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Little Sisters of the Poor of Kansas City

EIN 44-0571339 · Raytown, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceGood88 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR OPERATES THE JEANNE JUGAN CENTER, WHICH PROVIDES NURSING AND RESIDENTIAL CARE FOR THE NEEDY, ELDERLY AND POOR. THE HOME IS PART OF THE INTERNATIONAL CONGREGATION OF LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR, WHICH WAS FOUNDED IN FRANCE IN 1839, AND SERVES THE ELDERLY IN 30 COUNTRIES.

Income
$8.1 million
Spending
$8.2 million
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
4 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 51%
Employees
105
Volunteers
15
Highest pay
$116,537, director of nursing

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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 58% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 6% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 33% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 88 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    18 of 25

    3 of 3 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • 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 (1)
  1. $6.7 million spent. SKILLED AND INTERMEDIATE NURSING CARE FOR 18,083 PATIENT DAYS FOR WELFARE AGENCY AND PRIVATE RESIDENTS. A. PHYSICAL CARE - LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR PROVIDE LICENSED NURSING CARE, MEDICAL, DENTAL AND PODIATRY CARE, PHYSICAL THERAPY AND PHARMACEUTICAL SERVICES. THE CHALLENGES OF AGING ARE MYRIAD AND MANAGING THE PHYSICAL NEEDS OF THE ELDERLY IS A MONUMENTAL TASK. AS LITTLE SISTERS, WE ARE COMMITTED TO PROMOTING THE DIGNITY OF HUMAN LIFE OF EACH AND EVERY ONE OF OUR RESIDENTS. MEDICAL DOCTORS VISIT THE HOME SEVERAL TIMES A WEEK. DENTAL AND PODIATRY CARE, AS WELL AS PHYSICAL THERAPY, ARE PROVIDED WITHIN THE HOME. IN A SPIRIT OF HUMBLE SERVICE AND HOSPITALITY, THE LITTLE SISTERS PROVIDE NURSING CARE TO THE RESIDENTS WITH UTMOST RESPECT FOR THE DIGNITY OF THE INDIVIDUAL PERSON. THE SISTERS, THROUGH A PRAYERFUL, BEDSIDE PRESENCE, PROVIDE SPIRITUAL CARE TO DYING RESIDENTS. B. SPIRITUAL CARE - LITTLE SISTERS ACCEPT ELDERLY PEOPLE INTO THEIR HOME WITHOUT REGARD TO RELIGION OR RACE. HAVING A FAITH THAT SUSTAINS AND COMFORTS IN HARD TIMES IS A PARTICULAR BLESSING AS WE MOVE TOWARD THE END OF LIFE. WHEN ELDERLY PEOPLE ARE OFFERED THE BENEFITS OF A SPIRITUAL PROGRAM, THEIR LIVES BECOME MORE COMPLETE AND SECURE. THE LITTLE SISTERS FOSTER THEIR RESIDENTS' FAITH BY OFFERING DAILY MASS BY A RESIDENT CHAPLAIN AND OTHER SPIRITUALLY-RELATED PROGRAMS. MANY OF THE RESIDENTS ATTEND MASS ON A REGULAR BASIS AND FIND COMFORT AND HOPE IN THE TRADITIONS OF THE CATHOLIC CHURCH. OTHER RESIDENTS GO INTO THE CHAPEL TO PRAY AND MEDITATE WHILE OTHERS ATTEND THE CHURCH OF THEIR CHOICE. EACH RESIDENT IS ENCOURAGED TO PRACTICE HIS/HER FAITH. WHEN IT IS CLEAR THAT ONE OF THE RESIDENTS IS DYING, THE SISTERS TAKE TURNS (ALONG WITH FAMILY MEMBERS) BEING WITH THE RESIDENT, MAKING HIM OR HER AS COMFORTABLE AS POSSIBLE, PRAYING, AND READING COMFORTING SCRIPTURES. THEY REMAIN BY THE RESIDENT'S SIDE UNTIL DEATH COMES BECAUSE THEY BELIEVE THAT NO ONE SHOULD DIE ALONE. C. ACTIVITIES - THE PHILOSOPHY OF LITTLE SISTERS OF THE POOR IS THAT SPIRITUAL WELL-BEING, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND LOVING CARE, ARE THE KEYS TO LIVING A LONG AND FRUITFUL LIFE. MEANINGFUL ACTIVITY IS THE CORNERSTONE OF A HOLISTIC MODEL OF CARE. HAVING A CENTER OF INTEREST, DOING SOMETHING THEY LIKE TO DO, FEELING USEFUL, BEING ABLE TO TAKE INITIATIVES, TO COMMUNICATE AND FORM FRIENDSHIPS, MAINTAINING A RELATIONSHIP WITH FAMILY, HAVING CONTACTS WITH YOUTH. THESE ARE THE FACTORS WHICH PROVIDE JOY AND HAPPINESS. LITTLE SISTERS OFFER MANY ACTIVITIES - EXERCISE PROGRAMS, ARTS/CRAFTS, BAKING, BOWLING, CARD GAMES, MUSIC APPRECIATION, GAMES, GROUP DISCUSSIONS, AND OUTINGS TO RESTAURANTS, SHOPS, AND CULTURAL EVENTS. ALSO AVAILABLE ARE A BEAUTY PARLOR, COFFEE SHOP, GIFT SHOP, LIBRARY, AND CRAFT ROOM. MANY RESIDENTS PARTICIPATE AT THE HOME BY FOLDING CLOTHES IN THE LAUNDRY, HELPING IN THE DINING ROOM OR SELLING ITEMS TO OTHER RESIDENTS IN THE SWEET PEA CONVENIENCE SHOP, WHICH IS SPECIALLY DESIGNED FOR RESIDENTS' NEEDS. RESIDENTS WHO TAKE PART IN THE VARIOUS ACTIVITIES FORM MORE MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS AND HAVE A BETTER PERSPECTIVE ON THE AGING PROCESS.

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 November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Worth knowing.

    Not individually listed by the IRS as eligible, which is usual for local chapters covered by a parent organization's exemption. The master file records contributions to it as deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 March 1946.

    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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