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Racial Equity Collaborative

EIN 92-1273432 · Kansas City, KS

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood83 out of 100GovernanceGood82 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Racial Equity Collaborative REC executes programming that brings together families mandated reporters the child welfare workforce and other human service providers to build shared multi-disciplinary knowledge and accountability in achieving equitable outcomes for children and families of color who come into contact with the child welfare system.

Income
$293,530
Spending
$222,764
Spent on programs
89%
Reserves
7.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$57,304, executive director

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

Good: 83 out of 100. Higher than 61% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.5 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 24% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    89% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 82 out of 100. Higher than 55% of charities in its peer group (civil rights, $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

    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

    12 of 15

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

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $62,073 spent. KS BRAVE: The KS BRAVE initiative facilitated inclusive participation to enhance outcomes for children and families in foster care. An integral part of this effort was The RECs involvement in the inaugural Community Forum in 2025. This gathering united stakeholders with diverse connections to the foster care system including individuals with lived experiences foster parents and kinship caregivers. The REC played a crucial role in encouraging community attendance and delivering insights on the child welfare system. Furthermore The REC collaborates with a child management provider for the Building Up initiative utilizing interactive theater for innovative training sessions emphasizing the importance of expanding kinship care.
  2. $11,865 spent. SOUL Family Support Opportunity Unity Legal relationships is the latest permanency option for youth aging out in Kansas. The SOUL Family proposal offers an innovative solution to tackle the states high number of young individuals leaving foster care without stable relationships and connections. In Kansas over 56% of youths aged 16 and above exit foster care without permanent families. REC has conducted focus groups to ensure all perspectives are considered involving lived experts and professionals. Efforts have been made to educate individuals in the field such as judges and lawyers to promote a shared understanding of SOUL Family and its operations.
  3. $10,580 spent. The RED Raising Engagement Data Dashboard provides individuals with access to data relevant to their work. It presents this data in a user-friendly format that is accessible to everyone. The dashboard contains information on various topics such as KS child poverty rates uninsured individuals foster care removals and placement stability. It is utilized for grant applications research papers general information and for agencies to verify their data accuracy.
  4. $113,144 spent. KS Strong giving from last year and all remaining funding this year provides support for general operating programs: We specialize in providing essential preventive services to children focusing on initiatives that promote strong family reunification.

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 November 6, 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 June 2023.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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