City Union Mission Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
CITY UNION MISSION IS AN EVANGELICAL CHRISTIAN MINISTRY COMMITTED TO SHARING THE GOSPEL AND MEETING THE SPIRITUAL, PHYSICAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS OF MEN, WOMEN, AND CHILDREN WHO ARE POOR AND/OR HOMELESS IN KANSAS CITY.
- Income
- $23.3 million
- Spending
- $23.2 million
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 11.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 82%
- Employees
- 181
- Volunteers
- 3,116
- Highest pay
- $161,944, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 11.3 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 12% of what it owns.
Living within its means
12 of 15Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.
Income trend
10 of 15Income fell 2% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (housing, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2514 of 14 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 September 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 (4)
- $4.9 million spent. MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE MISSION OFFERS FOOD, SHELTER, WARM SHOWERS, BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE FOR MEN. THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER HAS 85 BEDS IN 7 ROOMS A CLEAN AND SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, WITH OVERFLOW CAPABILITIES AS NEEDED DURING EXTREME (HOT AND COLD) WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MISSION PROVIDES THEIR GUESTS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO STAY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, SPIRITUAL COUNSEL, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE MANY OF THE TRAUMATIC ISSUES THEY FACE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MEN'S EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED OUR GUESTS WITH 26,840 NIGHTS OF SHELTER; 61,490 MEALS SERVED; 1,255 HEALTH SCREENINGS PERFORMED; AND DISTRIBUTED 215 PIECES OF CLOTHING TO OUR GUESTS. (Expenses $ 8,248,099 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 117,725) MEN'S RECOVERY CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR MEN DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM IS A TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THERE WERE 43 INTAKES, 80 TOTAL PROGRAM AND 23 GRADUATES. THE CLP PROVIDED 12,022 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,731 MEALS; AND DELIVERED 3,042 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. WOMEN & CHILDREN RECOVERY NEW LIFE PROGRAM (NLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM IS A NINE MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION. WITH AVAILABLE 56 BEDS, IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 5,666 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,371 MEALS; AND, DELIVERED 1,109 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. YOUTH CAMP CUMCITO (CITY UNION MISSION CAMP IN THE OZARKS): THE MISSION OPERATES A SUMMER CAMP THAT OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SWIMMING, HIKING, CANOEING, CRAFTS, BIBLE TEACHING, FISHING, DRAMA, SONGS AND CAMPFIRES, ALL DESIGNED TO GIVE KIDS NEW HOPE AND A FUN-PACKED WEEK IN A LOVING AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, CAMP CUMCITO SERVED 113 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (AGES 4-16); PROVIDED 716 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 1,695 MEALS. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (CA): THE MISSION PROVIDES EXTENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE RELIEF SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND A WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY. THE MISSION ALSO OFFERS SIGNIFICANT SEASONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THANKSGIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE, MISSION CHRISTMAS, AND SCHOOL CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MISSION SERVED 1,209 GUESTS, AND PROVIDED 1,469 VOUCHERS TO QUALIFIED GUESTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS AT THE LOCAL "BUY THE POUND" THRIFT STORE. GIFT-IN-KIND AND MATERIAL WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A MATERIAL WAREHOUSE (27,000 SQUARE FEET) THAT FACILITATES THE RECEIPT OF LARGE CORPORATE/BUSINESS PRODUCT DONATIONS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE DONATIONS, OF FOOD, CLOTHING, PAPER ITEMS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS), PLASTICWARE, ETC. THE WAREHOUSE ENABLES THE MISSION TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY, AND TO IMPROVE CONTROL OVER INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, MAKING OUR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MORE GUESTS. FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A FOOD WAREHOUSE (7,400 SQUARE FEET) THAT RECEIVES AND STORES LARGE FOOD QUANTITIES (BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED) IN ORDER TO SUPPLY THE SUBSTANTIAL FOOD DEMANDS OF THEIR VARIOUS MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN MINISTRIES. THE WAREHOUSE HAS FREEZER, REFRIGERATED AND DRY STORAGE CAPACITY. CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM: RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM GRADUATES FACE ON THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, EVEN WHEN FEASIBLE, CAN BE TIME CONSUMING AND INFLEXIBLE. THROUGH THE MISSION'S CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM, WE ENSURE THAT MANY OF OUR GRADUATES ARE SUPPORTED WITH A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO GET TO WORK, DO GROCERY SHOPPING, MANAGE PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS AND CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES' NEEDS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RECEIVE A CAR, AND ASSISTANCE MAINTAINING THAT CAR, FOR SIX MONTHS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 WE PROVIDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO ELEVEN GRADUATES. CITY THRIFT STORES: THE MISSION OWNS FOUR CITY THRIFT STORES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA, ALONG WITH A PRODUCT DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION IN LAWRENCE, KS. THESE STORES PROVIDE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN-HOUSE CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROFITS FROM OUR CITY THRIFT STORES HELPS TO FUND THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CITY UNION MISSION OFFERS TO THEIR GUESTS.
