Missouri Bar Foundation

“The bylaws provide that membership is limited to members in good standing of the state bar of missouri and membership is divided into the following classes: life members or fellows, which includes fellows, life fellows, sustaining life fellows, and the grandfather provision.”

“The bylaws provide for an annual meeting of the members for the election of trustees and other business. At the annual meeting of the memebers, trustees shall be elected by the members to hold office for five years or until their successor or successors are elected. Further, the board of trustees shall appoint one trustee who is under thirty-six years of age or who has been admitted to the practice of law for less than ten years, at the time of such appointment. A majority vote of the members present and voting shall be necessary for election.”

“A copy of the form 990 is provided to the president, secretary, and treasurer prior to its filing. If any questions are noted upon review by the president, secretary, or treasurer they would be taken to the entire governing body.”

“Board members evaluate annually any conflicts of interest.”

“The governing documents and financial statements are maintained at the offices of the treasurer and the secretary and are available for inspection by the public upon request.”

“Sebrina barrett is employed by the missouri bar (44-6000796), a related entity, for forty or more hours weekly. Her salary is paid by the missouri bar.”

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“The organization uses the modified cash method of accounting.”

“The foundation obtains independent audited financial statements prepared on the modified cash method of accounting.”

“In february 2014, the foundation filed form 8940 - request for misc. Determination to be classified as a 501(a)(3), or functionally integrated supporting organization. In october of 2014, the organization received a determination letter describing the organization as a type iii functionally integrated supporting organization under 509(a)(3).”