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Interfaith Community Services Inc

EIN 44-0545910 · Saint Joseph, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak49 out of 100GovernanceGood85 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

A faith based organization that strives to assist children, youth, families and seniors to live more fully and capably.

Income
$4.2 million
Spending
$4.7 million
Spent on programs
77%
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 63%
Employees
141
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$122,159, 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: 49 out of 100. Higher than 18% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    77% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 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

    0 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, 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. $2.2 million spent. CHILDREN AND YOUTH SERVICES THIS PROGRAM OFFERS PARENTS A SECURE FEELING AND PEACE OF MIND WHILE THEY ARE AT WORK KNOWING THAT THEIR CHILDREN ARE SAFE AND SUPERVISED BY CARING, KNOWLEDGEABLE EDUCATORS WHILE LEARNING SKILLS NEEDED FOR SCHOOL READINESS AND SUCCESS. APPROXIMATELY, 90 OF THE CHILDREN IN OUR PROGRAM ARE FROM FAMILIES IN THE LOW-INCOME CENSUS PER HUD GUIDELINES. OUR YOUTH PROGRAM PROVIDES CHILDREN WITH A SAFE PLACE TO GO, ADULT ROLE MODELS TO GUIDE AND TEACH THEM APPROPRIATE BEHAVIORS WHEN INTERACTING WITH OTHERS AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO LEARN AND PRACTICE PROPER SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL SKILLS. WE ALSO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO EXPLORE THEIR OWN UNIQUENESS AND LEARN TO INTERACT WITH OTHERS IN A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES INCLUDING AN AFTER-SCHOOL RECREATION PROGRAM, TUTORING, OLYMPIC STYLE WEIGHTLIFTING INSTRUCTION, AND YOUTH DANCES.
  2. $905,368 spent. SENIOR SERVICES WE HAVE FOUND THAT SENIOR CITIZENS WHO ARE ABLE TO MAINTAIN GOOD PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, OR REGAINING THAT HEALTH FOLLOWING ILLNESS OR SURGERY, ARE MORE ABLE TO CONTINUE TO LIVE SAFELY IN THE HOME OF THEIR CHOICE. OUR PROGRAM AIDS SENIORS IN ACHIEVING THIS GOAL THROUGH EDUCATION, GOOD NUTRITION AND A BALANCED DIET THAT HELPS PREVENT MALNUTRITION, PROVIDED DAILY BY DELIVERY OF MEALS THROUGH A CENTER OR TO THEIR HOME. WE OPERATE TWO CONGREGATE MEAL SITES WHICH SERVE A DAILY MEAL AND PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SOCIALIZATION WITH OTHERS WHILE THE MOBILE MEALS ASPECT OF THE PROGRAM PROVIDE FOR HOME DELIVERY OF MEALS TO SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO ARE HOMEBOUND.
  3. $457,362 spent. IN-HOME AND PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL SERVICES THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES MEDICAL AND CAREGIVER SERVICES TO SENIORS AND PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES WHO WANT TO REMAIN IN THEIR OWN HOMES. ASPECTS OF THESE SERVICES ARE HOUSEKEEPING, PERSONAL CARE, RESPITE, MEDICAL SERVICES, SUPPORT FOR CONSUMER DIRECTED SERVICES AND A 24 HOUR SAFETY SUPPORT LIFELINE.

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 October 13, 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 September 1951.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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