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Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition Inc

EIN 36-4509823 · Lawrence, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair55 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To be the catalyst for safe, appropriate, and affordable housing for Kansans in collaboration with local, state, and national partners.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.5 million
Spent on programs
75%
Reserves
1.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 89%
Employees
19
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$81,867, 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

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 43% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 29% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    75% 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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (housing, $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. $633,427 spent. Continuum of Care Program - Kansas Statewide Homeless Coalition (KSHC) has been designated as the Kansas Balance of State Continuum of Care's (CoC) Collaborative Applicant and therefore receive the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) CoC Planning Grant. The Planning grant provides funds to assist the Collaborative Applicants carry out some of its responsibilities such as: Developing a community-wide process involving the coordination of various providers to develop strategies for ending homelessness and identifying resources that are available to meet that goal; Determining the geographic area that the CoC will serve including evaluating the merits of merging with other CoCs; Developing a CoC system; Evaluating the outcomes of CoC and Emergency Solutions Grants projects within the CoC; Participating in the consolidated plan(s) within the CoC's boundaries; Preparing and submitting an application to HUD on behalf of the CoC, including conducting a Point-in-Time count and other data collection as required by HUD; Monitoring and improving the quality and performance of recipients and subrecipient projects and enforcing compliance with program requirements. KSHC is also the Kansas Balance of State Continuum of Care (CoC) Coordinated Entry Grant lead. Coordinated entry is a consistent, streamlined process for accessing the resources available in the homeless crisis response system. Through coordinated entry, a CoC, though KSHC, ensures that the highest need, most vulnerable households in the community are prioritized for services and that the housing and supportive services in the system are used as efficiently and effectively as possible. Ideally, coordinated entry can be the framework that transforms a CoC, from a network of projects making individual decisions about whom to serve, into a fully integrated crisis response system. By gathering information through a standardized assessment process, coordinated entry provides a CoC with data that it can use for system and project planning and resource allocation. In addition to being the CoC lead and CES lead for the KS Balance of state Continuum of Care, KSHC serves as the Homeless Information Management System (HMIS) Administrator. An HMIS is a local information technology system used to collect client-level data and data on the provision of housing and services to individuals and families at risk of and experiencing homelessness. As the HMIS System Administrator, KSHC is responsible for project set-up, grant management and administration, HMIS vendor relations, HMIS user relations, capacity building, strategic planning, and policy and procedure development. Lastly, KSHC also serves as the Johnson County Continuum of Care HMIS Lead and System Administrator. With us serving in these roles, other partners such as Aetna/CVC, Healthy Blue, Douglas County, United Health Care, Sunflower Foundation, MolinaCares, and the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services support our efforts by funding us to expand our outreach and services across the Balance of State Continuum of Care.
  2. $409,192 spent. Statewide Initiatives - KSHC coordinates with communities throughout the state to provide advocacy, training, education, and support to end homelessness in Kansas. We receive funds from the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services to provide housing crisis counseling to households without insurance. KDADS also provides funds for us to educate Kansas' young adults ages 16-24 on how to avoid controlled substance misuse and homelessness. We are training youths in how to navigate post-secondary education, securing employment and to practice safety, wellness and financial literacy. In 2024, KSHC used funds awarded to KSHC in 2023 from MolinaCares to develop an assessment on Youth Needs Assessment for Young Adults ages 16-24 at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the 9 BoS CoC regions. The objectives of the assessment were to 1) Review and analyze housing and supportive service programs in the 9 BoS CoC regions for strengths, assets, challenges, and opportunities for young adults ages 16-24 who are at risk of or experiencing homelessness in these regions. 2) Identify strengths, gaps, and challenges in young adult housing programs and services based on needs as identified by young adults ages 16-24 at risk of or experiencing homelessness in the 9 BoS CoC regions. 3) Analysis of current young adult homelessness programs', and services' capabilities to meet identified needs and gaps in the 9 BoS CoC regions. 4)A complete needs assessment report will include a summary of findings and recommendations. KSHC's Destination Home program is a joint initiative with Kansas Department of Aging and Disability Services (KDADS). The program marks a significant milestone for the agencies' partnership and collaboration. By leveraging each organization's strengths and expertise, the partnership aims to improve the lives of those in need and provide better care and services to the community. Destination Home was designed to support the creation of permanent housing solutions and introduce a Housing First model across the state. Furthermore, it aims to provide a supportive transition process to help individuals move from state institutions into the community. The Director of Destination Home has contributed to the development of policies and procedures aimed at facilitating the transition of individuals from state institutions to community living. Destination Home has taken steps to enhance the delivery of health services to individuals in Kansas. The program has begun to send key stakeholders through Health and Wellness Life Coach training programs. This approach is intended to offer a more comprehensive and holistic method of providing health services to the community. In 2024, KSHC through our Destination Home department, began a new initiative, called Built for Zero (BFZ). In 2024, KSHC strengthened its partnership with KDADS and joined Community Solutions, a national nonprofit organization, to implement Built for Zero (BFZ). BFZ aims to effectively end homelessness for entire populations. KDADS has asked KSHC to serve as the backbone agency for implementing BFZ across the Continua of Care (CoCs) in Kansas.
  3. $45,076 spent. KSHC annual Summit on Homelessness and Housing - A two-day event that focuses on best practices and programs to end homelessness. The 2024 Kansas Summit on Homelessness & Housing brought together over 300 attendees from diverse sectors to share ideas and strategies to Lawrence, on April 23-24, 2024. Keynote Speakers: Gregg Colburn -Housing Economics and System Change; Ian Fletcher - Community Mobilization & Action Planning. Breakouts: Local leaders developed actionable strategies tailored to their community's challenges.

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 February 2003.

    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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