Public Documents
As a community‑supported nonprofit cemetery, transparency is essential.
These documents ensure families, donors, and community members can see how Burkhart Cemetery is governed, funded, and maintained.
Burkhart Cemetery, Inc. is a Missouri nonprofit mutual benefit corporation organized under Chapter 355 of the Revised Statutes of Missouri and recognized by the Internal Revenue Service as a tax‑exempt cemetery corporation under Section 501(c)(13) of the Internal Revenue Code.
In accordance with state and federal requirements, the following documents are available for public inspection:
Articles of Incorporation – Filed June 15, 2017 with the Missouri Secretary of State
Establishes Burkhart Cemetery, Inc. as a Missouri nonprofit corporation.
Bylaws – Governing the operation and management of the cemetery
Defines how the cemetery is governed, including board structure and responsibilities.
IRS Determination Letter – Confirming federal tax‑exempt status
Confirms our federal 501(c)(13) tax‑exempt status.
Form 1023- Application for Recognition of Exemption
The original application submitted to the IRS requesting tax‑exempt recognition.
Annual Form 990‑N filings
Annual IRS filings required for small tax‑exempt organizations.
Burkhart Cemetery, Inc. was recognized by the IRS as a 501(c)(13) tax‑exempt cemetery corporation in 2026. Our first required annual return was the Form 990‑N for the 2025 tax year, which was filed after receiving federal approval.
IRS Public Inspection Requirement: Tax‑exempt organizations must make their three most recent annual returns (Form 990‑N, 990‑EZ, or 990) available for public inspection. Newly exempt organizations only need to provide the returns they have actually filed. As each new year is filed, the oldest year drops off.
Current Filing History (Rolling 3‑Year Window):
2025 – Form 990‑N (e‑Postcard) filed after IRS approval
2024 – Not applicable; federal tax‑exempt status not yet granted
2023 – Not applicable; federal tax‑exempt status not yet granted
Copies of filed returns are available upon request at finance@burkhartcemetery.org.
Board of Directors roster – Current officers and directors serving the corporation
Missouri Secretary of State nonprofit
All required IRS public documents are available above for immediate download. Burkhart Cemetery, Inc. satisfies the IRS public‑inspection requirement by making these documents accessible online.
If you need assistance accessing a file, you may contact the board for help.