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A Caring Plus Inc

EIN 46-1595343 · Jennings, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak15 out of 100GovernanceStrong94 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

A CARING PLUS, INC. PROMOTES SERVICES THAT ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR SENIORS AND FAMILIES IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES. ANCHORED IN A SAFE AND SECURE, FAMILY FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT, A CARING PLUS, INC. IS A COMMUNITY-BASED PROVIDER STEEPED IN SPIRITUALITY AND STAFFED WITH CARING PROFESSIONALS DEDICATED TO THE COMFORT OF THE INDIVIDUALS THEY SERVE.

Income
$53,092
Spending
$369,683
Spent on programs
80%
Reserves
-16.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
11
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$41,141, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 7% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 206% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 596% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 87% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    80% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 94 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (housing, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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 (3)
  1. $69,772 spent. A CARING PLUS FOUNDATION PROVIDES QUALITY, SAFE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING FOR SENIORS AND FAMILIES THAT ENHANCES THEIR OVERALL QUALITY OF LIFE. OUR AFFORDABLE HOUSING PROGRAM ALLOWS PEOPLE IN UNDERSERVED COMMUNITIES THE OPPORTUNITY TO REALIZE THEIR DREAM OF BECOMING HOME OWNERS. IN ADDITION TO PURCHASING THEIR HOMES AT SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED COSTS WELL UNDER FAIR MARKET VALUE AND RECEIVING CLOSING COST AND DOWN PAYMENT ASSISTANCE, HOMEBUYERS CAN PERSONALIZE THEIR HOMES BY SELECTING PAINT COLORS, APPLIANCES, SIDING, MASONRY, CABINETS AND OTHER FEATURES. OUR VISION IS TO MINIMIZE THE FUTURE CHALLENGES THE HOMEOWNER MAY FACE WITH AGING BY BUILDING ACCESSIBLE HOMES WITH UNIVERSAL DESIGN THAT ENABLE HOMEBUYERS TO AGE IN PLACE. A CARING PLUS FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES A RESOURCE COORDINATOR SEVICES FOR FOR 4 SENIOR LIVING FACILITIES AND ONE SCATTERED SITE DEVELOPMENT. THE RESOURCE COORDINATOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR PLANNING ACTIVITIES (SOCIAL EVENTS, PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES, HEALTH AND INFORMATIONAL FAIRS AND REFERRALS TO OTHER SOCIAL AGENCIES).
  2. $21,836 spent. THE A CARING PLUS, INC. SENIOR INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (SILP) IS ONE OF FOUR SILP'S IN MISSOURI, FUNDED IN LARGE PART BY THE DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND SENIOR SERVICES, DIVISION OF SENIOR AND DISABILITY SERVICES. THE GOAL OF THE SILP PROGRAM IS TO HELP SENIORS AGE 60 AND OLDER AGE SAFELY WITHIN THEIR HOMES. TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL, OUR SILP PROGRAM OFFERS THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: LAWN CARE SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS. LAWNS ARE CUT TWICE PER MONTH DURING GRASS GROWING SEASONS. MINOR HOME REPAIRS THAT IMPROVE THE SAFETY AND OVERALL EFFICIENCY OF THE SILP MEMBERS' HOMES.EXERCISE PROGRAM THAT FOCUSES ON ACTIVITIES THAT HELP STRENGTHEN MEMBERS' ABILITY TO CORRECTLY PERFORM ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING.BASIC COMPUTER CLASSES DESIGNED TO IMPROVE SENIORS UNDERSTANDING AND USE OF TECHNOLOGY. A VARIETY OF EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS THAT FOCUS ON CHRONIC PHYSICAL AND MENTAL ILLNESSES I.E., HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE, DIABETES, CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE, COPD, DEPRESSION AND GRIEF. NOTE: THE NATURALLY RECURRING RETIREMENT COMMUNITY NAME WAS CHANGED BY THE STATE OF MISSOURI TO SENIOR INDPEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (SILP) IN APPX 2023.ADDITIONALLY, THE PROGRAM OFFERS SOCIALIZATION ACTIVITIES SUCH AS MOVIES, BINGO, FIELD TRIPS AND DINNERS.
  3. $205,724 spent. AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING: THE FIVE SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES WE LEASE OUT SURROUND THE ACP CAMPUS, AND ARE DESIGNED TO HELP STABILIZE THE JENNINGS 4TH WARD COMMUNITY AND IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR OUR TENANTS. OUR TENANTS INCLUDE SINGLE FATHERS AND SINGLE MOTHERS WHO ARE THE PRIMARY CAREGIVERS FOR THEIR FAMILIES. BECAUSE WE WORK WITH TENANTS WHO HAVE A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND AND BAD CREDIT, WE GIVE THESE INDIVIDUALS THE OPPORTUNITY TO HAVE A SAFE AND AFFORDABLE PLACE TO LIVE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending November 30, 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 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 November 2024.

    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 December 2014.

    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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