Kurason I Sengsong
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Kurason I Sengsong (KIS) was formed to separate from parent organization, The Ayuda Foundation. KIS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to support under- resourced youth with educational enrichment and life skills activities, to provide individuals-in-need of free resources and services, to restore neighborhood parks, and educate food sustainability. All while addressing the importance of role models and volunteering in our community.
- Income
- $184,112
- Spending
- $169,650
- Reserves
- 1.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 83%
- Highest pay
- $17,511, executive dir.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 64 out of 100. Higher than 37% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 1.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 7% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 8% of income.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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, 2023, 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)
- $11,043 spent. Thrift Store provides pre-employment retail experience, and vouchers to individuals in need for essential item. The Thrift Store also generates operating revenue for Youth Development and Environmental Programs at the 1.3 acre Community Center.
- $5,207 spent. Environmental programs include restoration of neighborhood parks and address sustainable food education. Dededo Rainforest Restoration: Every Saturday, 4-6 volunteers were led by Citizen Forester. KIS has stewardship of an adjacent 11-acre wetland public parcel. Since taken over, 1/3 acre has been cleared of invasive species, 1/3 acre is about to undergo intensive reforestation. KIS proudly provided protection and habitat to island?s only native animal, the Guam tree snail. Neighborhood Park Campaign: KIS volunteer group goes outside the Community Center to neighborhood parks within the Kaiser Subdivision for mission outreach. Guam Native Plant Society: Recently grew over 1,500 followers on Instagram and Facebook with the goal to decrease native plant ?blindness?, correct public record on native plants, and create resources for public use with trail plant labeling, educational and actual plant experiences. Amateur and professional Guam native flora and fauna enthusiasts are welcome. GNPS plant nursery benefited greatly from seedlings and propagation assistance under the guidance of the Dept. of Agriculture. Native Plant Nursery: Recently doubled in size to accommodate 4,500 plants under propagation. The nursery will provide material for the upcoming rapid reforestation project at the 11-acre Nature Park, also anticipation to provide plants and planning for selected reforestation projects at schools, mayor?s offices/parks and governmental grounds. Kurason I Sengsong Native Plant Nursery works in cooperation and support of the Dept. of Agriculture?s Forestry Division. Community Garden: Garden plotting since 2014, 22 allotments were constructed by volunteer days of service. The community is invited yearly to enroll as Community Garden members. Quarterly meetings are held for workshops, plant and seed sharing, and food demonstrations. Urban Farmers: Up to 4 families quarterly participate in planting, maintaining and harvesting crops within the Community Gardens and Agroforests. Tilapia and honey were included in crop harvesting, with workshops and community building exercises to be provided and goal to harvest up to 2000LB of food for consumption by Urban Farmer Families. Craft Food Entrepreneur: sought volunteers and environmental interns to harvest and process crops in certified craft kitchen for sale, with proceeds to support KIS missions.
- $263 spent. Youth Programs: Under Dba: Island Girl Power since 2001, missioned to empower, encourage, and inspire young females. The program provides education-based classes in coping, self-esteem, prevention education, environmental stewardship and cultural pride. Girl Enrollment: age 7-14, Capacity: 75 at risk girls per year. Mentors: age 15-18yrs Role Models: 15 adults
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 November 6, 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 2023.
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 September 2023.
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 November 4, 2026.
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