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Nonprofit · EIN 20-5666608

AIDS FAMILY FUND INC

Tax-exempt · BOSTON, MA 02128

Financials

$268K$66K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of AIDS FAMILY FUND INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$268,027$65,741$202,286$618,324$0$618,324
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$252,150
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$15,877
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,919
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$59,889
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Program services (functional)
$65,741

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$376,745
Total assets, end of year
$618,324
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$618,324
Publicly traded securities
$553,384
Net assets without donor restrictions
$618,324
Gross receipts
$290,619
Employees
0
Volunteers
4
Year formed
2006
State of legal domicile
FL

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 for the year ended December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KIMBERLY FORSYTHEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0
MAEVE HEDSTROMMEDIA DIRECT
Trustee or director
0.5$0
SHELLY HEDSTROMPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
4$0
RYAN KENNEDYTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
0.5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
589 SARATOGA ST, BOSTON, MA 02128-1508
In care of
% TERRY KENNEDY
Mailing address (990-N for 2025)
589 Saratoga St, Boston MA 02128
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHELLY HEDSTROM, 589 SARATOGA ST, BOSTON, MA 02128
Principal officer (990-N for 2025)
Shelly K Hedstrom, 589 Saratoga St, Boston MA 02128
Signed the 990
SHELLY HEDSTROM, PRESIDENT
Phone
(781) 426-7093
Return prepared by
STROEMER & COMPANY

Mission

KCDS AIDSFAM (KENNEDY COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SOCIETY) IS A CHRISTIAN CHARITY ORGANIZATION STRIVING TO SUPPORT CHURCH LEADERS TO CARE FOR THE MARGINALIZED. THROUGH HUMANITARIAN MENTORING, GRANT-SUPPORT, AND CAPACITY- BUILDING, WE ENABLE CHRISTIAN LEADERS TO BE EFFECTIVE AGENTS OF CHRIST'S LOVE IN THEIR COMMUNITIES.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • KCDS HAS PROVIDED FINANCIAL AND SPIRITUAL SUPPORT FOR CHRISTIAN COMMUNITIES OF THE DALIT/UNTOUCHABLES OF SOUTH INDIA FOR THE PAST 20 YEARS. OUR PARTNER IN SOUTH INDIA, PASTOR JONATHAN, MANAGES 5 CHILDREN'S CENTERS WITH 150 CHILDREN, 10 PASTORS AND 2 STAFF MEMBERS PROVIDING FAITH, EDUCATION, NUTRITION, ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY, AND DIGNITY TO A GROUP OF PEOPLE - CHRISTIANS, MUSLIMS AND HINDUS - WHO ARE BEATEN, SPIT UPON AND OFTEN DIE FOR THEIR FAITH IN GOD MAEVE HEDSTROM, KCDS MEDIA MANAGER, TRAVELED TO INDIA FEB 9 - 28/2024 TO SLUMS IN CHILDREN'S CENTERS IN INDIA TO EVALUATE IMPACT OF SUPPORT AND ANY NEED FOR MODIFICATION IN GIVING, FOR PRAYER AND WELL-BEING OF 500+ BENEFICIARIES OF GIVING IN GUNTUR, INCLUDING 150 CHILDREN, PARENTS/FAMILIES, WORKERS/STAFF OF GUNTUR CHARITY NEW DIRECTION OF GIVING: AFTER CONSIDERABLE PRAYER AND WORKING WITH A NON- PROFIT ADVISOR IN MAY, KCDS COMMITTED TO A NEW INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP 2 SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISES, SHIFTING GIVING TO A "HAND UP" VS A "HAND OUT" - THIS OFFERS THEM AND THEIR COMMUNITY BOTH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY: SAFFRON PROJECT AND EMBROIDERY PROJECT. HEBRON HOME: WE SUPPORT A CHARITY IN NORTHERN NIGERIA AMONG A COMMUNITY OF MUSLIMS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO FOLLOW JESUS. THESE NIGERIAN MUSLIM CHRISTIANS ARE EXTREMELY PERSECUTED AND THEIR LIVES ARE ALWAYS IN DANGER FOR THEIR BELIEFS. MUSLIM EXTREMISTS INCLUDING BOKO HARAM AND OTHER GROUPS SEEK THE LIVES OF THE WORKERS THERE WHOM WE SUPPORT. IN 2024, THE PRES AND VP TRAVELED TO SLUMS IN CHILDREN'S CENTERS IN INDIA TO EVALUATE IMPACT OF SUPPORT AND ANY NEED FOR MODIFICATION IN GIVING, FOR PRAYER AND WELL-BEING OF 500+ BENEFICIARIES OF GIVING: GUNTUR, CHENNAI, AND ANDAMAN ISLANDS AFTER CONSIDERABLE PRAYER AND WORKING WITH A NON-PROFIT ADVISOR IN MAY, KCDS COMMITTED TO AN ADDITIONAL INITIATIVE TO DEVELOP SUSTAINABLE ENTERPRISE IN THE ANDAMAN ISLANDS, WORKING WITH PASTOR GEORGE AND 7 CHURCHES/PASTORS HE SUPPORTS. PASTOR GEORGE AND HIS COMMUNITY, WHO ARE LOW-CASTE HINDUS WHO HAVE CHOSEN TO FOLLOW JESUS, ARE BEATEN AND SOMETIMES KILLED FOR THEIR FAITH ONE OF OUR PROJECTS IS TO BUY A 22000 VAN FOR TOURISM PURPOSES. WITH THE FUNDS THEY RECEIVE, THEY CAN SUPPORT THEIR OWN MINISTRIES AND WILL NOT DEPEND ON MONTHLY GIVING. THIS OFFERS THEM AND THEIR COMMUNITY BOTH INDEPENDENCE AND DIGNITY. WORKING WITH DR. ARUMUGAM CHANDRASEKARAN, HEART-TRANSPLANT SPECIALIST, KCDS PROVIDED FUNDS FOR YOUNG HINDU BOY ON WAITING LIST FOR HEART TRANSPLANT TO RECEIVE A NEW HEART
    Expenses $65,741 · grants $59,889

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less. 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-N on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
20-5666608
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-N (e-Postcard)

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-N for 2025
Officer: Shelly K Hedstrom
December 31, 2025≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990December 2024$268,027$65,741$618,324IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: Shelly Kennedy Hedstrom
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Shelly Hedstrom
December 31, 2022≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2021
Officer: Shelly Hedstrom
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2017
Officer: TERRY KENNEDY
December 31, 2017≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 20-5666608).

Questions about AIDS FAMILY FUND INC

What is the EIN of AIDS FAMILY FUND INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of AIDS FAMILY FUND INC is 20-5666608.
Is AIDS FAMILY FUND INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to AIDS FAMILY FUND INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does AIDS FAMILY FUND INC file?
Form 990-N (e-Postcard). Gross receipts normally $50,000 or less.
When is the next return of AIDS FAMILY FUND INC 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 AIDS FAMILY FUND INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-N for 2025 for the year ended December 31, 2025.
Who is the principal officer of AIDS FAMILY FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names SHELLY HEDSTROM.
Who are the officers and directors of AIDS FAMILY FUND INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 4 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does AIDS FAMILY FUND INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $268,027, expenses of $65,741 and total assets of $618,324 at year end.

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