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Whole Kids Outreach

EIN 43-1839370 · Ellington, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak40 out of 100GovernanceGood80 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROVIDE THE UNMET WELLNESS AND DEVELOPMENTAL NEEDS OF CHILDREN WITHIN THEIR FAMILY STRUCTURES. WE PROVIDE BOTH HOME AND CENTER-BASED EDUCATIONAL AND HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.7 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Spent on programs
70%
Reserves
-0.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 50%
Employees
58
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$81,274, executive director

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

Weak: 40 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 22% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 13% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 13% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    69% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 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

Good: 80 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 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 (3)
  1. $675,935 spent. HEALTHY FAMILIES OF AMERICA (HFA)HEALTHY FAMILIES AMERICA (HFA), IS DESIGNED FOR PARENTS FACING CHALLENGES SUCH AS SINGLE PARENTHOOD; LOW INCOME; CHILDHOOD HISTORY OF ABUSE AND OTHER ADVERSE CHILD EXPERIENCES; AND CURRENT OR PREVIOUS ISSUES RELATED TO SUBSTANCE ABUSE, MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES, AND/OR DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. FAMILIES ARE ENROLLED PRENATALLY OR WITHIN SIX MONTHS OF THE INFANT'S BIRTH. SERVICES ARE OFFERED TO FAMILIES UNTIL THE CHILD'S THIRD BIRTHDAY AND INCLUDE 1-4 HOME VISITS/MONTH.
  2. $429,397 spent. CENTER BASED PROGRAMSWHOLE KIDS OUTREACH OFFERS A VAST ARRAY OF PROGRAMS THAT PROMOTE EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL HEALTH AT ITS CENTER IN ELLINGTON, MISSOURI. FAMILIES, CHILDREN, AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS PARTICIPATE IN SUPPORT GROUPS AND RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES SUCH AS CAMP WHOLE KIDS (SUMMER DAY CAMP). WKO ALSO OFFERS SAFETY PROGRAMS SUCH AS SWIMMING CLASSES, PARENT SUPPORT GROUPS, AND COMMUNITY EVENTS.
  3. $249,349 spent. MATERNAL CHILD NURSING PROGRAMIN COLLABORATION WITH NURSES FOR NEWBORNS FOUNDATION, REGISTERED NURSES VISIT EXPECTANT AND NEW PARENTS TO HELP ENSURE THAT PREGNANT WOMEN RECEIVE APPROPRIATE PRENATAL CARE AND HEALTH EDUCATION BY WORKING WITH THE OUTREACH SPECIALISTS AND OTHER COMMUNITY RESOURCES. WKO REGISTERED NURSES ARE EXPERIENCED LABOR AND DELIVERY/PEDIATRIC NURSES WHO TEACH WELL BABY CARE, AND IDENTIFY POTENTIAL MEDICAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL ISSUES.

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

  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 2024.

    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 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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