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Nonprofit · EIN 31-1579097

KIDS WISH NETWORK INC

Tax-exempt · PALM HARBOR, FL 34683

Financials

$9.5M$10.2M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KIDS WISH NETWORK INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
May 31, 2025990$9,517,743$10,174,582-$656,839$3,385,768$101,522$3,284,246
Financial details: 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$9,517,261
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$482
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$861,684
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$236,993
Other salaries and wages
$325,040
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$643,652
Professional fundraising fees
$6,353,705
Legal fees
$28,635
Accounting fees
$27,862
Occupancy
$102,102
Travel
$2,816
Program services (functional)
$3,182,107
Management and general (functional)
$623,444
Fundraising (functional)
$6,369,031

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,116,391
Total assets, end of year
$3,385,768
Total liabilities, end of year
$101,522
Net assets, end of year
$3,284,246
Land, buildings and equipment
$56,652
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,284,246
Gross receipts
$9,517,743
Employees
18
Volunteers
305
Year formed
1997
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 May 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
TAM LAI KEENANEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$213,360$16,010
ANDREW GOTTLIEBTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
DAVID CLEVENGERPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0$0
FRANK GOLDBERGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
DONALD HILLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0
PATRICIA HANSENDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
301 BEAR RIDGE CIR, PALM HARBOR, FL 34683-5483
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
TAM LAI KEENAN, 301 BEAR RIDGE CIRCLE, PALM HARBOR, FL 33543
Signed the 990
TAM LAI KEENAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(727) 789-0008
Return prepared by
PRAGER METIS CPAS LLC

Mission

KIDS WISH NETWORK IS A NATIONAL CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION DEDICATED TO INFUSING HOPE, CREATING HAPPY MEMORIES, AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR CHILDREN WITH LIFE-THREATENING CONDITIONS AND STRUGGLING WITH LIFE-ALTERING SITUATIONS.

990 for the year ended May 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • 13749 CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES HAD WISHES AND OTHER SERVICES FULFILLED BY KWN. WISH GRANTING, INCLUDING THE "HERO" WISH PROGRAM ASSISTS CHILDREN SUFFERING FROM LIFE THREATENING AND LIFE ALTERING CONDITIONS. KIDS WISH NETWORK'S PROJECT TOY DROP AND HOLIDAY OF HOPE GIFT BANKS PROVIDE AT RISK CHILDREN AND CHILDREN OF THE MILITARY SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHARE IN A DAY OF GIVING. ADDITIONALLY, KIDS WISH NETWORK PROVIDES FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE FOR FUNERAL EXPENSES OF CHILDREN ELIGIBLE FOR OUR A CHILD FOREVER PROGRAM.
    Expenses $3,182,107 · grants $861,684

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 May, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025May 31, 2026October 15, 2026Not on file
2024May 31, 2025October 15, 2025990 on file
2023May 31, 2024October 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
31-1579097
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
1998
Accounting year ends
May
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P80)
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,385,768
Income (IRS master file)
$9,517,743

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990May 2025–––IRS
990May 2024–––IRS
990May 2023$11,241,470$11,019,048$4,114,013IRS
990May 2022$12,542,226$12,946,715$3,451,102IRS
990May 2021–––IRS
990May 2020–––IRS
990May 2019–––IRS
990May 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS publishes only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years appear here as 990.tax collects the monthly files. 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.

Questions about KIDS WISH NETWORK INC

What is the EIN of KIDS WISH NETWORK INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KIDS WISH NETWORK INC is 31-1579097.
Is KIDS WISH NETWORK INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1998.
Are donations to KIDS WISH NETWORK INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KIDS WISH NETWORK INC 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 WISH NETWORK INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending May 31, 2026) is due October 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KIDS WISH NETWORK INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended May 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KIDS WISH NETWORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 names TAM LAI KEENAN.
Who are the officers and directors of KIDS WISH NETWORK INC?
The 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 lists 6 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $213,360 (TAM LAI KEENAN, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR).
How much revenue does KIDS WISH NETWORK INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended May 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $9,517,743, expenses of $10,174,582 and total assets of $3,385,768 at year end.

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