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Della Lamb Community Services

EIN 44-0549931 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair51 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

DELLA LAMB COMMUNITY SERVICES EXISTS TO EMPOWER ITS CLIENTS TO MEET THE CHALLENGES OF EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND SELF-SUFFICIENCY IN AN EVER- CHANGING WORLD. ITS VISION IS THAT EVERY INDIVIDUAL WILL BE NOURISHED, EDUCATED, AND SUPPORTED IN AN ATMOSPHERE OF LOVE AND RESPECT TO PERMIT THEM TO ACHIEVE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL. CORE SERVICES INCLUDE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES FOR THE LOW-INCOME, ELDERLY AND DISABLED, REFUGEE RESETTLEMENT, EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, YOUTH SERVICES, AND SOCIAL SERVICES INCLUDING EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE AND HOLIDAY EVENTS.

Income
$9.7 million
Spending
$9.6 million
Spent on programs
88%
Reserves
0.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 77%
Employees
100
Volunteers
802
Highest pay
$108,185, executive di

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

Fair: 51 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 56% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 2% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 66% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    88% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 11 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 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 (5)
  1. $1.5 million spent. TO PROVIDE SAFE, LOW-COST, DOOR TO DOOR TRANSPORTATION, AND ACCESS TO MEDICAL AND NUTRITIONAL SERVICES FOR THE LOWER-INCOME, ELDERLY, AND HANDICAPPED
  2. $1.1 million spent. TO PROVIDE QUALITY STATE-LICENSED AND STATE-ACCREDITED CHILD CARE FOR CHILDREN OF LOW-INCOME FAMILIES, ESPECIALLY SINGLE PARENTS WHO ARE SEEKING JOB OPPORTUNITIES, WORKING, OR RECEIVING EDUCATION.
  3. $5.3 million spent. TO PROVIDE SERVICES TO REFUGEES SUCH AS ASSISTANCE WITH HOUSING, FOOD, CLOTHING, PROFESSIONAL SERVICES, ENGLISH LANGUAGE EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT TO AID IN THEIR TRANSITION INTO THEIR NEW COMMUNITY AND TOWARD SELF-SUFFICIENCY.
  4. $529,991 spent. TO INVOLVE YOUTH-PROVIDE THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSERT THEMSELVES IN CONSTRUCTIVE WAYS, STIMULATE THEIR SELF-AWARENESS AND EXPRESSION, HELP THEM AVOID ILLICIT SUBSTANCES, TEACH ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE AND DRUGS, DEVELOP YOUTH LEADERSHIP, PROVIDE PREGNANCY-PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGE/REQUIRE YOUTH TO STAY IN SCHOOL FOR THE PURPOSE TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL, AND TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT IN HIGHER-EDUCATION. TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE 445,619. TO PROVIDE FOR BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, ETC) THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES, TO ALLEVIATE STRESS DUE TO FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, EMERGENCIES, ETC ON A TEMPORARY BASIS. TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE 84,337.
  5. TO INVOLVE YOUTH-PROVIDE THEM WITH OPPORTUNITIES TO ASSERT THEMSELVES IN CONSTRUCTIVE WAYS, STIMULATE THEIR SELF-AWARENESS AND EXPRESSION, HELP THEM AVOID ILLICIT SUBSTANCES, TEACH ALTERNATIVES TO VIOLENCE AND DRUGS, DEVELOP YOUTH LEADERSHIP, PROVIDE PREGNANCY-PREVENTION ACTIVITIES, ENCOURAGE/REQUIRE YOUTH TO STAY IN SCHOOL FOR THE PURPOSE TO GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL, AND TO ENCOURAGE INVOLVEMENT IN HIGHER-EDUCATION. TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE 445,619. TO PROVIDE FOR BASIC NEEDS (FOOD, CLOTHING, SHELTER, ETC) THROUGH SOCIAL SERVICES, TO ALLEVIATE STRESS DUE TO FINANCIAL DIFFICULTIES, EMERGENCIES, ETC ON A TEMPORARY BASIS. TOTAL PROGRAM EXPENSES WERE 84,337.

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 December 1953.

    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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