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Nonprofit · EIN 36-6167609

KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC

Tax-exempt · ROCKFORD, IL 61126

Financials

$154K$196K2022$195K$256K2023$377K$185K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$377,020$185,177$191,843$3,292,427$0$3,292,427
September 30, 2024990$194,511$255,736-$61,225$3,105,344$0$3,105,344
September 30, 2023990$153,516$195,672-$42,156$2,720,324$0$2,720,324
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$57,435
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$321,591
Net gain from sales of assets
$228,484
Net income from fundraising events
-$2,006
Other revenue
-$2,006

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$154,465
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$3,992
Program services (functional)
$160,121
Management and general (functional)
$25,056

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$3,105,344
Total assets, end of year
$3,292,427
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$3,292,427
Publicly traded securities
$3,135,294
Gross receipts
$1,424,315
Employees
0
Volunteers
56
Year formed
1959
State of legal domicile
IL

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 September 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carl PalmgrenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Pam Clark-RedienbachOverseer
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Shirley DavidsonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carol GerrondDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Karin AlforsDirector and Overseer
Trustee or director
1.25$0
Janell DrolsumDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Ann RussellDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
John BuzzardOverseer
Trustee or director
0.25$0
Lori Berkes-NelsonPresident
Officer
2$0
MaryKay GarganeraTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Steven EllisonPresident Elect
Officer
2$0
Jennifer ReisingerPast President
Officer
0.5$0
Mary PriceSecretary
Officer
2$0
Darlene RiddleAsst Secretary
Officer
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 13 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Carl PalmgrenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Pam Clark-RedienbachOverseer
Trustee or director
1$0
Chip StonerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carol GerrondDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mary PriceSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Lana DresserPast President
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Jennifer ReisingerPresident
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Lori Berkes-NelsonPresident Elect
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
MaryKay GarganeraTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Karin AlforsDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Steven EllisonDirector
Trustee or director
4$0
Paul WertherOverseer
Trustee or director
1$0
John BuzzardOverseer
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Chuck AlltonDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Sherry SkaifeDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Chip StonerDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Pam Clark-RedienbachDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carl PalmgrenDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Carol GerrondDirector
Trustee or director
1$0
Mary PriceSecretary
Officer
2$0
Amy ProsiseTreasurer
Officer
1$0
Lana DresserPresident
Officer
5$0
Jennifer ReisingerPresident-elect
Officer
5$0
Lori Berkes-NelsonVice President
Officer
2$0
MaryKay GarganeraTreasurer
Officer
3$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 8472, ROCKFORD, IL 61126-8472
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Lori Berkes-Nelson, PO Box 8472, Rockford, IL 61126
Signed the 990
Karin Alfors, Board member
Phone
(815) 978-4233

Mission

To serve the children of the Rockford area through educational scholarship grants and grants to local 501(c)(3) organizations that assist children and their families through educational, leisure and social activities.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • Grants to other 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations
    Expenses $136,665 · grants $136,665
  • Scholarships to high school seniors for freshman year college expenses
    Expenses $17,800 · grants $17,800 · revenue $13,800
  • Expenses related to programs run by Kiwanis Charities of Rockford members to introduce high school and middle school students to service to their community.
    Expenses $4,260
  • Direct support of children in programs of other 501(C)(3) entities in the Winnebago County community.
    Expenses $1,396

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

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025September 30, 2026February 16, 2027Not due yet
2024September 30, 2025February 17, 2026990 on file
2023September 30, 2024February 18, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
36-6167609
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
1960
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,292,427
Income (IRS master file)
$1,424,315

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$377,020$185,177$3,292,427IRS
990September 2024$194,511$255,736$3,105,344IRS
990September 2023$153,516$195,672$2,720,324XML
990September 2022$30,359$167,871$2,583,587IRS
990September 2021–––IRS
990September 2020–––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 36-6167609).

Questions about KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC

What is the EIN of KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC is 36-6167609.
Is KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1960.
Are donations to KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD 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 KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending September 30, 2026) is due February 16, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names Lori Berkes-Nelson.
Who are the officers and directors of KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 14 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KIWANIS CHARITIES OF ROCKFORD INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $377,020, expenses of $185,177 and total assets of $3,292,427 at year end.

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