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Kirkland Community Foundation

EIN 46-4931717 · Kirkland, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong95 out of 100GovernanceStrong91 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE KIRKLAND COMMUNITY FOUNDATION STRENGTHENS OUR COMMUNITY BY DIRECTING CHARITABLE RESOURCES TO IMPACTFUL LOCAL NONPROFITS AND PROJECTS, FOSTERING A MORE VIBRANT, WELCOMING, AND SUSTAINABLE KIRKLAND.

Income
$325,710
Spending
$297,301
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
18.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
2
Volunteers
12
Highest pay
$38,060, excutive director (part-year)

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: 95 out of 100. Higher than 85% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.1 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 9% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 1% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 5 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: 91 out of 100. Higher than 75% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 11 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

    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.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 (3)
  1. $118,993 spent. FISK FAMILY PARK - PROPERTY PRESERVATION PROJECTKCF HELPED PRESERVE THE HISTORIC FISK PROPERTY ON 6TH STREET, TRANSFORMING IT INTO A PUBLIC PARK THAT PROTECTS A VITAL PIECE OF KIRKLAND'S HISTORY. SURROUNDED BY TREES AND EVEREST CREEK, THIS SERENE SPACE OFFERS A RARE RETREAT IN THE CITY. AT ITS HEART, THE ICONIC RED FISK COTTAGE STANDS AS A TESTAMENT TO KIRKLAND'S RURAL PAST.THROUGH COLLABORATION WITH DONORS, AMAZON, AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS, THIS PROJECT SHOWCASES THE POWER OF COLLECTIVE GIVING. BY PRESERVING THIS UNIQUE SPACE, WE ENSURE FUTURE GENERATIONS CAN CONNECT WITH KIRKLAND'S NATURAL BEAUTY AND HISTORY. THE FISK PROPERTY PARK IS A SYMBOL OF WHAT WE CAN ACHIEVE TOGETHER.
  2. $55,530 spent. IGNITEKIRKLANDIN ITS FIRST YEAR, IGNITE KIRKLAND PROVED THE POWER OF CROWD-SOURCED GIVING AND COMMUNITY COLLABORATION. LED BY KCF, THIS INITIATIVE UNITED RESIDENTS, NONPROFITS, AND BUSINESSES TO SUPPORT 26 ORGANIZATIONS AND 28 IMPACTFUL PROJECTS. TOGETHER, WE ADDRESSED CRITICAL NEEDS IN YOUTH EMPOWERMENT, ARTS, HEALTH, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT.
  3. $23,798 spent. PRIDE CROSS WALKKPCF PARTNERED WITH COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO RESTORE THE PRIDE CROSSWALK AT MARINA PARK, REINFORCING KIRKLAND'S COMMITMENT TO INCLUSIVITY AND EQUITY. THIS HIGHLY VISIBLE CROSSWALK, DESIGNED AFTER THE INTERSEX-INCLUSIVE PROGRESS PRIDE FLAG, SERVES AS A LASTING SYMBOL OF SUPPORT FOR THE LGBTQIA2-S COMMUNITY. BY REVITALIZING THIS PUBLIC LANDMARK, KPCF HELPED ENSURE KIRKLAND REMAINS A WELCOMING PLACE FOR ALL.

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 November 6, 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 October 2014.

    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 November 4, 2026.

  7. Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.

    A much larger organization has a similar name: The Community Foundation Inc (Richmond, VA), EIN 23-7009135. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.

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

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