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Kinsmen Initiative

EIN 86-1275203 · Springfield, MO

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

What it says it does

To faithfully demonstrate a redemptive, Christ-centered brotherhood. And influence others to do the same.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

Reserves
35 of 35
Spendable reserves would cover 14.3 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 52% of income.
Spending floor
8 of 15
59% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (religion, $250k to $1m).

Independent board
25 of 25
6 of 7 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15
Reports no 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
0 of 10
Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5
Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
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, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (4)

$26,890 spent. Printing / Distribution - Our largest expense item as part of our program services for 2023 was the printing and distribution of Kinsmen Journal. A 240-page book with essays and photography, designed to provoke thought, dialogue, and formation. Also, the adjoining packaging and materials needed to support the distribution were included here. Sales of the book, including both individual and bulk sales was the only revenue generated outside of donations to the organization.
$22,821 spent. Events (non-fundraising) - Each year, the organization hosts a series of gatherings for the men in the community and region. In 2023, there were two KINSMEN: Table gatherings hosted where expenses totaled $22,821.44. These gatherings are not a revenue source for the organization, which is why there's no revenue, they're completely free of charge for each of the invited attendees.
$13,615 spent. Professional services - In 2023, the organization did not have any employees. Rather, as needed, professionals would be hired for specific work, like graphic design, photography, speaking, podcast production, etc. This was the 3rd largest expense category for program services that contributed to the fulfillment of the vision / mission of the organization.
$11,498 spent. Marketing and Advertising to generate awareness, as well as the labor from the officer needed to perform the program services

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

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 December 2023.
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 March 2023.
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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