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Junior League of Kansas City Mo Inc

EIN 44-0546100 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI (JLKCMO) IS A 501(C)(3) ORGANZIATION OF WOMEN WHOSE MISSION IS TO ADVANCE WOMEN'S LEADERSHIP FOR MEANINGFUL COMMUNITY IMPACT THROUGH VOLUNTEER ACTION, COLLABORATION, AND TRAINING.

Income
$716,799
Spending
$851,076
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
84.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 65%
Employees
4
Volunteers
1,080
Highest pay
$81,721, executive director

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

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 84.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 2% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 0% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    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 May 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 (1)
  1. $660,053 spent. COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS AND GRANTS (CV&G) IS JLKCMO'S COMMUNITY OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT PARTNERS WITH ORGANIZATIONS WITH A SHARED GOAL OF POSITIVELY AFFECTING THE KANSAS CITY COMMUNITY. ALL KANSAS CITY NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS LOCATED WITHIN THE FIVE-COUNTY METROPOLITAN AREA ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR FUNDING AND VOLUNTEERS TO SUPPORT AN ON-GOING PROGRAM OR PROJECT. COMMUNITY KITS- THE JUNIOR LEAGUE OF KANSAS CITY PROVIDES CUSTOMIZED KITS TO LOCAL COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO HELP MEET BASIC NEEDS AND OFFER RELIEF. ASSEMBLED BY LEAGUE MEMBERS, THESE KITS INCLUDE FAMILY HYGIENE KITS, ADULT HYGIENE KITS (FEMALE AND MALE), FAMILY ACTIVITY KITS, ADULT ACTIVITY KITS, AND KIDS CRAFT KITS. KITS ARE BASED ON STANDARD OFFERINGS BUT CAN BE TAILORED TO SPECIFIC REQUESTS.HEALTHY U FAMILY MEALS- ONE IN FIVE CHILDREN IN OUR REGION IS FOOD INSECURE, AND MANY FAMILIES DO NOT QUALIFY FOR FEDERAL ASSISTANCE, MAKING ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD AND HEALTHCARE CHALLENGING. JLKC'S HEALTHY U FAMILY MEALS PROGRAM ADDRESSES THESE NEEDS BY PROVIDING NUTRITIOUS GROCERIES, CREATING HEALTHY MENUS, AND SHARING ENGAGING COOKING VIDEOS TO SUPPORT FAMILIES. VOLUNTEERS PLAY KEY ROLES FROM MENU PLANNING TO ASSEMBLING GROCERY BOXES FOR DISTRIBUTION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending May 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 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 May 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 February 1956.

    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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