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Best Day Ever Foundation Inc

EIN 33-2892514 · Kyle, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Best Day Ever Foundation provides personalized surprise experiences for individuals and families going through difficult circumstances. Recipients may include: * Children battling serious illnesses * Families who lost their homes in fires or natural disasters * Individuals facing terminal or life-altering medical diagnoses * Parents grieving the loss of a child * Children recovering from traumatic accidents or injuries * Families experiencing financial hardship or crisis situations Individuals are nominated through community submissions.

Income
$122,854
Spending
$61,939
Reserves
11.8 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 70% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 11.8 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 50% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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 (1)
  1. $46,574 spent. The Best Day Ever Foundation provides personalized surprise experiences for individuals and families going through difficult circumstances. Recipients may include: * Children battling serious illnesses * Families who lost their homes in fires or natural disasters * Individuals facing terminal or life-altering medical diagnoses * Parents grieving the loss of a child * Children recovering from traumatic accidents or injuries * Families experiencing financial hardship or crisis situations Individuals are nominated through community submissions. After reviewing each story, the foundation designs and coordinates a customized "Best Day Ever" experience tailored specifically to the recipient's interests, personality, and situation. Experiences may include: * Surprise gifts * Sporting events * Family outings * Spa and wellness experiences * Restaurant experiences * Travel and entertainment activities * Celebrity or athlete meet-and-greets * Acts of kindness and financial support. The organization's mission is to create hope, joy, encouragement, and lasting positive memories for people during some of the most difficult moments of their lives. The foundation operates similarly to organizations like the Make-A-Wish Foundation, but serves people of all ages and situations, not solely children with life-threatening illnesses. The following are some specific highlights: 400+ personalized experiences completed, 2,000+ individuals impacted, 70M+ cumulative social media/video views, 40+ volunteers involved, Partnerships/collaborations with local businesses and organizations Community-focused initiatives supporting children, families, educators, and individuals facing hardship Rapid year-over-year organizational growth and community engagement.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 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 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 2025.

    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 February 2025.

    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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