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Mennonite Board of Missions & Charities of Kansas Inc

EIN 48-0673557 · Hesston, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak47 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR MISSION IS TO HAVE A POSITIVE IMPACT ON QUALITY OF LIFE BY PROMOTING LIFELONG WELLNESS, PURPOSE, CHOICE, GENUINE CONNECTION, AND PERSONALIZED CARE WITH CHRISTIAN COMPASSION.

Income
$20.5 million
Spending
$19.7 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
-11.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
0
Volunteers
220
Highest pay
$313,599, president/ceo

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

Weak: 47 out of 100. Higher than 20% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

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

  • Debt

    2 of 20

    It owes 83% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 4% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 16 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 35% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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

    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 (2)
  1. $13.0 million spent. HEALTH CARE AND SHORT-TERM REHABILITATION WHEN RESIDENTS NEED MORE THAN OCCASIONAL ASSISTANCE, OUR HEALTH CARE CENTER PROVIDES COMFORT, SECURITY, AND CARE. HEALTH CARE PROMOTES WELLNESS, HELPING TO MAINTAIN EACH RESIDENT'S QUALITY OF LIFE AND INDEPENDENCE. OUR TEAM OF PROFESSIONALS WORKS WITH THE RESIDENT AND FAMILY TO DEVELOP COMPREHENSIVE CARE PLANS SPECIFIC TO MEET THEIR NEEDS. RESIDENT-CENTERED CARE ENCOURAGES RESIDENTS TO CONTINUE TO ENJOY PERSONAL INTERESTS WHILE MAKING CHOICES REGARDING INDIVIDUAL SCHEDULES. A FULL SCHEDULE OF GROUP AND INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INTERGENERATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES SUPPORT QUALITY OF LIFE. AFTER A STAY IN THE HOSPITAL, OUR TEAM AT PROGRESSIVE RECOVERY ACADEMY, LOCATED WITHIN HEALTH CARE, PARTNERS WITH RESIDENTS AND FAMILIES TO DESIGN A CUSTOMIZED, INTENSIVE REHABILITATION PLAN TO HELP RESIDENTS RETURN HOME AS QUICKLY AS POSSIBLE. (SEE SCHEDULE O FOR CONTINUATION) SPECIALIZED DEMENTIA CARE ACCREDITED IN COMFORT MATTERS, TWO DEMENTIA CARE NEIGHBORHOODS IMPROVE QUALITY OF CARE AND LIFE FOR PERSONS WITH DEMENTIA. ONE NEIGHBORHOOD BENEFITS HIGH-FUNCTIONING RESIDENTS WITH DEMENTIA AND THE OTHER SUPPORTS THOSE WHO NEED INTENSE CARE. A VARIETY OF ACTIVITIES, SETTINGS, AND STIMULI SUPPORT THE NEEDS AND ABILITIES OF UNIQUE INDIVIDUALS-TENDING RAISED GARDENS, ENGAGING IN MUSIC THERAPY OR STEAM FOR SENIORS, VISITING NEARBY DYCK ARBORETUM. SCHOWALTER VILLA ALSO SHARES ITS CAMPUS WITH THE HESSTON INTERGENERATIONAL CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER AND IS NEXT DOOR TO HESSTON COLLEGE. BABIES, TODDLERS, PRESCHOOLERS, AND COLLEGE STUDENTS VISIT RESIDENTS EACH DAY, SHARING INTERESTS AND ACTIVITIES. STRONG COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS ENGAGE DEMENTIA CARE RESIDENTS IN BENEFICIAL INTERGENERATIONAL, SOCIAL, AND CREATIVE ACTIVITIES.
  2. $5.6 million spent. INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING INDEPENDENT AND ASSISTED LIVING AT SCHOWALTER VILLA ENCOURAGES A COMMUNITY ENVIRONMENT WHERE OLDER ADULTS CAN PURSUE HOBBIES AND INTERESTS, BUILD RELATIONSHIPS, AND CONNECT WITH ONE ANOTHER. RESIDENTS EXPERIENCE MULTIPLE DAILY OPPORTUNITIES TO ENGAGE WITH COMMUNITY WHILE ALSO RECEIVING SUPPORT FROM AN ATTENTIVE, DEVOTED STAFF TO ASSIST WITH DAILY TASKS, MEDICATION MONITORING, AND OTHER SERVICES. NURSES ARE AVAILABLE 24 HOURS A DAY, IF NEEDED. SUCH SUPPORT CAN HELP OLDER ADULTS MAINTAIN HEALTH AND INDEPENDENCE LONGER. CAMPUS AMENITIES ALSO CREATE MULTIPLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR STAYING ACTIVE WHILE RECEIVING HELPFUL SUPPORT, INCLUDING THE WATER'S EDGE RESTAURANT, HESSTON BAKERY AND CAFE, BLUESTEM TRANSPORTATION SERVICES, TWO BEAUTY SHOPS AND LIBRARIES, AND A WELLNESS CENTER AND POOL WITH MULTIPLE EXERCISE CLASSES FOR RESIDENTS AND COMMUNITY AND PHYSICAL AND OCCUPATIONAL THERAPY SERVICES.

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 August 1967.

    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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