Kalamazoo Friends of Recreation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
OUR MISSION IS TO SUPPORT THE CITY OF KALAMAZOOS RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS AND HELP IMPROVE ITS PARKS. WE ENVISION BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE FOR THE RESIDENTS OF KALAMAZOO THROUGH RECREATION. WE GRANT SCHOLARSHIPS TO AT-RISK YOUTH TO SUPPORT THEIR PARTICIPATION IN CITY OF KALAMAZOO RECREATION PROGRAMS AND WE HELP GATHER RESOURCES TO ENHANCE THE PARKS AND TRAILS IN THE CITY OF KALAMAZOO.
- Income
- $103,339
- Spending
- $70,450
- Reserves
- 42.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 87%
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)
- $68,363 spent. AS PART OF ITS ON-GOING SUPPORT FOR YOUTH RECREATION IN THE CITY OF KALAMAZOO, KFOR GRANTS 50,000 PER YEAR TO THE CITY OF KALAMAZOO PARKS & RECREATION FOR YOUTH PROGRAM FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE. KFOR ALSO SUPPORTS THE JUNIOR LIFEGUARD PROGRAM AND OTHER SMALL PARK PROJECTS.
- KFOR PROVIDES MONETARY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR QUALIFYING CHILDREN. SCHOLARSHIPS RANGING FROM 50-100% OF CITY OF KALAMAZOO PARKS AND RECREATION PROGRAM FEES ARE AWARDED.
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 August 2015.
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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