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Hope Family Care Center LLC

EIN 26-4021005 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak43 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HOPE FAMILY CARE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO HONOR GOD BY ESTABLISHING AND OPERATING A HEALTH CLINIC THAT PROVIDES COMPASSIONATE, HIGH-QUALITY, WHOLE-PERSON CARE TO INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES IN EAST KANSAS CITY WHO HAVE HAD THE HARDEST TIME ACCESSING RELIABLE CARE. (CONT. ON SCH O)WE FOCUS ON DELIVERING ACCESSIBLE PRIMARY CARE, BEHAVIORAL HEALTH, AND WELLNESS SERVICES THAT ADDRESS PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL, AND SOCIAL NEEDS GUIDED BY FAITH, COMPASSION, AND DIGNITY. WE PARTNER WITH THE COMMUNITY TO ELIMINATE BARRIERS TO CARE AND IMPROVE HEALTH OUTCOMES. OUR VISION IS A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY INDIVIDUAL HAS ACCESS TO COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE - BECAUSE WHERE THERE IS HOPE, THERE IS HELP, AND THROUGH THAT HELP COMES HEALING.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
-1.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 53%
Employees
20
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$242,646, medical 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

Weak: 43 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 72% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. HOPE FAMILY CARE CENTER SERVES THE EAST KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI REGION - A COMMUNITY OF MORE THAN 39,000 RESIDENTS FACING SIGNIFICANT SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CHALLENGES.WITHIN THESE NEIGHBORHOODS:-16% OF RESIDENTS ARE UNEMPLOYED-14% HAVE LIMITED ACCESS TO TRANSPORTATION-10% STRUGGLE TO CONSISTENTLY OBTAIN NUTRITIOUS FOOD-7% EXPERIENCE UNSTABLE HOUSINGNEARLY HALF OF ALL CHILDREN IN ZIP CODE 64128 LIVE BELOW THE POVERTY LINE, COMPARED TO 40% IN 64127 AND 21% IN 64109. LIFE EXPECTANCY IN OUR SERVICE AREA IS 64 YEARS - THE LOWEST IN THE CITY - COMPARED TO 81-85 YEARS IN HIGHER-INCOME AREAS. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)TO ADDRESS THESE DISPARITIES, HOPE FAMILY CARE CENTER PROVIDES COMPREHENSIVE PRIMARY CARE, CHRONIC DISEASE MANAGEMENT, AND PREVENTIVE HEALTH SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF INSURANCE OR ABILITY TO PAY. IN 2024-2025, MORE THAN 51% OF PATIENTS SERVED HAD INCOMES BELOW 200% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.TELEHEALTH EXPANSION AND CHRONIC CARE MONITORING:WITH SUPPORT FROM GRANT FUNDING, THE CENTER EXPANDED TELEHEALTH AND REMOTE PATIENT MONITORING SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS MANAGING DIABETES, HYPERTENSION, HEART DISEASE, AND RESPIRATORY CONDITIONS. THESE SERVICES HELPED MITIGATE TRANSPORTATION BARRIERS, REDUCE EXPOSURE RISKS, AND EMPOWER PATIENTS TO MANAGE THEIR HEALTH FROM HOME.KEY OUTCOMES (2024-2025):-TELEHEALTH UTILIZATION INCREASED BY 28% COMPARED TO THE PREVIOUS YEAR.-PATIENT PORTAL ENGAGEMENT ROSE BY 60%, WITH 8,069 UNIQUE LOGINS AND 19,417 SECURE MESSAGES EXCHANGED WITH CLINICAL STAFF.-ONLINE PRESCRIPTION REFILL REQUESTS INCREASED BY 145%.-15% MORE PATIENTS ACCESSED LAB RESULTS ELECTRONICALLY, IMPROVING ADHERENCE AND FOLLOW-UP.THESE ACHIEVEMENTS REFLECT HOPE'S ONGOING COMMITMENT TO ACCESSIBLE, PATIENT-CENTERED CARE THAT IMPROVES HEALTH OUTCOMES ACROSS THE COMMUNITY.HOPE FAMILY CARE CENTER OPERATES OUTREACH PROGRAMS ADDRESSING PREVENTIVE CARE, EDUCATION, AND EARLY INTERVENTION FOR AT-RISK POPULATIONS. THE OUTREACH TEAM PROVIDES IMMUNIZATION EVENTS, HEALTH SCREENINGS, AND COMMUNITY RESOURCE NAVIGATION IN PARTNERSHIP WITH LOCAL SCHOOLS, CHURCHES, AND SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2024-2025):-CONDUCTED 22 COMMUNITY HEALTH EVENTS SERVING OVER 1,000 RESIDENTS, INCLUDING BLOOD PRESSURE, GLUCOSE, AND CHOLESTEROL SCREENINGS.-DISTRIBUTED 650 FOOD PANTRY AND HYGIENE KITS TO ADDRESS IMMEDIATE SOCIAL NEEDS.-CONNECTED OVER 300 INDIVIDUALS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH OR SOCIAL SERVICE RESOURCES THROUGH THE RESILIENCE THROUGH HOPE INITIATIVE.-EXPANDED PARTNERSHIPS WITH LOCAL NONPROFITS TO PROMOTE WHOLE-PERSON CARE, INTEGRATING PHYSICAL, MENTAL, AND SPIRITUAL HEALTH SUPPORT.HOPE FAMILY CARE CENTER CONTINUES TO EXPAND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH AND CARE COORDINATION TO MEET RISING MENTAL HEALTH NEEDS IN EAST KANSAS CITY. SERVICES INCLUDE COUNSELING, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND REFERRAL SUPPORT FOR INDIVIDUALS EXPERIENCING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, OR TRAUMA.ACCOMPLISHMENTS (2024-2025):-INTEGRATED BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SCREENINGS INTO 75% OF PRIMARY CARE VISITS.-LAUNCHED A CARE COORDINATION PILOT CONNECTING PATIENTS TO HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION, AND FOOD RESOURCES.-REFERRED 120 PATIENTS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALISTS FOR ONGOING THERAPY AND CASE MANAGEMENT.ADDITIONAL PROGRAM ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:-STUDENT TRAINING PARTNERSHIPS PROVIDING CLINICAL EXPERIENCE FOR NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH STUDENTS.-VOLUNTEER MEDICAL MISSION PROJECTS OFFER FREE CARE DAYS FOR UNINSURED RESIDENTS.-HEALTH EDUCATION WORKSHOPS ON CHRONIC DISEASE PREVENTION, WOMEN'S HEALTH, AND NUTRITION.THESE PROGRAMS FURTHER THE MISSION OF PROVIDING HOLISTIC, COMPASSIONATE HEALTHCARE THAT PROMOTES LONG-TERM WELL-BEING FOR FAMILIES ACROSS KANSAS CITY'S EASTSIDE COMMUNITIES.

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 May 2011.

    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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