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Support Kansas City Inc

EIN 31-1717077 · Overland Park, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SKC enables nonprofit organizations to focus on their missions by providing integrated expertise in financial management and support services.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.0 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
4.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 77%
Employees
32
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$123,365, 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 13% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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.

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.4 million spent. Direct Services - Results from both national and local nonprofit needs assessment indicate that there continue to be additional needs among nonprofits for financial management, fund development and grant management, strategic planning, and board development. Many KC-area nonprofits find it difficult to meet their operating expenses while performing functions like accounting and financial management or fund development. There are local nonprofits that would not survive without SKC's affordable, high-quality business and development services and supports. In 2024, we served 178 area nonprofits. Support Kansas City's staff professional credentials include an Ed.D, 3 CPA's, payroll specialist, database development expertise, grant writing and strategic planning expertise. Support Kansas City provides these services at below market rates to allow nonprofits to build capacity and sustainability
  2. $59,924 spent. Education - In 2024 the organization continued to focus its educational programming toward organizational support through direct resources and communication which included: Newsletters and direct email communications were sent to contacts educating them on topics relevant to current events. Each communication provided information to help organizations build capacity and provided links to SKC team members who could provide additional support as needed. SKC provided 9 virtual and 2 in person trainings that were open to the nonprofit community with over 141 attendees, and 205 YouTube Views. Topics included financial management, cyber security, 990 preparation, accounting, database management and board planning. SKC staff met with over 100 agencies one-on-one to provide guidance and resources as they explored ways to build their organizational capacity. SKC continued to assist and educate organizations on best practices and capacity building through presentations to boards and organizational leaders.
  3. $133,613 spent. Community Impact - Initiatives that seek to enhance nonprofit sector skills, organizational effectiveness, and engagement of stakeholders in our community. SKC acts as a backbone organization for the Board Diversity and Inclusion Initiative providing support for boards to become more racially diverse and assist prospective board member in support of board service. In 2024 trainings with two organization's boards of directors were contracted for and the curriculum was finalized. SKC also convenes with other nonprofit professionals on a regular basis to discuss collaboration, sector needs and support services for nonprofit organizations. These relationships provide resources for organizations regarding resources and tools for best practices and capacity building.

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 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 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 June 2020.

    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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