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Kitchen Inc

EIN 43-1384531 · Springfield, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KITCHEN, INC. BRINGS STABILITY AND PURPOSE TO PEOPLE WHO ARE HOMELESS.

Income
$3.7 million
Spending
$3.6 million
Spent on programs
83%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 45%
Employees
56
Volunteers
433
Highest pay
$112,425, ceo

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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $3.0 million spent. THE KITCHEN'S HOUSING AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAMS WORK TO PREVENT AND END HOMELESSNESS IN THE GREATER SPRINGFIELD COMMUNITY. TO AID IN THE TRANSITION FROM HOMELESSNESS TO COMMUNITY HOUSING, THE KITCHEN OPERATES SEVEN PERMANENT HOUSING PROGRAMS THAT ARE BOTH SITE AND COMMUNITY BASED. THE KITCHEN IS A COMMUNITY HOUSING DEVELOPMENT ORGANIZATION (CHDO) AND HAS WORKED ON SEVERAL PROJECTS INCLUDING LOW INCOME HOUSING TAX CREDIT PROJECTS. THE KITCHEN ALSO OFFERS A COMPREHENSIVE SET OF SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP ENSURE LONG TERM STABILITY FOR THOSE WE SERVE. CASE MANAGEMENT, MENTAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH CARE, AND ACCESS TO MAINSTREAM BENEFIT PROGRAMS ARE AVAILABLE. THE KITCHEN PROVIDES FURNITURE, HOUSEWARES, CLOTHING AND MANY OTHER ITEMS NECESSARY TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.

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 October 1986.

    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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