My Kota Bear Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SPECIFIC OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE OF THIS ORGANIZATION SHALL INCLUDE:(A.) RAISING FUNDS TO GIVE BACK TO NICU FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES VIA DONATION OF PREEMIE AND BABY CLOTHING, DIAPERS, CAR SEATS, GIFT CARDS SUCH AS FOR GAS, UBER, ETC. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING CAMERAS FOR HOSPITAL NICU'S SO THAT FAMILIES CAN SEE THEIR BABIES WHEN THEY CANNOT BE THERE WITH THEM PHYSICALLY.(B.) TO SPREAD AWARENESS AND PREVENTATIVE MEASURES OF PREMATURE BIRTH (C.) TO PROVIDE AND/OR COORDINATE HEALTH EDUCATION, THROUGH SEMINARS, MEETINGS,ONE ON ONE CONVERSATIONS AND SOCIAL MEDIA OF WAYS TO CARE FOR YOUR PREEMIE AFTER THE FAMILY LEAVES THE HOSPITAL.
- Income
- $112,301
- Spending
- $43,033
- Reserves
- 12.2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Highest pay
- $9,750, founder
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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, 2024, 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, 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 (1)
- MY KOTA BEAR'S MISSION IS TO BRING AWARENESS AND SUPPORT TO NICU FAMILIES, OTHERWISE KNOWN AS THE NEONATAL INTENSIVE CARE UNIT, WITHIN ESSEX AND WARREN COUNTIES IN NEW JERSEY COMMUNITIES AND SURROUNDING AREAS INCLUDING NEW YORK AREAS.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 2024.
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 June 2019.
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 October 21, 2026.
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