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St Michael Veterans Center Inc

EIN 90-0765963 · Kansas City, MO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong92 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

ST. MICHAEL'S VETERANS CENTER (SMVC) PROVIDES QUALITY, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TO VETERANS EXPERIENCING HOMELESSNESS OR LIVING WITH A DISABILITY IN THE KANSAS CITY AREA.(SEE EXPANDED MISSION ON SCHEDULE O)

Income
$568,007
Spending
$460,896
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
32.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 56%
Employees
3
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$104,113, executive director

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 94% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 32.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 4% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 10 cents.

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

Governance

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (housing, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    6 of 6 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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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. $385,858 spent. ST. MICHAEL'S VETERANS CENTER IS A VALUED LIVING COMMUNITY WITH AN AVERAGE OF 90 PERCENT OF RESIDENTS CHOOSING ST. MICHAEL'S AS THEIR HOME FROM YEAR-TO-YEAR. IN 2024, 130 VETERANS LIVED ON THE SMVC CAMPUS AND 100 PERCENT MAINTAINED PERMANENT HOUSING. IN 2024, 55 PERCENT OF SMVC VETERANS WORKED ONE-ON-ONE WITH SOCIAL SERVICES TO ADDRESS PERSONAL GOALS AROUND INCOME AND BENEFITS, WELL-BEING, SUBSTANCE USE, MENTAL HEALTH, EVICTION PREVENTION, SOCIALIZATION, LEGAL, AND TRANSPORTATION. 73 PERCENT OF THEIR GOALS WERE MET DURING 2024.(CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O)SMVC PROVIDED SOCIAL SERVICES TO 92% (120) OF SMVC VETERANS INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:- 88% USED THE FOOD PANTRY - 88% ENJOYED THE COFFEE, COMMUNITY MEALS, AND SOCIAL ACTIVITIES - 83% USED THE DIGNITY PANTRY - 79% RECEIVED HOLIDAY AND 100% BIRTHDAY GIFTS- 34% PARTICIPATED IN EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS AND FIELD TRIPS - 35% RECEIVED HOUSEHOLD ITEMS - 44% COMPLETED TAX RETURNS / RENT REBATE RETURNS - 21% CREATED LEGAL DOCUMENTS (WILLS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY) THIS HIGH LEVEL OF STABILITY IS ACHIEVED BECAUSE ON-SITE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE AND WELL-BEING OF VETERANS ALONG WITH HOUSING PERMANENCY.SMVC VETERANS NOTE THAT FOR THE FIRST TIME THEY ARE PART OF A COMMUNITY THAT CARES ABOUT THEM AND THEIR WELL-BEING. THEY FEEL SAFE. THEY CONNECT WITH OTHERS THAT HAVE HAD A SHARED EXPERIENCE. WE BELIEVE THAT HAVING A HOME AND BEING A PART OF A COMMUNITY IS ESSENTIAL FOR THE DIGNITY OF EACH INDIVIDUAL AND COLLECTIVELY FOR THE VIBRANCY AND LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY OF OUR CITY. AND WE ALL DESERVE TO LIVE WITH DIGNITY. WE'VE WITNESSED MANY LIVES THAT HAVE CHANGED BECAUSE A VETERAN HAS A PLACE TO CALL HOME AND A STRONG, SUPPORTIVE COMMUNITY. THIS IMPACT IS EXEMPLIFIED BY FRANK'S STORY. FRANK IS VIETNAM VETERAN WHO NOT ONLY FOUND A HOME AND REFUGE AT SMVC, BUT ALSO A WAY TO GIVE BACK. "ST. MICHAEL'S SAVED MY LIFE," FRANK SAYS. "I WAS ISOLATED BEFORE. HERE I HAVE PEOPLE TO TALK TO AND ACTIVITIES TO GET INVOLVED WITH. I LOVE TO HELP OUT. IT MAKES ME FEEL LIKE I'M NEEDED AND PART OF SOMETHING."

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 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 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 May 2012.

    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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