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Kansas Institute for Positive Healthy & Inclusive Communities

EIN 85-3978952 · Manhattan, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood75 out of 100GovernanceGood76 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KANSAS INSTITUTE FOR POSITIVE, HEALTHY, AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES (KIPHIC) IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION AND STATE-WIDE NETWORK FOCUSED ON BUILDING POSITIVE, HEALTHY, AND INCLUSIVE KANSAS COMMUNITIES. KIPHIC ACTIVITIES SPECIFICALLY PROMOTE RESEARCH AND EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICES, INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO POSITIVE BEHAVIOR INTERVENTIONS AND SUPPORTS, WHICH CONTRIBUTE TO KANSANS BEING SUCCESSFUL ACROSS THEIR LIFESPAN, IN HOME, COMMUNITY, WORK, AND SCHOOL SETTINGS. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CREATING OPPORTUNITIES FOR VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON NETWORKING, HIGHLIGHTING EXEMPLAR PROGRAMS AND PROFESSIONALS VIA SOCIAL MEDIA, PROVIDING ONLINE OR IN PERSON TRAINING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE, AND SHARING RESEARCH RESOURCES, TOOLS, AND BEST PRACTICES.

Income
$441,564
Spending
$401,314
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
1.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 100%
Employees
6
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$81,086, executive di

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: 75 out of 100. Higher than 50% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 11% 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 87% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    83% of spending went to programs.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 76 out of 100. Higher than 56% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 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 (1)
  1. $334,946 spent. HYPP PROJECT - COLLABORATIVE PLANNING OPPORTUNITY ACROSS STATE TOUCHPOINTS TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SUPPORT FOR ADOLESCENTS AND AT-RISK YOUTH FOR SUPPORT OF OUT-OF-HOME PLACEMENT. STATEWIDE EVALUATION OF CURRENT PRACTICES AND STATE SYSTEMS THAT SUPPORT CROSS-SECTIONAL COMPETENCY-BASED STANDARDS FOR HUMAN SERVICE ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTATION OF MULTI-TIERED POSITIVE PRACTICES. IOWA PC-PBS PROJECT - COLLABORATIVE STATEWIDE EVALUATION OF BEST PRACTICES AND STATE SYSTEMS FOR ADULTS WITH INTELLECTUAL AND DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES TO IDENTIFY CROSS-SECTIONAL COMPETENCY-BASED STANDARDS FOR ORGANIZATION IMPLEMENTATION OF POSITIVE PRACTICES WITH STAFF, CAREGIVERS, AND INDIVIDUALS SERVED INTEGRATED WITHIN HUMAN SERVICES ACROSS IOWA.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since May 2021.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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