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Common Ground Ministries Inc

EIN 48-1152117 · Clay Center, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

PROMOTE THE PHYSICAL, EMOTIONAL AND SPERITAL NEEDS OF THOSE IN CLAY COUNTY, KANSAS

Income
$167,314
Spending
$131,826
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 95%
Highest pay
$36,385, new hope director

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

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (religion, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 21% 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 (4)
  1. $55,632 spent. COMMUNITY PASTOR--MINISTERING TO THE AT RISK COMMUNITY INVOLVING ADULTS AND CHILDREN. ADULTS SERVED INCLUDE THOSE IN JAIL 20-25, OTHERS SERVED INCLUDE REFERRALS FOR PHYSICAL NEEDS AND PROVISIONS.
  2. $56,726 spent. HOPE HOUSE MINISTRIES-- WORKS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND TEMPORARY COMMUNAL HOUSE FOR AT RISK WOMEN & THEIR CHILDREN, AND ASSISTANCE WITH TRANSITION TO APPROPRIATE LIVING CONDITIONS. NUMBER SERVED, 189 WOMEN, 5 CHILDREN.
  3. $7,300 spent. TIME FOR YOU & THE GET-AWAY-- FREE AFTER SCHOOL MINISTRY PROGRAMS FOR ELIMENTARY AGE SCHOOL CHILDREN THAT INCLUDES ACTIVITIES SUCH AS BIBLE STORIES, GAMES, AND FIELD TRIPS. TOTAL SERVED 40-45.
  4. $4,831 spent. LABOR OF LOVE--PROVIDES HOUSING REPAIRS FOR COMMUNITY LOW INCOME INDIVIDUALS, SERVICES INCLUDE PAINTING, REPLACING DOORS AND FIXING WINDOWS. 4 PROJECTS COMPLETED.SPECIAL NEEDS-- ASSISTANCE WITH OVER NIGHT STAY, UTILITIES AND OTHER NEEDS UPON UPON REQUEST. 8 ADULTS SERVEREDFAITH MISSION-- FAITH-BASED MEN'S SHELTER THAT OFFERS MEN WHO ARE IN A TRANSITIONAL PART OF LIFE A TEMPORARY PLACE TO STAY 9 ADULTS SERVEDVICTIMS NO MORE--ASSISTANCE TO WOMEN OR CHILREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, ESPECIALLY SEXUAL ABUSE. 12 ADULTS SERVED.

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 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 April 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 November 4, 2026.

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