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Powerhouse Community Development Corporation

EIN 26-3617685 · Marshall, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO CREATE A BRIDGE OF ACCESS THAT ADDRESSES SOCIAL, EDUCATIONAL AND ECONOMIC CONDITIONS

Income
$4.1 million
Spending
$2.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
16.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
54

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 64% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.6 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 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 84 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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.

  • 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, 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 (3)
  1. $2.3 million spent. FRESH START - POWERHOUSE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION HAS JOINED FORCES WITH THE MO DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS AND PROBATION AND PAROLE OF SALINE COUNTY TO PROVIDE HOUSING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE TREATMENT, TRANSPORTATION, EMPLOYMENT, FOOD, HEALTH TREATMENT, AND CLOTHING ASSISTANCE. IT IS OUR BELIEF THAT OFFENDERS THAT WORK THE PROGRAM CAN BECOME PRODUCTIVE CITIZENS. STUDIES SHOW THAT 97% OF OFFENDERS 624,943. 96,167. ACCESS TO RECOVERY IS A GRANT, MAKING TREATMENT AVAILABLE TO THOUSANDS INCARCERATED IN THE STATE OF MISSOURI WILL SOME DAY RETURN TO OUR COMMUNITY. WITH 34% OF OFFENDERS RETURNING BACK TO THE CORRECTION SYSTEM AFTER BEING RELEASE FROM PRISON, THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS EMBRACED THE MISSOURI REENTRY PROGRAM MODEL IN AN EFFORT TO REDUCE RECIDIVISM.
  2. $94,356 spent. RECOVERY SUPPORT SERVICES IS A GRANT, MAKING TREATMENT AVAILABLE TO THOUSANDS OF MISSOURIANS WITH SUBSTANCE ABUSE PROBLEMS. THIS GRANT TARGETS PRIORITY GROUPS FOR CLINICAL TREAMENT AS WELL AS SUPPORT OF EXPENSES SUCH AS HOUSING, EMPLOYMENT, AND TRANSPORTATION.
  3. $41,911 spent. SUMMER CAMP PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS MEALS, EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FUN ACTIVITIES, AND FIELD TRIPS FOR YOUTH. POWERHOUSE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION IS COMMITTED TO ASSURING THAT LOW INCOME CHILDREN ARE AFFORDED THE SAME PRIVILEGES AND OPPORTUNITIES AS ALL CHILDREN SHOULD HAVE. AT LEAST 75% OF THE ATTENDEES FROM OUR COMMUNITY COME FROM LOW INCOME HOUSEHOLDS OR ARE UNDER THE POVERTY LINES AND WOULD NOT BE ABLE 1,785,550. TO AFFORD SUCH A CAMP EXPERIENCE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on May 15, 2011 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2012.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 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 2025.

    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 August 2015.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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