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Center for the Developmentally Disabled

EIN 43-1104134 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO SUPPORT PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES IN ACHIEVING THEIR FULLEST POTENTIAL BY PROVIDING HOUSING AND SUPPORT SERVICES.

Income
$33.1 million
Spending
$31.4 million
Spent on programs
87%
Reserves
8.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 95%
Employees
652
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$255,704, president/ceo

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 81 out of 100. Higher than 74% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 7% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 44 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 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 June 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 (4)
  1. $20.7 million spent. COMMUNITY LIVING: RESIDENTIAL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO THOSE 16 YEARS OF AGE OR OLDER. THE PROGRAM OFFERS A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE, AND PERSON-CENTERED LIVING ENVIRONMENT THROUGH DIFFERENT TYPES OF LIVING ARRANGEMENTS, I.E. INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORTED LIVING AND GROUP LIVING, DESIGNED TO PROMOTE INDEPENDENCE, COMMUNITY INTEGRATION, AND QUALITY OF LIFE. SERVICES INCLUDE 24/7 SUPPORT FROM TRAINED DIRECT SUPPORT PROFESSIONALS (DSPS), ASSISTANCE WITH DAILY LIVING ACTIVITIES, MEDICATION MANAGEMENT, MEAL PREPARATION, TRANSPORTATION, AND SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES. EACH PERSON RECEIVES INDIVIDUALIZED SUPPORT THROUGH A COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLAN TAILORED TO THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS, PREFERENCES, AND GOALS. THE PROGRAM IS DESIGNED AROUND THE NEEDS OF THE PERSON TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE IN A COMMUNITY-BASED SETTING.
  2. $3.5 million spent. DAY PROGRAM: THE PALS DAY PROGRAM OFFERS PERSON-CENTERED SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES AGED 16 AND OLDER, PROVIDING OPPORTUNITIES TO ENHANCE LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. THIS STRUCTURED PROGRAM FOSTERS INDEPENDENCE, SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND MEANINGFUL PARTICIPATION THROUGH ACTIVITIES FOCUSED ON COMMUNICATION, SOCIALIZATION, VOCATIONAL READINESS, AND HEALTH AND WELLNESS. PARTICIPANTS ALSO ENGAGE IN COMMUNITY OUTINGS, VOLUNTEER WORK, AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES THAT PROMOTE INTEGRATION AND INCLUSION.
  3. $2.5 million spent. SCHOOL: RAINBOW SCHOOL PROVIDES SPECIALIZED EDUCATIONAL SERVICES FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES, OFFERING A NURTURING AND STRUCTURED LEARNING ENVIRONMENT TAILORED TO THEIR UNIQUE NEEDS. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON DEVELOPING ESSENTIAL LIFE SKILLS, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND ACADEMIC GROWTH THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED INSTRUCTION AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES. THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES A COMBINATION OF EDUCATIONAL ACTIVITIES, THERAPEUTIC INTERVENTIONS, AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES AIMED AT ENHANCING EACH STUDENT'S INDEPENDENCE AND OVERALL WELL-BEING.
  4. $442,221 spent. EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM: THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM SUPPORTS INDIVIDUALS IN ACHIEVING MEANINGFUL, COMPETITIVE EMPLOYMENT WITHIN THEIR COMMUNITIES. THE PROGRAM OFFERS PERSONALIZED JOB DEVELOPMENT, SKILLS TRAINING, AND ONGOING SUPPORT TO HELP INDIVIDUALS SECURE AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT THAT ALIGNS WITH THEIR ABILITIES AND INTERESTS. SERVICES INCLUDE JOB READINESS TRAINING, RESUME BUILDING, INTERVIEW PREPARATION, WORKPLACE ACCOMMODATIONS, AND ON-THE-JOB COACHING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, 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 June 2025.

    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 October 1980.

    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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