2026-02-16T13:29:12-06:00 2025-06-30 431126847 Williams-Keepers LLC 3220 West Edgewood Suite E Jefferson City MO 65109 990 2024-07-01 430416410 Missouri State Teachers Association Inc MISS 5734423127 407 South 6th Street Columbia MO 65201 Bruce Moe Executive Director 5734423127 2026-02-12 1 0 Kara Holterman P01851017 5736356196 2026-02-11 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Bruce A Moe 407 South Sixth S Columbia MO 65201 7012813 0 X WWW.MSTA.ORG X 1856 MO MSTA's purpose is to advocate for and empower public educators so they can teach by providing them information resources, workshops, and other services. 19 17 94 1919 65571 0 0 0 6580943 6632152 29495 75407 265812 265993 6876250 6973552 0 0 0 0 4803937 5116255 0 0 0 2395268 2470992 7199205 7587247 -322955 -613695 7410069 6893799 4163408 4217007 3246661 2676792 X MSTA advocates for and empowers public educators so they can teach. 0 0 Educator Services: MSTA provides the knowledge, expertise, technical assistance, research and professional consultation educators need in order to enhance their job-related skills, grow professionally and better serve Missouri students. To this end, MSTA staff works directly with education professionals in all 518 Missouri public school districts; works directly with education students in more than 40 colleges and universities and promotes the teaching profession to 1164 high school students in 44 high schools across Missouri. Specific accomplishments included comprehensive research on teacher salaries and benefits in Missouri; in-person professional development programs on topics including, Beginning Teacher Assistance, School Finance, Mentor Training, Classroom Management and Preventing School Violence. Many of these programs were also made available as distance or virtual programs. Nearly 1,000 educators participated in the various onsite and online professional development options provided by MSTA. In addition, MSTA staff responded to thousands of inquiries from individual teachers by telephone, email and with in-person meetings. Education Media: MSTA is a trusted source of professional information for teachers, covering topics such as classroom management, working with parents, educational technology, testing, and more. To this end, MSTA published education-related information and research, as well as updates on current issues of interest and concern to Missouri teachers and other education personnel. Communication and marketing strategies include an online magazine and email newsletters; a comprehensive, informative website; social media posts; media outreach; blogs; podcasts; video; and direct mail. Specific accomplishments with online media include maintaining a 50%60% open rate across all online publications. In addition, MSTA publishes a weekly legislative e-newsletter, MSTA Action, with a 60%-70% open rate. MSTA also offers members-only legislative podcasts and video productions that provide insight into current legislative initiatives and a glimpse into weekly Capitol activity. Finally, MSTA provides Tillie to its members. Tillie is an online AI agent that provides members with information about the association and its work product, including detailed lesson plans, classroom rubrics, and information on school district policies and procedures. Education Policy: MSTA's education policy program advances and protects the interests of educators, students, and Missouri's public schools by working to shape sound education policy. MSTA's grassroots advocacy gives educators a unified voice in Jefferson City, ensuring that the concerns and expertise of Missouri educators are represented in legislative and regulatory processes. The department delivers testimony on MSTA's legislative platform, represents members' interests at Public School Retirement System and State Board of Education meetings, serves as a liaison to governmental agencies, and conducts workshops on political issues and involvement. MSTA's advocacy is nonpartisan and member-driven, with policy priorities set through a democratic process at the annual Assembly of Delegates. Through this member-driven and democratic approach, MSTA ensures that its actions and initiatives closely mirror the aspirations and challenges faced by educators, strengthening public education across Missouri. Conferences & Events: MSTA provided several conferences and events for prospective teachers, beginning teachers, and experienced teachers that promoted the interests of the teaching profession and provided practical input and resources designed to improve the skills of individual