Matt Kolbe Memorial Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Charitable purposes, inclusion-friendly playground project: The Matt Kolbe Memorial Foundation was formally established in the memory of Matt Kolbe, an inspirational individual with Down's Syndrome. The Matt Kolbe Memorial Foundation was recently incorporated in April of 2021 and is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with public charity status. The mission and vision of the Matt Kolbe Memorial Foundation is to promote inclusion and acceptance in our communities, specifically supporting individuals with special needs. The foundation is assisting with fundraising efforts for a significant project to support the construction of an inclusion-friendly, all-abilities playground, which will include fully accessible equipment for individuals with special needs.
- Income
- $4,210
- Spending
- $32,738
- Reserves
- 5.8 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
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 (1)
- Support of the building of an inclusion friendly, fully accessible playground at a local park in Chilton, WI. The project will provide accessible play to children of all abilities and will promote inclusion and acceptance in our community. This project aligns with the mission and vision of the Matt Kolbe Memorial Foundation. Note, all proceeds raised are currently benefiting the playground project above. The project broke ground in September of 2023, and the majority of construction is expected to be completed in 2024 with completion in summer 2024. Over the course of the fundraising period, the Matt Kolbe Memorial Foundation assisted with grants and other fundraising of over $500,000 to support the project. All expenses incurred supported this program.
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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since October 2021.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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