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Gildas Club Kansas City

EIN 20-0493511 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair59 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GILDA'S CLUB KANSAS CITY UPLIFTS AND STRENGTHENS PEOPLE IMPACTED BY CANCER BY PROVIDING SUPPORT, FOSTERING COMPASSIONATE COMMUNITIES, AND BREAKING DOWN BARRIERS TO CARE... SO THAT EVERYONE IMPACTED BY CANCER RECEIVES THE SUPPORT THEY WANT AND NEED THROUGHOUT THEIR EXPERIENCE.

Income
$521,394
Spending
$570,460
Spent on programs
69%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 91%
Employees
5
Volunteers
129
Highest pay
$123,387, executive director

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: 59 out of 100. Higher than 19% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 24 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 92% of charities in its peer group (diseases, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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. $207,743 spent. EDUCATIONAL CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS: THESE ARE THE BACKBONE OF THE ORGANIZATION'S EVIDENCE-BASED MODEL. THESE INCLUDE THE "FRANKLY SPEAKING ABOUT CANCER" SERIES, WHICH FOCUSES ON SPECIFIC CANCER DIAGNOSES AS WELL AS OTHER TOPICS SUCH AS TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT CANCER AND MANAGING THE COST OF CARE. HEALTHY LIFESTYLE CLASSES INCLUDE NUTRITION, GENTLE EXERCISE, STRESS-REDUCTION, EXPRESSIVE ART AND OTHERS. SOME CLASSES ARE OFFERED IN SPANISH. ALL MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES ARE PROVIDED AND SESSIONS ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO PARTICIPANTS. EACH CLASS/WORKSHOP IS OVERSEEN BY A LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONAL, AS THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES OCCUR. THE EXECUTIVE AND PROGRAM DIRECTORS PROVIDE OUTREACH AND EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS TO COMMUNITY GROUPS.
  2. $176,386 spent. COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS: THE ORGANIZATION OFFERS PROFESSIONALLY FACILITATED SHORT-TERM COUNSELING AND SUPPORT GROUPS FOR ANYONE WITH ANY TYPE OF CANCER FROM ANY HEALTH SYSTEM. GROUPS INCLUDE LIVING WITH CANCER, CAREGIVERS, LIVING WITH LOSS, YOUNG ADULTS, AND MORE. THERE IS ALSO A GROUP CONDUCTED IN SPANISH. COUNSELING AND SPECIALIZED PROGRAMS FOR TREATMENT DECISIONS AND DISTRESS SCREENING ARE ALSO OFFERED. KID SUPPORT AND FAMILIES CONNECT INCLUDE A STRUCTURED CURRICULUM FOR CHILDREN AGES 4 TO 14 WHO HAVE A FAMILY MEMBER WITH CANCER. PROGRAM SPECIALISTS PROVIDE RESOURCE REFERRAL, ESPECIALLY TO THE UNINSURED AND UNDERINSURED.
  3. $7,839 spent. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS: IN THE SPIRIT OF THE ORGANIZATION'S NAMESAKE, GILDA RADNER, GCKC WAS ESTABLISHED AS A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES PROVIDE FAMILIES WITH AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT TO OTHERS AND REALIZE THAT CANCER DOES NOT DEFINE ONE'S SELF. SOCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDE COMEDY NIGHTS, GAME NIGHTS, A NIGHT OF REMEMBRANCE AND MORE. LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS ARE PRESENT AS THERAPEUTIC OPPORTUNITIES OCCUR. THE ORGANIZATION OPENS ITS CLUBHOUSE FOR COMMUNITY USE, OPEN HOUSE EVENTS, AND FOR OTHER CANCER SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS' USE.

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 2024.

    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 November 2004.

    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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