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Stafford County Economic Development Inc

EIN 45-3261720 · St John, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair61 out of 100GovernanceStrong95 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO OPERATE SOLELY AND EXCLUSIVELY AS A CHARITABLE, SCIENTIFIC, LITERARY AND EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATION AS DESIGNATED WITHIN THE MEANING OF SECTION 501 (C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, INCLUDING FOR SUCH PURPOSES, THE MAKING OF DISTRIBUTIONS AND GRANTS TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT QUALIFY AS EXEMPT ORGANIZATIONS UNDER SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE, OR CORRESPONDING SECTION OF ANY FUTURE TAX CODE.

Income
$2.4 million
Spending
$1.1 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
-7.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 76%
Employees
5
Volunteers
40
Highest pay
$58,400, 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: 61 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 24% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 55% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 67% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% 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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 62% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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 (5)
  1. $90,397 spent. CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF A GROCERY STORE IN ST. JOHN TO PROVIDE THE LOCAL COMMUNITY AND SURROUNDING AREA WITH A GROCERY STORE THAT IS AFFORDABLE AND CONVENIENT TO THE CITIZENS OF STAFFORD COUNTY.
  2. $45,493 spent. ADMINISTER HOUSING PROGRAMS TO ADVANCE THE AVAILABILITY OF HOUSING THAT IS AFFORDABLE FOR LOW AND MODERATE INCOME POPULATION. MANAGE THREE RENTAL HOUSING UNITS. ADMINISTER AND MONITOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MODERATE INCOME HOUSING PROGRAM INCENTIVE FOR STAFFORD COUNTY, WHICH IS USED TO INCENTIVIZE PRIVATE-OWNED DEVELOPMENT OF WORKFORCE HOUSING.
  3. $19,924 spent. MAINTAIN A BUILDING FOR USE AS A BUSINESS INCUBATOR TO PROVIDE READILY AVAILABLE SPACE TO START A BUSINESS, AND TO PROVIDE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT SERVICES TO ENTREPRENEURS.
  4. $825,071 spent. VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT ARE A DIRECT BENEFIT TO STAFFORD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
  5. VARIETY OF OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES THAT ARE A DIRECT BENEFIT TO STAFFORD COUNTY ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT

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? 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 January 2013.

    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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