Kind Energy Foundation
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
THE SPECIFIC PURPOSE OF CORPORATION IS EDUCATIONAL AND CHARITABLE: - EDUCATIONAL: TO INSTRUCT THE COMMUNITY AND RAISE AWARENESS ABOUT KINDNESS AND EXPANSIVE EDUCATION CENTERED AROUND YOUTH DEVELOPMENT. THIS INCLUDES BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO: 1) PROMOTING COMPASSION AND ACCEPTANCE OF OTHERS WITHIN DIVERSE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENTS; 2) PROMOTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF TRAITS THAT EXEMPLIFY APPROPRIATE SOCIETAL BEHAVIORS; 3) PROVIDING SUPPORT SYSTEMS AND TOOLS THAT PROMOTE EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION TECHNIQUES; AND 4) CONDUCTING PUBLIC DISCUSSION GROUPS, FORUMS, PANELS, LECTURES, EDUCATIONAL MATERIALS, AND OTHER SIMILAR PROGRAMS THAT EDUCATE THE PUBLIC ABOUT THE MANY FACETS OF YOUTH EDUCATION AND DEVELOPMENT. - CHARITABLE: TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND SCIENCE, LESSEN NEIGHBORHOOD TENSIONS, AND COMBAT COMMUNITY DETERIORATION BY PROVIDING RESOURCES TO ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROMOTE COMPASSION, KINDNESS,AND NONDISCRIMINATORY ACCEPTANCE WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
- Income
- $220,866
- Spending
- $910
- Spent on programs
- 100%
- Reserves
- Over 10 years of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
- Employees
- 0
- Volunteers
- 0
Source: Form 990 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 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate
Governance
Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 92% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Independent board
25 of 256 of 6 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a 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.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.
Source: Form 990 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)
- $910 spent. By creating initiatives that are driven by kindness, we become an organization that exemplifies the power of good deeds. More specifically, we hope to be a light to the next generation who will become leaders of tomorrow. Understanding the needs of young people, which play a role in their development and relation to kindness in todays society, we are able to bridge the gap and create lasting impressions with the youth. Furthermore, creating awareness that education has multiple components which include academia, social interactions, self regulation and community building. In order to Increase the understanding of similarities and differences of the youth environments today and in the past, we hope to create paths of communication for the youth community. By understanding youth culture in schools, athletics and community events - we are able to identify what is acceptable behavior and how to manage expectations and interactions. We will provide research and educational opportunities on social interactions, personal development and fueling passion projects that turn into lucrative businesses. Ultimately, the goal is to provide support, education and grants to advance professional goals in the arts, education and entreprenuial world.
Source: Form 990 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 April 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 October 21, 2026.
Could it be confused with another charity? Worth knowing.
A much larger organization has a similar name: The Energy Foundation (San Francisco, CA), EIN 94-3126848. If that is the one you meant, check the EIN before giving.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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