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Kc Blind All-Stars Foundation

EIN 48-0950013 · Kansas City, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KC BLIND ALL STARS SUPPORTS THE KANSAS STATE SCHOOL FOR THE BLIND AND IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING ASSISTANCE AND SUPPORT FOR LOW VISION AND BLIND STUDENTS IN EDUCATION, TECHNOLOGY, AND CAREER PROGRAMS. KC BLIND ALL STARS PROVIDES ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY, SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, ATHLETIC EVENTS AND EXTRA-CURRICULUR SPORTS, ALONG WITH EXPERIENCE IN MUSIC AND PERFORMING ARTS.

Income
$275,544
Spending
$260,495
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
2.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 67%
Employees
3
Volunteers
35
Highest pay
$6,185, executive director

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: 65 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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

Good: 76 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    8 of 8 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 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 (4)
  1. $34,924 spent. EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING: KC BLIND ALL-STARS PROVIDES ASSISTANCE TO EDUCATORS FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, LITERACY IN THE FORM OF BRAILLED BOOKS, INSTRUMENTS FOR MUSIC EDUCATION AND ACCESSIBLE CURRICULUM FOR LOW VISION AND BLIND STUDENTS.
  2. $32,309 spent. STEM EVENTS AND ACCESSIBLE PROGRAMS; INCLUDING, IMMERSIVE WEEK LONG EXPERIENCES AT SPACE CAMP, MAKE48 COMPETITION TO DEVELOP A MARKETABLE PROTOTYPE, KSSB STEM MOBILE UNIT THAT TRAVELS ACROSS THE STATE TO BRING ACCESSIBLE TECHNOLOGY TO SCHOOLS, PODCASTING CLUB AND MAKERSPACE PROGRAM. THESE COMMUNITY PROGRAMS ALLOW STUDENTS TO EXPLORE TECHNOLOGY, DEVELOP CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, PRACTICE PROBLEM SOLVING AND FOSTER AN ENVIORNMENT OF ENPOWERMENT.
  3. $10,290 spent. ATHLETICS: THE ORGANIZATION SPONSORS AN ANNUAL 5K WALK AND RUN TO PROMOTE LOW VISION AND BLIND AWARENESS WHILE RAISING FUNDS FOR CRITICAL PROGRAMS AT KSSB. KCBAS SUPPORTS VISUALLY IMPAIRED STUDENTS' PARTICIPATION IN ACCESSIBLE SPORTS INCLUDING BLIND SOCCER, TRACK AND FIELD, SWIMMING, AND GOAL BALL. KC BLIND ALL-STARS SPONSORS HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS COMPETING AND ATTENDING STATE COMPETIIONS THROUGH OUT THEIR SCHOOL CONFERENCE WHILE PROVIDING NEEDED EQUIPMENT AND FUNDS NECESSARY FOR LONG DISTANCE TRAVEL. KCBAS PROVIDES NEEDED SUPPLIES FOR EXTRA-CURRICULUR SPORTS AND AFTER-SCHOOL ACTIVITIES
  4. $133,063 spent. EDUCATIONAL SUPPORT AND EXPERIENCES: THE KC BLIND ALL-STARS PROVIDES SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS TO HAVE A VARIED AND DIVERSE EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCES THAT INCLUDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR JOB TRAINING AND HIGHER EDUCATION, CELEBRATE ACCESS EVENTS, EXTENDED SCHOOL YEAR, DEVELOPMENT OF A SENSORY GARDEN AT KSSB. SCHOLARSHIPS FOR THOSE ATTENDING TRAINING PROGRAMS AND COLLEGE, LOW VISION EXAMS AND EQUIPMENT AND INCLUSIVE ENTREPRENEURSHIP THROUGH THE CAFE AND COFFEE BEAN ROASTING BUSINESS. THIS YEAR INCLUDED ESTABLISHING A RESTRICTED FUND FOR FUNDING EDUCATOR AND STUDENT EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES

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

  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 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 1988.

    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.

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