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Freedom House Ministries

EIN 20-1752186 · Merriam, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

House of Hope Kansas City is unique, because we work with teens and their parents to find solutions and ultimately, restoration of healthy family relationships. We serve families in crisis with our program for residents to experience the transforming power of love and are equipped with tools to overcome negative influences and past trauma as they rebuild relationships with their parents. We serve families all over the Kansas City area and the Midwest region through our residential program. Our Counseling Center is equipped with Clinically trained, Biblically informed licensed counselors who provide services to teenage boys, teenage girls, and their families in the Kansas City area.

Income
$754,481
Spending
$625,964
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
12 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 70%
Employees
36
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$101,231, 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 71% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 81% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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. $559,843 spent. FY 2024 brought numerous opportunities and challenges to House of Hope KC as we continued to strengthen our residential therapeutic program, and promote our Outpatient Family Counseling Center. In this shortened fiscal year we continued to serve both boys and girls as we expanded our number of community and church partners. One category of residents we continue to serve more and more are parents who adopt out of foster care. Adoptive parents have a multitude of challenges with their teens and HOHKC has brought hope, structure, and healing to these families as they navigate the trauma their children experienced before being adopted. HOHKC also saw a dramatic rise in generosity from financial partners at our annual Night of Hope fundraising event, taking in over $356,000 in support through that one event. HOHKC also continues to promote our programs throughout the country in a robust Google Ad campaign, and through our presence at Adoptive family conferences. HOHKC was able to complete several deferred maintenance projects this year with the help of community and church partners, allowing our facilities to be updated for the mission ahead. HOHKC continues to build our volunteer base with 7 weekly volunteers and approximately 120 volunteers serving in various workdays on our campus throughout the year. HOHKC was able to graduate 5 more students from our program in October 2024, and we witnessed our largest year-end giving in several years. Shifting our fiscal year to calendar year will set up HOHKC for future success especially as we continue to pursue more grant funding through Family and Community Foundations.

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 September 2005.

    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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