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Kiwanis Club of Anacortes Wa Foundation

EIN 91-1496907 · Anacortes, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceFair56 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

The Kiwanis Club of Anacortes, WA Foundation's mission is to support the mission and values of Kiwanis International both internationally and in the local community via direct spending, charitable giving through qualifying organizations and through volunteer community service activities.

Income
$327,924
Spending
$237,829
Spent on programs
96%
Reserves
9.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
other income, 70%
Employees
0
Volunteers
94

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 67% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.7 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 27% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 44% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    96% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 56 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (philanthropy, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 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

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • 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 September 30, 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 (4)
  1. $128,673 spent. Community Service - The Foundation provides resources in the form of cash grants and volunteer hours to support a wide variety of educational, recreational, cultural, human service and charitable endeavors on Fidalgo Island. Example of recipient groups are the Anacortes Parks Foundation, Island Health Foundation and the Anacortes Schools Foundation. In partnership with the Salvation Army and Anacortes Family Center, our Foundation offers a needs-based voucher program where qualifying families my receive shopping vouchers they may use toward the cost of merchandise purchased in our Foundation's thrift shop. Thirty three grants ranging from $253 to $27,669 were awarded this year
  2. $62,340 spent. Scholarships - The foundation awards scholarship funds to graduating seniors of the Anacortes School District who will pursue post high school academic and technical studies. Scholarships are also awarded to district graduates to continue post high school education and training. Scholarships are granted based on objective criteria such as academic excellence and financial need without regard to race, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or religious affiliation. This year 25 students received scholarships.
  3. $20,923 spent. Kiwanis Service Leadership Programs - Our Foundation provides volunteer advisors to Kiwanis International affiliated service leadership club; Key Club for High school students, Builders Club at the middle school and KKids for grade schoolers. The foundation also gives financial support by paying operating expenses incurred by the clubs. The club activities provide community service opportunities to their members as well as the opportunity to develop leadership skills in a community service setting.
  4. $16,000 spent. Youth Services - Resources and volunteer hours are given to a variety of groups delivering educational, recreational and cultural opportunities to youth. Examples of projects and groups supported are early learning programs, summer reading programs, outdoor education programs, Boys and Girls Club activities and Salvation Army summer camp programs. Two grants ranging from $2000.00 to $6000.00 were awarded.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2024, 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 September 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 February 1995.

    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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