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Kids for Life Inc

EIN 88-1786232 · Hamilton, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong92 out of 100GovernanceWeak46 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KIDS FOR LIFE, INC. IS DEDICATED TO SERVING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE IN MARION COUNTY, AL AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES BY PROVIDING A SAFE AND NURTURING ENVIRONMENT, INSPIRING HOPE THROUGH COMPASSIONATE SUPPORT AND EMPOWERING EVERY CHILD TO BUILD A BRIGHTER, MORE STABLE FUTURE.

Income
$295,264
Spending
$205,187
Spent on programs
98%
Reserves
6.5 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 92%
Employees
16
Highest pay
$41,116, director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 92 out of 100. Higher than 78% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 6.5 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 31% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    98% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 9 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 46 out of 100. Higher than 13% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    5 of 5 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 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)
  1. $21,763 spent. THE ORGANIZATION HELPS CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE IN MARION COUNTY, AL AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES BY PROVIDING PRACTICAL ITEMS SUCH AS CLOTHING, SHOES, TOILETRIES, TOYS, BLANKETS, OTC MEDICINE, DIAPERS, ETC WHILE THEY ARE IN FOSTER CARE. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDES SPECIAL GIFTS FOR BIRTHDAYS, EASTER, CHRISTMAS AND OTHER HOLIDAYS INCLUDING BACK TO SCHOOL SUPPLIES AND OTHER ONGOING NEEDS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR. THE ORGANIZATION ASSISTS FOSTER FAMILIES IN MARION COUNTY TO ENSURE ALL CHILDREN IN CARE HAVE THE PROPER BEDS, CRIBS AND CAR SEATS TO MEET EACH CHILDS NEEDS. THROUGH THIS, THE ORGANIZATION IS ACCOMPLISHING OUR MISSION OF PROVIDING SAFETY, GIVING HOPE AND HELPING CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE CREATE A BETTER FUTURE.
  2. $179,217 spent. COMMUNITY THRIFT IS A 10,000 SQ FT STORE IN HAMILTON, AL ACCEPTING DONATIONS OF CLOTHING, FURNITURE, KITCHENWARES, HOME DECOR, AND MORE. LICENSED FOSTER FAMILIES ARE ABLE TO SHOP FOR SHOES, CLOTHING, AND BAGS FOR CHILDREN IN THEIR HOME FOR FREE. VOUCHERS ARE ALSO AVAILABLE TO ASSIST BIRTH FAMILIES IN NEED OF ITEMS FOR THEIR HOME/APARTMENT THAT WILL SUPPORT THE REUNIFICATION OF PARENT AND CHILD AND ALLOW THE CHILD TO RETURN HOME. TEENS AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE INTO THEIR FIRST HOME/APARTMENT ARE ABLE TO SHOP FOR ITEMS FOR FREE. TEENS IN FOSTER CARE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT AT THE THRIFT STORE, LEARNING WORK SKILLS IN A SAFE AND SUPERVISED ENVIRONMENT.

Source: Form 990 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 April 2022.

    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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