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The Farmers House Inc

EIN 32-0171681 · Weston, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE FARMER'S HOUSE MISSION IS TO EMPOWER YOUTH AND ADULTS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO PURSUE THEIR BEST LIVES. THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY PROVIDING QUALITY, OUTCOME-ORIENTED SERVICES FOCUSED ON EARLY WORK EXPERIENCE, EMPLOYMENT, COMMUNITY INCLUSION AND SOCIAL ENRICHMENT.

Income
$3.3 million
Spending
$3.0 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
9.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 71%
Employees
90
Volunteers
593
Highest pay
$149,289, 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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 84% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 7% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 15% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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

    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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. COMMUNITY INTEGRATION: A STRUCTURED PROGRAM PROVIDING MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES IN LOCAL COMMUNITIES THAT OFFER OPPORTUNITIES AND EXPERIENCES FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO INCREASE AUTONOMY AND SELF-RELIANCE, EMPOWER CHOICES, MAXIMIZE DIGNITY, AND ENCOURAGE POSITIVE SOCIAL INTERACTIONS AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES. THE PROGRAM CULTIVATES THE DISCOVERY OF INDIVIDUAL TALENTS, FOSTERS SELF-DETERMINATION AND BUILDS VOCATIONAL SKILLS SO THAT PARTICIPANTS ACTIVELY CONTRIBUTE TO THE CULTURAL AND ECONOMIC LIFE OF OUR COMMUNITY. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OCCUR WEEKDAYS.
  2. $1.0 million spent. EARLY WORK EXPERIENCE: PROVIDING VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION AND JOB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCES FOR MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS IN THE CONTEXT OF OUR SOCIAL ENTERPRISES RETAIL MARKETS, GARDENS, COMMERCIAL KITCHENS AND CATERING. THROUGH HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE AND GUIDANCE, STUDENTS GAIN HARD AND SOFT JOBS SKILLS TO BECOME EMPLOYMENT READY BY THE TIME THEY GRADUATE. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH URBAN AND RURAL SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN KANSAS AND MISSOURI. PROGRAM ACTIVITIES OCCUR IN SMALL GROUP SESSIONS ASSISTED BY SCHOOL DISTRICT TEACHERS AND STAFF AND OUR EARLY WORK EXPERIENCE SPECIALISTS. TRANSPORTATION IS PROVIDED BY THE PARTICIPATING SCHOOL DISTRICTS.
  3. $213,020 spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES: PROVIDING CAREER EXPLORATION AND DISCOVERY ACTIVITIES BASED ON INDIVIDUAL ABILITIES, SKILLS AND INTERESTS. SERVICES FOCUS ON PROVIDING MEANINGFUL ACTIVITIES THAT SUPPORT JOB SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, VOCATIONAL EXPLORATION AND, ULTIMATELY, EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT AND RETENTION. SERVICES ARE HIGHLY INDIVIDUALIZED AND OCCUR SEVEN DAYS A WEEK.

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 October 2007.

    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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