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Mcpherson Housing Coalition Inc

EIN 26-2097641 · Mcpherson, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS TO INCREASE THE AVAILABILITY OF AFFORDABLE, SAFE, QUALITY HOUSING; IMPROVE COMMUNITY QUALITY OF LIFE AND ECONOMIC VITALITY; PROMOTE SELF-SUFFICIENCY AND ASSET DEVELOPMENT OF FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS; AND ENSURE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY IN HOUSING.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$405,639
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
29.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
5
Volunteers
230
Highest pay
$42,000, 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 29.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 69% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 126% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 21% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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

    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

    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

    0 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 (5)
  1. $127,184 spent. THE EMERGENCY SOLUTIONS GRANT (ESG) IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST WITH THE ORGANIZATION'S INITIATIVE OF PROVIDING RESIDENCE TO THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS. THE ORGANIZATION FUNDS BACK RENT, RENT, BACK UTILITIES, UTILITIES, AND SERVICES TO HELP FAMILIES GAIN STABILITY IN THEIR CURRENT HOUSING ENVIRONMENT. THE ESG PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO IDENTIFY SHELTERED AND UNSHELTERED PERSONS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, AND PROVIDE THE SERVICES NECESSARY TO HELP THOSE PERSONS QUICKLY REGAIN STABILITY IN PERMANENT HOUSING AFTER EXPERIENCING A HOUSING CRISIS AND/OR HOMELESSNESS.
  2. $128,068 spent. THE TENANT BASED RENTAL ASSISTANCE GRANT IS A RENTAL ASSISTANCE PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS INDIVIDUALS TO RECEIVE FINANCIAL SUPPORT FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS OF RENT.
  3. $11,081 spent. THE TINY HOME PROJECT CONSISTS OF FULLY-FURNISHED HOMES THAT ARE 440 SQUARE FEET EACH. THE COTTAGES PROVIDE A PLACE FOR FAMILIES FOR UP TO 90 DAYS WHILE NEEDS ARE EVALUATED FOR EACH FAMILY. THROUGH THE PROGRAM, FAMILIES RECEIVE EMPLOYMENT ASSISTANCE, JOB TRAINING , EDUCATION, LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION, AND OUT-PATIENT HEALTH AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES. ONCE THE NEEDS OF THE FAMILY HAVE BEEN DETERMINED BY A CASE MANAGER, THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS THE FAMILY IN FINDING MORE PERMANENT HOUSING. A PROPERTY MANAGER LIVES ON SITE.
  4. $11,720 spent. BRUSH UP MAC IS A PROGRAM IN PLACE TO PROVIDE HOME REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE FOR THOSE IN THE COMMUNITY WHO ARE UNABLE TO AFFORD THOSE COSTS ON THEIR OWN.
  5. $42,902 spent. THE COMMUNITY SERVICE BLOCK GRANT PROVIDES HOUSING REHABILITATION ASSISTANCE FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME INDIVIDUALS FOR PROJECTS SUCH AS ELECTRICAL REPAIR, HEATING REPAIR, AND ROOF REPLACEMENT.

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 April 2009.

    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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