- $4.9 million spent. WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER: THE MISSION OFFERS FOOD, SHELTER, WARM SHOWERS, BASIC MEDICAL CARE AND ASSISTANCE FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES. THE WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER HAS 117 BEDS IN 28 ROOMS, IN A CLEAN AND SUBSTANCE-FREE ENVIRONMENT, EQUIPPED FOR SINGLE OR FAMILY OCCUPANCY, WITH OVERFLOW CAPABILITIES AS NEEDED DURING EXTREME (HOT AND COLD) WEATHER CONDITIONS. THE MISSION PROVIDES THEIR GUESTS WITH A SAFE PLACE TO STAY, NUTRITIOUS MEALS, SPIRITUAL COUNSEL, AND CASE MANAGEMENT TO ADDRESS AND RESOLVE MANY OF THE TRAUMATIC ISSUES THEY FACE. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE WOMEN'S & FAMILY EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDED OUR GUESTS WITH 32,169 BED NIGHTS; 52,388 MEALS SERVED; 2,970 HEALTH SCREENINGS; AND DISTRIBUTED 4,468 PIECES OF CLOTHING. THE MISSION ALSO PROVIDES TRANSITIONAL LIVING HOUSING FOR MEN, WOMEN AND FAMILIES.
- $1.6 million spent. LORRAINE MINOR CARE CENTER (LMCC): THE MISSION OFFERS A SEPARATE SHELTER WITH SPECIALIZED SERVICES IN A SECURE ENVIRONMENT FOR MEN WITH MENTAL, EMOTIONAL OR PHYSICAL DISABILITIES. THE MISSION COORDINATES GUEST CARE WITH LOCAL SOCIAL, MEDICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH SERVICE PROVIDERS TO HELP STABILIZE OUR GUESTS' IMMEDIATE PHYSICAL AND EMOTIONAL CONDITIONS, WHILE WORKING TO FIND LONGER TERM SOLUTIONS, SUCH AS INDEPENDENT LIVING OR APPROPRIATE ALTERNATIVES. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 159 MEN WERE ADMITTED INTO THE CARE FACILITY; A TOTAL OF 172 MEN PARTICIPATED IN THE PROGRAM; AND, 103 WERE PLACED INTO COMMUNITY HOUSING. LMCC PROVIDED 5,444 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 23,751 MEALS. (Expenses $ 8,248,099 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 117,725) MEN'S RECOVERY CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR MEN DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM IS A TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THERE WERE 43 INTAKES, 80 TOTAL PROGRAM AND 23 GRADUATES. THE CLP PROVIDED 12,022 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,731 MEALS; AND DELIVERED 3,042 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. WOMEN & CHILDREN RECOVERY NEW LIFE PROGRAM (NLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM IS A NINE MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION. WITH AVAILABLE 56 BEDS, IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 5,666 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,371 MEALS; AND, DELIVERED 1,109 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. YOUTH CAMP CUMCITO (CITY UNION MISSION CAMP IN THE OZARKS): THE MISSION OPERATES A SUMMER CAMP THAT OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SWIMMING, HIKING, CANOEING, CRAFTS, BIBLE TEACHING, FISHING, DRAMA, SONGS AND CAMPFIRES, ALL DESIGNED TO GIVE KIDS NEW HOPE AND A FUN-PACKED WEEK IN A LOVING AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, CAMP CUMCITO SERVED 113 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (AGES 4-16); PROVIDED 716 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 1,695 MEALS. