Nonprofit · EIN 43-1016961
OATS INC
Tax-exempt · COLUMBIA, MO 65201
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 30, 2025 | 990 | $41,022,269 | $34,598,721 | $6,423,548 | $55,599,834 | $8,315,129 | $47,284,705 |
| June 30, 2024 | 990 | $39,961,703 | $34,744,609 | $5,217,094 | $48,977,149 | $8,222,589 | $40,754,560 |
| June 30, 2023 | 990 | $36,429,960 | $33,616,000 | $2,813,960 | $42,956,765 | $6,801,481 | $36,155,284 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $22,013,964
- of which government grants
- $20,382,984
- Program service revenue
- $18,159,489
- Investment income
- $792,703
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $73,102
- Other revenue
- $56,113
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $461,373
- Other salaries and wages
- $16,511,535
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $21,170,668
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $101,821
- Accounting fees
- $102,352
- Occupancy
- $452,426
- Travel
- $5,207,291
- Depreciation
- $2,342,034
- Program services (functional)
- $31,540,018
- Management and general (functional)
- $3,058,703
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $48,977,149
- Total assets, end of year
- $55,599,834
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $8,315,129
- Net assets, end of year
- $47,284,705
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $21,484,393
- Publicly traded securities
- $7,099,594
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $45,062,481
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $2,222,224
- Gross receipts
- $42,855,666
- Employees
- 721
- Volunteers
- 1,700
- Year formed
- 1971
- State of legal domicile
- MO
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE WEEKLEY | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $149,645 | $10,186 |
| DOROTHY YEAGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $142,452 | $10,186 |
| JILL STEDEM | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $133,174 | $10,628 |
| PAM KNOX | REGIONAL DIRECTOR - EAST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $126,386 | $10,628 |
| TRACY WALKUP | REGIONAL DIRECTOR - MW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $114,931 | $10,628 |
| BETH LANGLEY | REGINAL DIRECTOR - NW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,801 | $10,628 |
| KIM WOOD | HR DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,045 | $10,628 |
| STEVE DURBEN | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $117,905 | $108 |
| SCOTT KOSKY | BOARD MEMBER / PAST EMPLOYEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,280 | $0 |
| DARLEEN RAPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY NADLER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LEEMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY COMBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRIESHEIMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MEFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
8 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESSENCE MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| JULIE RODGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| REX SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KRISSY SINOR | BOARD MEMBER (TERM END JAN 2025) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| STACEY STEFFENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| MEL SUNDERMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ANDREW WARLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| BRIAN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 24 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE WEEKLEY | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $143,185 | $9,949 |
| DOROTHY YEAGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $137,260 | $9,949 |
| JILL STEDEM | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $127,534 | $11,820 |
| PAM KNOX | REGIONAL DIRECTOR - EAST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $121,024 | $11,820 |
| TRACY WALKUP | REGIONAL DIRECTOR - MW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $109,836 | $11,231 |
| BETH LANGLEY | REGINAL DIRECTOR - NW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $106,601 | $11,231 |
| DION KNIPP | OPERATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,070 | $108 |
| STEVE DURBEN | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $96,427 | $108 |
| SCOTT KOSKY | BOARD MEMBER / PAST EMPLOYEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,280 | $0 |
| DARLEEN RAPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY NADLER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LEEMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISSY SINOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEL SUNDERMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE CROWDER | BOARD MEMBER (TERM END 12/2023) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRIESHEIMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW WARLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MEFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESSENCE MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE RODGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REX SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY STEFFENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| BRIAN WILLIAMS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| TERRY COMBS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended June 30, 2023: 23 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVE WEEKLEY | IT DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $135,322 | $8,238 |
| DOROTHY YEAGER | EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 50 | $132,631 | $8,238 |
| JILL STEDEM | ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $120,068 | $9,883 |
| PAM KNOX | REGIONAL DIRECTOR - EAST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $112,962 | $9,883 |
| TRACY WALKUP | REGIONAL DIRECTOR - MW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,219 | $9,377 |
| BETH LANGLEY | REGINAL DIRECTOR - NW Highest-paid employee | 40 | $100,076 | $9,377 |
| DION KNIPP | OPERATION DIRECTOR Highest-paid employee | 40 | $104,539 | $108 |
| STEVE DURBEN | FINANCE DIRECTOR Officer | 45 | $91,065 | $108 |
| SCOTT KOSKY | BOARD MEMBER / PAST EMPLOYEE Trustee or director | 1 | $17,280 | $0 |
| DARLEEN RAPP | PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| TAMMY NADLER | VICE-PRESIDENT Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFF LEEMAN | SECRETARY/TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| KRISSY SINOR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| MEL SUNDERMEYER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANGIE CROWDER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JOHN GRIESHEIMER | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ANDREW WARLEN | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| PATRICIA MEFFORD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| ESSENCE MONTGOMERY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| JULIE RODGERS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| REX SCOTT | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| STACEY STEFFENS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| EDNA FOSTER | BOARD MEMBER (TERM ENDED 10/22) Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2501 MAGUIRE BLVD, COLUMBIA, MO 65201-8252
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- DOROTHY YEAGER, 2501 MAGUIRE BLVD, COLUMBIA, MO 65201
- Signed the 990
- DOROTHY YEAGER, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
- Phone
- (573) 443-4516
- Website
- WWW.OATSTRANSIT.ORG
- Return prepared by
- CLIFTONLARSONALLEN LLP
Mission
ENHANCING QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROVIDING SAFE, CARING, AND RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES.
