description of security or category (including name of security)	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value
(1) Financial derivatives.........
(2) Closely-held equity interests........
(3)Other
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
(E)
(F)
(G)
(H)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col. (B) line 12.)

Part VIII

Investments - Program Related. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11c. See Form 990, Part X, line 13.

(a) Description of investment	(b) Book value	(c) Method of valuation: Cost or end-of-year market value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 13.)

Part IX

Other Assets.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11d. See Form 990, Part X, line 15.

(a) Description				(b) Book value

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)
(8)
(9)
Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 15.)...........

Part X

Other Liabilities.
Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 11e or 11f. See Form 990, Part X, line 25.

1.(a) Description of liability	(b) Book value
(1) Federal income taxes
PAYROLL LIABILITIES - OTHER	2,365
UNITED WAY LIABILITY	4,400







Total. (Column (b) must equal Form 990, Part X, col.(B) line 25.)	6,765
2. Liability for uncertain tax positions. In Part XIII, provide the text of the footnote to the organization's financial statements that reports the organization's liability for uncertain tax positions under FIN 48 (ASC 740). Check here if the text of the footnote has been provided in Part XIII

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Part XI Reconciliation of Revenue per Audited Financial Statements With Revenue per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total revenue, gains, and other support per audited financial statements .......		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12:
a	Net unrealized gains (losses) on investments ....	2a
b	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2b
c	Recoveries of prior year grants ...........	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d .....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1..................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 12, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b .	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b....................		4c
5	Total revenue. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 12.) ......		5

Part XII Reconciliation of Expenses per Audited Financial Statements With Expenses per Return. Complete if the organization answered 'Yes' on Form 990, Part IV, line 12a.
1	Total expenses and losses per audited financial statements ...........		1
2	Amounts included on line 1 but not on Form 990, Part IX, line 25:
a	Donated services and use of facilities .........	2a
b	Prior year adjustments ............	2b
c	Other losses ................	2c
d	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	2d
e	Add lines 2a through 2d....................		2e
3	Subtract line 2e from line 1...................		3
4	Amounts included on Form 990, Part IX, line 25, but not on line 1:
a	Investment expenses not included on Form 990, Part VIII, line 7b ..	4a
b	Other (Describe in Part XIII.) ...........	4b
c	Add lines 4a and 4b.....................		4c
5	Total expenses. Add lines 3 and 4c. (This must equal Form 990, Part I, line 18.) ......		5

Part XIII

Supplemental Information

Provide the descriptions required for Part II, lines 3, 5, and 9; Part III, lines 1a and 4; Part lV, lines 1b and 2b; Part V, line 4; Part X, line 2; Part XI, lines 2d and 4b; and Part XII, lines 2d and 4b. Also complete this part to provide any additional information.

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Explanation

PART III, LINE 1A:

NO APPLICABLE FOOTNOTE. THE ORGANIZATION ELECTED TO EXPENSE THE ACQUISITION COSTS.

PART III, LINE 4:

RBC COMMISSIONED TWO PIECES OF ARTWORK THAT REFLECTED THE HISTORY OF THE ST. LOUIS REGION. THE ARTWORK WAS LOANED TO CIVIC ORGANIZATIONS FOR DISPLAY IN PUBLIC PLACES WHERE IT WILL PROMOTE THE REGION'S IMAGE. THE ARTWORK CONSISTS OF TWO PAINTINGS CALLED "GYRO ARCH AND "CONFLUENCE" DEPICTING THE PROMINENCE OF ST. LOUIS AS THE "GATEWAY TO THE WEST" SYMBOLIZED BY THE ARCH AND A MURAL DEPICTING MANY OF THE DIVERSE PEOPLES WHO SETTLED AND BUILT ST. LOUIS.

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Schedule I
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Grants and Other Assistance to Organizations,
Governments and Individuals in the United States

Complete if the organization answered "Yes," on Form 990, Part IV, line 21 or 22.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization
REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Employer identification number
43-1913803

Part I

General Information on Grants and Assistance

Does the organization maintain records to substantiate the amount of the grants or assistance, the grantees' eligibility for the grants or assistance, and
the selection criteria used to award the grants or assistance? ........................

Yes No

Describe in Part IV the organization's procedures for monitoring the use of grant funds in the United States.

