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Johnson County Community College Foundation

EIN 23-7164614 · Overland Park, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood87 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO FURTHER THE JCCC MISSION, STRATEGIC GOALS AND INITIATIVES, THE FOUNDATION WILL STRIVE TO PROVIDE ACCESS TO THE COLLEGE FOR ALL STUDENTS; ADVANCE EXCELLENCE THROUGH THE DEVELOPMENT OF COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP, BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS AND FINANCIAL SUPPORT; AND PROMOTE CULTURAL ACTIVITIES TO ENRICH THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$5.8 million
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
22 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
0
Volunteers
130
Highest pay
$389,328, secretary

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 22.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 87 out of 100. Higher than 54% of charities in its peer group (education, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 June 30, 2025, 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 (4)
  1. $1.9 million spent. STUDENT FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: SCHOLARSHIPS AND GRANTS ARE PROVIDED TO STUDENTS IN MANY AREAS OF STUDY. SELECTION CRITERIA MAY INCLUDE FINANCIAL NEED, ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, TALENTS OR A COMBINATION. AWARDS ASSIST WITH TUITION, BOOKS AND OTHER PROGRAM NEEDS.
  2. $443,590 spent. ACADEMIC PROGRAM & PROJECT SUPPORT: THE HEALTHCARE SIMULATION LAB AND ANNUAL SYMPOSIUM PROVIDES STATE OF THE ART LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR STUDENTS IN HEALTHCARE PROFESSIONS AND AREA PROFESSIONALS. INTERNATIONAL SERVICE PROJECTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR THOSE IN NURSING, DENTAL HYGIENE AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION PROGRAMS. COLLABORATION CONTINUES ON THE MANAGEMENT OF SAFINGERSTICK WHICH GIVES STUDENTS A COMFORTABLE, HIGH-QUALITY, REALISTIC BLOOD DRAW AND GLUCOSE TESTING EXPERIENCE WHILE PROTECTING A STANDARDIZED PATIENT'S HAND FROM PUNCTURE. THE HOSPITALITY AND CULINARY PROGRAMS PREPARE STUDENTS TO BECOME CHEFS IN THE CHEF APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM. OTHER AREAS OF STUDY INCLUDE DIETARY MANAGEMENT, PASTRY/BAKING, FOOD AND BEVERAGE AND HOTEL AND LODGING MANAGEMENT. THE FOUNDATION IS PROUD TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF THE STUDENT BASIC NEEDS CENTER AT JCCC, AS WELL AS THE MEALSHARE PROGRAM. IT IS TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND RESOURCES TO COMBAT THE HARDSHIPS WHICH ADVERSELY AFFECT THE ABILITY OF JCCC STUDENTS TO COMPLETE THEIR ACADEMIC, PROFESSIONAL, AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT OBJECTIVES.
  3. $1.1 million spent. PERFORMING AND VISUAL ARTS SUPPORT: THE PERFORMING ARTS SERIES PRESENTS PROFESSIONAL DANCE, MUSIC AND THEATER PERFORMANCES FOR PUBLIC ACCESS AND ARTS EDUCATION FOR AREA K-12 SCHOOL CHILDREN. THE NERMAN MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART'S PERMANENT COLLECTION ARE ON DISPLAY IN SEVERAL MUSEUM GALLERIES AND ACROSS THE JCCC CAMPUS. WITH NEARLY 400 WORKS OF ART THE COLLEGE DEMONSTRATES THE PHILOSOPHY OF "LIVING WITH ART" THROUGH A SERIES OF MEDIA FOCUS AREAS SUCH AS WORKS ON PAPER, PHOTOGRAPHY, PAINTING, SCULPTURE, CLAY, NEW MEDIA, LATIN AND AMERICAN INDIAN ARTWORKS. FUNDS ARE USED FOR THE ACQUISITION AND EXHIBITION OF ART AS WELL AS EDUCATIONAL AND OPERATIONAL EXPENSES OF THE MUSEUM.
  4. $2.0 million spent. CAPITAL PROJECTS: FUNDS PROVIDED TO COLLEGE FOR CAREER AND TECH EDUCATION BUILDING

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 November 1971.

    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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