Civic Intelligence

Show-Me Opportunity

EIN 35-2472225 • 501(c)3 • Saint Louis, MO

Profile

To educate people about public policy research showing how to enhance economic growth and opportunities for all residents of missouri as the supporting organization of the show-me institute, a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization.

5297 Washington PlaceSaint Louis, MO 63108

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Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

45th percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 45% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

43rd percentile

0.01x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 43% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

53rd percentile

6.1%

Higher net margin than 53% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

Score unavailable

No value available

No filing with officer rows is available for this organization yet.

Asset Growth

68th percentile

12%

Faster asset growth than 68% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Revenue Growth

49th percentile

6.4%

Faster revenue growth than 49% of similar nonprofits.

501(c)3 • $500k-$1M nonprofits • Annualized from 2022 to 2024

Assets

Up

$676,853

Up $40,043 (+6.3%) from 2023

Liabilities

Down

$5,336

Down $8,608 (-62%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$671,517

Up $48,651 (+7.8%) from 2023

Revenue

Down

$802,926

Down $28,345 (-3.4%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$754,275

Up $29,558 (+4.1%) from 2023

Net Income

Down

$48,651

Down $57,903 (-54%) from 2023

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$800K$600K$400K$200K$0Assets 2013: $35,201Liabilities 2013: $0Net Assets 2013: $35,2012013Assets 2014: $162,004Liabilities 2014: $31,561Net Assets 2014: $130,4432014Assets 2015: $282,194Liabilities 2015: $92,226Net Assets 2015: $189,9682015Assets 2016: $160,994Liabilities 2016: $59,036Net Assets 2016: $101,9582016Assets 2017: $268,652Liabilities 2017: $47,577Net Assets 2017: $221,0752017Assets 2018: $377,835Liabilities 2018: $2,933Net Assets 2018: $374,9022018Assets 2019: $478,008Liabilities 2019: $26,848Net Assets 2019: $451,1602019Assets 2020: $492,239Liabilities 2020: $5,516Net Assets 2020: $486,7232020Assets 2021: $492,799Liabilities 2021: $10,738Net Assets 2021: $482,0612021Assets 2022: $534,927Liabilities 2022: $18,615Net Assets 2022: $516,3122022Assets 2023: $636,810Liabilities 2023: $13,944Net Assets 2023: $622,8662023Assets 2024: $676,853Liabilities 2024: $5,336Net Assets 2024: $671,5172024

Highlighted filing

2024

Assets$676,853
Liabilities$5,336
Net Assets$671,517

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2013: $185,000Expenses 2013: $149,799Net Income 2013: $35,2012013Revenue 2014: $590,405Expenses 2014: $495,163Net Income 2014: $95,2422014Revenue 2015: $716,209Expenses 2015: $656,684Net Income 2015: $59,5252015Revenue 2016: $810,227Expenses 2016: $907,035Net Income 2016: -$96,8082016Revenue 2017: $1,001,703Expenses 2017: $882,586Net Income 2017: $119,1172017Revenue 2018: $1,005,089Expenses 2018: $851,262Net Income 2018: $153,8272018Revenue 2019: $903,135Expenses 2019: $826,877Net Income 2019: $76,2582019Revenue 2020: $704,323Expenses 2020: $668,760Net Income 2020: $35,5632020Revenue 2021: $702,318Expenses 2021: $706,980Net Income 2021: -$4,6622021Revenue 2022: $708,865Expenses 2022: $674,614Net Income 2022: $34,2512022Revenue 2023: $831,271Expenses 2023: $724,717Net Income 2023: $106,5542023Revenue 2024: $802,926Expenses 2024: $754,275Net Income 2024: $48,6512024

Highlighted filing

2024

Revenue$802,926
Expenses$754,275
Net Income$48,651

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Nov 6, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.2
Gross Receipts
$802,926
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Show-me opportunity ("smo") is dedicated to educating people about public policies that enhance economic growth and opportunities for all residents of missouri and to supporting the charitable activities and operations of the show-me institute ("smi"), a 501(c)(3) research and educational organization. Smo operates as a supporting organization of smi within the meaning of code section 509(a)(3). As a supporting organization, smo serves as the formal communication arm of smi. Its operations and functions include by way of example and not by way of limitation, providing educational materials developed by smi to broadcast media and other modalities of communication, classroom instruction, and engaging in community outreach regarding public policy issues identified and developed by smi.

