Kansas Elks Training Center for the Handicapped Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
To promote independence for persons with disabilities through innovative learning experiences that support the individual's choice for working, living, and playing in their community.
- Income
- $13.7 million
- Spending
- $14.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 88%
- Reserves
- 1 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 84%
- Employees
- 247
- Volunteers
- 104
- Highest pay
- $142,449, president & ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 40% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 1% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 6 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 16% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).
Independent board
25 of 2516 of 16 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
0 of 10Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 (2)
- $4.5 million spent. KETCH provides a full range of day services that can accommodate all programming needs for all levels of disabilities. KETCH offers several vocational opportunities for adults with intellectual disabilities and other developmental disabilities. An integrated WORK program and Community Job Coaching was provided for 80 persons. KETCH also provided programs that offer a variety of life experiences including leisure, social sensory relaxation, cultural, recreation, health, entertainment, communication, and educational and volunteer opportunities. This is realized through the following: Adult Life Skills which is designed for individuals with disabilities who cannot physically tolerate a full-time vocational training program. PACE or Program for Adaptive Care and Environment is developed to meet the unique needs of persons with Autism, and designed to help reduce anxiety and stress from daily distractions and high levels of sensory stimulation. Adult Life Skills/PACE was provided for 71 persons. In addition, Osage is designed to provide a community integrated day activity program centered around community outings, structured educational, social and physical activities, and community service for persons with disabilities and persons 50+ years old who wish to retire either part-time or full-time. Osage was provided for 46 persons.
- $7.7 million spent. Services for individuals with Disabilities: KETCH provided Residential care for 140 persons. Support for training and supervision is provided in the home setting based on an individual's specific needs. Training is focused on learning new skills to help individuals live and work in the community.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since February 1964.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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