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Childrens Alliance of Kansas Inc

EIN 48-0934793 · Topeka, KS

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LegitimacyCautionRegistration and standingFinancial healthNot ratedToo small or too little detailGovernanceNot ratedToo small or too little detailImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROMOTE THE SUCCESS AND INFLUENCE OF ITS MEMBER AGENCIES TO ASSURE COMPREHENSIVE, RELEVANT AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES IN A FULLY INTEGRATED PUBLIC PRIVATE NETWORK THAT PROTECTS AND STRENGTHENS THE WELFARE OF CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN KANSAS. THE ALLIANCE WILL PROVIDE EFFECTIVE ADVOCACY, CONDUCT COMPREHENSIVE TRAINING, DELIVER OPERATIONAL SUPPORT, PRODUCE RELEVANT RESEARCH AND PROVIDE CONSULTATION SERVICES TO ITS MEMBERS.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.9 million
Employees
18
Volunteers
19
Highest pay
$125,707, executive director (thru 8/24)

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Financial health

We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate

Governance

This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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. $309,880 spent. THE ALLIANCE ADMINSTERS A STATEWIDE PROJECT OFFERING HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS: A GUIDE TO HELP FOSTER/ADOPTIVE/KINSHIP PARENTS AND PREPARE ADOLESCENTS FOR HEALTHY RELATIONSHIP TRAININGS TO FOSTER/ADOPTIVE/KINSHIP PARENTS AND ALL STARS AND CHOICES DISCUSSION LEARNING GROUPS TO "AT RISK AND FOSTER/ADOPTIVE/KINSHIP YOUTH.
  2. $226,209 spent. THE ALLIANCE HAS ADMINISTERED THIS STATEWIDE TRAINING PROGRAM OFFERING MODEL APPROACH TO PARTNERSHIP IN PARENTING AND ON-GOING TRAINING FOR FOSTER AND ADOPTIVE PARENTS, AGENCY STAFF, COMMUNITY AND SOCIAL REHABILITATION SERVICES PROFESSIONALS, TRAINING TO OVER 5,000 INDIVIDUALS ANNUALLY.
  3. $853,569 spent. VARIOUS CONTRACTS FOR SERVICES

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare 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? Caution.

    The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, 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 June 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 July 1991.

    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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