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The Help

EIN 47-1855675 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair56 out of 100GovernanceWeak29 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The HelpKC provides structured housing and economic mobility programming for women overcoming life barriers. The HelpKC primarily serves justice-impacted women and those navigating financial hardship, helping them build stable, self-sufficient futures.

Income
$176,072
Spending
$176,072
Spent on programs
100%
Reserves
0 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 58%
Employees
1
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$58,816, president

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 27% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    4 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    100% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 29 out of 100. Higher than 9% of charities in its peer group (crime and legal services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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.

  • 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, 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 (7)
  1. $58,496 spent. KC Litter Abatement- The HelpKC partnered with the City of Kansas City Public Works Department to provide community clean-up and illegal dumping abatement services throughout Kansas City communities. Services included removal of trash, debris, and solid waste from public and private right-of-way areas to improve neighborhood safety and environmental conditions.
  2. $76,760 spent. The HelpKC provides workforce development and employment readiness services designed to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining employment. Services provided include CPR certification, resume development assistance, interview preparation, financial literacy education, and job referral support. Funding for these services was supported through grants received from Full Employment Council and Capital One.
  3. $6,886 spent. The Help House provides structured housing support services for women overcoming barriers to stable housing and economic independence. The program offers supportive housing services and programming designed to assist participants with long-term self-sufficiency and personal stability. Program participants contributed toward housing programming costs through program service revenue.
  4. $25,000 spent. The HelpKC provides workforce development and employment readiness services designed to assist participants in obtaining and maintaining employment. Services provided include CPR certification, resume development assistance, interview preparation, financial literacy education, and job referral support. Funding for these services was supported through grants received from Full Employment Council and Capital One.
  5. $1,100 spent. IN-KIND DONATIONS - Metropolitan Missionary Baptist Church Women's Ministry - $600 Toys were donated for the Family Dollar$ and Cent$ event Emmanuel Family Child and Development center - $500 Toiletries were donated to our housing program
  6. $5,248 spent. Individual Donations -
  7. $2,582 spent. Cash Donation - Emmanuel Family & Child Development Center $500 The help House Second-Year Anniversary Fundraiser $545 Family Dollar$ and Cent$ Event Donations $1534

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 October 13, 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 2025.

    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 2016.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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