Kansas Action For Children Inc
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves
Kansas Action For Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Topeka, Kansas, registered in 1980, with $1,532,832 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
100 Se 9th St Ste 300, Topeka, KS, 66612 EIN 48-0879502 Since 1980
Revenue (FY2024)
$1.5M
▼ 10.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1.5M
Net assets
$1.2M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. Not scored for Kansas Action For Children Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating9 mo reserves · +0% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Kansas Action For Children Inc: 9 mo reserves · +0% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. Not scored for Kansas Action For Children Inc— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Kansas Action For Children Inc: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 100 Se 9th St Ste 300, Topeka, KS, 66612
- City
- Topeka
- State
- Kansas
- Category
- Human Services
- Subcategory
- Children & Youth Services
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $1.0M (FY2013) to $1.5M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $800KNet assets $1.2M
Operating margin
0.4%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$2.0M
Total liabilities
$800K
Net assets
$1.2M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $1,532,832▼10.7% | $1,526,867▲7.8% | $1,206,228▲0.5% | $2,006,228▲4.2% | 990 |
| 2023 | $1,715,566▲37.5% | $1,416,436▼10.1% | $1,200,263▲33.2% | $1,925,263▲97.2% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,247,470▼13.1% | $1,575,550▲24.1% | $901,133▼26.7% | $976,133▼36.8% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,435,743▲16.0% | $1,269,224▼4.5% | $1,229,213▲15.5% | $1,544,213▼2.2% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,237,407▼13.8% | $1,329,468▲12.3% | $1,063,950▼8.0% | $1,578,950▲36.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,435,830▲0.3% | $1,183,499▼9.2% | $1,156,011▲27.9% | $1,156,011▲21.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,431,325▼9.2% | $1,303,950▼11.1% | $903,680▲16.4% | $953,680▲9.0% | 990 |
| 2017 | $1,576,338▲20.6% | $1,466,728▲30.6% | $776,305▲16.4% | $874,967▼11.4% | 990 |
| 2016 | $1,307,549▲2.3% | $1,123,413▼7.9% | $666,695▲38.2% | $987,257▲43.0% | 990 |
| 2015 | $1,278,698▲9.9% | $1,219,312▲18.3% | $482,559▲14.0% | $690,525▲42.6% | 990 |
| 2014 | $1,163,923▲12.3% | $1,030,598▼1.6% | $423,173▲46.0% | $484,295▲39.5% | 990 |
| 2013 | $1,036,812 | $1,047,393▲13.2% | $289,848▼3.5% | $347,098▼37.0% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $925,549▲2.0% | $300,429▼25.2% | $551,214▲12.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $906,997 | $401,817 | $488,748 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Grants received · $6.6M total
50 grants to Kansas Action For Children Inc totaling $6.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Center On Budget and Policy Priorities | General support | 2024 | $75,000 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | To provide core support to kansas action for children inc. in support of their work to shape health, education, and economic policy that will improve the lives of kansas children and families. | 2023 | $1,950,000 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Kansas action for children-civic engagement 2023 | 2023 | $250,000 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2023 | $167,500 |
| Center On Budget and Policy Priorities | General support | 2023 | $55,000 |
| Center On Budget and Policy Priorities | Rapid advocacy revenue project | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2022 | $165,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $100,000 |
| Center On Budget and Policy Priorities | Proactive revenue cohort project | 2022 | $75,000 |
| Center On Budget and Policy Priorities | Wic participation project | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Strengthening advocacy capacity in kansas | 2022 | $53,768 |
| Georgetown University | Subaward | 2021 | $100,000 |
| Center On Budget and Policy Priorities | General support | 2021 | $75,000 |
| Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City | Strengthening advocacy capacity in kansas | 2021 | $46,232 |
| Kansas Health Foundation | Access to care | 2020 | $800,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kansas Action For Children Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kansas Action For Children Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 48-0879502, based in Topeka, Kansas. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kansas Action For Children Inc's EIN?
- Kansas Action For Children Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 48-0879502.
- How much revenue does Kansas Action For Children Inc report?
- Kansas Action For Children Inc reported $1,532,832 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kansas Action For Children Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Kansas Action For Children Inc B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kansas Action For Children Inc (EIN 48-0879502) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.