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Chances of Stone County Inc

EIN 27-1589319 · Reeds Spring, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO BUILD A DIVERSE COMMUNITY NETWORK OF RESOURCES AND SERVICES WITHIN STONE COUNTY THAT PROVIDE INCLUSIVE SERVICES AND OPPORTTUNITIES THAT PROMOTE PURPOSE, SOCIALIZATION, INDEPENDENCE AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR RESIDENTS WITH MENTAL & DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES.

Income
$75,142
Spending
$70,858
Reserves
6.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

Source: Form 990EZ 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 75% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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. $56,889 spent. INCREASE AWARENESS AND SUPPORT OF OUR CITIZENS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES INCLUDING AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS, CEREBRAL PALSY, DOWN SYDROME, TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY OR OTHER INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES BY PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, THROUGH THEIR PERSONAL TIME, BUSINESSES AND NON PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS, TO ENGAGE AND MEET WITH OUR SPECIAL NEEDS MEMBERS THROUGH VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
  2. $9,656 spent. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS RUN A WEEKLY PROGRAM OFFERING DAY SESSIONS, CALLED CLUB DAY BREAK, FOR YOUNG ADULT MEN AND WOMEN WITH MENTAL DISABILITIES. THE PROGRAM TEACHES ART, SEWING, COOKING, MUSIC, GAMES, AND CRAFTS, PROMOTING LIFE SKILLS WHILE ENHANCING SOCIALIZATION SKILLS. IN ADDITION TO WEEKLY SERVICES, CHANCES ORGANIZES SPECIAL EVENTS FOR 40+ MEMBERS AND THEIR FAMILIES ON FRIDAYS OR SATURDAYS, SIX TIMES PER YEAR, CALLED CLUB CONNECTIONS. THESE ACTIVITIES ALLOW FOR FAMILIES OF SPECIAL NEEDS MEMBERS OF ALL AGES TO COME TOGETHER AND CONNECT WITH EACH OTHER, WHILE ENJOYING A MEAL AND SPECIAL ACTIVITY SUCH AS THEATRE, MUSEUMS, PARKS, LOCAL ENTERTAINMENT OR A CELEBRATION AT THE CHANCES FACILITY IN A SAFE, WELCOMING ENVIRONMENT.
  3. SERVICE EVENTS ON SELECT WEEKENDS FOR DISABLED RESIDENTS AND FAMILY NETWORKS TO ENGAGE TOGETHER IN SOCIAL SETTINGS IN A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT OF ACTIVITIES THAT ENHANCE SOCIALIZATION, QUALITY OF LIFE AND PROVIDE SUPPORTIVE RESOURCES AND INFORMATION.

Source: Form 990EZ 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? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    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 March 2010.

    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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