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Pemiscot County Initiative Network

EIN 43-1826828 · Caruthersvlle, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood84 out of 100GovernanceGood75 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

GRANT ADMINISTRATION

Income
$441,365
Spending
$425,591
Spent on programs
79%
Reserves
8.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 92%
Employees
18
Volunteers
58
Highest pay
$52,977, director

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: 84 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 8.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 17% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    79% 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

Good: 75 out of 100. Higher than 47% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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. $127,332 spent. SOUTHERN MISSOURI WORKS PROJECT - THIS PROGRAM'S GOAL IS TO PROVIDE RECIPIENTS WITH SUPPORT, EDUCATIONAL OUTREACH, WORK EXPERIENCE, JOB PLACEMENT, AND OTHER SUCH RESOURCES TO REDUCE THE DEPENDENCY ON GOVERNMENT BENEFITS THROUGH PLACEMENT IN HIGH PAYING JOBS. TARGETED TO SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (SNAP) RECIPIENTS THAT ARE UNDER 185% OF THE FEDERAL POVERTY LEVEL.
  2. $97,031 spent. MISSOURI MENTORING PARTNERSHIP - FOR YOUTH AGE 16-21 WITH POSITIVE EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCES, MENTORING WITHIN THE WORKPLACE, AND CONTINUING EMPHASIS ON EDUCATION WITH THE GOAL OF PRODUCING SELF-SUFFICIENT, LAW- ABIDING ADULTS. INCLUDES A PARENTING PROGRAM FOR PREGNANT AND PARENTING YOUNG ADULTS OF BOTH SEXES 22 YEARS OF AGE AND YOUNGER WITH A STRONG FOCUS ON COMMUNITY MENTORING AND REDUCING THE TEEN REPEAT PREGNANCY RATE IN PEMISCOT COUNTY.
  3. $45,174 spent. CARING COMMUNITIES - FOCUSES ON SIX CORE RESULTS: PARENTS WORKING, HEALTHY CHILDREN AND FAMILIES, FAMILIES SAFE IN THEIR NEIGHBORHOODS AND COMMUNITIES, CHILDREN PREPARED TO ENTER SCHOOL, CHILDREN AND YOUTH SUCCEEDING IN SCHOOL, AND YOUTH READY TO ENTER PRODUCTIVE ADULTHOOD.
  4. $68,336 spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: BOOTHEEL SAFE KIDS, CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES, FUTURE CAREER, LFPA FOOD, GREEN GARDEN, RESORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM, BACKPACKS FOR FRIDAY, ADULT EDUCATION LEARNING, YOUTH FUTURE CAREER PROGRAM AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY.
  5. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDE: BOOTHEEL SAFE KIDS, CHILDREN'S TRUST FUND, DIVISION OF YOUTH SERVICES, FUTURE CAREER, LFPA FOOD, GREEN GARDEN, RESORATIVE JUSTICE PROGRAM, BACKPACKS FOR FRIDAY, ADULT EDUCATION LEARNING, YOUTH FUTURE CAREER PROGRAM AND HEALTHY COMMUNITY.

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 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 June 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 March 1999.

    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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