Part II

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Organizations and Domestic Governments. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 21, for any recipient

that received more than $5,000. Part II can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Name and address of organization or government	(b) EIN	(c) IRC section (if applicable)	(d) Amount of cash grant	(h) Purpose of grant or assistance
(1) ALIVE INC PO BOX 28733 ST LOUIS,MO63146	43-1298527	501(C)(3)	7,000	PHILANTHROPY
(2) ASIAN AMERICAN CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 1766 BURNS AVE ST LOUIS,MO63132	45-2827370	501(C)(6)	25,000	DIVERSITY
(3) BUILD MISSOURI HEALTH 4254 VISTA AVE ST LOUIS,MO63110	83-2641644	501(C)(3)	10,000	QUALITY OF LIFE
(4) CYBERUP 911 WASHINGTON AVE STE 170 ST LOUIS,MO63101	47-5483718	501(C)(3)	25,000	PHILANTHROPY
(5) EAST WEST GATEWAY COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS 1 MEMORIAL DRIVE UNIT 100 ST LOUIS,MO63102	27-0145379	501(C)(3)	25,000	REGIONALISM
(6) EXPLORE ST LOUIS 701 CONVENTION PLAZA SUITE 300 ST LOUIS,MO63101	43-0494235	501(C)(3)	12,500	WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
(7) EYETHRIVE 229 MILLWELL DRIVE ST LOUIS,MO63043	20-0265693	501(C)(3)	25,000	PHILANTHROPY
(8) GATEWAY ARCH PARK FOUNDATION 1 S MEMORIAL DR SUITE 700 ST LOUIS,MO63102	27-2128072	501(C)(3)	20,000	REGIONALISM
(9) GLOBAL CENTER FOR CYBERSECURITY 4240 DUNCAN AVE SECOND FLOOR ST LOUIS,MO63110	85-1132854	501(C)(3)	25,000	WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
(10) GREATER ST LOUIS FOUNDATION ONE METROPOLITAN SQUARE SUITE 1300 ST LOUIS,MO63102	43-1478096	501(C)(3)	100,000	REGIONALISM
(11) HAWTHORN FOUNDATION PO BOX 93 JEFFERSON CITY,MO65102	43-1231419	501(C)(6)	20,000	REGIONALISM
(12) HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 20 S SARAH ST ST LOUIS,MO63108	43-1323271	501(C)(6)	25,000	DIVERSITY
(13) HOME SWEET HOME 290 HANLEY INDUSTRIAL CT BRENTWOOD,MO63144	47-5028899	501(C)(3)	6,400	PHILANTHROPY
(14) JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE FOUNDATION 101 JACKIE JOYNER-KERSEE CIRCLE EAST ST LOUIS,IL62204	37-1347709	501(C)(3)	10,100	PHILANTHROPY
(15) KIPP ST LOUIS 1310 PAPIN ST SUITE 203 ST LOUIS,MO63103	01-0916759	501(C)(3)	75,000	EDUCATION
(16) KWAME FOUNDATION INC 1204 WASHINGTON AVE ST LOUIS,MO63103	88-4346912	501(C)(3)	27,500	QUALITY OF LIFE
(17) LEADERSHIP COUNCIL SOUTHWESTERN ILLINOIS 104 MAGNOLIA DR SUITE B GLEN CARBON,IL62034	37-1133408	501(C)(3)	20,000	REGIONALISM
(18) LIFT FOR LIFE GYM 1415 CASS AVENUE SAINT LOUIS,MO63106	20-8185890	501(C)(3)	7,390	PHILANTHROPY
(19) LOVETHELOU 4167 ENRIGHT AVE ST LOUIS,MO63108	30-0790430	501(C)(3)	10,000	PHILANTHROPY
(20) MISSOURI CHAMBER OF COMMERCE 428 E CAPITOL AVE JEFFERSON CITY,MO65101	43-6051487	501(C)(3)	15,150	WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
(21) MISSOURI CONSERVATION HERITAGE 330 COMMERCE DRIVE PO BOX 366 JEFFERSON CITY,MO65109	43-1797156	501(C)(3)	20,000	REGIONALISM
(22) MOSAIC PROJECT 120 S CENTRAL AVE SUITE 1200 ST LOUIS,MO63105	43-1491605	501(C)(3)	20,000	DIVERSITY
(23) NPOWER 115 3026 LACLEDE AVE ST LOUIS,MO63103	13-4145441	501(C)(3)	25,000	WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT
(24) PROJECT DOWNTOWN 1668 BECKHAM RIDGE CT ST LOUIS,MO63146	87-2498084	501(C)(3)	5,500	REGIONALISM
(25) ROYAL VAGABONDS FDN INC 4315 WESTMINSTER PL ST LOUIS,MO63108	43-0675071	501(C)(7)	10,000	PHILANTHROPY
(26) SEED ST LOUIS 5501 DELMAR BVD SUITE B270 ST LOUIS,MO63112	43-1306778	501(C)(3)	25,000	PHILANTHROPY
(27) ST LOUIS AMERICAN FOUNDATION 2315 PINE STREET ST LOUIS,MO63103	43-1686282	501(C)(3)	25,000	PHILANTHROPY
(28) ST LOUIS CITY NAACP 8822 PATRIDGE AVE ST LOUIS,MO63147	43-6073999	501(C)(3)	10,000	DIVERSITY
(29) ST LOUIS CIVIC PRIDE FOUNDATION 701 CONVENTION PLAZA ST LOUIS,MO63101	80-0740501	501(C)(3)	11,000	REGIONALISM
(30) ST LOUIS POLICE FOUNDATION 9761 CLAYTON ROAD SAINT LOUIS,MO63124	26-0326513	501(C)(3)	65,000	REGIONALISM
(31) ST LOUIS PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION 801 N 11TH STREET 3RD FLOOR ST LOUIS,MO63101	43-1813849	501(C)(3)	50,000	EDUCATION
(32) THE BLACK REP 6662 OLIVE BLVD ST LOUIS,MO63130	43-1220180	501(C)(3)	5,600	DIVERSITY
(33) THE OPPORTUNITY TRUST 4660 MARYLAND AVE 260 ST LOUIS,MO63108	82-1838644	501(C)(3)	25,000	EDUCATION
(34) UNITED WAY OF GREATER ST LOUIS 910 N 11TH STREET ST LOUIS,MO63101	43-0714167	501(C)(3)	50,000	QUALITY OF LIFE
(35) UNIVERSITY CITY SCHOOL DISTRICT 8136 GROBY ROAD ST LOUIS,MO63130	43-6003857	501(C)(3)	30,000	EDUCATION
(36) URBAN LEAGUE OF METRO ST LOUIS 3701 GRANDEL SQUARE ST LOUIS,MO63108	43-0653605	501(C)(3)	255,000	QUALITY OF LIFE
(37) URBAN SPROUTS 6757 OLIVE BLVD ST LOUIS,MO63130	61-1753198	501(C)(3)	5,800	PHILANTHROPY
(38) WASHINGTON UNIV OLIN BUSINESS SCHOOL PO BOX 60714 ST LOUIS,MO63160	43-0653611	501(C)(3)	20,000	EDUCATION

