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Cerebral Palsy Research Foundation of Kansas Inc

EIN 23-7314938 · Wichita, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair66 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES CUSTOMIZED SERVICES, SUPPORTS, AND TECHNOLOGIES, WITH AN EMPHASIS ON EMPLOYMENT & TRAINING, TO FACILITATE THEIR CHOSEN ECONOMIC AND PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE.

Income
$7.0 million
Spending
$8.5 million
Spent on programs
62%
Reserves
6.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 56%
Employees
86
Volunteers
167
Highest pay
$228,444, president & ceo

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

Fair: 66 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 21% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    62% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 49% of charities in its peer group (medical research, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 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. $2.5 million spent. COMMUNITY SUPPORT SERVICES INCLUDES ADULT DAY SERVICES, CASE MANAGEMENT, HOUSING (AVAILABLE THROUGH THE TIMBERS APARTMENTS), AND TRANSPORTATION. ADULT DAY SERVICES PROVIDES OPTIONS FOR ADULTS WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES, INCLUDING PERSONAL CARE, SOCIALIZATION, AND EDUCATIONAL AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE THEIR PREFERRED LIFESTYLE, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND INTEGRATION INTO THE COMMUNITY. CASE MANAGERS COORDINATE SERVICES THAT ASSIST INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING AND MAINTAINING THEIR PREFERRED LIFESTYLE. THEY HELP WITH IDENTIFYING, OBTAINING, AND COORDINATING SERVICES AND SUPPORTS. THE TIMBERS APARTMENTS IS AN INDEPENDENT LIVING OPTION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND THE ELDERLY. MODIFICATIONS FOR ACCESSIBILITY ARE INCORPORATED THROUGHOUT THE COMMUNITY, INCLUDING ROLL-IN SHOWERS, ROLL UNDER SINKS AND COUNTERS, AUTOMATIC DOORS, AND AN ACCESSIBLE OUTDOOR SWIMMING POOL. TIMBERLINES TRANSPORTATION SERVICE PROVIDES EASY, ACCESSIBLE, AND AFFORDABLE TRANSPORTATION FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND SPECIAL NEEDS THROUGH THE CITY OF WICHITA IN ORDER TO HELP THEM GAIN AND ENHANCE THEIR PERSONAL INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $1.2 million spent. TECHNICAL SERVICE DIVISION INCLUDES CUSTOMIZED WHEELCHAIRS AND REPAIR, THERAPY SERVICES, AND HOME ACCESSIBILITY MODIFICATIONS. THE CPRF POSTURE SEATING CLINIC BUILDS CUSTOMIZED SEATING SYSTEMS FOR WHEELCHAIRS AND PERFORMS REPAIRS. WITH STATE-OF-THE-ART TECHNOLOGY, CLINIC STAFF CAN PRESCRIBE A WHEELCHAIR SEATING SYSTEM TO PROVIDE BETTER BODY ALIGNMENT, NORMALIZE MUSCLE TONE, AND INHIBIT ABNORMAL REFLEXES ALL IN A WAY THAT ENSURES THAT EVERY INSTALLATION ADAPTS TO INDIVIDUAL NEEDS. THE MAINTENANCE THERAPY DEPARTMENT PROVIDES A REGIMEN OF STRENGTHENING MUSCLES, CONTROLLING PAIN, INCREASING FLEXIBILITY, AND IMPROVING MUSCLE TONE. MANY PEOPLE WITH SEVERE DISABILITIES NEED THIS IN ORDER TO RETAIN OR IMPROVE THEIR CURRENT LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE EMPLOYMENT SERVICES & RESEARCH DIVISION INCLUDES VOCATIONAL ASSESSMENTS, CAREER PLACEMENT, EMPLOYMENT RELATED TRAINING, FINANCIAL COUNSELING AND BENEFIT ASSISTANCE, AND TAX ASSISTANCE. CPRF HELPS INDIVIDUALS IDENTIFY THEIR VOCATIONAL STRENGTHS AND POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT BARRIERS, INCLUDING JOB APTITUDES, INTERESTS, AND PERSONALITY TRAITS. THE PLACEMENT DEPARTMENT PROVIDES CAREER GUIDANCE, JOB READINESS, DEVELOPMENT, PLACEMENT, AND RETENTION SERVICES TO PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHERS WITH VOCATIONAL BARRIERS. THE SCHOOL OF ADAPTIVE COMPUTER TRAINING IS DEVOTED TO IMPROVING MARKETABLE COMPUTER SKILLS FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES. FINANCIAL SUPPORT SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO GIVE PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES SUPPORT TO UNDERSTAND AND MANAGE THEIR DISABILITY BENEFITS WHILE GAINING AND ADVANCING IN THEIR EMPLOYMENT. THIS IS DONE THROUGH BENEFITS SCREENING, INCOME TAX ASSISTANCE, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, ASSET DEVELOPMENT COURSES, AND COUNSELING.
  4. $420,773 spent. PUBLIC INFORMATION AND ADVOCACY

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 October 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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