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Build Wyco Inc

EIN 48-0934993 · Kansas City, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood78 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

STABILIZE, REVITALIZE, AND REINVEST IN COMMUNITIES THROUGH IMPROVED HOUSING AND OTHER RELATED DEVELOPMENTS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE LENDING, HOUSING & COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT, REAL ESTATE SALES, HOMEBUYER EDUCATION PROGRAMS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZING & SAFETY EFFORTS.

Income
$6.4 million
Spending
$3.9 million
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
11 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 83%
Employees
27
Volunteers
140
Highest pay
$128,099, executive director/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

Good: 78 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    5 of 20

    It owes 66% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 120% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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 70% of charities in its peer group (housing, $1m to $10m).

  • 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 (3)
  1. $1.7 million spent. HOUSING AND REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT:WE BUILD AND RENOVATE HIGH QUALITY HOMES TO REVITALIZE NEIGHBORHOODS, INCREASE INVESTMENT IN OUR COMMUNITY'S VITAL INFRASTRUCTURE, AND CREATE LASTING ASSETS FOR FAMILIES. CHWC OFFERS AFFORDABLE NEW AND RENOVATED HOMES FOR SALE OR RENT. DURING 2024, CHWC CONTINUED REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY ON OVER 60 LOTS, COMPLETED ELEVEN (11) NEW HOMES, AND SOLD THIRTEEN (13) HOMES TO PROVIDE AFFORDABLE HOME OWNERSHIP FOR AREA FAMILIES.
  2. $1.2 million spent. HOMEOWNERSHIP PROMOTION AND PRESERVATION:WE ENABLE FAMILIES TO ACHIEVE, PRESERVE, AND SUSTAIN THEIR DREAM OF HOMEOWNERSHIP BY OFFERING FREE AND LOW-COST HOUSING COUNSELING, FINANCIAL EDUCATION, AND PURCHASE ASSISTANCE TO HOMEOWNERS IN WYANDOTTE COUNTY. DURING 2024, 482 CUSTOMERS WERE COUNSELED AND/OR EDUCATED, AND 106 FAMILIES ACHIEVED OR SUSTAINED HOMEOWNERSHIP.CHWC PROVIDES LOANS TO HOMEOWNERS IN THE FORM OF FIRST MORTGAGES, SECOND MORTGAGES, OWNER-OCCUPIED REHAB LOANS, AND DEFERRED MORTGAGES. DURING 2024, CHWC PROVIDED ONGOING LOAN SERVICING TO OVER 30 HOMEOWNERS AND PROVIDED DOWN-PAYMENT ASSISTANCE TO 23 NEW HOMEOWNERS. MINOR HOME REPAIR ASSISTANCE GRANTS WERE PROVIDED TO 30 AREA HOMEOWNERS.
  3. $463,497 spent. COMMUNITY BUILDING AND ENGAGEMENT:WE WORK TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND BUILD A SENSE OF COMMUNITY FOR RESIDENTS THROUGH THE CREATION AND SUPPORT OF COMMUNITY AMENITIES. CHWC ESTABLISHED THE EPIC CLAY STUDIO TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PEOPLE TO LEARN, ENJOY, AND SHARE IN THE ARTS. CHWC HAS ALSO PARTNERED WITH THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO BUILD LOCAL PARKS, GARDENS, AND GREENSPACES.

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 June 1982.

    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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