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Toys for Kids

EIN 91-2099219 · Kirkland, WA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair67 out of 100GovernanceGood86 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TOYS FOR KIDS PROVIDES TOYS, BACK-TO-SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO HOMELESS AND DISADVANTAGED CHILDREN AND TO LOCAL NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN WASHINGTON STATE TO SUPPORT THEIR HOLIDAY PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED.

Income
$437,521
Spending
$501,151
Spent on programs
85%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
1
Volunteers
75
Highest pay
$105,000, executive di

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 67 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 15% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 55% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    85% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Good: 86 out of 100. Higher than 72% of charities in its peer group (human services, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    13 of 13 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    10 of 10

    Gave 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, 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 (5)
  1. $157,972 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PURCHASED AND DISTRIBUTED TOYS TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS FOR CHILDREN IN NEED DURING THE HOLIDAYS.
  2. $4,350 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDED CASH AND OTHER ASSISTANCE TO VARIOUS NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS WHICH BENEFIT THE HOMELESS, UNDERPRIVILEDGED, AND SERIOUSLYILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.
  3. $102,096 spent. THE ORGANIZATION ESTABLISHED THE DAVE HENDERSON SCHOLARSHIP FUND.SCHOLARSHIPS IN THE AMOUNT OF 5,000 ARE AWARDED ANNUALLY, BASED ON ESSAYS SUBMITTED BY APPLICANTS
  4. $161,691 spent. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUTS, SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL LUNCHES, ANNUAL COMMUNITY PARTNER BREAKFAST, HOLIDAY PARTIES FOR CHILDREN, AND CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH THE SEATTLE MARINERS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED.
  5. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES BACK-TO-SCHOOL HAIRCUTS, SUPPLIES, AND SCHOOL LUNCHES, ANNUAL COMMUNITY PARTNER BREAKFAST, HOLIDAY PARTIES FOR CHILDREN, AND CHRISTMAS IN JULY WITH THE SEATTLE MARINERS TO BENEFIT CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN NEED.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 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 October 13, 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 November 6, 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 October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending December 2024.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since December 2004.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 November 4, 2026.

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