Rightfully Sewn Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- 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
RIGHTFULLY SEWN PROVIDES SEAMSTRESS TRAINING FOR INDIVIDUALS SO THEY CAN THRIVE IN A SPECIALIZED WORKFORCE THAT WILL REESTABLISH KANSAS CITY AS AN EPICENTER OF GARMENT MANUFACTURING, WHILE AT THE SAME TIME, PROPEL KANSAS CITY FASHION DESIGNERS TO MARKET SO THEY CAN SUPPLY THE BURGEONING DEMAND FOR HIGH-QUALITY, AMERICAN-PRODUCED GARMENTS.
- Income
- $1.0 million
- Spending
- $1.5 million
- Spent on programs
- 87%
- Reserves
- -12 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 67%
- Employees
- 42
- Volunteers
- 22
- Highest pay
- $411,248, ceo
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Weak: 15 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 414% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 40% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 45% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1587% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 7 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 95 out of 100. Higher than 59% of charities in its peer group (employment, $1m to $10m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 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 (2)
- $1.1 million spent. Rightfully Sewn, Inc. employs approximately 30 individuals who produce garments and other sewn goods. By offering design, sampling, contract, and small-batch production services, RSI creates competitive job opportunities that meet the needs of our customers. Through partnerships and referrals from nonprofit community agencies, RSI delivers professional training, curriculum, and job placement services to individuals from marginalized communities, including refugees and immigrants. This year alone, dozens of individuals were impacted through vocational training, programming, and community engagement. RSI proudly maintains a high ratio of employees who come from marginalized backgrounds or have immigrant/refugee status. This ratio is also reflected in the leadership structure.
- $187,173 spent. RIGHTFULLY SEWN, INC. PROVIDES COMMUNITY CLASSES AND A PROFESSIONAL SEAMSTRESS TRAINING CURRICULUM TO THOSE WHO WANT TO OBTAIN EMPLOYMENT IN THE BUSINESS OF SEWING. GRADUATES OBTAIN EXPERTISE IN PRODUCTION-BASED SEWING, FINE SEWING, GARMENT DESIGN, AND OTHER FACETS OF THE INDUSTRY. PROGRAM GRADUATES MAY PURSUE EMPLOYMENT AT RSI OR AT OTHER EMPLOYERS THAT SEEK THOSE SKILLS. RSI'S SEAMSTRESS ACADEMY GRADUATED 20 INDIVIDUALS. RSI PURSUES FUNDRAISING ASSISTANCE TO SUPPORT VOCATIONAL TRAINING PROGRAMS, CLASSES, JOB CREATION AND PLACEMENT.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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.
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.
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.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since April 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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