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Northland Neighborhoods Incorporated

EIN 43-1746357 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak36 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

To improve the quality of life in the Northland by collaborating with residents, business and institutions to empower neighborhoods to build and maintain their own healthy communities.

Income
$2.1 million
Spending
$2.1 million
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
-3.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 97%
Employees
9
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$97,335, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 36 out of 100. Higher than 4% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 28% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    57% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $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

    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 May 31, 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 (3)
  1. $36,557 spent. COMMUNITY SERVICES PROVIDE PROGRAMS TO SERVICE THE NEEDS OF THE COMMUNITY INCLUDING NEIGHBORHOOD ORGANIZING & CONSERVATION, HOA SUPPORT, NEIGHBORHOOD STRATEGIS PLANNING, AND CRIME WATCH TRAINING, NUISANCE CODES EDUCATION, AS WELL AS MEETINGS THAT BRING CITIZENS, ELECTED OFFICIALS, GOVERNMENT AGENCIES, POLICE OFFICERS, AND AREA DEVELOPERS TOGETHER TO FIND SOLUTIONS FOR THE BENEFIT OF RESIDENTS IN THE NORTHLAND. NNI ALSO HOUSES AND PARTNERS WITH PERSONNEL FROM KANSAS CITYS NEIGHBORHOOD PRESERVATION DEPARTMENT. NNI ALSO RECEIVED FUNDS FROM THE CARES ACT THAT WERE USED TO HELP THE COMMUNITY DURING THE COVID-19 CRISIS.
  2. $1.1 million spent. HOUSING PROGRAMS CONSISTS OF HOME REPAIRS PROVIDED TO OWNER OCCUPIED, LOW TO MODERATE INCOME HOUSEHOLDS. REPAIRS PROVIDED ARE BASED ON NEED, AND REPAIRS HELP TO KEEP THE HOME SAFE, REDUCE UTILITY BILLS AND TO REDUCE THE INCIDENCE OF CODE VIOLATIONS.
  3. $28,257 spent. COMMUNITY PLANNING CONSISTS OF WORKING WITH RESIDENTS, CIVIC LEADERS, DEVELOPERS, PLANNERS,AND GOVERNMENTAL STAFF TO IMPROVE THE MAJOR CORRIDORS WITHIN THE NORTHLAND COMMUNITY. NNI GIVES ATTENTION AND DIRECTION TO THE CHANGING NEEDS OF NEIGHBORHOOD RESIDENTS AND TO WAYS IN WHICH DIFFERENT PLANNING POLICIES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTE TO RESIDENT WELL-BEING.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 31, 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 November 6, 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 May 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 January 1997.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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