Clubs for Kids Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
ATCHISON CLUBS FOR KIDS IS A NOT FOR PROFIT FOUNDATION WHOSE MISSION IS TO UNITE PROGRESSIVE COMMUNITY LEADERS WITH QUALIFIED DESERVING YOUNG PEOPLE TO CREATE AND NUTURE AN EMPOWERMENT AND EDUCATIONAL BASE FOR BOTH, WHILE UTILIZING THE HONORABLE GAME OF GOLF AS A BUILDING TOOL, PROVIDING AN OPPORTUNITY TO EMBELLISH THE "LESSON OF LIFE" THROUGH THE FUNDAMENTALS OF GOLF.
- Income
- $41,279
- Spending
- $31,198
- Reserves
- 17.9 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.
Source: Form 990EZ 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 (2)
- $19,876 spent. ANNUAL CLUBS FOR KIDS GOLD CLASSIC RAISES FUNDS FOR THE PURCHASE OF CLUBS, BAGS, SHOES, SHIRTS, BALLS AND CLUB MEMBERSHIPS, AS WELL AS PROVIDES FUNDING FOR THE SCHOLARSHIPS. THIS PROGRAM TEACHES CHARACTER AND VALUES.
- $11,322 spent. DISTRIBUTION OF SCHOLARSHIPS TO A SPECIFIED GROUP OF CHILDREN FOR CONTRIINUED EDUCATION. APPLICANTS MUST MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE THE SCHOLARSHIP 1. ENROLLED AS A MIDDLE OR HIGH SCHOOL STUDENT IN ATCHISON COUNTY, KS 2. MUST BE IN 8TH-12TH GRADE DURING THE SPECIFIED SCHOOL YEAR APPLICANTS MUST COMPLETE AN ESSAY ON A SPECIFIED TOPIC, PARTICIPATE IN EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITES, HAVE RECOMMENDATIONS FROM COMMUNITY MEMBERS AND MAINTAIN A MINIMUM GPA OF 2.50. THE SCHOLARSHIP COMMITTEE SELECTS THE WINNERS. 9 SCHOLARSHIPS WERE AWARDED IN 2024
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Legitimacy checks
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 2009.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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 21, 2026.
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