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Canby Kiwanis Foundation Inc

EIN 93-1322729 · Canby, OR

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood74 out of 100GovernanceWeak48 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO PROVIDE CHARITABLE SERVICES TO THE PUBLIC BY SUPPORTING THE YOUTH, SCHOOLS, ELDERLY, AND NEEDY FAMILIES IN CANBY, AND SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES, AND THROUGHOUT THE WORLD

Income
$529,605
Spending
$546,588
Spent on programs
99%
Reserves
3.9 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 90%
Employees
27

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 74 out of 100. Higher than 42% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.9 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 3% of income.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    99% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Weak: 48 out of 100. Higher than 17% of charities in its peer group (public benefit, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    10 of 10 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.

  • 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, 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 (4)
  1. $406,718 spent. PROVIDED CLOTHING AND GOODS TO NEEDY FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS TO OTHER CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS SUCH AS LOCAL CHURCHES,CLOTHES CLOSETS, AND TO OTHER CHARITABLE THRIFT ORGANIZATIONS. ESTABLISHED NEW PROJECTS AND PROVIDED ENCOURAGEMENT TO HURTING INDIVIDUALS WITHIN THE COMMUNITY.
  2. $61,902 spent. PROVIDED VARIOUS COMMUNITY SERVICES INCLUDED THE COLLECTION OF GOODS, ASSEMBLY, AND DISTRIBUTION OF CHRISTMAS FOOD BASKETS TO NEED FAMILIES IN THE COMMUNITY. SUPPORTED THE COMMUNITY ADULT CENTER WHICH PROVIDES MEAL AND EVENTS FOR SENIOR CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY. PARTICIPATED IN THE MT. HOOD KIWANIS CAMP FOR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILDREN.
  3. $55,848 spent. YOUTH SERVICES, BICYCLE RODEO, BOY SCOUTS, YOUTH SPORTS SCHOLARSHIPS, YOUTH MUSIC PROJECTS, GRADUATION SENIOR PARTY, FFA YOUTH, 4H LIVESTOCK AUCTION, COUNTY FAIR PARADE, KEY CLUB, HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS.
  4. $13,970 spent. SPONSORED A YOUNG CHILDREN PRIORITY ONE CAMPAIGN TO PROMOTE THE ADVANCEMENT AND PROTECTION OF YOUNGCHILDREN, SUPPORTED DOERNBECHER CHILDRENS HOSPITAL AND THE MEDICAL TREATMENT OF CHILDREN SUFFERINGFROM ADVANCED DISEASES. SUPPORTED DOLLYWOOD FOUNDATION IN THE PARTICIPATION OF READING PROGRAM FOR YOUNG CHILDREN.PROVIDED FREE LUNCHES FOR SUMMER KIDS PROGRAM.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending September 30, 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 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 October 13, 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 September 2025.

    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 November 2001.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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