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (CA): THE MISSION PROVIDES EXTENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE RELIEF SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND A WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY. THE MISSION ALSO OFFERS SIGNIFICANT SEASONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THANKSGIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE, MISSION CHRISTMAS, AND SCHOOL CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MISSION SERVED 1,209 GUESTS, AND PROVIDED 1,469 VOUCHERS TO QUALIFIED GUESTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS AT THE LOCAL "BUY THE POUND" THRIFT STORE. GIFT-IN-KIND AND MATERIAL WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A MATERIAL WAREHOUSE (27,000 SQUARE FEET) THAT FACILITATES THE RECEIPT OF LARGE CORPORATE/BUSINESS PRODUCT DONATIONS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE DONATIONS, OF FOOD, CLOTHING, PAPER ITEMS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS), PLASTICWARE, ETC. THE WAREHOUSE ENABLES THE MISSION TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY, AND TO IMPROVE CONTROL OVER INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, MAKING OUR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MORE GUESTS. FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A FOOD WAREHOUSE (7,400 SQUARE FEET) THAT RECEIVES AND STORES LARGE FOOD QUANTITIES (BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED) IN ORDER TO SUPPLY THE SUBSTANTIAL FOOD DEMANDS OF THEIR VARIOUS MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN MINISTRIES. THE WAREHOUSE HAS FREEZER, REFRIGERATED AND DRY STORAGE CAPACITY. CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM: RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM GRADUATES FACE ON THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, EVEN WHEN FEASIBLE, CAN BE TIME CONSUMING AND INFLEXIBLE. THROUGH THE MISSION'S CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM, WE ENSURE THAT MANY OF OUR GRADUATES ARE SUPPORTED WITH A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO GET TO WORK, DO GROCERY SHOPPING, MANAGE PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS AND CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES' NEEDS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RECEIVE A CAR, AND ASSISTANCE MAINTAINING THAT CAR, FOR SIX MONTHS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 WE PROVIDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO ELEVEN GRADUATES. CITY THRIFT STORES: THE MISSION OWNS FOUR CITY THRIFT STORES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA, ALONG WITH A PRODUCT DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION IN LAWRENCE, KS. THESE STORES PROVIDE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN-HOUSE CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROFITS FROM OUR CITY THRIFT STORES HELPS TO FUND THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CITY UNION MISSION OFFERS TO THEIR GUESTS.
- $8.2 million spent. MEN'S RECOVERY CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM (CLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR MEN DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE CHRISTIAN LIFE PROGRAM IS A TWELVE TO EIGHTEEN MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THERE WERE 43 INTAKES, 80 TOTAL PROGRAM AND 23 GRADUATES. THE CLP PROVIDED 12,022 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,731 MEALS; AND DELIVERED 3,042 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. WOMEN & CHILDREN RECOVERY NEW LIFE PROGRAM (NLP): THE MISSION OFFERS A CHRIST-CENTERED PROGRAM FOR WOMEN AND FAMILIES DEDICATED TO RECOVERY FROM ADDICTION, TRAUMA AND OTHER DESTRUCTIVE CHALLENGES. THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM IS A NINE MONTH RESIDENTIAL PROGRAM WHICH TAKES A HOLISTIC AND PERSONALIZED APPROACH TO REBUILDING LIVES PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY, SOCIALLY AND SPIRITUALLY THROUGH INDIVIDUALIZED CASE MANAGEMENT, COUNSELING, WORK THERAPY, ADULT EDUCATION (IN OUR LEARNING CENTER), CAREER DEVELOPMENT AND JOB PLACEMENT. CLIENTS ARE REQUIRED TO WORK TOWARD EARNING THEIR GED. THE PROGRAM FOCUSES