Program accomplishments
- OATS TRANSIT IS GENERAL PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM SERVING 87 COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI. ANNUALLY, THE AGENCY PROVIDES 847,000 ONE-WAY TRIPS, AND TRAVELS MORE THAN 11.7 MILLION MILES WITH A FLEET OF OVER 700 VEHICLES. NORMAL OPERATING HOURS ARE MONDAY THROUGH FRIDAY, 6:00 AM-6:00 PM. MANY TIMES THE AGENCY OPERATES OUTSIDE OF THOSE HOURS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE TRANSPORTATION SUCH AS DIALYSIS TREATMENTS, MEDICAL APPOINTMENTS AND LONG-DISTANCE TRAVEL. IN ADDITION TO ITS OPERATING EXPENSES, REPLACEMENT OF VEHICLES IS A TOP PRIORITY FOR THE AGENCY TO ENSURE ITS FLEET IS SAFE AND OPERATES EFFICIENTLY. OATS TRANSIT RAISES FUNDS THROUGH DONATIONS AND GRANTS TO PURCHASE NEW VEHICLES. WHILE FEDERAL GRANTS PAY FOR A PORTION OF ITS FLEET, A 20% LOCAL MATCH IS REQUIRED FOR EACH NEW VEHICLE. THIS IS A CHALLENGE AND TAKES YEARS TO GET FUNDS TO BE ABLE TO MATCH ONE VEHICLE. THE AGENCY HAS AN EXTENSIVE FLEET PLAN WHICH INCLUDES FUTURE EXPANSION NEEDS AND MAJOR REPAIRS ON EACH VEHICLE. OUR LONG-TERM GOAL IS TO PROVIDE THE MOST TRANSPORTATION SERVICE FOR THE DOLLARS RECEIVED AND LOOK FOR OTHER MEANS OF SUPPORT TO CONTINUE OUR MISSION. A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER IS EMAILED TO PEOPLE AND ALSO SHARED ON THE AGENCY'S VARIOUS SOCIAL MEDIA SITES. THE AGENCY WEBSITE PROVIDES GENERAL INFORMATION, AS WELL AS BUS SCHEDULES FOR ALL 87 COUNTIES IT SERVES.Expenses $31,540,018 · revenue $18,286,712
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | June 30, 2026 | November 16, 2026 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | June 30, 2025 | November 17, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | June 30, 2024 | November 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 43-1016961
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 1974
- Accounting year ends
- June
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P520)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $55,599,834
- Income (IRS master file)
- $42,855,666
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | June 2025 | $41,022,269 | $34,598,721 | $55,599,834 | XML |
| 990 | June 2024 | $39,961,703 | $34,744,609 | $48,977,149 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2023 | $36,429,960 | $33,616,000 | $42,956,765 | XML |
| 990 | June 2022 | $29,587,471 | $30,969,119 | $38,750,581 | IRS |
| 990 | June 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | June 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 43-1016961).
Questions about OATS INC
- What is the EIN of OATS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of OATS INC is 43-1016961.
- Is OATS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1974.
- Are donations to OATS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does OATS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of OATS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did OATS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of OATS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names DOROTHY YEAGER.
- Who are the officers and directors of OATS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 23 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $149,645 (STEVE WEEKLEY, IT DIRECTOR).
- How much revenue does OATS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $41,022,269, expenses of $34,598,721 and total assets of $55,599,834 at year end.
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