Samuel U Rodgers Health Center Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE CENTER'S MISSION IS TO PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COMPASSIONATE AND AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE FOR ALL.
- Income
- $30.8 million
- Spending
- $34.1 million
- Spent on programs
- 80%
- Reserves
- 7 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 58%
- Employees
- 369
- Volunteers
- 88
- Highest pay
- $302,197, physician
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 73 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 18% of what it owns.
Living within its means
4 of 15Spending exceeded income by 10% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 8% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1580% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 52% of charities in its peer group (health care, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 (1)
- $27.1 million spent. For more than 57 years, Samuel U. Rodgers Health Center ("Sam Rodgers") has provided affordable, high-quality healthcare services to children, adults, and families throughout the Kansas City metropolitan area. Founded in 1968 by Dr. Samuel U. Rodgers, the first board-certified African American OB/GYN in Kansas City, the organization was established on the principle that healthcare is a basic human right. Today, Sam Rodgers continues its mission to provide compassionate, comprehensive healthcare services to all individuals regardless of their ability to pay. Sam Rodgers is a federally qualified health center (FQHC) and was the first organization in Missouri and one of the first health centers nationally to receive this designation. The organization provides integrated primary and preventive healthcare services including adult and senior medicine, pediatrics, adolescent medicine, women's health and obstetrical care, behavioral health, oral health, pharmacy, laboratory, and diagnostic imaging services. Services are delivered through multiple clinic locations in Jackson and Clay Counties as well as school-based health programming within the Blue Springs School District. Sam Rodgers is recognized as a Level 3 Patient-Centered Medical Home by the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA), reflecting its commitment to coordinated, team-based care that engages patients and families in treatment planning, preventive care, chronic disease management, and follow-up services. In addition, the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) recognized Sam Rodgers as a Silver Quality Leader for two consecutive years, placing the organization among the top-performing federally qualified health centers nationally for clinical quality measures. In September 2023, Sam Rodgers received HRSA funding to establish the first Nurse Practitioner Residency Program within a Missouri FQHC. The residency program achieved accreditation through the Consortium for Advanced Practice Providers in 2025 and provides advanced clinical training focused on pediatric and community-based healthcare delivery. In November 2025, Sam Rodgers expanded pediatric services through the opening of a new pediatric wing designed to increase access and enhance care for children and families across the service area. The organization continues to address barriers that impact access to healthcare services for medically underserved populations. Transportation assistance is provided to support patient access to appointments and reduce missed visits. Certified enrollment specialists assist patients and community members with enrollment in MO HealthNet (Medicaid/CHIP) and Affordable Care Act Marketplace insurance coverage programs. Sam Rodgers was also one of 35 health centers nationally selected to receive HRSA funding focused on reducing maternal mortality. Through this initiative, the organization established a Prenatal and Postpartum Health Home (PPHH) program that strengthens care coordination services for high-risk obstetric patients and addresses both clinical and non-clinical factors that may impact maternal and infant health outcomes. Sam Rodgers serves patients from a wide range of backgrounds and communities throughout the Kansas City region. During the reporting year, 62% of patients were best served in a language other than English. To support accurate communication, patient understanding, and high-quality care delivery, interpretation services were provided in more than 40 languages through certified medical interpreters and language access technology platforms. During the reporting year, Sam Rodgers provided care to 19,925 individuals, of whom approximately 85% were uninsured or enrolled in Medicaid. The organization provided approximately $5.1 million in uncompensated care through discounted services and financial assistance programs. By expanding access to preventive and primary healthcare services, Sam Rodgers helps reduce avoidable emergency room utilization, improve community health outcomes, and strengthen the overall health and well-being of the communities it serves.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1969.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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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