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Kiwanis Foundation of Tampa Inc

EIN 59-6152595 · Tampa, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

SUPPORT CHARITABLE PROGRAMS OF KIWANIS CLUB, INC., A PROFESSIONAL CIVIC ORGANIZATION.

Income
$237,572
Spending
$168,791
Spent on programs
78%
Reserves
Over 10 years of spending
Largest source of income
investment income, 66%
Employees
0
Volunteers
100

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: 100 out of 100. Higher than 86% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover more than ten years of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 29% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 50% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    78% 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 19% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 of 12 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. $22,251 spent. SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS - THE FOUNDATION AWARDED COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS BASED UPON CRITERIA AND NOMINEES PUT FORTH BY THE HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION. THE HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION IS A 501(C)(3) EXEMPT ORGANIZATION THAT RECEIVES NOMINATIONS FROM HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL GUIDANCE COUNSELORS FROM A POOL OF STUDENTS WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR THE SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM AND MEET CERTAIN ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS. THE HILLSBOROUGH EDUCATION FOUNDATION (WHEN FUNDS AVAILABLE),ALSO MATCHES CERTAIN SCHOLARSHIPS WITH STATE OF FLORIDA GRANTS. IN ADDTION OTHER EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIPS GRANTED 22,251
  2. $67,153 spent. MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS & GRANTS - THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS AND GRANTS TO CHARITABLE CAUSES IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE EXPENDITURES ARE BASED ON REQUESTS, BUT USUALLY BENEFIT CHILDREN. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL GRANTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: SALESIAN YOUTH CENTER 5,000 CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL 5,000 CROSSROADS FOR FLORIDA KIDS 11,000 TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 5,000 MARY LEE'S HOUSE 10,000 VECINA CAFE EMPOWERMENT CENTER 7,500 A KID'S PLACE OF TAMPA BAY 5,000 GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SVC 3,000 FEEDING TAMPA BAY 5,000 TAMPA METROPOLITAN YMCA 2,500 AML COLLABORATIVE 2,500 CLOTHES TO KIDS 4,403 JACKSON IN ACTION 83 FOUNDATION 1,250 ------- 67,153 ======= . MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS & GRANTS - THE FOUNDATION ALSO PROVIDES MISCELLANEOUS GIFTS AND GRANTS TO CHARITABLE CAUSES IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE EXPENDITURES ARE BASED ON REQUESTS, BUT USUALLY BENEFIT CHILDREN. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR DETAIL GRANTS ARE AS FOLLOWS: SALESIAN YOUTH CENTER 5,000 CRISTO REY HIGH SCHOOL 5,000 CROSSROADS FOR FLORIDA KIDS 11,000 TAMPA MUSEUM OF ART 5,000 MARY LEE'S HOUSE 10,000 VECINA CAFE EMPOWERMENT CENTER 7,500 A KID'S PLACE OF TAMPA BAY 5,000 GULF COAST JEWISH FAMILY & COMMUNITY SVC 3,000 FEEDING TAMPA BAY 5,000 TAMPA METROPOLITAN YMCA 2,500 AML COLLABORATIVE 2,500 CLOTHES TO KIDS 4,403 JACKSON IN ACTION 83 FOUNDATION 1,250 ------- 67,153 ======= .
  3. N/A
  4. $42,827 spent. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS VARIOUS YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: BUILDERS CLUB 0 CIRCLE K 875 KEY CLUBS 1,000 TERRIFIC KIDS 910 ------- SUBTOTAL - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSE 2,785 ------- CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY - THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS AN ANUUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM SEVICE EXPENSE 16,428 ------- YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE 6,000 ------- CITIZENS SERVICES - MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION MAKE MONTHLY VISITS TO SENIOR CENTERS TO PROVIDE PARTIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE ELDERLY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO BUILDS WHEELCHAIR RAMPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 7,960 ------- STORY WALK - BUILD AND MAINTAIN A STORY WALK IN AL LOPEZ PARK DISPLAYING A CHILDREN'S BOOK IN 16 TO 18 STATIONS. THE WALK IS UPDATED MONTHLY BY MEMBERS OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF TAMPA WITH A NEW BOOK. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 9,654 ------- TOTAL OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPISHMENTS 42,827 =======
  5. THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS VARIOUS YOUTH ORGANIZATIONS: BUILDERS CLUB 0 CIRCLE K 875 KEY CLUBS 1,000 TERRIFIC KIDS 910 ------- SUBTOTAL - OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES EXPENSE 2,785 ------- CHILDREN'S CHRISTMAS PARTY - THE FOUNDATION SPONSORS AN ANUUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY FOR UNDERPRIVILEDGED CHILDREN WITHIN THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM SEVICE EXPENSE 16,428 ------- YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE 6,000 ------- CITIZENS SERVICES - MEMBERS OF THE FOUNDATION MAKE MONTHLY VISITS TO SENIOR CENTERS TO PROVIDE PARTIES AND OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR THE ELDERLY. THE FOUNDATION ALSO BUILDS WHEELCHAIR RAMPS FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 7,960 ------- STORY WALK - BUILD AND MAINTAIN A STORY WALK IN AL LOPEZ PARK DISPLAYING A CHILDREN'S BOOK IN 16 TO 18 STATIONS. THE WALK IS UPDATED MONTHLY BY MEMBERS OF THE KIWANIS CLUB OF TAMPA WITH A NEW BOOK. PROGRAM SERVICE EXPENSE 9,654 ------- TOTAL OTHER EXEMPT PURPOSE ACCOMPISHMENTS 42,827 =======

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1963.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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