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Christian Associates of Table Rock Lake

EIN 43-1021298 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong96 out of 100GovernanceGood74 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

"CHANGING THE WORLD, ONE LIFE AT A TIME" - THIS IS ACCOMPLISHED BY FEEDING THE HUNGRY THROUGH OUR MOBILE FOOD PANTRY, PROVIDING CLOTHING TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS THAT SERVE HOMELESS CHILDREN, AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND PROVIDING CLEAN,SAFE HOUSING OPTIONS FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES WHO NEED COST-EFFECTIVE HOUSING.

Income
$2.0 million
Spending
$1.3 million
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
26.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 80%
Employees
28
Volunteers
38

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: 96 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 26.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 37% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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: 74 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • 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. $1.1 million spent. ASSISTED JUST UNDER 14,000 INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES SUFFERING FROM FOOD INSECURITIES, PROVIDING OVER 145,000 POUNDS OF FOOD OR 120,833 MEALS. PROVIDED CLOTHING TO LOCAL 501(C)(3) NONPROFITS THAT PROVIDE CLOTHING AND SHOES FOR FOSTER CHILDREN AND VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WHO ARRIVED WITH ONLY THE CLOTHING ON THEIR BACKS. MAINTAIN AND OPERATE 54 UNIT APARTMENT COMPLEX THAT PROVIDES SAFE, CLEAN, COST EFFECTIVE HOUSING FOR INDIVIDUALS AND FAMILIES.
  2. THRIFT STORES COLLECT, CLEAN, REPAIR AND PROCESS DONATIONS THAT ARE THEN SOLD AT REASONABLE PRICES TO SUPPORT THE SERVICES WE PROVIDE IN THE COMMUNITY. VOUCHERS ARE GIVEN TO CLIENTS IN THE LOCAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE CENTER AND CHILDREN WHO ARE IN THE FOSTER PARENTS PROGRAM AS WELL AS RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITIES WE SERVE WHO HAVE SUFFERED LOSS DUE TO FIRES, FLOODS OR TORNADOS.
  3. MOBILE FOOD PANTRY PROVIDES BOXES OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD THAT CONTAIN ENOUGH FOOD TO PROVIDE ONE WEEK'S WORTH OF FOOD, ALSO PROVIDE PERISHABLES, BREAD AND MEAT TO FAMILIES AND INDIVIDUALS WHO HAVE BEEN IDENTIFIED AS SUFFERING FOOD INSECURITIES.

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 October 13, 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 May 1974.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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