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Kansas Public Health Association

EIN 48-0764023 · Leawood, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Promote health in Kansas and provide education and resources to public health professionals.

Income
$78,340
Spending
$84,134
Reserves
14.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 74%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 37% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 7% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $57,917 spent. We are the Kansas Public Health Association (KPHA) and are dedicated to improving the health of people in Kansas. We achieve this by addressing a wide range of issues that impact both personal and environmental health, such as advocating for federal and state funding for health programs, promoting pollution control measures, developing policies and programs to combat chronic and infectious diseases, supporting a smoke-free society, and advancing professional education in public health. KPHA fosters collaboration among researchers, healthcare providers, administrators, educators, community advocates, and other health professionals, creating a unique, multidisciplinary environment for professional exchange, learning, and action. KPHA is the oldest and largest organization of public health professionals in the state, representing more than 800 members from over 50 occupations/organizations. KPHA has influenced policies and set priorities in public health for Kansas since 1920. In 2024, KPHA awarded 4 scholarships to students majoring in public health. We also hosted the in-person KPHA Annual Conference with approximately 150 attendees. We had speakers from different national organizations including The Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB), the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO), and the Association of State and Territorial Health Officials (ASTHO). The president of the American Public Health Association was able to visit during the conference to address KPHA attendees. This along with expanding our partnerships and reach to incorporate more community-based organizations at our annual meeting were strengths. KPHA also hosted webinars for National Public Health Week. In 2024, KPHA hired an Executive Director. We also received confirmation that KPHA will receive funding for the voter voice program for the 2025 and 2026 legislative seasons.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 June 1995.

    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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