Kc Cheese for Youth
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
The purpose of the KC CHEESE for Youth is to engage in educational enrichment for youth interested in the dairy and agriculture industries through connecting individuals with interactive experiences and resources or educational opportunities to develop future community leaders and to engage in programs and activities related thereto. 1. Connectivity connecting and community 2. Hands-On create to do and learn in a hands-on fashion 3. Education learning opportunities 4. Exhibition skills and resources 5. Spokespeople training and encouraging a proactive and positive presence around fair and the community - serving as role models 6. Enrichment programs and networking The purpose is to develop a firsthand experience and appreciation of dairy cattle and dairy farming. We value the importances of modern dairy farming practices dairy farm education hands-on cow activities and exhibition. Dairy is more than a project but an experience.
- Income
- $25,690
- Spending
- $38,081
- Reserves
- 44.3 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 99%
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 (3)
- $14,843 spent. We also connect with 135 youth at the Kent County Youth Fair. We coordinate educational workshops and create an environment to exhibit dairy cattle. Our program also encourages youth to develop leadership and responsibility.
- $2,538 spent. Mobile Milk Parlor for dairy youth to utilize at county fairs. The parlor also serves as a hub for educational content and development.
- $1,572 spent. External Program enrichment beyond our annual county dairy events. This past year included hosting a dairy workshop for 65 kids. As well as helping to sponsor youth to attend a national dairy youth 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 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 October 13, 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 November 2023.
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 October 21, 2026.
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