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Southwest District Kiwanis Foundation

EIN 23-7393201 · Albuquerque, NM

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceStrong90 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE VISION OF THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT KIWANIS FOUNDATION IS TO BUILD ETHICAL PRODUCTIVE LEADERSHIP IN YOUNG PEOPLE AND TO HELP PROVIDE QUALITY PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT AND SUPPORT IN A FAST CHANGING WORLD. THE ORGANIZATION'S MISSION IS TO DEVELOP YOUNG PEOPLE WHO ARE SELF DIRECTED LIFE LONG LEADERS AND LEARNERS; TO PROMOTE AND PROVIDE THE ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND POSITIVE LEADERSHIP TRAITS; TO PROVIDE A SAFE, HEALTHY AND PROFESSIONAL EDUCATIONAL ENVIRONMENT; TO BE A RESOURCE TO EMPOWER GOOD WORK ETHICS IN YOUNG LEADERS; AND TO EMPOWER STUDENT LEADERSHIP THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH PARENTS, YOUTH GROUPS, KIWANIS CLUBS IN THE SOUTHWEST DISTRICT AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD, AND INDIVIDUALS WHO WANT A PRODUCTIVE FUTURE FOR OUR YOUTH.

Income
$144,231
Spending
$135,050
Spent on programs
97%
Reserves
58.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 42%
Employees
1
Volunteers
4,000

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 85 out of 100. Higher than 68% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 58.5 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 8% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 43% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    97% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    18 of 18 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

    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.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (1)
  1. $131,108 spent. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS INCLUDE A "KEY LEADER" WEEKEND LEADERSHIP PROGRAM FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND GRADUATING 8TH GRADE STUDENTS. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS TO INSPIRE YOUNG PEOPLE TO ACHIEVE THEIR PERSONAL BEST THROUGH SERVICE LEADERSHIP. THE ORGANIZATION MAINTAINS THE "KAMP KIWANIS" FACILITY WHICH IS SITUATED IN A PONDEROSA PINE FOREST IN THE ZUNI MOUNTAINS AND IS USED FOR CHURCH RETREATS AND GROUPS AND IS PERFECTLY SUITABLE FOR BOY AND GIRL SCOUTS AND OTHER YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS BECAUSE IT ALSO FUNCTIONS AS AN OUTDOOR CLASSROOM TO TEACH LIFE SCIENCES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on February 15, 2023 for not filing returns for three years. The IRS now lists it as tax-exempt again.

    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 September 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 April 2024.

    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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