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Kean & Company Inc

EIN 75-2293510 · Franklin, TN

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak38 out of 100GovernanceGood81 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It reported loans to or from officers, directors or other insiders.
  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

TO MINISTER THE GOSPEL TO CHILDREN, YOUTH AND FAMILIES THROUGHOUT THE WORLD IN CREATIVE AND CONTEMPORARY WAYS, AND TO TRAIN AND EQUIP INDIVIDUALS FOR THE PURPOSE OF EVANGELISM INTERNATIONALLY.

Income
$346,649
Spending
$348,154
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
-1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 98%
Employees
1
Volunteers
28
Highest pay
$74,992, executive dir.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 38 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 309% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 5% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    90% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 2 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 81 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 7 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

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    0 of 10

    Reports at least one of: diversion of assets, excess benefits, loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 (5)
  1. $137,153 spent. JACARANDA CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP: TWO CHURCHES LOCATED IN SLUMS OF NAIROBI TEACHING RELIGIOUS EDUCATION VIA SEMINARS, CLASSES, CONFERENCES, WEEKLY SERVICES AND ONE ON ONE MENTORING. PROVIDING CHILDREN'S EDUCATION, YOUTH MINISTRY, MUSIC & WORSHIP, PREACHING, CARING FOR THE POOR AND COUNSELING.- 200 REGULAR WEEKLY ATTENDEES- LEADERSHIP, WOMENS CONNECTIONS, YOUTH FELLOWSHIP- ASSISTED MANY CHURCH FAMILIES WHO WERE GOING TO BE EVICTED BY HELPING WITH THEIR RENTS TO KEEP THEM IN THEIR HOMES- PROVIDED FOOD FOR HUNDREDS OF FAMILIES IN THE SLUMS OF NAIROBI WHO ARE STILL SUFFERING FROM LACK OF JOBS- HOSTED CHILDRENS YOUTH MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AND PROVIDED HOT LUNCH IN MARURUI DURING SCHOOL CLOSURES TWICE WEEKLY- DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING & THE NEW INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY (4 STUDENTS SPONSORED)- EL-SHADDAI CHURCH OUTREACH
  2. $85,448 spent. JACARANDA KIDS: SPONSORSHIP PROGRAM TO MEEET THE EDUCATIONAL NEEDS OF THE CHILDREN IN THE SLUMS OF NAIROBI BY PROVIDING SCHOOL FEES, SUPPLIES, UNIFORMS AND SHOES.- 110 CHILDREN RECEIVED SPONSORSHIP ASSISTANCE WITH SCHOOL FEES, WHICH INCLUDES DAILY LUNCH- 25 YOUNG ADULTS ASSISTED WITH COLLEGE, UNIVERSITY OR ADULT EDUCATION, SOME INCLUDING FULL BOARD- PROVIDED SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOOL SHOES AND EXTRA SUPPLIES FOR BOARDING STUDENTS- PROVIDED HUNDREDS OF FOOD BASKETS AND RENT ASSISTANCE PAYMENTS TO STUDENTS FAMILIES IN THE SLUMS- VISITED FAMILIES IN THE SLUMS AND ASSESSED FOR NEEDS
  3. $54,198 spent. GUESTHOUSE IS OPERATED TO HOUSE PASTORS, MISSIONARIES, MISSION VOLUNTEERS AND MISSION TEAMS IN THEIR EFFORTS TO REACH AND CARE FOR THE POOR IN KENYA.
  4. $20,903 spent. JACARANDA CREATIONS: SEWING MINISTRY IN SLUMS OF NAIROBI TO ASSIST AND EMPOWER LOW-INCOME WOMEN TO ESTABLISH A VIABLE MEANS OF SUPPORTING THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. TEACHING ORGANIZATIONAL, LEADERSHIP AND ENTREPRENEURIAL SKILLS.- VISITING AND CARING FOR WOMEN AND THEIR FAMILIES ON A REGULAR BASIS- WOMEN AND YOUTH EARNING A LIVING THROUGH THE TRADE OF SEWING- ENCOURAGING ENTREPRENEURS TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESSES- BUILDING OF JACARANDA HOPE CENTER CONTINUING, WEEKLY MEETING WITH WOMEN
  5. $17,283 spent. JACARANDA CARE: PROVIDING HEALTH CARE AND BASIC CARE, NUTRITION AND HOME VISITATION TO WOMEN AND FAMILIES IN THE SLUMS OF NAIROBI THROUGH MEDICAL CLINIC PARTNERSHIP AND MEDICAL MISSIONS TEAMS.- ASSISTED WITH ONGOING DAILY WORK OF THE MEDICAL CLINIC- 5,000 PLUS PATIENTS SEEN- PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL CARE AND ATTENTION- PROVIDING MATTRESSES, BEDS AND FOOD- PROVIDING FUNDS TO KEEP FAMILIES FROM BEING EVICTED

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 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 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 1990.

    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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