Oats Inc

Organization Overview

Oats Inc is located in Columbia, MO. The organization was established in 1974. According to its NTEE Classification (P52) the organization is classified as: Transportation Assistance, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Oats Inc employed 798 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Oats Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2021, Oats Inc generated $26.0m in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 6 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (1.2%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $27.3m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.0%) per year over the past 6 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THE MISSION OF OATS, INC. IS TO PROVIDE RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR TRANSPORTATION DISADVANTAGED MISSOURIANS SO THEY CAN LIVE INDEPENDENTLY IN THEIR OWN COMMUNITIES. OATS SERVES INDIVIDUALS FOR ALL REASONS. THE MAJORITY OF THE RIDERS ARE CLASSIFIED AS LOW INCOME, HANDICAPPED OR ELDERLY. WITHOUT THIS SERVICE MANY INDIVIDUALS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO LIVE IN THEIR HOMES, WORK, SEE A DOCTOR OR ATTEND AN EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTION. OATS MOSTLY PROVIDES DOOR-TO-DOOR SERVICE FOR THOSE UNFORTUNATE AND UNABLE TO TRANSPORT THEMSELVES.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

OATS INC., A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, SERVES 87 COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI. OATS PROVIDED 82,4591 ONE-WAY TRIPS WITH A FLEET OF OVER 770 VEHICLES AND A STAFF OF 585. OATS NORMAL HRS ARE MON THROUGH FRI 6:00 AM-6:00 PM, BUT MANY TIMES OPERATES OUTSIDE THOSE HOURS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE TRANSPORTATION. OATS INC. NOT ONLY IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE COST OF OPERATING THE VEHICLES, BUT REPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLES TOO. OATS INC. RAISES MONEY THROUGH OVER 1,000 VOLUNTEERS WHO DO FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS. OATS INC. IS NORMALLY REQUIRED TO MATCH 20% OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE VEHICLES WITH CASH. THIS CAN BE A CHALLENGE AND TAKES YEARS TO GET FUNDS TO BE ABLE TO MATCH ONE VEHICLE IN THAT COUNTY. OATS INC. HAS FOUND OVER THE YEARS WAYS TO PUT ASIDE FUNDS TO HELP IN THIS CAPITAL REQUIREMENT SUCH AS DONATIONS CONTRIBUTIONS, DEPRECIATION COSTS ON CONTRACTS AND STATE-INCENTIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. WE HAVE FLEET PLANS SO REPLACEMENTS, EXPANSIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS ARE LAID OUT FOR THE FUTURE YEARS TO KEEP THIS SERVICE GOING.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 ALONG WITH OUR WEBSITE PROVIDES THE GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMATION ON OUR SERVICES, AND WE MAKE SURE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THE ASPECTS OF OATS INC. IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WHEN REQUIRED.


OATS INC., A PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM, SERVES 87 COUNTIES IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI. OATS PROVIDED 824,591 ONE-WAY TRIPS WITH A FLEET OF OVER 770 VEHICLES AND A STAFF OF 585. OATS NORMAL HRS ARE MON THROUGH FRI 6:00 AM-6:00 PM, BUT MANY TIMES OPERATES OUTSIDE THOSE HOURS DUE TO THE NATURE OF THE TRANSPORTATION. OATS INC. NOT ONLY IS CONCERNED ABOUT THE COST OF OPERATING THE VEHICLES, BUT REPLACEMENT OF THE VEHICLES TOO. OATS INC. RAISES MONEY THROUGH OVER 1,000 VOLUNTEERS WHO DO FUNDRAISING AND DONATIONS. OATS INC. IS NORMALLY REQUIRED TO MATCH 20% OF THE TOTAL COST OF THE VEHICLES WITH CASH. THIS CAN BE A CHALLENGE AND TAKES YEARS TO GET FUNDS TO BE ABLE TO MATCH ONE VEHICLE IN THAT COUNTY. OATS INC. HAS FOUND OVER THE YEARS WAYS TO PUT ASIDE FUNDS TO HELP IN THIS CAPITAL REQUIREMENT SUCH AS DONATIONS CONTRIBUTIONS, DEPRECIATION COSTS ON CONTRACTS AND STATE-INCENTIVE PROGRAMS SUCH AS THE NEIGHBORHOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM. WE HAVE FLEET PLANS SO REPLACEMENTS, EXPANSIONS AND MAJOR REPAIRS ARE LAID OUT FOR THE FUTURE YEARS TO KEEP THIS SERVICE GOING.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 ALONG WITH OUR WEBSITE PROVIDES THE GENERAL PUBLIC INFORMATION ON OUR SERVICES, AND WE MAKE SURE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION IN REGARD TO THE ASPECTS OF OATS INC. IS AVAILABLE TO THE PUBLIC WHEN REQUIRED.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Dorothy Yeager
Executive Dir.
$149,624
Debbie Pilkington
Finance Dir.
$101,141
Linda Yaeger
Former Executive Director
$42,809
Krissy Sinor
President
$0
Scott Kosky
Vice President
$0
Darleen Rapp
Secret/treasure
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $12,002,989
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$2,197,879
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $252,800
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$14,200,868
Total Program Service Revenue$11,240,509
Investment income $100,871
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $257,432
Net Income from Fundraising Events $0
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $26,027,644

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Oats Inc has recieved totaling $254,425.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Seniorage Area Agency On Aging

Springfield, MO

PURPOSE: Transportation

$136,768
Jefferson Foundation

Festus, MO

PURPOSE: PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION FOR JEFFERSON COUNTY

$100,000
Veterans United Foundation

Columbia, MO

PURPOSE: VETERAN TRANSPORTATION

$10,000
Community Foundation Of The Quincy Area

Quincy, IL

PURPOSE: 2021 COMPETITIVE GRA

$7,500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$157
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