Kindness Is Contagious Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Our mission is to strengthen communities by meeting basic needs through charitable distributions empowering youth through developmental programs and supporting homeless individuals with compassionate outreach and resource.
- Income
- $29,700
- Spending
- $50,475
- Reserves
- 0 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 100%
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
Weak: 9 out of 100. Higher than 2% of charities in its peer group (youth development, under $250k).
Reserves
4 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 0.0 months of spending.
Debt
2 of 20It owes 100% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 70% of income.
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 (1)
- $50,475 spent. During the year the organization carried out a series of community outreach initiatives focused on addressing basic needs youth development and support for individuals experiencing homelessness. Through organized community giveaways the organization distributed essential items including food clothing hygiene kits and seasonal supplies to approximately 250 individuals and families in underserved communities. In addition the organization implemented youth programming designed to promote personal growth life skills and positive engagement. These activities included mentorship educational support and structured group sessions serving approximately 30 youth participants. The organization also conducted direct outreach efforts to support individuals experiencing homelessness by providing care packages meals and resource referrals. These efforts reached approximately 300 individuals helping to meet immediate needs while fostering connection and dignity. All services were provided free of charge and supported by volunteers donations and community partnerships. These programs contributed to improving quality of life strengthening community ties and advancing the organizations charitable mission.
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 May 2024.
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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