teachers. The most significant of these events is the annual convention attended by about 500 educators. This two-day event features more than approximately 25 separate workshops addressing a range of instructional topics; a keynote address by a well-known education speaker; an exhibit hall with more than 30 vendors of instructional and education interest; and general discussion of education policy issues at the annual membership meeting. Other events include an annual meeting of the student group with over 100 participants and an annual leadership conference serving nearly 400 educators. MSTA's conferences and events provide a valuable opportunity for practicing teachers in Missouri to network with other professionals, learn from experts in the field and share ideas and techniques across broad geographic areas. 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 1 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 14 0 1 94 1 1 1 0 0 0 1 1 0 0 0 0 0 X 19 17 0 0 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 0 0 X Bruce Moe Missouri State Teachers Association 5734423127 407 South 6th Street Columbia MO 65201 Tisha Clawson Director Through 11/17/24 0.90 X 0 0 0 Tyler Lappe Director 0.83 X 0 0 0 Diane Gonzales Director 0.79 X 0 0 0 Andrew Reynolds Treasurer 1.25 X X 0 0 0 Noelle Horner Director 0.87 X 0 0 0 James Kreyling Director Through 11/17/24 0.90 X 0 0 0 Dana Cravens Director 0.58 X 0 0 0 Jennifer Chambers Director 0.52 X 0 0 0 Denise Peters Director 0.67 X 0 0 0 Darren Farmer Director 0.45 X 0 0 0 Karmen Carson Director 0.96 X 0 0 0 Jessica Tierney Director 0.37 X 0 0 0 Zach Funk Director 0.65 X 0 0 0 Jon Sorens Director 0.60 X 0 0 0 Angela Cicalla Director 0.75 X 0 0 0 Jessie Myers Director 0.63 X 0 0 0 Jill Blue Director 0.63 X 0 0 0 Steve Blakley Director 0.29 X 0 0 0 Kezia Bohanon Director through 11/17/24 2.00 X 0 0 0 Stacy Blakley Past President Through 11/17/24 0.90 X 0 0 0 Pam Lowe President 2.72 X 2984 0 0 Amy Kelsey President Elect 1.70 X 4594 0 0 Bruce Moe Executive Director/CEO 46.87 X 248227 0 45398 Lana Moore Vice President 1.60 X 0 0 0 Matt Walker Director of Information Te 40.00 X 122338 0 27625 Gail McCray Legal Counsel 40.00 X 179031 0 33237 Todd Fuller Director of Communication 40.00 X 124478 0 27751 Matthew Michelson Director of Education Policy 40.00 X 111923 0 27900 793575 0 161911 5 0 1 0 0 Membership Dues 900099 6450193 6450193 Conferences/Workshops 611600 116388 116388 Advertising Revenue 541800 65571 65571 6632152 29820 29820 7246 7246 24128 29506 0 8047 24128 21459 45587 45587 34483 31214 3269 3269 Reimbursements 900099 254656 254656 Miscellaneous Income 900099 822 822 255478 6973552 6566581 65571 341400 284587 3502413 576603 474688 277964 2749 77072 27295 191593 49774 279529 646459 186339 438291 112457 7849 134996 238608 Miscellaneous 33100 Special Projects 25000 Lease Expense 20314 Bad Debt -433 7587247 113886 547662 2246472 1254442 3176578 3292885 40507 53972 490077 555770 2684065 1792000 970640 892065 371909 297003 7410069 6893799 722121 741008 3065134 3172634 81738 79166 294415 224199 4163408 4217007 X 3246661 2676792 3246661 2676792 7410069 6893799 X -613695 104005 -5183 -55000 4 X X 0 1 X 1 0 0 0 0 6450193 603980 -4310204 -3706224 967529 -4673753 71138 71138 2183580 1367178 816402 429347 424822 4525 892065 Supplemental Retirement Income Plan 90578 Finance Leases Payable 124438 Operating Leases Payable 9183 224199 X 7072374 104005 104005 6968369 5183 5183 6973552 7587247 0 7587247 0 7587247 Part X, Line 2: The Association is exempt from federal income taxes under Section 501(c)(6) of the Internal Revenue Code and application of state law. The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under that guidance, the Association may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the Association and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (UBIT). The Association was not subject to UBIT for the year ended. X X X X X X 0 1 0 Bruce Moe Executive Director/CEO 242162 0 6065 0 0 0 36776 0 8622 0 293625 0 0 0 Gail McCray Legal Counsel 174749 0 4282 0 0 0 23000 0 10237 0 212268 0 0 0 Todd Fuller Director of Communication 123113 0 1365 0 0 0 19185 0 8566 0 152229 0 0 0 Part I, Line 4b Bruce Moe, Executive Director: 457-b $23,000 Gail McCray: 457-b $23,000 Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 6 Members of MSTA include prospective, active and retired teachers and other school employees in schools throughout the State of Missouri. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7a All members of MSTA's governing body are elected by members. The officers are elected at the Annual Membership Meeting (Assembly). Non-Officer Directors are elected by MSTA members in each Region. Each Region elects at least one Director. Additional Directors may be elected from a Region according to the formula outlined in Article VII, Section C. of MSTA's Bylaws. Form 990, Part VI, Section A, line 7b The following decisions are subject to approval of members: to adopt amendments to MSTA's Articles of Incorporation or Bylaws, to merge with another entity, to dissolve MSTA, or to change MSTA's name, adoption of dues increases proposed by the Board, changes in dues forwarding to CTAs and Regions, and statewide education policy resolutions. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 11b A preliminary draft of Form 990 is prepared by management and reviewed by the Audit & Finance Committee of the Board of Directors. After incorporating direction from the committee, a final version prepared by management and the independent CPA firm engaged by the Audit & Finance Committee is presented to the A&F Committee for approval. A final copy of Form 990 was provided, before filing, to all members of the governing body by digital distribution. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 12c In addition to annual disclosures described in 12b, MSTA regularly and consistently monitors and enforces compliance by providing a copy of the conflict of interest policy in the Board Manual, providing annual orientation and training that specifically discusses the policy and by reminding board members of the policy and their obligations under the policy as part of the regular meeting agenda. Form 990, Part VI, Section B, line 15a The process for determining the compensation of MSTA's top management official was as follows; 1) The Board of Directors appointed an executive compensation subcommittee composed of three independent directors. The committee was charged with reviewing current executive compensation, examining comparable compensation data and bringing a compensation recommendation to the full board for final decision. 2) The compensation committee retained the services of an independent compensation consultant. The consultant delivered a report to the committee including information from other 990s as well as several compensation studies. The comparisons were for similarly qualified person in functionally comparable positions at similarly situated organizations including but not limited to membership type, member size, budget size, staff size and geographic scope. 3) The deliberations and decisions of the committee and the board of directors are reflected in minutes of the governing body. Salary adjustments for staff are based in part on compensation surveys. Form 990, Part VI, Section C, line 19 The Articles of Incorporation (AOI), Bylaws and Financial Statement are printed each year in the annual Delegate Book. This book is mailed to every local chapter (CTA) and is provided to all attendees at the annual delegate meeting. In addition the AOI and Bylaws are printed in a separate publication that is available at no charge upon request and is given to all volunteers serving on committees. The Conflict of Interest Policy adopted by the board of directors is provided to the public upon request. Form 990, Part XI, line 9: Rounding 4. Form 990, Part XI, Line 2c The process by which MSTA utilizes a committee that assumes responsibilty for oversight of the audit and selection of an independent auditor has not changed from the prior year and follows the process stated in the bylaws. The bylaws provide that the Board appoint a Finance and Audit Committee from among directors then in office. The Treasurer is the Committee's chair. This Committee oversees MSTA finances and coordinates the annual audit of its financial statements with the independent CPA firm. Form 990, Part VI, Line 10a MSTA does not have chapters, branches, or affiliates over which it has the legal authority to exercise supervision or control. MSTA does work with Community Teachers Associations (CTAs) and Regional Teachers Associations (Regions) throughout Missouri to promote the common interest of teachers and other education personnel and all members of the Regions are also members of the Missouri State Teachers Association. Each CTA and Region is a separate legal entity under state law, adopts its own articles of association or incorporation and bylaws that are not subject to MSTA approval, and is governed by its own board of directors elected by its members. 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