To educate people about public policy research showing how to enhance economic growth and opportunities for all residents of missouri.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$546,192$604,840▲ $58,648
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$47,658$36,766▼ $10,892
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$35,045$22,054▼ $12,991
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$7,915$9,814▲ $1,899
Accounts Receivable-$3,379-
Total Assets$636,810$676,853▲ $40,043
Liabilities
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$13,944$5,336▼ $8,608
Total Liabilities$13,944$5,336▼ $8,608
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$622,866$671,517▲ $48,651
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$622,866$671,517▲ $48,651
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$636,810$676,853▲ $40,043

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$22,054$132,350$154,404
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
James Forsyth IiiPresident/treasurer
Jesse AppletonVice President
Brenda TalentSecretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$775,360
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$23,649
Other Revenue
$3,917
All Other Contributions
$775,360
Change in Net Assets
$48,651
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$392,600
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$361,675
Total Fundraising Expense$22,419
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$274,162$24,230$17,100$315,492
Advertising$195,596--$195,596
Fees for Services Other$119,735--$119,735
Information Technology$24,771$2,189$1,545$28,505
Payroll Taxes$20,516$1,813$1,280$23,609
Depreciation Depletion$19,514$1,725$1,217$22,456
Other Employee Benefits$11,523$1,018$718$13,259
Fees for Services Accounting-$10,327-$10,327
Other Expenses$10,033--$10,033
Pension Plan Contributions$8,095$715$505$9,315
Fees for Services Management-$1,829-$1,829
Office Expenses$448$985-$1,433
Insurance$860$76$54$990
Travel$780--$780
Conferences and Meetings$714--$714
Fees for Services Legal-$202-$202
Total Functional Expenses$686,747$45,109$22,419$754,275
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
Yes
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
Yes
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section A, Line 7A

All directors are elected, appointed, and approved by the governing body of the supported organization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

The board members review the annual form 990. Any corrections or concerns are communicated to the accountant and corrected. The final is sent to the board president who provides e-file authorization.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

The board annually reviews its conflict of interest policy and board members affirm their compliance. If a potential conflict exists, it is discussed at board meetings and handled in accordance with the policy.

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

Salaries for comparable positions in similar markets are reviewed.

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

The governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements are available upon request, as required by law, at the organization's main office.

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Show-me Opportunity
EIN
35-2472225
Phone
3144540647
Address
5297 WASHINGTON PLACE, SAINT LOUIS, MO 63108

Signing Officer

Name
James G Forsyth Iii
Title
President & Treasurer
Phone
3144540647
Signed
2025-11-06
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
James G Forsyth Iii
Formed
2013
Legal Domicile
Mo
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
4
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Cliftonlarsonallen Llp
Address
475 REGENCY PARK SUITE 175, OFALLON, IL 62269
Preparer
Erika Martinez
Phone
6182331200
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part 1, Line 1

Show-me opportunity ("smo") operates as the supporting organization of show-me institute ("smi") within the meaning of code section 501(a)(3). Smi is a 501(c)(3) research and education organization. Smo serves as the formal communication arm of smi. Its operations and functions included, by way of example and not by way of limitation, providing education materials developed by smi to broadcast media and other modalities of communication, classroom instruction, and engaging in community outreach regarding public policy issues researched and developed by smi.

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Outside contractors: program service expenses 119,735. Management and general expenses 0. Fundraising expenses 0. Total expenses 119,735.

