Kids Ark International Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
TO IMPACT LIVES IN HONDURAS THROUGH EDUCATION, MINISTRY, EVANGELISM AND BENEVOLENCE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT DISCOVERING THE LOVE AND HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SAFETY FOR RESCUED GIRLS OR WOMEN FROM ABUSIVE OR TRAFFICKED SITUATIONS.
- Income
- $565,970
- Spending
- $745,846
- Spent on programs
- 85%
- Reserves
- 7.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 96%
- Employees
- 2
- Volunteers
- 1,850
- Highest pay
- $33,433, secretary/treasurer
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
Fair: 63 out of 100. Higher than 26% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Reserves
28 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 7.8 months of spending.
Debt
20 of 20It owes 4% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 32% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 25% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1585% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 8 cents.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 38% of charities in its peer group (international, $250k to $1m).
Independent board
25 of 254 of 5 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
0 of 15Reports no written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
0 of 8Reports no written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
0 of 7Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
0 of 5Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.
Independent check of accounts
12 of 15Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 (2)
- $485,739 spent. YOUTH CAMP WE ORGANIZE TEAMS OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO BRING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF HONDURAS TO THE YOUTH CAMP FOR A CAMP EXPERIENCE. FOR MANY OF THESE CHILDREN IT IS THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THEIR VILLAGE. AT THE CAMP, ALL THE CHILDREN RECEIVE BIBLES, CLOTHES, SHOES, AND TOYS DURING OUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM. THEY ALSO HEAR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE AND THAT GOD HAS A PLAN FOR THEIR LIVES. WE WORK WITH MANY MEDICAL TEAMS TO DIAGNOSE MEDICAL ISSUES DENTAL, EYE, GENERAL HEALTH IN THE CHILDREN AND REFER THEM TO LOCAL DOCTORS COVERING THE COSTS. WE PROVIDE A HOT LUNCH FOR ALL THE CHILDREN AND THEIR TEACHERS OR PARENTS. 15,300 SERVED CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O COMMUNITY OUTREACH THROUGH OUR RELATIONSHIP WITH LOCAL VILLAGES, ORPHANAGES, AND SCHOOLS INCLUDING SPECIAL NEEDS SCHOOLS, WE CONTRIBUTE CLOTHING, HOUSEHOLD ITEMS, FOOD, TOYS, EDUCATION MATERIAL AND OCCASIONALLY SPONSORSHIPS. THROUGHOUT THE YEAR WE TAKE TEAMS OF VOLUNTEERS TO DELIVER ITEMS AND INTERACT WITH THE STUDENTS AND FAMILIES. WE BUILD AND/OR REPAIR HOMES, SCHOOLS AND ORPHANAGES. 8,500 SERVED FEEDING PROGRAM IN ADDITION TO THE LOCAL VILLAGES, WE SUPPORT A LOCAL OUTREACH PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES FOOD FOR CHILDREN ON A MONTHLY BASIS 4,200 SERVED
- $147,960 spent. WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE PLACES OF SAFETY FOR RESCUED WOMEN TRAPPED IN VIOLENT HOMES, BROTHELS OR RED-LIGHT DISTRICTS OF SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS.
Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, 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? Worth knowing.
Status was revoked on January 15, 2021 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on January 15, 2021.
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 August 2025.
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 November 2021.
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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