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Grand Junction Kiwanis Foundation

EIN 74-2286109 · Grand Jct, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair63 out of 100GovernanceFair50 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CHARITABLE FOUNDATION - RAISE FUNDS TO SUPPORT LOCAL NONPROFITS THAT ENCOURAGE CHILD AND YOUNG ADULT DEVELOPMENT, EDUCATION, AND HEALTH. PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIPS FOR YOUNG ADULTS.

Income
$80,772
Spending
$120,477
Spent on programs
93%
Reserves
9.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 69%
Employees
0
Volunteers
55

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

Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 34% of charities in its peer group (community improvement, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 3% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 49% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 26% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    93% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 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. $65,686 spent. DISTRIBUTE FUNDS TO NUMEROUS COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS PROVIDING SERVICES DIRECTED PRIMARILY FOR THE BENEFIT OF CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
  2. $42,000 spent. SCHOLARSHIPS PROVIDED TO COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES FOR THE BENEFIT OF INDIVIDUAL STUDENTS.
  3. $3,580 spent. RECOGNIZE THE ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF AREA HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS THROUGH PUBLIC RECOGNITION AND PLAQUES.
  4. $1,000 spent. CHILDRENS RESOURCE DIRECTORY PROVIDING A LISTING OF FAMILY RESOURCES, ALERT SERVICE DOG PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS, SPONSOR AKTION CLUB FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, SUPPORT TEAMS AT THE JUNIOR COLLEGE WORLD SERIES.
  5. CHILDRENS RESOURCE DIRECTORY PROVIDING A LISTING OF FAMILY RESOURCES, ALERT SERVICE DOG PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN WITH MEDICAL CONDITIONS, SPONSOR AKTION CLUB FOR ADULTS WITH DISABILITIES, SUPPORT TEAMS AT THE JUNIOR COLLEGE WORLD SERIES.

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 October 13, 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 March 1985.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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