MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION

EIN: 436051487 501(c)(3)

JEFFERSON CITY, MO

Total Revenue
$3,579,339
Total Expenses
$3,669,885
Total Assets
$2,594,998
Net Assets
$1,630,764
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Organization Details

Formation Year
1964
Legal Domicile
MO
Principal Officer
KARA CORCHES
Phone
5736343511
Tax Period
2024-10-01 to 2025-09-30

MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION, founded in 1964, is a community nonprofit that reported $3.6M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 11% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion.

Mission

THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES A LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM DESIGNED TO PROVIDE MISSOURIANS THE INFORMATION, SKILLS, AND CONTACTS TO MAKE THEM MORE EFFECTIVE LEADERS IN THEIR BUSINESS AND COMMUNITY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO PROVIDE STUDENTS ENTERING HIGH SCHOOL WITH LEADERSHIP SKILLS ALONG WITH AN UNDERSTANDING OF THE IMPORTANCE OF COMPLETING RIGOROUS, DEFINED COURSES OF STUDY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO FACILITATES A DOL GRANT, AND A HEALTHCARE APPRENTICESHIP GRANT THAT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY COMPANIES, AND HEALTH CARE FACILITIES THAT ARE CREATING OR EXPANDING REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $2,134,541

GRANTS - DOL GRANT - THROUGH THE INDUSTRY-DRIVEN IT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO IT COMPANIES THAT ARE CREATING OR EXPANDING REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP...

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GRANTS - DOL GRANT - THROUGH THE INDUSTRY-DRIVEN IT APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM, THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO IT COMPANIES THAT ARE CREATING OR EXPANDING REGISTERED APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS. THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION PROVIDES AN 800 - 1,200 REIMBURSEMENT PER APPRENTICE TRAINED BY PARTICIPATING COMPANIES, WHILE THE COMPANIES IN THE GRANT SERVE AS MENTORS TO EACH OTHER AND SHARE BEST PRACTICES TO IMPROVE THEIR TRAINING AND RECRUITING SYSTEMS. OVER THE FOUR YEARS OF THE GRANT, THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION WILL HELP TRAIN MORE THAN 5,300 APPRENTICES. HEALTHCARE ARPA GRANT - THROUGH THE INDUSTRY-DRIVEN HEALTH CARE APPRENTICESHIPS PROGRAM, THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO HEALTHCARE COMPANIES THAT ARE CREATING OR EXPANDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS RELATED TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE TRAINING. DOL HEALTHCARE GRANT - THROUGH THE INDUSTRY-DRIVEN HEALTH CARE APPRENTICESHIPS PROGRAM, THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION PROVIDES SUPPORT TO HEALTHCARE COMPANIES THAT ARE CREATING OR EXPANDING APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAMS RELATED TO HEALTHCARE WORKFORCE TRAINING.

Program 2
Expenses: $502,494

THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION RESEARCH CENTER WILL PROVIDE TRUSTED, NON- PARTISAN ECONOMIC DATA AND RESOURCES TO POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC TO ENSURE THAT MISSOURI IS A STATE WHERE BUSINESSES...

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THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION RESEARCH CENTER WILL PROVIDE TRUSTED, NON- PARTISAN ECONOMIC DATA AND RESOURCES TO POLICY MAKERS AND THE PUBLIC TO ENSURE THAT MISSOURI IS A STATE WHERE BUSINESSES THRIVE, COMMUNITIES ARE STRONG AND SAFE, AND PUBLIC POLICY SUPPORTS ECONOMIC FREEDOM.

Program 3
Expenses: $620,950

THE MISSOURI CHAMBER FOUNDATION FOSTERS COLLABORATION THROUGH CUTTING EDGE TRAINING, EVENTS AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS THAT ADVANCE MISSOURI EMPLOYERS, EMPLOYEES, AND COMMUNITIES.

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $3,443,226
Program Service Revenue $174,907
Investment Income $23,362
Other Revenue $-62,156
TOTAL REVENUE $3,579,339

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $210,750
Salaries & Benefits $0
Fundraising Expenses $109,448
Program Expenses $3,515,065
Other Expenses $3,459,135
TOTAL EXPENSES $3,669,885

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $3,579,339 $3,237,102 +0.1%
Expenses $3,669,885 $3,340,954 +0.1%
Net Income $-90,546 $-103,852 -0.1%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
9
Independent Members
9
Employees
N/A
Volunteers
661

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$324,556
Total Directors
8
$0
Key Employees
2
$464,410
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
KARA CORCHES SECRETARY 10.00
Officer
$0 $24,722 $324,556
BECKY WEKENBORG CFO 8.00
Key Emp
$0 $49,820 $254,327
KAREN BUSCHMANN EXEC. DIR. & 32.00
Key Emp
$0 $27,426 $210,083
ROGER ARCHIBALD CO-VICE-CHAI 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
DON CHENEVERT BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
TERESA COYAN CO-VICE-CHAI 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
TIM DRURY BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
AL KOLLER III BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
STERETT SCHANZE CHAIRMAN 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
RICHARD SVINDLAND BOARD MEMBER 1.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
BRAD THOMAS PAST CHAIR 1.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2025 $3,579,339 $3,669,885 $2,594,998 $-90,546
2024 $3,237,102 $3,340,954 $2,468,956 $-103,852
2023 $2,935,389 $2,923,000 $2,225,073 $12,389
2022 $2,358,657 $2,167,217 $2,061,220 $191,440
2021 $2,135,604 $1,825,832 $1,802,311 $309,772
2020 $1,069,432 $1,080,306 $1,861,758 $-10,874
2019 $856,160 $1,069,993 $1,762,505 $-213,833
2018 $797,147 $1,041,420 $1,901,835 $-244,273
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