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Enter total number of other organizations listed in the line 1 table ........................ . Bullet Image

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Part III

Grants and Other Assistance to Domestic Individuals. Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 22.
Part III can be duplicated if additional space is needed.

(a) Type of grant or assistance	(b) Number of recipients	(c) Amount of cash grant	(d) Amount of noncash assistance	(e) Method of valuation (book, FMV, appraisal, other)	(f) Description of noncash assistance

(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
(5)
(6)
(7)

Part IV

Supplemental Information. Provide the information required in Part I, line 2; Part III, column (b); and any other additional information.

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Explanation

PART I, LINE 2:

FOR EVERY GIFT THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL ALLOCATES, THEY ASSURE THAT THE ORGANIZATION RECEIVING THE FUNDS IS PROPERLY INCORPORATED, MANAGED BY A BOARD OF DIRECTORS, PROVIDES FINANCIAL INFORMATION, AND MAINTAINS WRITTEN RECORDS OF ITS ACTIVITIES. FOR EVERY GRANT, THE RBC DOCUMENTS THE PURPOSE, AMOUNT, AND TIMING OF THE GIFT INTERNALLY AND WITH THE GRANT RECIPIENT, AND RECEIVES AN IMPACT REPORT FROM THE GRANTEE AT YEAR-END. FOR GIFTS OVER $5,000, RBC STAFF CLOSELY MONITORS THE STATUS OF THE PROJECT AND ASSIGNS AN RBC STAFF OR BOARD MEMBER TO SERVE AS LIAISON TO THE RECIPIENT.

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Schedule J
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)

Department of the Treasury
Internal Revenue Service

Compensation Information

For certain Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest
Compensated Employees
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Complete if the organization answered "Yes" on Form 990, Part IV, line 23.
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Attach to Form 990.
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Name of the organization

REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Employer identification number

43-1913803

Part I

Questions Regarding Compensation

Yes

Check the appropiate box(es) if the organization provided any of the following to or for a person listed on Form
990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a. Complete Part III to provide any relevant information regarding these items.

