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Kids Harbor Inc

EIN 43-1927828 · Osage Beach, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KIDS' HARBOR, INC. IS A MULTI-FUNCTIONING CHILD ADVOCACY CENTER ESTABLISHED TO PROVIDE A CHILD-FRIENDLY ATMOSPHERE FOR CHILDREN WHO MAY BE VICTIMS OF NEGLECT, SEXUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL ABUSE. KIDS' HARBOR, INC. PROVIDES AN ENVIRONMENT FOR CHILD VICTIMS AND THEIR FAMILIES THAT FACILITATES EXPERT PSYCHOLOGICAL, MEDICAL AND LEGAL SERVICES WITHOUT FURTHER TRAUMATIZING THE CHILD. THE CENTER WORKS TO ORGANIZE THE EFFORTS OF LOCAL AND REGIONAL EXPERTS IN THE EVALUATION, TREATMENT, PREVENTION AND PROSECUTION OF CHILD ABUSE.

Income
$1.6 million
Spending
$1.7 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 84%
Employees
22
Volunteers
22
Highest pay
$88,000, 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

Weak: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 12% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 40% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • 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

    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 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 (3)
  1. $804,752 spent. THE ADVOCATE GREETS THE CHILD AND THEIR CAREGIVER UPON ARRIVAL AT THE FACILITY AND OFFERS CARING SUPPORT AND ASSISTANCE TO THE CHILD AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS. ADVOCATES PROVIDE COURT PREPARATION, COURT SUPPORT, REFERRALS TO MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES, AND ASSISTANCE IN APPLYING FOR BENEFITS FROM CRIME VICTIMS COMPENSATION. THE ADVOCATE WORKS AS PART OF THE MULTIDISCIPLINARY TEAM TO SCHEDULE AND COORDINATE INTERVIEWS AND CASE REVIEWS WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT, CHILDREN'S DIVISION, JUVENILE OFFICE, PROSECUTING ATTORNEYS AND MEDICAL PERSONNEL. ADVOCATES ALSO PROVIDE CASE UPDATES TO THE CHILD AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING CAREGIVERS.
  2. $482,851 spent. SEXUAL ASSAULT FORENSIC EXAMINATIONS AND CHILD ABUSE RESOURCE AND EDUCATION (SAFE/CARE) ARE ALSO PROVIDED AT KIDS HARBOR BY A SPECIALLY TRAINED PHYSICIAN AND NURSE. A NON-INVASIVE VIDEO COLPOSCOPE IS USED IN THE EXAM IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE TRAUMA TO THE CHILD.
  3. $321,900 spent. THERAPY IS AVAILABLE TO ALL CHILDREN AND THEIR NON-OFFENDING FAMILY MEMBERS SEEN AT KIDS' HARBOR. ADVOCATES WORK TO COORDINATE THE BEST COUNSELING REFFERAL EITHER THROUGH OUR OWN COUSELOR FREE OF CHARGE, OR THROUGH A REFERRAL TO ANOTHER COMMUNITY COUNSELING AGENCY.

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 June 2001.

    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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