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Family Promise of Greater Wichita

EIN 47-5491118 · Wichita, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO EMPOWER FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN TO OVERCOME HOMELESSNESS AND HOUSING INSECURITY THROUGH A HOLISTIC APPROACH, COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT, AND SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$941,668
Spent on programs
68%
Reserves
5.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 99%
Employees
11
Volunteers
738
Highest pay
$63,062, executive director

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

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 49% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 118% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    68% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 92 out of 100. Higher than 53% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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 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 (3)
  1. $301,045 spent. SHELTER SERVICES: PROVIDES SHELTER TO FAMILIES EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS THROUGH TWO MODELS. THE ROTATION MODEL UTILIZES COMMUNITY PARTNERS PROVIDING OVERNIGHT LODGING, MEALS AND TRANSPORTATION TO AND FROM THE DAY HOUSE. DAY SERVICES INCLUDE HOLISTIC CASE MANAGEMENT, IN KIND ITEMS, AND ACCESS TO BASIC NEEDS. BRIDGE TO HOUSING IS A STATIC SHELTER MODEL IT IS AN OPTION FOR FAMILIES WITH LONGER TERM BARRIERS TO WORK TOWARDS THEIR FINAL STEPS TOWARDS HOUSING, WHILE TAKING SIGNIFICANT STEPS TOWARDS INDEPENDENCE.
  2. $184,131 spent. EMERGENCY SERVICES: PROVIDES ASSISTANCE THROUGH TWO AREAS: HOMELESS PREVENTION AND SHELTER DIVERSION. FAMILIES AT IMMINENT RISK OF EITHER LOSING THEIR HOME OR HAVING TO ENTER A SHELTER, WHO ARE IN A POSITION TO ATTAIN STABILITY WITH A LITTLE BIT OF ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT, MAY QUALIFY FOR ASSISTANCE IN THIS PROGRAM. ASSISTANCE MAY INCLUDE FINANCIAL HELP, IN KIND ITEMS, CASE MANAGEMENT, AND FUTURE QUALIFICATION FOR THE THE STABILIZATION PROGRAM.
  3. $154,620 spent. STABILIZATION SERVICES: THIS IS FOR FAMILIES WHO HAVE COMPLETED CASE MANAGEMENT THROUGH THE EMERGENCY SERVICES OR SHELTER SERVICES PROGRAMS. STABILIZATION SERVICES SEEK TO REDUCE THE RISK OF HOUSING INSTABILITY AND REENTRY INTO THE HOMELESSNESS SYSTEM. LONG TERM SUPPORT IS PROVIDED TO ASSIST FAMILIES TO REMAIN HOUSED.

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 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 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 April 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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