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Episcopal Social Services Inc

EIN 48-0947896 · Wichita, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood81 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS THOSE IN NEED THROUGH TRAINING, COUNSELING, AND PROVIDING FOOD.

Income
$4.4 million
Spending
$4.0 million
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
3 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 73%
Employees
44
Volunteers
67
Highest pay
$162,582, 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: 81 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 15% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 11% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 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: 90 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (mental health, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give 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 (5)
  1. $2.7 million spent. CLUBHOUSE AND FOOD PROGRAM - A VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IN SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: JOB SKILL TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, SUPPORTED EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SOCIAL AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES, AND MENTAL ILLNESS EDUCATION. ON JULY 1, 2019, BREAKTHROUGH CLUB, WITH THE HELP OF KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES, STARTED WORKING WITH OTHER AGENCIES ACROSS KANSAS TO DEVELOP OTHER CERTIFIED CLUBHOUSE PROGRAMS. THE FOOD PROGRAM RUN BY THE BREAKTHROUGH CLUB PROVIDES A HOT BREAKFAST FIVE DAYS A WEEK TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND PROVIDES A HOT BREAKFAST FIVE DAYS A WEEK TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND PROVIDES FOOD ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PART OF THE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN 2024, 20,612 PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM THE FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAM AND 2,733 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THE CLUBHOUSE. CLUBHOUSE AND FOOD PROGRAM - A VOCATIONAL AND SOCIAL REHABILITATION PROGRAM PROVIDING SERVICES TO PEOPLE DIAGNOSED WITH SEVERE AND PERSISTENT MENTAL ILLNESS IN SEDGWICK COUNTY, KANSAS. THE PROGRAM PROVIDES THE FOLLOWING SERVICES: JOB SKILL TRAINING, JOB PLACEMENT, SUPPORTED EDUCATION, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, SOCIAL AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES, AND MENTAL ILLNESS EDUCATION. ON JULY 1, 2019, BREAKTHROUGH CLUB, WITH THE HELP OF KANSAS DEPARTMENT OF AGING AND DISABILITY SERVICES, STARTED WORKING WITH OTHER AGENCIES ACROSS KANSAS TO DEVELOP OTHER CERTIFIED CLUBHOUSE PROGRAMS. THE FOOD PROGRAM RUN BY THE BREAKTHROUGH CLUB PROVIDES A HOT BREAKFAST FIVE DAYS A WEEK TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND PROVIDES A HOT BREAKFAST FIVE DAYS A WEEK TO LOW-INCOME PEOPLE AND PROVIDES FOOD ON AN EMERGENCY BASIS TO INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE PART OF THE PROGRAMS OF THE ORGANIZATION. IN 2024, 20,612 PEOPLE BENEFITED FROM THE FOOD OUTREACH PROGRAM AND 2,733 INDIVIDUALS BENEFITED FROM THE CLUBHOUSE.
  2. $190,040 spent. REPRESENTATIVE PAYEE PROGRAM - PROVIDES MONEY MANAGEMENT SERVICES TO SOCIAL SECURITY RECIPIENTS. VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF OF THE ORGANIZATION ASSIST CLIENTS WITH DEVELOPING A MONTHLY BUDGET AND ENSURE THAT THEIR BILLS ARE PAID. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS MAKE WEEKLY CONTACT WITH CLIENTS TO MAKE CERTAIN THE CLIENTS' DAY TO DAY NEEDS FOR FOOD AND SHELTER ARE MET. IN 2024, 394 PAYEE CLIENTS WERE MANAGED.
  3. $170,943 spent. EMPLOYMENT - ASSIST INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE UNEMPLOYED, GAIN AND MAINTAIN EMPLOYMENT AND OVERCOME OR REDUCE BARRIERS DUE TO POVERTY OR DIFFICULTIES RESULTING FROM A DISABILITY. STAFF AND VOLUNTEERS ASSIST PEOPLE WITH EXPLORING JOB OPPORTUNITIES, ENGAGING IN ACTIVE JOB SEARCH AND OBTAINING EMPLOYMENT. SERVICES INCLUDE: SELF DEVELOPMENT/JOB READINESS CLASSES, JOB SEARCH COMPUTER LAB, JOB ASSESSMENTS, JOB PLACEMENT, JOB TRYOUTS, JOB COACHING AND JOB RETENTION SUPPORT. IN 2024, 233 INDIVIDUALS WERE SUPPORTED IN THE EMPLOYMENT PROGRAM.
  4. $463,446 spent. RE-HOUSING AND MENTAL HEALTH (JAG)- HOUSING PROGRAM WORKS WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE AT RISK OF LOSING HOUSING OR WHO ARE HOMELESS. THE PEER PROGRAM WALKS ALONG SIDE INDIVIDUALS GOING THROUGH THE HOUSING PROGRAM TO HELP SUSTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.
  5. RE-HOUSING AND MENTAL HEALTH (JAG)- HOUSING PROGRAM WORKS WITH PEOPLE WHO ARE AT RISK OF LOSING HOUSING OR WHO ARE HOMELESS. THE PEER PROGRAM WALKS ALONG SIDE INDIVIDUALS GOING THROUGH THE HOUSING PROGRAM TO HELP SUSTAIN PERMANENT HOUSING.

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 November 6, 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 July 1983.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: Episcopal Health Services Inc (Garden City, NY), EIN 11-1665825. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

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