Five Ducks Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- It owes more than it owns.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
Five Ducks Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving and enriching the lives of our community through cultural diversity and youth development in CT. We strive to create a welcoming and inclusive culture that supports and empowers young people to reach their full potential. Our goal is to foster a sense of belonging and pride in our diverse community and to inspire future leaders to take an active role in creating a better world for all.
- Income
- $117,077
- Spending
- $121,043
- Reserves
- -0.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 70%
- Highest pay
- $2,453, 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
Weak: 11 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
0 of 20It owes 288% of what it owns.
Living within its means
8 of 15Spending exceeded income by 3% 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 (2)
- $9,000 spent. Brain Boost Summer Learning is an academic enrichment program designed to help students stay engaged in learning during the summer and reduce summer learning loss. The program provides activities focused on reading math writing STEM and critical thinking through interactive and hands-on lessons. Students participate in educational games creative projects and small-group instruction that make learning enjoyable and engaging. Brain Boost Summer Learning helps students strengthen academic skills while building confidence and maintaining a positive attitude toward learning.
- $5,000 spent. Camp Five Ducks is a summer camp program designed to provide children with a safe fun and engaging environment during the summer months. The program offers hands-on activities arts and crafts games outdoor play themed weeks and educational enrichment opportunities for children ages 313. Campers also participate in special events and traveling programs such as animal shows STEM activities and creative workshops. The program focuses on building friendships confidence creativity and positive social skills while giving families reliable summer care.
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? Passed.
Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.
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 May 2022.
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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