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Flint Hills Regional Council Inc

EIN 27-1996193 · Ogden, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak31 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FLINT HILLS REGIONAL COUNCIL IS A VOLUNTARY SERVICE ASSOCIATION OF LOCAL KANSAS GOVERNMENTS FROM CLAY, DICKINSON, GEARY, MORRIS, RILEY, POTTAWATOMIE, AND WABAUNSEE COUNTIES AND THEIR RESPECTIVE MUNICIPALITIES AND UNINCORPORATED AREAS. (CONTINUED ON SCH. O)THESE LOCAL FLINT HILLS GOVERNMENTS HAVE FORMED THE FHRC TO PROVIDE SERVICE OF MUTUAL BENEFIT TO THE REGION BEST GAINED FROM COOPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP. THROUGH OPEN COMMUNICATIONS, EXCELLENT DATA RESOURCES AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERTISE OF THE HIGHEST STANDARDS, THE FHRC PROVIDES LEADERSHIP SUPPORT AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ACROSS ALL GOVERNMENT AND CIVIC SECTORS OF THESE COUNTIES AND BEYOND, AS REQUESTED. THE FHRC ACHIEVES SUCCESS THROUGH EQUITABLE, COST EFFICIENT SHARING OF RESOURCES, AND THROUGH MUTUAL EFFORTS, BRINGS NEW RESOURCES AND ADDED VALUE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE REGION AS A WHOLE.

Income
$474,481
Spending
$620,180
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
-0.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

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: 31 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 31% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 41% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (public safety and disaster relief, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    24 of 24 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

    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.

  • 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 (4)
  1. $248,145 spent. EWING MARION KAUFFMAN FOUNDATION - SUPPORTS THE ORGANIZATION TO DEVELOP A SERIES OF EDUCATIONAL EVENTS AND PROGRAMS DESIGNED TO SERVE RURAL BUSINESSES AND HOME-BASED BUSINESSES ON MILITARY BASES.
  2. $123,376 spent. EDA PARTNERSHIP PLANNING - PROVIDES FUNDING TO SUPPORT FHRC STAFF IN UPDATING, IMPLEMENTING, AND REPORTING PROGRESS OF THE FLINT HILLS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT PLAN. THIS FUNDING SUPPORTS FHRC STAFF TIME TO ALSO APPLY FOR GRANT OPPORTUNITIES THAT DIRECTLY ASSIST WITH PLAN IMPLEMENTATION. THIS PROGRAM HAS A 50/50 MATCH REQUIREMENT. PARTNERS PROVIDED A MIX OF CASH AND IN-KIND CONTRIBUTION SO THAT FHRC WOULD BE ABLE TO APPLY FOR EDA PARTNERSHIP PLANNING FUNDING AND RETAIN OUR EDA FLINT HILLS ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT DESIGNATION. THE FLINT HILLS REGIONAL COUNCIL'S ROLE IS TO SERVE AS A REGIONAL COORDINATOR TO ENSURE THE PLAN IS UPDATED EVERY FIVE YEARS AND TO COORDINATRE PLAN IMPLEMENTATION EFFORTS.
  3. $96,314 spent. EPA - PROVIDES ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRIVATE PROPERTY OWNERS INTERESTED IN ULTIMATELY MAKING IMPROVEMENTS AND REVITALIZING THEIR PROPERTY. THESE FUNDS HAVE ALSO BEEN USED TO REMOVE GAS TANKS RESOLVING MAJOR BARRIERS PREVENTING ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES ON THESE SITES. THE FUNDING WAS ALSO USED TO PROVIDE AREA REVITALIZATION PLANS OF COMMERCIAL DISTRICTS.
  4. $44,774 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS, INCLUDING EDA CARES, OLDCC, OEA JOINT LAND USE STUDY GRANT, NCRPC-CDBG, KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE, PROVIDE SERVICE OF MUTUAL BENEFIT TO THE REGION BEST GAINED FROM COOPERATION AND PARTNERSHIP TO BRING NEW RESOURCES AND ADDED VALUE FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE REGION AS A WHOLE.

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 August 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 October 21, 2026.

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