Kiwanis International Inc
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What it says it does
THE KIWANIS MISSION. KIWANIS IS A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS DEDICATED TO IMPROVING THE WORLD ONE CHILD AND ONE COMMUNITY AT A TIME. THE KIWANIS VISION. KIWANIS WILL BE A POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN COMMUNITIES WORLDWIDE SO THAT ONE DAY, ALL CHILDREN WILL WAKE UP IN COMMUNITIES THAT BELIEVE IN THEM, NURTURE THEM AND PROVIDE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED TO THRIVE.
- Income
- $93,347
- Spending
- $68,979
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 (3)
- $28,168 spent. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS YOUTH DISBURSEMENTS DOLLY PARTON IMAGINATION LIBRARY 1000 LAPEER KIWANIS SCHOLARSHIP 2000 LAPEER LITTLE LEAGUE 300 LAPEER PROJECT GRADUATION 150 STONE THROW THEATRE 750 PIX ARTS COUNCIL-YOUTH PROGRAMS 500 CHILDREN'S MIRACLE NETWORK 200 LAPEER DAYS FESTIVAL-FOR CHILDREN 500 KIDS OUTDOORS 2344 THE DICTIONARY PROJECT 3268 TERRIFIC KIDS - NORTH BRANCH ELEMENTARY 290 LEGACY PROJECT-FOR COMMUNITY PLAYGROUND 16866 _____ TOTAL YOUTH FORM 990EZ,PART III-LINE 28A 28,918
- $3,350 spent. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS HUMAN & SPIRITUAL VALUES DISBUREMENTS L.A.C.A.D.A 1500 LOVE, INC 1000 HOLIDAY DEPOT-GIFTS FOR FAMILIES 850 ____ TOTAL HUMAN & SPIRITUAL VALUES FORM 990EZ, PART III, LINE 29A 3,350
- $11,771 spent. STATEMENT OF PROGRAM SERVICE ACCOMPLISHMENTS COMMUNITY SERVICE ACTIVITIES DISBURSEMENTS EASTER BASKETS FOR CHILDREN 2150 LAPEER DISTRICT LIBRARY-READING PROGRAM 1000 PREGNANCY RESOURCES CENTER 250 FANTASY FORREST 100 FAMILY LITERACY CENTER 1500 KIWANIS OF MICHIGAN FOUNDATION 2025 KIWANIS INTERN'L FOUNDATION-CHILDREN FD 450 LAPEER KIWANIS KEY CLUB 571 CHILDREN'S ADVOCACY CENTER 1500 LIGHT UP LAPEER 500 YOUNG MARINES 1000 CITY OF LAPEER - DAY CAMP 500 LCS PERFORMING ARTS 225 _____ TOTAL COMMUNITY SERVICE FORM 990EZ, PART III-LINE 30A 11,771
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.
Most recent return on file covers the year ending September 2025.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since July 1940.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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