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The Kiwanis Club of Christiansburg

EIN 54-6052227 · Christiansbrg, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

THE EXEMPT PURPOSES OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF CHRISTIANSBURG ARE TO PROMOTE THE ADOPTION AND APPLICATION OF HIGHER SOCIAL, BUSINESS, AND PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS AND TO DEVELOP, BY PRECEPT AND EXAMPLE, A MORE INTELLIGENT, AGGRESSIVE, AND SERVICEABLE CITIZENSHIP THROUGH PROGRAMS OF EDUCATION AND SERVICE TO THE YOUTH OF OUR COMMUNITY.

Income
$117,356
Spending
$72,290
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
50.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 60%
Employees
0

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 50.4 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 38% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 20% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 50 out of 100. Higher than 24% of charities in its peer group (education, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    15 of 15 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 (5)
  1. $10,472 spent. EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO LOCAL SCHOOLS AND STUDENTS, INCLUDING ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS, SPONSORSHIP OF EXTRA CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES IN FURTHERANCE OF EDUCATIONAL AND SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF STUDENTS, PARTICIPANTS, AND THE TEAM CONCEPT. SPONSORSHIP OF STUDENTS ATTENDING BOYS/GIRLS STATE, AFTER PROM, KEY CLUB, AND CIRCLE K.
  2. $15,921 spent. CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR CHILDREN AS IDENTIFIED BY THE SCHOOL SYSTEM EMPLOYEES AS CHILDREN IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE WITH CLOTHING, TOYS AND OTHER BASIC NEEDS. MEAL PROVIDED WITH PROGRAM OF MUSIC AND FELLOWSHIP WITH FAMILY AND COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED FOR PURCHASES OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND CLOTHING FOR NEEDY CHILDREN IN LOCAL ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. BACKPACK PROGRAM OF ASSISTANCE TO PRESCHOOL CHILDREN OF THE HEAD START PROGRAM PROVIDING HEALTHY SNACKS FOR WEEKEND CONSUMPTION AND OTHER ASSISTANCE WITH NUTRITIONAL NEEDS. CHILDREN'S PROGRAMS OF VARIOUS DESCRIPTIONS WHICH PROMOTE THE HEALTH, EDUCATION AND GENERAL WELFARE OF YOUTH.
  3. $1,825 spent. DIRECT ASSISTANCE TO CHRISTIANSBURG RECREATION CENTER TO SPONSOR BASEBALL TEAMS TRAVEL TO STATE TOURNAMENTS AND TO CONTINUE OUR SPONSORSHIP OF PROGRAMS OF PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND FELLOWSHIP. ALSO, DIRECT EXPENSES OF MAINTAINING AND PRESERVING KIWANIS PARK RECREATIONAL FACILITIES. OTHER SUPPORT FOR ATHLETIC COMPETITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES PROMOTING HEALTH, A POSITIVE SELF-IMAGE AND THE TEAM CONCEPT FOR YOUTH AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
  4. $43,577 spent. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO AGENCY ON AGING, IDA OF NEW RIVER VALLEY AND OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFITS WITH PROGRAMS WHICH ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR STATED OBJECTIVES. PARTICIPATION IN KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS TO ELIMINATE DISEASES IN THIRD WORLD NATIONS. FINALLY, EXPENSES OF WEEKLY MEETINGS AND DISTRICT AND INTERNATIONAL DUES.
  5. ASSISTANCE PROVIDED TO AGENCY ON AGING, IDA OF NEW RIVER VALLEY AND OTHER LOCAL NON-PROFITS WITH PROGRAMS WHICH ARE IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR STATED OBJECTIVES. PARTICIPATION IN KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS TO ELIMINATE DISEASES IN THIRD WORLD NATIONS. FINALLY, EXPENSES OF WEEKLY MEETINGS AND DISTRICT AND INTERNATIONAL DUES.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 September 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 June 2009.

    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.

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