Community Linc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
COMMUNITY LINC PROVIDES RAPID REHOUSING PROGRAMS FOR HOMELESS FAMILIES IN KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI. (CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)OTHER ACTIVITIES INCLUDE TRAINING AND EDUCATION REGARDING BUDGETING, LIFE SKILL TRAINING FOR BOTH ADULTS AND CHILDREN, SHORT- AND LONG-TERM GOAL PLANNING, AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLES, AS WELL AS COUNSELING AND THERAPY FOR BOTH CHILDREN AND ADULTS DUE TO HOMELESSNESS.
- Income
- $2.7 million
- Spending
- $3.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- 3.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- government grants, 57%
- Employees
- 27
- Volunteers
- 250
- Highest pay
- $134,264, 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
Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
20 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 2% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 16% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% 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
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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 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 (2)
- $2.5 million spent. ELEVATED HOUSING IS OUR LONGEST STANDING PROGRAM. IT IS DESIGNED FOR MODERATE BARRIER HOUSEHOLDS NEEDING MORE TIME TO BECOME STABILIZED. FAMILIES RECEIVE A FULLY FURNISHED APARTMENT ON CAMPUS AT NO COST TO THEM. THEY ALSO RECEIVE A FULL ARRAY OF WRAP AROUND SERVICES INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, CHILDREN'S PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON RESILIENCY, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, EMOTIONAL WELLNESS, AND ADVOCACY. ADULT PROGRAMMING INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, CASE MANAGEMENT, EMPLOYMENT SERVICES, LIFE SKILLS COACHING, FINANCIAL LITERACY, MENTAL WELLNESS SERVICES, AND HOUSING COORDINATION. THESE SERVICES ADDRESS EVICTIONS, RENT AND UTILITY DEBTS, ALLOWING FAMILIES TO TRANSITION INTO PERMANENT HOUSING EQUIPPED FOR LONG-TERM STABILITY.
- $220,962 spent. COMMUNITY HOUSING ACCESS (CHA) IS DESIGNED FOR LOW BARRIER HOUSEHOLDS AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS DUE TO HEALTH ISSUES, DECREASING WAGES, OR LOSS OF INCOME. HOUSEHOLDS ARE GIVEN FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE AND SHORT-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT TO BECOME STABILIZED TO PREVENT HOMELESSNESS. ADDITIONALLY, CHA ASSISTS HOUSEHOLDS WHO ARE LIVING UNSHELTERED AND IN NEED OF INTERVENTION TO TRANSITION THEM FROM RESIDING AT PLACES NOT MEANT FOR HUMAN OR LONG-TERM HABITATION SUCH AS GARAGES, PARKS, CARS, HOTELS, AND SHELTERS. SERVICES INCLUDE SHORT-TERM CASE MANAGEMENT, CONNECTION TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO STABILIZE UNSHELTERED HOUSEHOLDS AND REMOVE BARRIERS TO PLACE THEM INTO HOUSING PROGRAMS OR PERMANENT HOUSING THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH HOUSING PROVIDERS.
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
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 December 2024.
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 December 1989.
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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