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Open Door Service Center

EIN 23-7196451 · Sedalia, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceWeak49 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

MISSION: WE DEMONSTRATE THE LOVE OF GOD BY PROVIDING LIFE ESSENTIAL SERVICES SUCH AS FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, AND EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO THOSE IN NEED. VISION: WITH GOD'S PROVISION, WE ARE CREATING A BETTER FUTURE FOR PETTIS COUNTY RESIDENTS BY MEETING THE NEED FOR FOOD, CLOTHING, AND SHELTER, THEREBY IMPROVING THE ECONOMIC, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL STABILITY FOR ALL WE SERVE.

Income
$1.2 million
Spending
$775,682
Spent on programs
61%
Reserves
13.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 58%
Employees
20
Volunteers
95
Highest pay
$62,736, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 13.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 72% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    61% 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

Weak: 49 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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

    9 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $154,088 spent. OUR FOOD PANTRY SERVES OVER 1,500 FAMILES EACH MONTH (TOTALLY NEARLY 4,000 INDIVIDUALS) WITH FREE SUPPLEMENTAL GROCERIES. WE OFFER VARIOUS FOOD PROGRAMS THAT ARE FREE TO THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING A SENIOR BOX, VETERANS BOX, TEFAP, AND FEEDING AMERICA. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE BIRTHDAY BAGS FOR KIDS, FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS FOR TEEN GIRLS AND WOMEN, AND PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL LAW ENFORCEMENT AND FIRE DEPARTMENTS WHERE WE PROVIDE BAGS WITH ESSENTIAL FOOD AND HYGIENE PRODUCTS. ALSO THROUGH OUR SERVICE CENTER WE PROVIDE EMERGENCY VOUCHERS TO FAMILIES IN NEED.
  2. $175,721 spent. SALES FROM THE THRIFT STORE HELP US OPERATE AND FUND CLIENT SERVICES. ADDITIONALLY, IT ALLOWS US TO GIVE MEMBERS OF OUR COMMUNITY ACCESS TO CLOTHING AND HOUSEHOLD GOODS AT MINIMAL COST. VOLUNTEER STAFF CONTRIBUTE THOUSANDS OF HOURS TO THE THRIFT STORE EACH YEAR.
  3. $108,794 spent. OUR SOUP KITCHEN FEEDS AROUND 75 TO 100 INDIVIDUALS EACH DAY WITH A FREE AND NUTRITIOUS MEAL,SERVED 7 DAYS A WEEK. WE PRIDE OURSELVES ON THE DIGNITY WE GIVE TO EACH PERSON WHO STEPS THROUGH THE DOORS.
  4. $35,624 spent. EMERGENCY VOUCHER PROGRAM - OUR SERVICE CENTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATRONS WITH IMMEDIATE NEEDS SUCH AS UTILITY SHUT-OFFS, FUEL OR AUTO REPAIRS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR PRESCRIPTIONS, PURCHASING WORK CLOTHES, AND VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING FROM OUR THRIFT STORE. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE HOTEL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES NEEDING SAFE SHELTER.
  5. EMERGENCY VOUCHER PROGRAM - OUR SERVICE CENTER PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO PATRONS WITH IMMEDIATE NEEDS SUCH AS UTILITY SHUT-OFFS, FUEL OR AUTO REPAIRS, MEDICAL EQUIPMENT OR PRESCRIPTIONS, PURCHASING WORK CLOTHES, AND VOUCHERS TO PURCHASE CLOTHING FROM OUR THRIFT STORE. ADDITIONALLY, WE PROVIDE HOTEL ASSISTANCE FOR FAMILIES NEEDING SAFE SHELTER.

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 August 1973.

    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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