Special Olympics Missouri
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Special Olympics Missouri meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"To provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics Athletes and the community."
Year, State Incorporated:
1971, MO
Through year round sports, Special Olympics Missouri improves the physical fitness and health of individuals with intellectual disabilities. Twenty-one Olympic-type sports offered, divisioned by age and ability-Athletes train for a sport for 8 weeks prior to a competition. Competition on local, area, district, state, national and international levels. More than 16,000 children and adults with intellectual disabilities participate. Through year round sports, athletes gain the confidence to succeed in school, work and in their communities. Self confidence has increased in 87% of athlete survey respondents. Job performance has stayed the same or increased in 92% of athlete survey respondents. More than half of the athletes have jobs, compared to only 10% of the population with mental disabilities who are not in Special Olympics. Platform for building communities of acceptance and respect through the joy of sports.
For the year ended December 31, 2023, Special Olympics Missouri's program expenses were:
| Programs | $5,019,099 |
| Total Program Expenses | $5,019,099 |
Chief Executive
Larry Linthacum, President/CEO
Compensation*
$198,488
Chair of the Board
Audrey Tully
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Microsoft
Board Size
23
Paid Staff Size
35
* Compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Invitations to fund raising events, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Television, Radio, Grant proposals, Internet, Planned giving arrangements, Appeals via Social Media (Facebook, etc.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Special Olympics Missouri's audited financial statements - consolidated for the year ended December 31, 2023.
Source of Funds
| Grants and Trusts | $2,683,945 |
| Special Events | $2,132,379 |
| Donated Services and In-Kind Contributions | $1,098,105 |
| Contributions | $1,015,523 |
| Sponsorships | $345,871 |
| Direct Marketing | $320,999 |
| Other | $201,401 |
| Interest Income | $60,426 |
| Total Income | $7,858,649 |
Programs: 83% Fundraising: 10% Administrative: 7%
| Total Income | $7,858,649 |
| Total expenses: | $6,048,687 |
| Program expenses | $5,019,099 |
| Fundraising expenses | $609,043 |
| Administrative expenses | $420,545 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,809,962 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $20,059,006 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $21,868,968 |
| Total Liabilities | $374,207 |
| Total Assets | $22,243,175 |
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Report completed by:
BBB of Eastern & Southwest Missouri & Southern Illinois