FORM 990, PART XII, LINE 2C:

The organization appoints a board member to communicate with the accountant regarding needed information and any necessary adjustments. The process has not changed from previous years.

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

The organization follows fasb asc 740-10, accounting for uncertainty in income taxes, which prescribes a comprehensive model for how an organization should measure, recognize, present, and disclose in its consolidated financial statements uncertain tax positions that an organization has taken or expects to take on a tax return. Management annually reviews its tax positions and has determined that there are no material uncertain tax positions that require recognition in the consolidated financial statements as of december 31, 2024.

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IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0THE ORGANIZATION FOLLOWS FASB ASC 740-10, ACCOUNTING FOR UNCERTAINTY IN INCOME TAXES, WHICH PRESCRIBES A COMPREHENSIVE MODEL FOR HOW AN ORGANIZATION SHOULD MEASURE, RECOGNIZE, PRESENT, AND DISCLOSE IN ITS CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT AN ORGANIZATION HAS TAKEN OR EXPECTS TO TAKE ON A TAX RETURN. MANAGEMENT ANNUALLY REVIEWS ITS TAX POSITIONS AND HAS DETERMINED THAT THERE ARE NO MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS THAT REQUIRE RECOGNITION IN THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2024.
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IRS990ScheduleJ/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0COMPENSATION FOR OFFICERS IS DETERMINED AND ISSUED BY RELATED ORGANIZATION SHOW-ME INSTITUTE.
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IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0SHOW-ME OPPORTUNITY ("SMO") OPERATES AS THE SUPPORTING ORGANIZATION OF SHOW-ME INSTITUTE ("SMI") WITHIN THE MEANING OF CODE SECTION 501(A)(3). SMI IS A 501(C)(3) RESEARCH AND EDUCATION ORGANIZATION. SMO SERVES AS THE FORMAL COMMUNICATION ARM OF SMI. ITS OPERATIONS AND FUNCTIONS INCLUDED, BY WAY OF EXAMPLE AND NOT BY WAY OF LIMITATION, PROVIDING EDUCATION MATERIALS DEVELOPED BY SMI TO BROADCAST MEDIA AND OTHER MODALITIES OF COMMUNICATION, CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION, AND ENGAGING IN COMMUNITY OUTREACH REGARDING PUBLIC POLICY ISSUES RESEARCHED AND DEVELOPED BY SMI.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt1ALL DIRECTORS ARE ELECTED, APPOINTED, AND APPROVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE SUPPORTED ORGANIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt2THE BOARD MEMBERS REVIEW THE ANNUAL FORM 990. ANY CORRECTIONS OR CONCERNS ARE COMMUNICATED TO THE ACCOUNTANT AND CORRECTED. THE FINAL IS SENT TO THE BOARD PRESIDENT WHO PROVIDES E-FILE AUTHORIZATION.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt3THE BOARD ANNUALLY REVIEWS ITS CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY AND BOARD MEMBERS AFFIRM THEIR COMPLIANCE. IF A POTENTIAL CONFLICT EXISTS, IT IS DISCUSSED AT BOARD MEETINGS AND HANDLED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt4SALARIES FOR COMPARABLE POSITIONS IN SIMILAR MARKETS ARE REVIEWED.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt5THE GOVERNING DOCUMENTS, CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY, AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST, AS REQUIRED BY LAW, AT THE ORGANIZATION'S MAIN OFFICE.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt6OUTSIDE CONTRACTORS: PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSES 119,735. MANAGEMENT AND GENERAL EXPENSES 0. FUNDRAISING EXPENSES 0. TOTAL EXPENSES 119,735.
IRS990ScheduleO/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt7THE ORGANIZATION APPOINTS A BOARD MEMBER TO COMMUNICATE WITH THE ACCOUNTANT REGARDING NEEDED INFORMATION AND ANY NECESSARY ADJUSTMENTS. THE PROCESS HAS NOT CHANGED FROM PREVIOUS YEARS.
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