Kelly Childrens Home Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
KCH offers a vital refuge and support system for youths and families experiencing crises such as homelessness abuse or neglect. Our mission extends to providing a nurturing residential environment for young adults transitioning out of foster care empowering them with crucial life skills mentorship and optimism for a sustainable and independent tomorrow. We house up to 16 young adults and serve as Safe Place agency crisis intervention for youth.
- Income
- $145,023
- Spending
- $150,492
- Reserves
- 1.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
- Highest pay
- $42,674, operations director
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Financial health
We do not score finances when yearly spending is very small or the return has too little detail. The ratios stop meaning much at that size.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2025, 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, 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)
- $1,365 spent. Christmas Blessings at Kelly Childrens Home. Each holiday season Kelly Childrens Home KCH brings hope and compassion to youth and families in crisis through its Christmas Blessings program a meaningful outreach designed to meet practical needs and uplift spirits during a potentially challenging time of year. With the support of generous donors and community partners KCH provides children and teens with essential necessities like toothbrushes toiletries socks clothing shoes and winter jackets for warmth and comfort. Additionally blankets are offered to families and individuals lacking adequate heating during the cold winter months. Tailored toys and gifts bring joy and excitement to each child while holiday meals and festive activities foster connection joy and a sense of belonging. For many of the children and families served these basic items are not guaranteed making the holidays particularly burdensome.
- $2,448 spent. Transitional Living Program & Safe Place for homeless youth and those in crisis
- Benevolence Program Community support for families in need
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 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 May 15, 2019 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on May 15, 2019.
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 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 October 2020.
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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