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Kid Pack Inc

EIN 80-0830473 · Lakeland, FL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong90 out of 100GovernanceFair55 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENERGIZE LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN SPARKING A POSITIVE CHANGE AND GIVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND EACH DAY FREE OF HUNGER, TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING AND ENHANCE ABILITIES, TO BE CLOTHED WITH DIGNITY, TO HAVE SHELTER AND SECURITY, AND TO EXPERIENCE THE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE HEART OF A GIVER.

Income
$1.8 million
Spending
$1.8 million
Spent on programs
92%
Reserves
7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 90%
Employees
16
Volunteers
1,097
Highest pay
$90,493, president &

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

Financial health

Strong: 90 out of 100. Higher than 77% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    12 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 0% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    92% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 55 out of 100. Higher than 15% of charities in its peer group (food and agriculture, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    0 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 (3)
  1. $1.6 million spent. WORKING WITH LOCAL COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS, WE ARE ABLE TO PACK FOOD FOR CHILDREN TO TAKE INTO THEIR HOMES AND SERVE AS SUSTENANCE WHEN THEY ARE NOT AT SCHOOL. THE BENEFITS ARE LONG-LASTING. HUNGER HAS A DIRECT LINK TO A CHILD'S ABILITY TO LEARN AS WELL AS HEALTH. STUDIES SHOW THAT NOURISHED CHILDREN EXPERIENCE LESS ANXIETY, REDUCED ABSENTEEISM, IMPROVED ATTENTION SPAN, HIGHER ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE, AND INCREASED SELF ESTEEM. WHETHER A CHILD IS LIVING OUT OF A CAR, WITH A RELATIVE, OR IN A HOTEL - KIDSPACK SERVES TO HELP MAKE SURE THAT NO CHILD GOES HUNGRY.
  2. $143 spent. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENERGIZE LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN SPARKING A POSITIVE CHANGE AND GIVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND EACH DAY FREE OF HUNGER, TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING AND ENHANCE ABILITIES, TO BE CLOTHED WITH DIGNITY, TO HAVE SHELTER AND SECURITY, AND TO EXPERIENCE THE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE HEART OF A GIVER.
  3. OUR PURPOSE IS TO ENERGIZE LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO IMPACT THE LIVES OF CHILDREN SPARKING A POSITIVE CHANGE AND GIVING THE OPPORTUNITY TO SPEND EACH DAY FREE OF HUNGER, TO ENCOURAGE LEARNING AND ENHANCE ABILITIES, TO BE CLOTHED WITH DIGNITY, TO HAVE SHELTER AND SECURITY, AND TO EXPERIENCE THE KIND AND COMPASSIONATE HEART OF A GIVER.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 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 June 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 2013.

    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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