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Center for Human Services Inc

EIN 44-0609255 · Sedalia, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO ASSIST CHILDREN AND ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES SO THEY CAN ACHIEVE A HIGHER LEVEL OF INDEPENDENCE, SELF-SATISFACTION, AND INCLUSION IN THE COMMUNITY.

Income
$64.4 million
Spending
$60.9 million
Spent on programs
86%
Reserves
6.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 82%
Employees
1,105
Volunteers
33
Highest pay
$343,440, ceo/executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 12% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    86% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • 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

    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 June 30, 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 (6)
  1. $15.9 million spent. TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT (SERVICE COORDINATION) PROVIDES CASE MANAGEMENT SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS FROM BIRTH THROUGH THE ADULT LIFESPAN. SERVICE COORDINATORS WORKS WITH THE INDIVIDUAL TO FIND THE RESOURCES THEY NEED AND TO TURN THAT INTO AN ACTION PLAN.
  2. $15.1 million spent. RESIDENTIAL SERVICES INCLUDES INDIVIDUAL SUPPORTED LIVING (ISL'S), SUPPORTED CO-HOUSING AND GROUP HOMES, AND HOST HOMES - ISL'S SUPPORT THE INDIVIDUAL IN THEIR HOME AND COMMUNITY BY HELPING THEM LEARN FUNCTIONAL SKILLS LIKE COOKING, PAYING BILLS, AND COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT. HOSTS HOMES INTEGRATES THE INDIVIDUAL INTO A TRUE FAMILY AND HOME SETTING WITH THE GOAL OF BEING A LIFELONG MEMBER OF THE FAMILY. THE HOST HOME FAMILY PROVIDES SUPPORT, INDEPENDENT SKILLS TRAINING, AND FINANCIAL OVERSIGHT. SUPPORTED CO-HOUSING AND GROUP HOMES PROVIDES A SETTING FOR SUPERVISED CARE AND SKILLS TRAINING TO IMPROVE THEIR DAILY LIVING SKILLS.
  3. $14.7 million spent. EARLY HEAD START/HEAD START/FIRST STEPS PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR CHILDREN - EARLY HEAD START AND HEAD START PROVIDES SERVICES FOR INCOME ELIGIBLE PREGNANT WOMEN AND FAMILIES WITH INFANT TODDLERS AND PRESCHOOLERS. FIRST STEPS PROVIDES SERVICES FOR CHILDREN UNDER 3 YEARS OF AGE WITH DISABILITIES OR DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. FIRST STEPS ASSIST FAMILIES TO ENHANCE THEIR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT, LEARING, AND PARTCIPATION IN FAMILY AND COMMUNITY LIFE. THE GOAL OF FIRST STEPS IS TO PROVIDE THE NECESSARY SUPPORT, SERVICES, AND RESOURCES FOR PARENTS TO RAISE HAPPY, HEALTHY CHILDREN.
  4. $3.6 million spent. DAY & COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDE ADULT DAY ACTIVITY CENTERS, SOCIAL ENRICHMENT, AND COMMUNITY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT. ADULT DAY ACTIVITY PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH COMMUNITY AND CENTER BASED ACTIVITIES AND CHOICES FOR SUPPORT, TRAINING, SOCIAL INTERACTION, AND COMMUNITY PARTCIPATION. SOCIAL ENRICHMENT PROVIDES INDIVIDUALS WITH ORGANIZED EVENTS AND OPPORTUNITIES THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE FUN AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES WITH OTHER PEOPLE. COMMUNITY SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROVIDES SUPPORT TO PARTICIPATE IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS TEACHING LIFE SKILLS TRAINING.
  5. $2.0 million spent. EMPLOYMENT SERVICES PROVIDES EMPLOYMENT HELP FOR INDIVIDUALS. HELP RANGES FROM FINDING FULFILLING EMPLOYMENT TO ON THE JOB COACHING ALLOWING THE INDIVIDUAL TO FIND REWARDING EMPLOYMENT. THE SUMMER WORK EXPERIENCE ALLOS HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS TO LEARN VALUABLE JOB EXPERIENCE.
  6. $1.1 million spent. LIMITLESS LIFE SOLUTIONS PROVIDES APPLIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSIS (ABA) SERVICES FOR INDIVIDUALS DIAGNOSED WITH AUTISM SPECTRUM DISORDERS (ASD) AND INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISORDERS (IDD). BOARD-CERTIFIED BEHAVIOR ANALYSTS (BCBAS) USE SCIENCE AND DATA TO HELP INDIVIDUALS LEARN NEW SKILLS, REDUCE HARMFUL BEHAVIORS, AND IMPROVE THEIR QUALITY OF LIFE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1965.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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