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Oral Health Kansas Inc

EIN 20-0337278 · Topeka, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MAINTAIN A SUCCESSFUL STATEWIDE COALITION TO PROVIDE ADVOCACY, PUBLIC AWARENESS AND EDUCATION RELATED TO ORAL HEALTH IN KANSAS. APPOINT AND OVERSEE COMMITTEES IN STRATEGIC AREAS OF INTEREST, SUCH AS ADVOCACY, EARLY CHILDHOOD, AND DENTAL CARE FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. ADVOCATE FOR POLICY CHANGE TO IMPROVE ACCESS TO DENTAL CARE FOR LOW-INCOME AND UNDERSERVED KANSANS, INCLUDING MEDICAID POLICY AND RATES. IMPLEMENT AND SUPPORT A LEADERSHIP PROGRAM WITH THE GOAL OF DEVELOPING A STATEWIDE NETWORK OF DENTAL CHAMPIONS THAT PROMOTE A PROGRESSIVE VISION OF ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT IN KANSAS, INCLUDING ORAL HEALTH IMPROVEMENT AT THE LOCAL, REGIONAL AND STATE LEVELS. DEVELOP AND IMPLEMENT PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE SYSTEM-LEVEL CHANGES THAT FACILITATE ACCESS TO ORAL HEALTH CARE, INCLUDING FORMING AND SUPPORTING COMMUNITY COALITIONS. PROVIDE ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION FOR HOME VISITORS WHO WORK WITH PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES OF YOUNG CHILDREN. WORK WITH SCHOOL DISRICTS ACROSS THE STATE TO IDENTIFY POLIC

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$504,938
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 69%
Employees
5
Volunteers
14
Highest pay
$99,839, executive di

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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 33% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 65% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 267% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $377,341 spent. ORAL HEALTH KANSAS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE IMPORTANCE OF LIFELONG DENTAL HEALTH BY SHAPING POLICY AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC. 2024 PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS 1. FORMED A NEW DENTAL PROVIDER ADVISORY GROUP 2. SUCESSFULLY ADVOCATED FOR KANSAS MEDICAID COVERAGE OF PREVENTIVE DENTAL SERVICES FOR ADULTS 3. PROVIDED 38 TRAINING PROGRAMS FOR OVER 1,700 PROFESSIONALS 4. LAUNCHED "SUCCESS BEGINS WITH A SMILE" EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM FOR YOUTH IN JUVENILE DETENTION CENTERS
  2. ORAL HEALTH KANSAS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE IMPORTANCE OF LIFELONG DENTAL HEALTH BY SHAPING POLICY AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC.
  3. ORAL HEALTH KANSAS IS DEDICATED TO PROMOTING THE IMPORTANCE OF LIFELONG DENTAL HEALTH BY SHAPING POLICY AND EDUCATING THE PUBLIC.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

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

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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