First-class or charter travel Housing allowance or residence for personal use

Travel for companions Payments for business use of personal residence

Tax idemnification and gross-up payments Health or social club dues or initiation fees

Discretionary spending account Personal services (e.g., maid, chauffeur, chef)

If any of the boxes on Line 1a are checked, did the organization follow a written policy regarding payment or reimbursement or provision of all of the expenses described above? If "No," complete Part III to explain .....

Yes

Did the organization require substantiation prior to reimbursing or allowing expenses incurred by all
directors, trustees, officers, including the CEO/Executive Director, regarding the items checked on Line 1a? ....

Yes

Indicate which, if any, of the following the filing organization used to establish the compensation of the
organization's CEO/Executive Director. Check all that apply. Do not check any boxes for methods
used by a related organization to establish compensation of the CEO/Executive Director, but explain in Part III.

Compensation committee Written employment contract

Independent compensation consultant Compensation survey or study

Form 990 of other organizations Approval by the board or compensation committee

During the year, did any person listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, with respect to the filing organization or a related organization:

Receive a severance payment or change-of-control payment? .............

Participate in, or receive payment from, a supplemental nonqualified retirement plan? .........

Participate in, or receive payment from, an equity-based compensation arrangement? .........

If "Yes" to any of lines 4a-c, list the persons and provide the applicable amounts for each item in Part III.

Only 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(29) organizations must complete lines 5-9.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the revenues of:

The organization? ....................

Any related organization? .......................

If "Yes," on line 5a or 5b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization pay or accrue any
compensation contingent on the net earnings of:

The organization? ..................

Any related organization? ......................

If "Yes," on line 6a or 6b, describe in Part III.

For persons listed on Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, did the organization provide any nonfixed
payments not described in lines 5 and 6? If "Yes," describe in Part III ............

Were any amounts reported on Form 990, Part VII, paid or accured pursuant to a contract that was
subject to the initial contract exception described in Regulations section 53.4958-4(a)(3)? If "Yes," describe
in Part III ..........................

If "Yes" on line 8, did the organization also follow the rebuttable presumption procedure described in Regulations section 53.4958-6(c)? .........................

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990.

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Part II

Officers, Directors, Trustees, Key Employees, and Highest Compensated Employees. Use duplicate copies if additional space is needed.

For each individual whose compensation must be reported on Schedule J, report compensation from the organization on row (i) and from related organizations, described in the
instructions, on row (ii). Do not list any individuals that are not listed on Form 990, Part VII.
Note. The sum of columns (B)(i)-(iii) for each listed individual must equal the total amount of Form 990, Part VII, Section A, line 1a, applicable column (D) and (E) amounts for that individual.

(A) Name and Title		(B) Breakdown of W-2, 1099-MISC compensation, and/or 1099-NEC			(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)	(F) Compensation in column (B) reported as deferred on prior Form 990
(A) Name and Title		(i) Base compensation	(ii) Bonus & incentive compensation	(iii) Other reportable compensation	(C) Retirement and other deferred compensation	(D) Nontaxable benefits	(E) Total of columns (B)(i)-(D)
1KATHLEEN T OSBORN PAST PRESIDENT AND CEO	(i) (ii)	577,001 ------------- 0	20,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	113,720 ------------- 0	44,385 ------------- 0	755,106 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0
2KAREN BRANDING PRESIDENT AND CEO	(i) (ii)	237,264 ------------- 0	25,000 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0	20,869 ------------- 0	19,498 ------------- 0	302,631 ------------- 0	0 ------------- 0

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Part III

Supplemental Information

Provide the information, explanation, or descriptions required for Part I, lines 1a, 1b, 3, 4a, 4b, 4c, 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7, and 8, and for Part II. Also complete this part for any additional information.

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PART I, LINE 1A	RBC PAID DUES TO A LUNCHEON/DINNER CLUB THAT THE PRESIDENT USED EXCLUSIVELY FOR RBC BUSINESS AND NO PERSONAL USE.

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SCHEDULE O
(Form 990)
(Rev. January 2025)
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 990-EZ or to provide any additional information.
Attach to Form 990 or 990-EZ.
Go to www.irs.gov/Form990 for instructions and the latest information.

