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Keatons Kids Inc

EIN 85-3089312 · Garrison, NY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Providing resources to help underserved youth take transformative outdoor adventures. This includes support funding for other 501(c)(3) programs as well as original programming developed by Keaton's Kids. Programming has spanned bicycling adventures, supporting skate parks, rock climbing, snowboarding, hiking and swim lessons.

Income
$119,591
Spending
$56,434
Reserves
18.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 88% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 18.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 53% of income.

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 (4)
  1. $35,000 spent. Keatons Kids granted funds to CatRock Ventures, a 501(c)(3) located in the Bronx, NY, who served over 500 youths aged 14-18 in 2025, to maintain bike and ski programs. The funds were used to purchase bicycles, helmets, safety gear and food, supplies and transportation for outings. In addition, Keaton's Kids supported the CatRock Ventures' programs through active participation and mentorship.
  2. $7,000 spent. Shred Snowboard Program. Supported Shred in Snowboarding for underserved youth by providing Buses for the Winter trips
  3. $5,000 spent. Keaton's Kids, Inc Supported Camp Felix Summer Roadtrips for Foster Children. These trips are scheduled in July and August and feature locations such as the Catskill Mountains, Bannerman Island and locations on the Hudson River. The excursions often include hiking and fishing.
  4. $5,030 spent. Other Keatons Kids activities included working with New Era Creative Space to procure skateboards, helmets and safety equipment and donating them to underserved youth at a skateboard park in Peekskill NY; providing swim lessons and hiking opportunities for underserved youth during the summer and providing underserved youth an opportunity to challenge themselves at the Boundless Adventure Ropes Course .

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

  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 December 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 September 2021.

    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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