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Hillcrest Platte County

EIN 32-0073248 · Riverside, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood84 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ASSIST IN MOVING FAMILIES TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING RENT FREE, UTILITY FREE HOUSING AND CLASSES ON BUDGETING, LIFE SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT. SIGNIFICANT REVENUE RESULTS FROM THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS THAT ARE USED FOR THE PROGRAM.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$5.9 million
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
16.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 67%
Employees
125
Volunteers
0

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 91% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.8 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 23% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (2)
  1. $1.5 million spent. ASSIST IN MOVING FAMILIES TO SELF-SUFFICIENCY BY PROVIDING RENT FREE, UTILITY FREE HOUSING AND CLASSES ON BUDGETING, LIFE SKILLS AND EMPLOYMENT. SIGNIFICANT REVENUE RESULTS FROM THRIFT STORE OPERATIONS THAT ARE USED FOR THE PROGRAM.
  2. $3.2 million spent. THE HILLCREST THRIFT SHOP BEGAN AS A WAY TO RESTORE DIGNITY TO THE FURNISHING OF RECENT HPC GRADUATES NEW STABLE HOMES. THE SHOP QUICKLY EXPANDED TO ADDRESS CLOTHING NEEDS OF THE FAMILIES WE SERVE, AS WELL AS THE COMMUNITY AT LARGE. DURING THE RECENT LOCK DOWN OF BUSINESSES, THE HEALTH DEPARTMENT DEEMED THE SHOP AN ESSENTIAL BUSINESS BECAUSE OF THE INSECURELY HOUSED POPULATION WE SERVE. THE SHOP HAS ALSO SERVED OUTSIDE OUR OWN MINISTRY. TWO OF OUR BIGGEST PARTNERS, TO WHOM WE GIVE TENS OF THOUSANDS IN VOUCHERS FOR THEIR CLIENTS, ARE SYNERGY SERVICES AND DAY OF HOPE. OUR CLEARANCE OUTLET, WHICH HAS NOT TURNED A PROFIT SINCE IT OPENED, ALSO SERVES THE CHRONICALLY HOMELESS. WE PROVIDE CLOTHING AND COATS AND WHATEVER WOULD MAKE THEIR LIVES EASIER. ANOTHER PROGRAM THAT IS RUN THROUGH THE SHOP IS THE EMPLOYMENT OF PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WHO HAVE LOST THEIR JOBS, AND INCLUDES DISADVANTAGED INDIVIDUALS. WE HAVE WORKED WITH THE FARMERS HOUSE AS WELL AS FULL EMPLOYMENT COUNCIL.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since January 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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