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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5182362

KIDS WITH COURAGE

Tax-exempt · LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064

Financials

$134K$118K2023$112K$119K2024$165K$154K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KIDS WITH COURAGE by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$165,439$153,787$11,652$197,628$0$197,628
December 31, 2024990-EZ$112,191$118,708-$6,517$185,976$0$185,976
December 31, 2023990-EZ$134,350$117,933$16,417$192,493$0$192,493
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$97,654
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$0
Net income from fundraising events
$67,745
Other revenue
$40

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$136,702
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fees and payments to contractors
$52
Occupancy
$11,020
Printing, publications and postage
$1,041
Other expenses
$4,972
Program services (functional)
$136,702

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$185,976
Total assets, end of year
$197,628
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$197,628
Cash, savings and investments
$197,628
Gross receipts
$179,221

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Daphna BottcherExecutive Director40$0
Mark ClementsDirector1$0
Emma PhippsDirector of Logistics1$0
Dylan FansherYouth Community Director1$0
Julie DomerDirector1$0
Hattie SaltzmanDirector of Communication1$0
Susy FansherDirector of Fundraising5$0
Carie HollydayDirector3$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Daphna BottcherExecutive Director40$0
Mark ClementsDirector1$0
Cyndy CohoonDirector of Education1$0
Paul FlemingDirector1$0
Julie DomerDirector1$0
Hattie SaltzmanDirector of Communication1$0
Susy FansherDirector of Fundraising1$0
Carie HollydayDirector1$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2023: 8 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Daphna BottcherExecutive Director40$0
Mark ClementsDirector1$0
Cyndy CohoonDirector of Education1$0
Paul FlemingDirector1$0
Julie DomerDirector1$0
Hattie SaltzmanDirector of Communication1$0
Susy FansherDirector of Fundraising1$0
Carie HollydayDirector1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 7034, LEES SUMMIT, MO 64064-7034
In care of
% DAPHNA BOTTCHER
Signed the 990-EZ
Daphna Bottcher, Executive Director
Phone
(816) 547-8376

Mission

Support services to kids (patients) and and their families where Type 1 diabetes is battled.

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • BRAVE BOX SUPPORT PROGRAM. In 2025, we provided 539 newly diagnosed children, and their families with Type 1 diabetes at 5 mid western children's hospitals and beyond with free care packages. We partner with diabetes medical teams to bring comfort and support items, supplies, educational tools, practical needs and resources designed to educate and empower, let families know they are not alone and prepare them for their forever fight battling Type 1. Since we began, over 6,355 boxes have been delivered. Brave Boxes are FREE to kids/families and have tools valued at approximately $250 ea; Over a million dollars in products/tools in total to date. We are most proud of the emotional support the Brave Boxes contain. Physical health and emotional health are connected and supporting one, supports the other.
    Expenses $97,412 · grants $97,412
  • SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM. In 2025, we provided 5 college bound students with Type 1 diabetes scholarship dollars to help with the cost of education. With the financial strain of lifelong medical costs, scholarships for students with Type 1 diabetes are crucial.
    Expenses $8,000 · grants $8,000
  • In 2025, we were able to continue the restart and development (since Covid) Outreach, Education Classes, a Pen Pal Club. Outreach consisted family meet ups. The support that comes from connecting with others walking in their shoes is beyond measurable; Education classes consisted of providing Type 1 diabetes medical education to extended family, caregivers, school personnel and day care centers; Pen Pal Club enables kids to chat the old fashion way thru snail mail, chatting and becoming friends with others 'just like them.'
    Expenses $31,290 · grants $31,290

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990-EZ on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5182362
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Health care (E70)
Assets (IRS master file)
$197,628
Income (IRS master file)
$179,221

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$165,439$153,787$197,628XML
990-EZDecember 2024$112,191$118,708$185,976XML
990-EZDecember 2023$134,350$117,933$192,493XML
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-5182362).

Questions about KIDS WITH COURAGE

What is the EIN of KIDS WITH COURAGE?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KIDS WITH COURAGE is 20-5182362.
Is KIDS WITH COURAGE tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to KIDS WITH COURAGE tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KIDS WITH COURAGE file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KIDS WITH COURAGE due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KIDS WITH COURAGE last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who are the officers and directors of KIDS WITH COURAGE?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 8 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KIDS WITH COURAGE have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $165,439, expenses of $153,787 and total assets of $197,628 at year end.

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