Kiwanis International Inc
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What it says it does
The Kiwanis Club of Delano is organized for charitable and community service purposes, supporting local charities and programs that benefit children, families, and the broader Delano community.
- Income
- $53,229
- Spending
- $45,571
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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 September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)
- $9,561 spent. The organization hosted its annual Pumpkin Patch Program, a two-week educational experience serving preschool through 2nd grade students, including special needs participants. The program included a guided tour of a local historical museum, age-appropriate crafts, storytime/reading activities, games, and a pumpkin patch experience. Each student received a pumpkin, craft materials, and a goodie bag. The event was also open to the public and featured a community contest with awards. The program served over 1,300 students and approximately 500 adults, and the organization also provided a donation to support the museum.
- $34,423 spent. The organization hosted its annual Star-Spangled Spectacular Fireworks & Family Day, a large-scale community celebration featuring a fireworks show, live music, food vendors, contests, and a car show held at a local park. The event promoted family engagement and community unity and was attended or viewed by more than 45,000 individuals.
- $2,161 spent. The organization hosted its Annual Easter Egg Hunt for children preschool through 4th grade. The event included food, community resource and information vendors, games, prizes, and goodie bags. A total of 5,000 eggs were distributed, and the event served more than 1,000 children and adults, providing a safe and enjoyable family experience for the community.
Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending September 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. 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)(4) social welfare organization.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 September 30, 2026.
Are donations tax-deductible? Caution.
The IRS master file records contributions to this 501(c)(4) social welfare organization as not deductible.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 2026.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1956.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 7, 2026.
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