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Childrens Haven of Sw Missouri

EIN 04-3603881 · Joplin, MO

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S HAVEN IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER TO CHILDREN IN A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEIR PARENTS RESOLVE A FAMILY CRISIS. EACH YEAR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 17 YEARS RECEIVE THE NURTURING CARE OF OUR TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHILE FAMILIES RETAIN CUSTODY AND DIGNITY WHILE BEING INDIVIDUALLY ASSISTED TO DIRECTLY ACCESS APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP RESOLVE THE OFTEN MULTIFACETED CRISIS. A FAMILY CRISIS MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: HOMELESSNESS OR UNSAFE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, LACK OF UTILITIES OR FOOD, PARENTS OR SIBLING HOSPITALIZATION, FEAR OF ABUSING OR NEGLECTING CHILDREN AND PARENT SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. THROUGH THE SERVICES PROVIDED, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROTECT CHILDREN, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, REDUCE FAMILY STRESS AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. CRISIS CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 CHILDREN WITH FUTURE AND/OR EMERGENCY CAPACITY OF 42. CHILDREN'S HAVEN PROVIDES CARE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7

Income
$1.0 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
11.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 68%
Employees
37
Volunteers
360

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 29% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (1)
  1. $1.0 million spent. THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S HAVEN IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER TO CHILDREN IN A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEIR PARENTS RESOLVE A FAMILY CRISIS. EACH YEAR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 17 YEARS RECEIVE THE NURTURING CARE OF OUR TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHILE FAMILIES RETAIN CUSTODY AND DIGNITY WHILE BEING INDIVIDUALLY ASSISTED TO DIRECTLY ACCESS APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP RESOLVE THE OFTEN MULTIFACETED CRISIS. A FAMILY CRISIS MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: HOMELESSNESS OR UNSAFE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, LACK OF UTILITIES OR FOOD, PARENTS OR SIBLING HOSPITALIZATION, FEAR OF ABUSING OR NEGLECTING CHILDREN AND PARENT SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. THROUGH THE SERVICES PROVIDED, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROTECT CHILDREN, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, REDUCE FAMILY STRESS AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. CRISIS CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 CHILDREN WITH FUTURE AND/OR EMERGENCY CAPACITY OF 42. CHILDREN'S HAVEN PROVIDES CARE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. WHILE THERE ARE NO INCOME REQUIREMENTS TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES, MORE THAN 90% OF OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FALL BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. DUE TO THE NATURE OF CRISIS, MOST OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE ARRIVE WITH ONLY THE CLOTHING THEY ARE WEARING, IN URGENT NEED OF A MEAL, CLEAN PAJAMAS, MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND IMMUNIZATIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, HYGIENE SUPPLES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND ENCOURAGEMENT, ALONG WITH A SOFT, SAFE BED TO CATCH UP ON MUCH NEEDED REST. EDUCATION SERVICES SUPPORT AND TRANSPORT CHILDREN TO THEIR "HOME" SCHOOL WHEN POSSIBLE. CHILDREN'S HAVEN PROVIDES HOLISTICALLY FOR EACH VULNERABLE CHILD THAT UTILIZES CRISIS CARE AND PROVIDES FOR THE EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS THAT ARISE. THE MISSION OF CHILDREN'S HAVEN IS TO PROVIDE TEMPORARY SHELTER TO CHILDREN IN A SAFE, SECURE ENVIRONMENT WHILE THEIR PARENTS RESOLVE A FAMILY CRISIS. EACH YEAR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN AGES BIRTH THROUGH 17 YEARS RECEIVE THE NURTURING CARE OF OUR TRAINED PROFESSIONALS WHILE FAMILIES RETAIN CUSTODY AND DIGNITY WHILE BEING INDIVIDUALLY ASSISTED TO DIRECTLY ACCESS APPROPRIATE COMMUNITY RESOURCES TO HELP RESOLVE THE OFTEN MULTIFACETED CRISIS. A FAMILY CRISIS MAY INCLUDE BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: HOMELESSNESS OR UNSAFE LIVING ACCOMMODATIONS, LACK OF UTILITIES OR FOOD, PARENTS OR SIBLING HOSPITALIZATION, FEAR OF ABUSING OR NEGLECTING CHILDREN AND PARENT SEEKING MENTAL HEALTH OR SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT. THROUGH THE SERVICES PROVIDED, THE ORGANIZATION WORKS TO PROTECT CHILDREN, PREVENT CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT, REDUCE FAMILY STRESS AND KEEP FAMILIES TOGETHER. CRISIS CARE IS AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 24 CHILDREN WITH FUTURE AND/OR EMERGENCY CAPACITY OF 42. CHILDREN'S HAVEN PROVIDES CARE 24 HOURS A DAY, 7 DAYS A WEEK, 365 DAYS A YEAR. WHILE THERE ARE NO INCOME REQUIREMENTS TO ACCESS OUR SERVICES, MORE THAN 90% OF OUR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES FALL BELOW THE FEDERAL POVERTY GUIDELINES. DUE TO THE NATURE OF CRISIS, MOST OF THE CHILDREN WE SERVE ARRIVE WITH ONLY THE CLOTHING THEY ARE WEARING, IN URGENT NEED OF A MEAL, CLEAN PAJAMAS, MEDICAL ASSESSMENT AND IMMUNIZATIONS TO PROMOTE HEALTHY LIVING, HYGIENE SUPPLES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS AND ENCOURAGEMENT, ALONG WITH A SOFT, SAFE BED TO CATCH UP ON MUCH NEEDED REST. EDUCATION SERVICES SUPPORT AND TRANSPORT CHILDREN TO THEIR "HOME" SCHOOL WHEN POSSIBLE. CHILDREN'S HAVEN PROVIDES HOLISTICALLY FOR EACH VULNERABLE CHILD THAT UTILIZES CRISIS CARE AND PROVIDES FOR THE EMOTIONAL, MEDICAL, EDUCATIONAL, PHYSICAL AND SOCIAL NEEDS THAT ARISE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since February 2003.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated October 21, 2026.

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