Missouri State University Institutional Information. 

Below is important Institutional Data on Missouri State University for Principal Investigators preparing Proposals.

University Information:

Missouri State University, established in 1905, is a non-profit, tax-exempt, and state-supported higher educational institution, as determined by the federal Internal Revenue Code and Missouri state statutes. Missouri State University is one of the 13 four-year, public supported institutions of higher education in Missouri, that functions as multipurpose, metropolitan university statewide mission in public affairs, whose purpose is to develop educated persons while focusing on five themes: professional education, health, business and economic development, creative arts, and science and the environment. It is also a comprehensive statewide university system with a mission in public affairs operating under a single Board of Governors. The Springfield and West Plains campuses of Missouri State University are separately accredited by the Higher Learning Commission - North Central Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools.

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Most federal government agencies and some other organizations require a variety of information on their forms. These include:

Congressional District	7th
U.S. Representative	Roy Blunt (R)
U.S. Senators	Christopher "Kit" Bond (R) Claire McCaskill (D)
Official Name	Missouri State University
Type of Organization	State Educational Agency
Address	901 South National Avenue Springfield, MO 65897-0094
Telephone	(417) 836-5000
Date Established	March 17, 1905
Mailing instructions for official correspondence, including proposals, grants, and contracts	Office of Sponsored Research and Programs, Carrington Hall 407 Missouri State  University 901 South National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897
Mailing instructions for official correspondence, regarding checks	Office of Grants and Contracts, Carrington Hall 424 Missouri State  University 901 South National Ave., Springfield, MO 65897
Employee Identification Number (EIN) or Federal Tax Exempt Number	44-6000308
Authorized Officials to sign proposals	Dr. James Baker, Vice President for Research and Economic Development Dr. Michael Nietzel, President of Missouri State University
Authorized Official to sign Compliance docs	Dr. Frank Einhellig, Associate Provost and Dean of Graduate College
Additional Information	The funding/grant applicant is Missouri State University. As such, the University is the only legal entity that can accept awards. The only authorized signature for proposals on behalf of the university is the Vice President for Research and Economic Development or the designee. The only authorized signatures for contracts and award documents are the Vice President for Research and Economic Development, the Chief Financial Officer, or their designee's. The PI should be listed only as the technical contact and can not sign funding documents or accept contract agreements.
Checks Payable to:	Missouri State University
DUNS Number	07-625-5876
D&B Phone Number	1-800-333-0505
National Center for Education Statistics	179566 (US Dept of Education; NCES)
Cogmizant Audit Agency	U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
CAGE Code *	1B1E2
OPE ID Number	00250300
OPE ID Number (West Plains)	031060
Federal Wide Assurance Number (FWA) **	FWA00004733 Expires 05/12/2012
USDA Animal Welfare Act	43-R-0052
NIH Institutional Profile File Number	7664601
Missouri State Tax Exempt Status	A state agency and as such exempt from income tax under Section 115(a) of the Internal Revenue Code as a political subdivision of the state of Missouri.
Missouri State Foundation Tax Exempt Status	Is tax exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Facilities and Administrative (Indirect) Costs	On-campus: 42%; Off-campus: 13.8%. See more information.
Personnel Saleries	Funds requested for personnel for grant information.
Fringe Benefit Rate	30.3% of salaries/wages for regular faculty (academic year) and regular staff 7.65% of salaries/wages for Part-time Staff 0% of salaries/wages for graduate students 0% of salaries/wages for contingent staff and for student employees (year round)

* Department of Defense "Central Contractor Registration" (CCR) the Commercial and Government Entity Code
** US Department of Health & Human Services

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