Womens Christian Association of Kansas City Missouri
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Women's Christian Association of Kansas City, Missouri is dedicated to providing a secure, home-like environment where seniors can live with dignity and independence. The Board of Directors and Armour Oaks staff share a commitment to the person-centered approach to senior care. We provide the very best in personalized health and social services to meet the complete need of each and every resident.
- Income
- $6.5 million
- Spending
- $6.7 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- -16.6 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 96%
- Employees
- 226
- Volunteers
- 0
- Highest pay
- $183,507, president / ceo
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 13% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 99% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1584% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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 67% of charities in its peer group (health care, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 2511 of 11 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (1)
- $5.6 million spent. Women's Christian Association of Kansas City, Missouri (WCA), doing business as Armour Oaks Senior Living Community (AO) is a retirement facility providing a continuum of care with independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services, dedicated to providing a secure homelike environment where seniors can live with dignity and independence. We provide personalized housing, health and social services to meet the needs of each resident. Our senior living services are provided to persons, including those at or below the poverty level, without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, or religious belief. WCA is a stand-alone private not-for-profit corporation. All income is combined and used for the charitable purpose of WCA and all programs of WCA/AO are combined in one operating statement. This process allows WCA/AO to continue services to those seniors who have exhausted all of their income and savings and are at poverty level. As a point of reference, approximately seventy-five percent (60%) of our skilled population is Medicaid dependent. Medicaid reimbursement for these residents is far less than the actual cost of providing services and housing. In keeping with its charitable mission, WCA/AO has NEVER evicted a resident due to inability to pay. Residents receiving Independent Living services enjoy a stress free lifestyle, free of home (Continued on Schedule O) Activity or Mission Description Women's Christian Association of Kansas City, MO is dedicated to fulfilling the mission established in 1905 which is to provide secure & home-like environment, where seniors can live with dignity and independence. The staff and Board of Directors share a commitment to personal senior care. Mission Description Women's Christian Association of Kansas City, Missouri is dedicated to providing a secure, home-like environment where seniors can live with dignity and independence. The Board of Directors and Armour Oaks staff share a commitment to the person-centered approach to senior care. We provide the very best in personalized health and social services to meet the complete need of each and every resident. First Program Service Accomplishment Women's Christian Association of Kansas City, Missouri (WCA), doing business as Armour Oaks Senior Living Community (AO) is a retirement facility providing a continuum of care with independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services, dedicated to providing a secure homelike environment where seniors can live with dignity and independence. We provide personalized housing, health and social services to meet the needs of each resident. Our senior living services are provided to persons, including those at or below the poverty level, without regard to race, national origin, gender, age, disability, or religious belief. WCA is a stand-alone private not-for-profit corporation. All income is combined and used for the charitable purpose of WCA and all programs of WCA/AO are combined in one operating statement. This process allows WCA/AO to continue services to those seniors who have exhausted all of their income and savings and are at poverty level. As a point of reference, approximately seventy-six percent (76%) of our skilled population is Medicaid dependent. Medicaid reimbursement for these residents is far less than the actual cost of providing services and housing. In keeping with its charitable mission, WCA/AO has NEVER evicted a resident due to inability to pay. Residents receiving Independent Living services enjoy a stress free lifestyle, free of home maintenance, security and medical service. Services include daily life enrichment activities, weekly spiritual services, weekly transportation and housekeeping services, total grounds upkeep including snow removal and landscaping. RN/LPN and security staff are on duty 24 hours per day. All maintenance is provided and along with daily meal service. AO strongly endorses the concept of "aging in place" within the independent living units. Assistance is provided in securing appropriate home health services, etc., in an effort to prevent placement in a more restrictive living environment. In addition, the following services are available with costs set by the provider: dental, lab, x-ray, mental health, optometry, podiatry and physician services; complete restorative services including physical, occupational and speech therapy by licensed personnel, pharmacy services and hospice care. Assisted Living Residents receive care from licensed and certified nursing professionals. Residents all receive the following services: three 3) meals per day with special diets and tastes addressed at each meal; weekly housekeeping and linen services; medical staff services and administration of all medications; daily life enrichment programs, group shopping, scheduled sightseeing trips. In addition, the following services are available on site: dental, lab, x-ray, mental health, optometry, podiatry and physician services; a complete restorative program including physical, occupational and speech therapy, pharmacy services, hospice care, and a beauty salon. Assisted Living residents who have exhausted their resources and are at or below poverty level are provided for with the assistance of Missouri HealthNet and our Endowment funds. Currently over fifty-six percent (56%) of our Assisted Living residents receive assistance from the Missouri HealthNet program. Skilled nursing services are provided in our Care Center in a professional, personalized and caring atmosphere. Our licensed and certified nursing staff work together with the resident and their family to ensure a feeling of health and well-being while providing assistance with activities of daily living and supporting the unique needs of short-term, long-term and end of life care. All of our thirty-eight (38) licensed beds are certified for Medicare and Medicaid Services, ensuring availability of services without regard to ability to pay. Spe
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1938.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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