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The J F Kapnek Charitable Trust

EIN 23-7165692 · Lafayette, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE JF KAPNEK TRUST USA WORKS TO IMPROVE FAMILY HEALTH, REDUCE CHILD MORTALITY AND CREATE EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITY FOR THE CHILDREN OF ZIMBABWE THROUGH THE SUPPORT OF JF KAPNEK AND OTHER PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS.

Income
$696,276
Spending
$377,466
Spent on programs
66%
Reserves
46.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
3
Volunteers
25

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 89% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 46.1 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 46% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    66% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 91 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 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.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 June 30, 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. $112,689 spent. THE PRESCHOOL - CHILD HEALTH PROGRAM - WE SEND GRANT SUPPORT TO JF KAPNEK ZIMBABWE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR EFFORTS TO PROVIDE NUTRITION, IMMUNIZATIONS, HEALTH SCREENINGS AND EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION TO OVER 16,OOO YOUNG CHILDREN AT OVER 150 PRESCHOOL SITES IN ZIMBABWE.
  2. $79,948 spent. CHILDHOOD DISABILITIES - PROVIDING GRANT SUPPORT TO THE CHILDREN'SREHABILITATION UNIT TO PROVIDE SERVICES, WHEELCHAIRS AND OTHER MOBILITY DEVICES FOR 2500 CHILDREN WITH CEREBRAL PALSY OR OTHER CHILDHOOD DISABILITIES.
  3. $33,450 spent. HARARE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TRUST - WE PROVIDE SUPPORT AND IDENTIFY PARTNER ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS VIDA USA AND DIRECT RELIEF TO PROVIDE BASIC MEDICAL EQUIPEMENT AND SUPPLIES TO HARARE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL THROUGH GRANTS AND FUNDING SUPPORT TO HARARE CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL TRUST.
  4. $22,000 spent. STRENGTHENING SCIENCES FOR WOMEN SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM - PROVIDING GRANTS TO JF KAPNEK ZIMBABWE TO SUPPORT THE PRE-MEDICAL EDUCATION OF YOUNG RURAL WOMEN IN ZIMBABWE.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 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 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 June 2025.

    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 July 1991.

    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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