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Perry County Community Health Task Force

EIN 43-1785839 · Perryville, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Develop a monitored plan of action and facilitate the implementation of various strategies for a healthy and safe community. The PCCTF assesses community needs and develops/facilitates programs to address the identified needs.

Income
$310,157
Spending
$294,584
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
17 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 93%
Employees
5
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$45,226, former director/consultant

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

Financial health

Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 17.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% 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 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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, 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. $98,003 spent. The PCCTF conducts weekly mentoring programs for youth and provides information/support to families of these youth. Thirty-three youth were served through the CHAMPS mentoring program in 2025. Character trait presentations/sessions were done during the mentoring meetings. Where topics such as respect, courage, empathy, anger management, and understanding peer pressure are discussed. The Youth and Parents (YAP) program served 423 individuals in 2025.
  2. $49,626 spent. The PCCTF conducts different alcohol/substance use prevention and support programs for youth - Seeking Answers About Situations for 12-15 year olds; Seeking Answers for 16-18 year olds; and Girls Circle for 12-15 year old girls. Seventy-six youth were served through weekly meetings in 2025. Of those surveyed 97% felt the program helped them, 93% would recommend the program to a friend, 94% stated the program gave them knowledge to live a healthier lifestyle, 83% stated they are less likely to use substances as a result of the program, and 87% stated they have learned strategies to help solve their substance use issues.
  3. $115,017 spent. The PCCTF conducts an annual DEFY HS Conference (previously known as Junior/Senior Conference); an annual DEFY 8 Conference (previously known as Eighth Grade Conference); and in-school lifeskill programs - DEFY LS and Healthy Alternatives for Little Ones (HALO); and assists other community organizations that have similar missions. Of the DEFY participants 83% stated the program was beneficial for them, 79% stated they are less likely to use as a result of the conferences, and 88% stated others would benefit from attending the program. Of the HALO participants 97% were able to identify healthy and harmful foods and drinks, 95% were able to identify a healthy coping skill and 97% were able to list a way to say NO to negative peer pressure. The in-school programs served approximately 1,535 youth in 2025.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 December 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 July 1998.

    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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