Public Disclosure & Financial Transparency
Last Updated: April 6, 2026
As an organization dedicated to government transparency, METG holds itself to the same high standards of openness we expect from public institutions. This page serves as our public disclosure center, providing access to organizational documents and financial information as required by the Internal Revenue Service and the State of Missouri.
IRS Public Disclosure Requirements
Under federal tax law, tax-exempt organizations must make certain documents available for public inspection. The IRS requires 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations to publicly disclose:
- Application for tax-exempt status (Form 1024-A) and all supporting documents submitted with the application.
- IRS determination letter (or acknowledgment of status) and any related correspondence.
- Annual information returns (Form 990 or Form 990-EZ) for the three most recent tax years.
What Is NOT Required to Be Disclosed
The following are specifically not required to be publicly disclosed:
- Form 8976 (Notice of Intent to Operate Under Section 501(c)(4)) — this is a notification form, not an application, and is not subject to public disclosure.
- Donor names and addresses on Schedule B of Form 990 — per the 2020 Treasury Regulations, 501(c)(4) organizations are no longer required to report donor identifying information on Schedule B, and the IRS does not require its disclosure to the public.
- Trade secrets or proprietary information that an organization successfully requests to be withheld from public disclosure.
By posting required documents on this website, METG satisfies its public disclosure obligations. Individuals do not need to submit a formal request to access these materials.
Form 1024-A — Application for Tax-Exempt Status
Application pending. Form 1024-A and the IRS determination letter will be posted here upon filing and receipt.
Form 990 — Annual Information Returns
METG's Form 990 annual returns will be posted here within 30 days of filing, for each of the three most recent tax years as required by IRS regulations.
METG's first Form 990 will be posted upon the initial filing, which is due by the 15th day of the 5th month following the close of our first fiscal year.
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors listing will be posted upon formal establishment and first filing of Form 990, which publicly lists directors and officers.
Organizational Documents
The following organizational documents will be made available as they are finalized:
- Articles of Incorporation — Filed with the Missouri Secretary of State.
- Bylaws — The internal governance document establishing METG's operating procedures.
- Conflict of Interest Policy — Ensuring directors and officers act in the organization's best interest.
Organizational documents will be posted as they are finalized and officially filed.
Annual Reports
METG plans to publish annual reports summarizing our activities, accomplishments, financial position, and goals. Annual reports go beyond the IRS-required Form 990 to provide a narrative account of our work.
The first annual report will be published following the completion of METG's first full year of operations.
Missouri Attorney General Registration
501(c)(4) organizations that solicit donations in Missouri are required to register with the Missouri Attorney General's Office under Missouri's charitable solicitation laws. Unlike 501(c)(3) organizations, 501(c)(4) social welfare organizations are not automatically exempt from this requirement.
Registration Status: Pending. METG is in the process of registering with the Missouri Attorney General's Office. Our registration number will be posted here upon approval.
Annual registration renewals and associated financial reports will be filed as required and noted here.
Third-Party Verification
When available, METG's information may also be verified through the following independent sources:
- GuideStar (Candid) — Nonprofit profile and financial data.
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer — Searchable database of nonprofit tax filings.
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search — Official IRS database of recognized tax-exempt organizations.
METG will be listed in these databases once our tax-exempt status is officially recognized by the IRS.