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East Fresno Kiwanis Foundation

EIN 77-0478546 · Fresno, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceWeak19 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Foundation's efforts are directed at providing assistance to the youth of our community, particularly those that are disadvantaged and avenues for others to reach their potentials.

Income
$151,310
Spending
$134,895
Spent on programs
94%
Reserves
12.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 63%
Employees
0
Volunteers
76

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 82% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 12.5 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 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    94% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 19 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    5 of 25

    0 of 13 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

    0 of 5

    Reports that it does not keep 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, 2024, 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 (4)
  1. $37,021 spent. Various personnel support through projects and financial support for youth oriented organizations, such as Scouting, Academic, Service & Music Scholarships, etc.
  2. $22,761 spent. Key Clubs, Circle K, Action Clubs and Builder Clubs Support the formation and continuing operations of 12 student association clubs at area schools and colleges. Clubs teach business skills and promote involvement in community activities and leadership. Two of the supported clubs serve those with down syndrome and other physical and mental impairments.
  3. $21,775 spent. Provide scholarship. assistance to 14 students and provide recognition award dinner
  4. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 4: Various personnel support through projects and financial support for youth oriented organizations, such as Scouting, Academic, Service & Music Scholarships, etc. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 5: Support Fresno Area Special Olympics that provide activities for children with disabilities and their parents to help to understand and work with those children. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 6: Special Projects - Ca-Nev-Ha Kiwanis Foundation to support in memory of current and former members of Kiwanis. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 7: Children's Hospital Miracle Mile of Quarters to benefit Valley Children's Hospital. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 8: Support of FFA and 4H youth through price support program at Fresno Fair's Junior Livestock Auction. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 9: Key Clubs, Circle K, Action Clubs and Builder Clubs Support the formation and continuing operations of 12 student association clubs at area schools and colleges. Clubs teach business skills and promote involvement in community activities and leadership. Two of the supported clubs serve those with down syndrome and other physical and mental impairments. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES 10: Provide scholarship. assistance to 14 students and provide recognition award dinner

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 November 1999.

    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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