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Kids Building Character Inc

EIN 27-0149539 · Orlando, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE MISSION OF KIDS BUILDING CHARACATER, INC. IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA YOUTH BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, INSTILL LIFE-ENHANCING VALUES, AND PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF.

Income
$834,761
Spending
$680,098
Spent on programs
50%
Reserves
16.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 62%
Employees
54
Volunteers
45
Highest pay
$105,000, executive di

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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 16.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 4% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 10% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    50% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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: 93 out of 100. Higher than 96% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 (1)
  1. $342,730 spent. WE WERE FORMED IN 2009 AND WENT LIVE IN 2012 THUS WE ARE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SERVING YOUTH IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. WE ARE A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP NONPROFIT WHOSE FOCUS IS TO HELP KIDS/TEENS BECOME BETTER KIDS/TEENS AND ULTIMATELY PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS AND LEADERS IN OUR SOCIETY. A MORE POLISHED PURPOSE IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA YOUTH BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, INSTILL LIFE-ENHANCING VALUES AND PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF. WE UTILIZE NINE CORE VALUES THAT ARE INHERENT TO THE GAME OF GOLF: COURTESY, RESPONSIBILITY, JUDGEMENT, RESPECT, SPORTSMANSHIP, CONFIDENCE, HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSEVERANCE. WE INCORPORATE NINE HEALTHY HABITS IN OUR CURRICULUM: ENERGY, PLAY, SAFETY, VISION, MIND, FAMILY, FRIENDS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. WE CONNECT WITH YOUTH 4 WAYS: GOLF COURSE PROGRAM(15 GOLF FACILITIES), SCHOOL PROGRAM(135 ELEMENTARY AND K-8 SCHOOLS), COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM(35 COMMUNITY CENTERS) AND OUR GIRLS GOLF PROGRAM(13 CLINICS/EVENTS). WE SUPPORT YOUTH IN LAKE , ORANGE, OSCEOLA AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES. IN 2021 WE CONNECTED WITH OVER 100,000 KIDS/TEENS. OUR GOLF COURSE PROGRAM SAW 688 KIDS/TEENS OF WHICH 46% WERE DIVERSE AND 36% WERE FEMALE. OUR GIRLS GOLF PROGRAM HAD 345 GIRLS JOIN US. WE WERE FORMED IN 2009 AND WENT LIVE IN 2012 THUS WE ARE CELEBRATING 10 YEARS OF SERVING YOUTH IN CENTRAL FLORIDA. WE ARE A YOUTH DEVELOPMENT AND YOUTH MENTORSHIP NONPROFIT WHOSE FOCUS IS TO HELP KIDS/TEENS BECOME BETTER KIDS/TEENS AND ULTIMATELY PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS AND LEADERS IN OUR SOCIETY. A MORE POLISHED PURPOSE IS TO POSITIVELY IMPACT THE LIVES OF CENTRAL FLORIDA YOUTH BY PROVIDING EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS THAT BUILD CHARACTER, INSTILL LIFE-ENHANCING VALUES AND PROMOTE HEALTHY CHOICES THROUGH THE GAME OF GOLF. WE UTILIZE NINE CORE VALUES THAT ARE INHERENT TO THE GAME OF GOLF: COURTESY, RESPONSIBILITY, JUDGEMENT, RESPECT, SPORTSMANSHIP, CONFIDENCE, HONESTY, INTEGRITY AND PERSEVERANCE. WE INCORPORATE NINE HEALTHY HABITS IN OUR CURRICULUM: ENERGY, PLAY, SAFETY, VISION, MIND, FAMILY, FRIENDS, SCHOOL AND COMMUNITY. WE CONNECT WITH YOUTH 4 WAYS: GOLF COURSE PROGRAM(15 GOLF FACILITIES), SCHOOL PROGRAM(135 ELEMENTARY AND K-8 SCHOOLS), COMMUNITY CENTER PROGRAM(35 COMMUNITY CENTERS) AND OUR GIRLS GOLF PROGRAM(13 CLINICS/EVENTS). WE SUPPORT YOUTH IN LAKE , ORANGE, OSCEOLA AND SEMINOLE COUNTIES. IN 2021 WE CONNECTED WITH OVER 100,000 KIDS/TEENS. OUR GOLF COURSE PROGRAM SAW 688 KIDS/TEENS OF WHICH 46% WERE DIVERSE AND 36% WERE FEMALE. OUR GIRLS GOLF PROGRAM HAD 345 GIRLS JOIN US.

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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2009.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 21, 2026.

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