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Cavett Kids Foundation

EIN 20-2025503 · Oklahoma City, OK

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO DEVELOP CHARACTER, COPING, AND CONNECTION FOR KIDS BATTLING LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES.

Income
$910,871
Spending
$634,589
Spent on programs
82%
Reserves
23.6 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 87%
Employees
5
Volunteers
382
Highest pay
$88,067, 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 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 23.6 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 30% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    82% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 95% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 11 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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 (5)
  1. $368,148 spent. CAMPS: SINCE 1997, CAVETT KIDS HAS PROVIDED FREE CAMPS, PROGRAMS, AND SUPPORT FOR OKLAHOMA CHILDREN WITH CHRONIC AND LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES. WHAT BEGAN AS ONE CAMP FOR 70 KIDS HAS GROWN INTO EIGHT CAMPS, YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS, FAMILY SUPPORT, AND SCHOLARSHIPS SERVING THOUSANDS ANNUALLY. OUR CAMPS SERVE CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE ONGOING MEDICAL CARE AND OFTEN CANNOT ATTEND TRADITIONAL CAMPS. WITH 24-HOUR MEDICAL SUPERVISION, CAMPERS SAFELY EXPERIENCE THE JOYS OF CHILDHOOD WHILE BUILDING CONFIDENCE, COPING SKILLS, AND FRIENDSHIPS. CAVETT KIDS OPERATES FOUR CAMPS IN OKLAHOMA AND FOUR OUT-OF-STATE IN NEW MEXICO, ARIZONA, AND FLORIDA, WITH ATTENDANCE RANGING FROM 20 TO OVER 200 CAMPERS, AGES 8-18. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE CRAFTS, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, TEAM BUILDING, FISHING, A ROPES COURSE AND MORE. MOST IMPORTANTLY, OUR CAMPS PROVIDE A PLACE "WHERE ILLNESS DOES NOT DEFINE THE CHILD."
  2. $135,617 spent. THE CAVETT CARES PROGRAM PROVIDES DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO OKLAHOMA FAMILIES OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH (AGES 0-24) DIAGNOSED WITH CHRONIC OR LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES. SUPPORT MAY INCLUDE HELP WITH UTILITIES, RENT, GROCERIES, GAS, MEDICATIONS, OR FUNERAL EXPENSES DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. ASSISTANCE IS PROVIDED THROUGH STORE GIFT CARDS OR DIRECT PAYMENTS TO VENDORS OR SERVICE PROVIDERS-NEVER DIRECTLY TO INDIVIDUALS. WHEN TIMES GET TOUGH, OUR CAVETT KIDS FAMILY GROWS STRONGER, ENSURING NO FAMILY FACES HARDSHIP ALONE.
  3. $16,373 spent. THE TRANSITIONS PROGRAM EQUIPS TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS (AGES 15-24) LIVING WITH CHRONIC OR LIFE-THREATENING ILLNESSES TO SUCCESSFULLY NAVIGATE ADULTHOOD. THROUGH YEAR-ROUND GATHERINGS THAT ARE BOTH ENGAGING AND EDUCATIONAL, PARTICIPANTS BUILD SKILLS IN FINANCIAL LITERACY, CAREER AND EDUCATION PLANNING, HEALTH AND WELLNESS, STRESS MANAGEMENT, AND DECISION-MAKING. THESE YOUNG ADULTS FACE UNIQUE CHALLENGES BALANCING INDEPENDENCE WITH ONGOING MEDICAL CARE, AND MANY LACK ACCESS TO TRADITIONAL SUPPORT SYSTEMS. THE CAVETT KIDS FOUNDATION HELPS BRIDGE THAT GAP-EMPOWERING PARTICIPANTS TO THRIVE, NOT JUST SURVIVE, AS THEY ENTER ADULTHOOD.
  4. $435 spent. THE DIALYSIS REWARDS PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY FAILURE THROUGH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PEDIATRIC DIALYSIS UNIT AT OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE PROGRAM MOTIVATES PATIENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR HEALTH AND MAINTAIN TREATMENT COMPLIANCE. BY REWARDING HEALTHY BEHAVIORS AND CONSISTENT PARTICIPATION, WE HELP IMPROVE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WHO OFTEN FACE ISOLATION, STRICT DIETS, AND DEMANDING TREATMENT SCHEDULES.
  5. (Expenses $ 435 including grants of $ 0)(Revenue $ 0) THE DIALYSIS REWARDS PROGRAM SUPPORTS CHILDREN UNDERGOING DIALYSIS TREATMENT FOR KIDNEY FAILURE THROUGH POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT AND ENCOURAGEMENT. IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE PEDIATRIC DIALYSIS UNIT AT OKLAHOMA CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL, THE PROGRAM MOTIVATES PATIENTS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR HEALTH AND MAINTAIN TREATMENT COMPLIANCE. BY REWARDING HEALTHY BEHAVIORS AND CONSISTENT PARTICIPATION, WE HELP IMPROVE EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING AND QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WHO OFTEN FACE ISOLATION, STRICT DIETS, AND DEMANDING TREATMENT SCHEDULES.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 2005.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.

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