ON EMPOWERING WOMEN WITH MARKETABLE JOB SKILLS AND PROMOTING A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE THROUGH FITNESS AND NUTRITION. WITH AVAILABLE 56 BEDS, IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 THE NEW LIFE PROGRAM PROVIDED OVER 5,666 BED NIGHTS; SERVED 10,371 MEALS; AND, DELIVERED 1,109 HOURS IN THE LEARNING CENTER. YOUTH CAMP CUMCITO (CITY UNION MISSION CAMP IN THE OZARKS): THE MISSION OPERATES A SUMMER CAMP THAT OFFERS GUESTS THE OPPORTUNITY TO ENJOY SWIMMING, HIKING, CANOEING, CRAFTS, BIBLE TEACHING, FISHING, DRAMA, SONGS AND CAMPFIRES, ALL DESIGNED TO GIVE KIDS NEW HOPE AND A FUN-PACKED WEEK IN A LOVING AND STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, CAMP CUMCITO SERVED 113 LOW-INCOME CHILDREN (AGES 4-16); PROVIDED 716 BED NIGHTS; AND SERVED 1,695 MEALS. COMMUNITY ASSISTANCE (CA): THE MISSION PROVIDES EXTENSIVE, COMPASSIONATE RELIEF SERVICES TO LOW-INCOME COMMUNITY RESIDENTS, INCLUDING THE DISTRIBUTION OF FOOD, CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FURNITURE, UTILITY ASSISTANCE, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND A WOMEN'S BIBLE STUDY. THE MISSION ALSO OFFERS SIGNIFICANT SEASONAL PROGRAMS SUCH AS THANKSGIVING FOOD ASSISTANCE, MISSION CHRISTMAS, AND SCHOOL CLOTHING DISTRIBUTION. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025, THE MISSION SERVED 1,209 GUESTS, AND PROVIDED 1,469 VOUCHERS TO QUALIFIED GUESTS TO PURCHASE NEEDED ITEMS AT THE LOCAL "BUY THE POUND" THRIFT STORE. GIFT-IN-KIND AND MATERIAL WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A MATERIAL WAREHOUSE (27,000 SQUARE FEET) THAT FACILITATES THE RECEIPT OF LARGE CORPORATE/BUSINESS PRODUCT DONATIONS, AS WELL AS PRIVATE DONATIONS, OF FOOD, CLOTHING, PAPER ITEMS (PLATES, BOWLS, CUPS), PLASTICWARE, ETC. THE WAREHOUSE ENABLES THE MISSION TO INCREASE OPERATIONAL CAPACITY, AND TO IMPROVE CONTROL OVER INVENTORY MANAGEMENT, MAKING OUR SERVICES AVAILABLE TO MORE GUESTS. FOOD WAREHOUSE: THE MISSION OWNS A FOOD WAREHOUSE (7,400 SQUARE FEET) THAT RECEIVES AND STORES LARGE FOOD QUANTITIES (BOTH DONATED AND PURCHASED) IN ORDER TO SUPPLY THE SUBSTANTIAL FOOD DEMANDS OF THEIR VARIOUS MEN'S, WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN MINISTRIES. THE WAREHOUSE HAS FREEZER, REFRIGERATED AND DRY STORAGE CAPACITY. CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM: RELIABLE TRANSPORTATION IS ONE OF THE GREATEST CHALLENGES OUR RECOVERY PROGRAM GRADUATES FACE ON THE PATH TO INDEPENDENCE. PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION OPTIONS, EVEN WHEN FEASIBLE, CAN BE TIME CONSUMING AND INFLEXIBLE. THROUGH THE MISSION'S CAR MINISTRY PROGRAM, WE ENSURE THAT MANY OF OUR GRADUATES ARE SUPPORTED WITH A MEANS OF TRANSPORTATION IN ORDER TO GET TO WORK, DO GROCERY SHOPPING, MANAGE PERSONAL APPOINTMENTS AND CARE FOR THEIR FAMILIES' NEEDS. WE DO THIS BY PROVIDING THEM WITH A DEPENDABLE VEHICLE. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES RECEIVE A CAR, AND ASSISTANCE MAINTAINING THAT CAR, FOR SIX MONTHS. IN FISCAL YEAR 2025 WE PROVIDED A RELIABLE VEHICLE TO ELEVEN GRADUATES. CITY THRIFT STORES: THE MISSION OWNS FOUR CITY THRIFT STORES IN THE GREATER KANSAS CITY AREA, ALONG WITH A PRODUCT DONATION DROP OFF LOCATION IN LAWRENCE, KS. THESE STORES PROVIDE GENTLY-USED CLOTHING, SHOES, FURNITURE AND HOUSEHOLD ITEMS TO THE LOCAL COMMUNITY, IN-HOUSE CLIENTS, AS WELL AS THOSE AT RISK OF BECOMING HOMELESS IN THE COMMUNITY. PROFITS FROM OUR CITY THRIFT STORES HELPS TO FUND THE PROGRAMS AND SERVICES THAT CITY UNION MISSION OFFERS TO THEIR GUESTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1946.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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