Kiwanis International Inc
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What it says it does
THE KIWANIS CLUB OF WASHINGTON, D.C. WAS FOUNDED IN 1917. IT IS ONE OF OVER 7,500 CLUBS IN KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL, A GLOBAL ORGANIZATION OF VOLUNTEERS WHO ORGANIZE ABOUT 150,000 SERVICE PROJECTS EACH YEAR TO HELP PEOPLE, ESPECIALLY CHILDREN, IN NEED.
- Income
- $439,647
- Spending
- $406,112
- Employees
- 1
- Volunteers
- 9
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. How we rate
Governance
This return does not answer enough of the governance questions to score.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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)
- $100,195 spent. LARGE SCALE SERVICE PROJECT: SUPPORTING AND MENTORING YOUTH ADVOCATES AND LEADERS (SMYAL): THROUGH YOUTH LEADERSHIP, SMYAL CREATES OPPORTUNITIES FOR LGBTQ YOUTH TO BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, DEVELOP CRITICAL LIFE SKILLS, AND ENGAGE THEIR PEERS AND COMMUNITY THROUGH SERVICE AND ADVOCACY. SINCE 1984, SMYAL HAS BEEN PROVIDING SERVICES TO LGBTQ YOUTH THROUGH EDUCATION, SCHOLARSHIPS, HOUSING, AND OTHER AFTER SCHOOL SERVICES. THE 2023-2024 CALENDAR YEAR IS THE THIRD OF THE CLUB'S PARTNERSHIP WITH SMYAL AS OUR LARGE-SCALE SERVICE PROJECT. DURING THIS PROGRAM YEAR, SMYAL WAS ADVANCING THEIR CLINICAL SERVICES PROGRAM TO ENSURE THAT LGBTQ YOUTH HAD ACCESS TO MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELING THAT IS AFFIRMING, EMPOWERING, AND ACCESSIBLE. FUNDS FROM THE KIWANIS CLUB ASSISTED SMYAL WITH EXPANDING THEIR OUTREACH WITHIN THE DC COMMUNITY AND INCREASING EXECUTION OF ONE-ON-ONE THERAPY, GROUP COUNSELING AND CASE MANAGEMENT SUPPORT TO THE COMMUNITY.
- $91,688 spent. STUDENT LEADER AWARDS: FOR OVER 25 YEARS THE CLUB HAS AWARDED GRADUATING SENIORS FROM DC SCHOOLS WITH SCHOLARSHIPS, BACKPACKS, AND LAPTOPS TO HELP SET THEM UP FOR SUCCESS IN THEIR HIGHER EDUCATION JOURNEYS. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ANY GRADUATING SENIOR WHO BOTH RESIDES IN AND ATTENDS SCHOOL IN THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO ALL EDUCATIONAL PATHWAYS TO INCLUDE STUDENTS PURSUING VOCATIONAL OR TRAINING SCHOOLS, AN ASSOCIATE'S DEGREE, OR OTHER ACCREDITED PROGRAMS. APPLICANTS ARE GRADED BASED ON LEADERSHIP CHARACTERISTICS AND FINANCIAL NEED, AS WELL AS THEIR DESIRE TO GROW AND MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
- $66,913 spent. VARIOUS PROGRAMS: THE CLUB CONDUCTS VARIOUS PROGRAMS TO HELP CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY. RIVER TERRACE EDUCATION CAMPUS RECEIVED SUPPORT EXECUTING THEIR FALL FESTIVAL. THE CLUB PURCHASED 500 BACKPACKS AND FILLED THEM WITH SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND FOOD FOR A BACK-TO-SCHOOL EVENT AT ANNE BEERS ELEMENTARY. THE CLUB PURCHASED FOOD AND HOSTED TWO LUNCHES AT LOAVES AND FISHES TO FIGHT FOOD INSECURITY IN DC. THE CLUB PURCHASED ITEMS AND PACKED 100 TOILETRY BAGS TO ASSIST A LOCAL DC HOMELESS SHELTER CALLED SO OTHERS MIGHT EAT (SOME). ADDITIONALLY, THE KIWANIS CLUB SPONSORS THREE CIRCLE K AND ONE KEY CLUB ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOSTER SERVICE LEADERSHIP FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, 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 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? 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 October 13, 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 October 13, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since March 1966.
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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