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Name of the organization

REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL

Employer identification number

43-1913803

Return Reference	Explanation
FORM 990, PART III, LINE 3	THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE COMMUNITY IMPACT NETWORK FOR MANAGING THE FINANCIAL OPERATIONS OF THE LEGACY CENTER CONTINUED INTO 2024. BASED IN NORMANDY, THE LEGACY CENTER PROVIDES VALUABLE PROGRAMMING AND OPPORTUNITIES FOR THOUSANDS OF CHILDREN AND ADULTS GENERALLY IN THE NORMANDY AND OTHER LOW-INCOME NEIGHBORHOODS IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE OF THE RESIDENTS AND STUDENTS. THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL'S PARTNERSHIP WITH THE LEGACY CENTER ENDED IN JUNE 2024, AND ALL RELATED RBC FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS WITH THE COMMUNITY IMPACT NETWORK FOR THE LEGACY CENTER WERE COMPLETED BY 12/31/2024.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 6	RBC MEMBERS DO NOT RECEIVE TANGIBLE BENEFITS FROM THE ORGANIZATION AND DUES ARE CONSIDERED CHARITABLE CONTRIBUTIONS. RBC HAS TWO CLASSES OF VOTING MEMBERS, REGULAR MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7A	RBC HAS TWO CLASSES OF VOTING MEMBERS, REGULAR MEMBERS AND ASSOCIATE MEMBERS. BOTH TYPES OF MEMBERS ARE DIRECTORS BY VIRTUE OF THEIR MEMBERSHIP AND MAY VOTE ON ADMISSION OF NEW MEMBERS AND ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION A, LINE 7B	RBC MEMBERS VOTE ON SELECTION OF THE MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE IS CHARGED WITH ALL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE BOARD AND IS AUTHORIZED AND EMPOWERED TO ACT ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD BETWEEN ITS REGULAR OR SPECIAL MEETINGS, IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE MISSOURI NONPROFIT CORPORATION ACT.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 11B	THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE REGULARLY REVIEWS THE INTERNAL FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE ORGANIZATION'S ACTIVITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE FINALIZED BEFORE THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED. RBC DISCUSSES THE FORM 990 AT A BOARD MEETING AND IT IS AVAILABLE TO ANY MEMBER UPON REQUEST. THE FORM 990 IS PREPARED IN COLLABORATION WITH OUTSIDE PROFESSIONALS WHO HAVE EXPERTISE IN TAX-EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS. A DRAFT OF THE RETURN IS REVIEWED BY THE PRESIDENT & CEO, CHAIRMAN, AND TREASURER. THE RETURN IS THEN SIGNED BY THE TREASURER.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 12C	CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY - THE POLICY APPLIES TO MEMBERS, DIRECTORS, OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES. THEY ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR SELF IDENTIFICATION AND DISCLOSURE OF ACTUAL OR POTENTIAL CONFLICTS TO THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE. THE PERSON WITH THE POTENTIAL CONFLICT DOES NOT PARTICIPATE IN THE DECISION WHERE THERE IS A CONFLICT. THE DISINTERESTED MEMBERS OF THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE ADVISE WHETHER A TRANSACTION SHOULD BE AUTHORIZED, APPROVED OR RATIFIED.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION B, LINE 15	DETERMINATION OF COMPENSATION DESCRIPTION OF THE PROCESS - ALL PAY IS BASED ON MARKET AND MERIT. ANNUAL EVALUATIONS ARE CONDUCTED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. THE EVALUATIONS CONSIDER PERFORMANCE AND PROGRESS TOWARDS PREVIOUSLY ESTABLISHED GOALS. RBC MONITORS THE COMPENSATION PAID FOR SIMILAR POSITIONS. THE PRESIDENT REPORTS ON THE OVERALL ACHIEVEMENTS OF THE ORGANIZATION. THE REPORT IS THEN DISCUSSED AT THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE FULL BOARD. AS DEEMED APPROPRIATE BY THE CHAIR, A COMPENSATION REVIEW REGARDING THE PRESIDENT IS CONDUCTED FROM TIME TO TIME. THE PRESIDENT AND RBC HAVE ENTERED INTO AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT. ALL POLICIES DESCRIBED ABOVE APPLY TO THE PRESIDENT. COMPARABLE SALARY INFORMATION IS CONSIDERED ANNUALLY FOR THE PRESIDENT. THE LAST FULL COMPENSATION REVIEW FOR THE PRESIDENT WAS IN 2023. THE MOST RECENT EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT WAS SIGNED IN 2024.
FORM 990, PART VI, SECTION C, LINE 19	THE REGIONAL BUSINESS COUNCIL'S 990 ARE PUBLICLY AVAILABLE.

For Paperwork Reduction Act Notice, see the Instructions for Form 990 or 990-EZ.

Cat. No. 51056K

Schedule O (Form 990) (Rev. 1-2025)

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