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The Community Partnership

EIN 43-1768614 · Rolla, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood89 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY AND THRIVING COMMUNITIES BY PROMOTING AWARENESS OF NEEDS, CREATING AND IMPLEMENTING SERVICES AND PARTNERSHIPS TO HELP MEET THOSE NEEDS, AND ENCOURAGING INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 74%
Employees
28
Volunteers
293
Highest pay
$71,249, executive di

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: 89 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 18% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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.

  • 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 (5)
  1. $339,273 spent. LOCAL FOOD PURCHASE AGREEMENT PROGRAM - COORDINATES THE PURCHASE OF HEALTHY, NUTRITIOUS FOODS FROM SOCIALLY DISADVANTAGED LOCAL AND REGIONAL PRODUCERS, THEN FACILITATES DISTRIBUTION OF THOSE FOODS TO UNDERSERVED POPULATIONS IN MID-MISSOURI.
  2. $176,915 spent. MISSOURI MENTORING PARTNERSHIP (MMP) PROVIDES SERVICES TO PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUTH AGES 14-26. THE YOUTH IN THE PROGRAM ARE EXPECTED TO ACHIEVE EDUCATIONAL GOALS, ATTEND PARENTING AND LIFE SKILLS CLASSES, AND BE MATCHED WITH A TRAINED VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY MENTOR. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO HELP YOUTH BECOME POSITIVE PARENTS AND SUCCESSFUL ADULTS.
  3. $179,579 spent. CHAFEE FOSTER CARE PROGRAM FOR SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION TO ADULTHOOD (ILP) PROVIDES SERVICES TO HELP CURRENT AND FORMER FOSTER CARE YOUTHS ACHIEVE SELF-SUFFICIENCY. THIS PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO DELIVER COMPREHENSIVE LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO OLDER YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, AGES 14-23, AS WELL AS AFTERCARE EMERGENCY SERVICES TO THOSE THAT HAVE AGED OUT UP UNTIL THE AGE OF 23. THESE SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN INDIVIDUALIZED BASIS TO HELP THESE YOUTH MEET THEIR SPECIFIC NEEDS FOR TRANSITION OUT OF CARE, WHILE PROVIDING THEM THE OPPORTUNITY TO BE SUCCESSFUL, INDEPENDENT ADULTS.
  4. $863,952 spent. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO AREA CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. CAPABLE KIDS AND FAMILIES IS A PROGRAM FOCUSING ON STRENTHENING FAMILIES AND PREVENTING CHILD MALTREATMENT. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS USED TO GIVE YOUTH THE SUPPORT AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL.
  5. EARLY CHILDHOOD PROVIDES TRAINING AND SUPPORT TO AREA CHILD CARE PROVIDERS. CAPABLE KIDS AND FAMILIES IS A PROGRAM FOCUSING ON STRENTHENING FAMILIES AND PREVENTING CHILD MALTREATMENT. VARIOUS OTHER PROGRAMS USED TO GIVE YOUTH THE SUPPORT AND SKILLS THEY NEED TO BE HEALTHY AND SUCCESSFUL.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 1998.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Community Partners (Los Angeles, CA), EIN 95-4302067. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

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