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Reconciliation Services

EIN 36-4580402 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO ADDRESS THE ROOT CAUSES AND SYMPTOMS OF POVERTY AND TRAUMA IN OUR CITY, RECONCILIATION SERVICES ENGAGES WITH INDIVIDUALS TO:1. PROMOTE DIGNITY BY INCREASING PERSONAL WELL-BEING2. FOSTER HEALTHY COMMUNITY BY TRANSFORMING DIVIDING LINES INTO GATHERING PLACES3. HELP PEOPLE ADVOCATE FOR THEMSELVES, THEIR FAMILIES, AND THEIR NEIGHBORS

Income
$3.1 million
Spending
$3.7 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
19.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 54%
Employees
35
Volunteers
567
Highest pay
$182,617, 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

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 19.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 14% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 20% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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. $1.2 million spent. REVEAL SOCIAL & MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE APPROACH TO INDIVIDUAL AND COMMUNITY HEALING THROUGH STRENGTHS-BASED, TRAUMA-INFORMED INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY AND CASE SUPPORT AND CASE MANAGEMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE: HOUSING STABILITY SERVICES; UTILITIES ASSISTANCE; ID/DOCUMENT ASSISTANCE; DENTAL/MEDICAL SUPPLIES/SERVICES AND PRESCRIPTIONS THROUGH ACCESS KC; CASE MANAGEMENT AND CASE SUPPORT; AND INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP THERAPY ADDRESSING ANXIETY, DEPRESSION, AND TRAUMA. 4500 OF CASE MANAGEMENT, CASE SUPPORT AND THERAPY WERE OFFERED, 2800 ID AND VITAL DOCUMENTS WERE PROVIDED, 1,050 RECEIVED RENT AND UTILITY SUPPORT, AND 113 WERE HELPED WITH ESSENTIAL PRESCRIPTIONS AND OTHER MEDICAL SUPPLIES.
  2. $857,011 spent. THELMA'S KITCHEN IS KANSAS CITY'S FIRST AND ONLY PAY-IT-FORWARD COMMUNITY CAFE. WE OFFER MEALS ON A TIERED MENU SYSTEM WITH ITEMS RANGING FROM $1 TO $15, SO THAT EVERYBODY EATS. IN ADDITION TO ALL PROCEEDS GOING TO SUPPORT SOCIAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, PATRONS ALSO HAVE THE OPTION TO PAY LUNCH FORWARD TO THEIR NEIGHBORS BY PURCHASING THELMA'S KITCHEN TOKENS. THAT'S WHY OUR MOTTO IS "SHARE A MEAL. BUILD COMMUNITY. PAY IT FORWARD." 4,200 LUNCHES WERE OFFERED TO THOSE WHO COULDN'T AFFORD A MEAL AND NEARLY 6,000 HOURS OF VOLUNTEER SERVICE OPPORTUNITY WERE SHARED WITH THE COMMUNITY
  3. $672,109 spent. THE FOSTER GRANDPARENT PROGRAM RECRUITS, TRAINS, AND MOBILIZES OLDER ADULTS, AGED 55+, TO PROVIDE IN-CLASSROOM MENTORING, TUTORING, AND EMOTIONAL SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL AND EXCEPTIONAL NEEDS IN KANSAS CITY PUBLIC AND CHARTER SCHOOLS. OVER 67,000 HOURS OF MENTORING WERE PROVIDED BY PROGRAM PARTICIPANTS WITH IMPACTS FOR OVER 370 CHILDREN.

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 February 2006.

    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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