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Refine Kc School

The purpose is to provide the Kansas City Missouri area with Christian education through the establishment of one or more private schools for students from preschool through 12th …

Refine KC School Inc

Education Kansas City, MO EIN 881438310 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
90/100 · methodology

About Refine Kc School

Refine KC doubled in size in our second year serving over 30 children and over 20 families. 6 faculty taught classes in Bible Math English Social Studies Science and Physical Education. The school also had many volunteers who helped individual students with reading and our younger students learned about cooking too. Students had a safe place to use their musical talents to lead our weekly chapel services. The second edition of our yearbook was a highlight too. Our students were able to serve together around the local church but also in our community. Because our educational niche is to personalize learning we have witnessed a lot of growth in our students especially those who have been with us for two …

Founded
Headquarters
Kansas City, MO
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B20
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2022

Mission

The purpose is to provide the Kansas City Missouri area with Christian education through the establishment of one or more private schools for students from preschool through 12th grade. The mission is to develop academic and spiritual leaders through personalized learning service and discipleship in a Christ-centered community.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B20
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 100%
Peer average: 95%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 17.88%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 90
Peer average: 93

Red flags

· 1 item
High Executive Pay
Top executive compensation is 17.3% of total expenses ($34,661 of $199,863).

Where every $1 goes

$1.00
Program expenses$1.00 ($186,290)
100% to programs beats the peer average (95%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Refine Kc School is a registered education nonprofit based in Kansas City, MO, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2022. Its EIN is 881438310. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $194K in annual revenue. 18 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern.

Refine Kc School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 100% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 93/100.

Refine Kc School is located in Kansas City, MO, United States. The organization was established in 2022 and has been active for 4 years.

Based on official tax filings, Refine Kc School has $194K in annual revenue. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 95% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Refine Kc School is classified as a Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $194K in annual revenue. The organization has 18 disclosed officers and directors.

GiveRadar has identified 1 potential concern for Refine Kc School. Red flags are automatically detected from official data and may include high executive compensation relative to budget, low program spending, or missing financial filings. Red flags do not necessarily mean wrongdoing but indicate areas that may warrant further review before donating.

Refine Kc School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 (Strong transparency), which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 100% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 95%. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Refine KC doubled in size in our second year serving over 30 children and over 20 families. 6 faculty taught classes in Bible Math English Social Studies Science and Physical Education. The school also had many volunteers who helped individual students with reading and our younger students learned about cooking too. Students had a safe place to use their musical talents to lead our weekly chapel services. The second edition of our yearbook was a highlight too. Our students were able to serve together around the local church but also in our community. Because our educational niche is to personalize learning we have witnessed a lot of growth in our... Refine Kc School is classified as a education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2022.

Among education charities registered in United States: Refine Kc School's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100 is in line with the peer average of 93/100. It allocates 100% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 95%. Its annual revenue of $194K is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Refine Kc School are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Refine Kc School is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 881438310, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
100% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023.
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Taxes

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Leadership

MA
Matt Barnard
Administrator Board President

Officers & trustees (6)

Source: Public filings

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Amanda Z•••••
Board Secretary. Coordinator. Teacher
AM
Amy B••••••
Board Director. Marketing. Teacher
MA
Matt B••••••
Board Director. Principal. Teacher
NE
Nelson N••••••
Board Director
RY
Ryan Z•••••
Board Director
ST
Stefani M•••••••
Board Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Peer charities

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Charity Score Revenue Program %
Refine Kc School This page 90 $193,873 100%
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Dream Out Loud Center Inc 93 $218,479 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 18 disclosed in the public registry.

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Refine Kc School

What is Refine Kc School?
Refine Kc School is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Kansas City, United States. Refine KC doubled in size in our second year serving over 30 children and over 20 families. 6 faculty taught classes in Bible Math English Social Studies Science and Physical Education. The school also had many volunteers who helped individual students with reading and our younger students learned about cooking too. Students had a safe place to use their musical talents to lead our weekly chapel services. The second edition of our yearbook was a highlight too. Our students were able to serve together around the local church but also in our community. Because our educational niche is to personalize learning we have witnessed a lot of growth in our students especially those who have been with us for two years. Our students not only are improving in the core academic areas but they are improving in their critical thinking skills and in their drive to use their God-given abilities to the fullest. Due to the school's growth we were able to move at the conclusion of the school year to a location with more space and security so that our services can expand.
When was Refine Kc School founded?
Refine Kc School was founded in 2022.
Who leads Refine Kc School?
Matt Barnard serves as Administrator Board President.
Where is Refine Kc School located?
Headquartered in Kansas City, United States.
What is Refine Kc School's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 100% of expenses go to program services.
Is Refine Kc School trustworthy?
Refine Kc School has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Refine Kc School's registration number?
IRS EIN: 881438310.
What is Refine Kc School's website?
http://www.refinekcschool.com