Nonprofit · EIN 47-6036143
VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL
Tax-exempt · FRANKLIN, TN 37067
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2025 | 990 | $622,045 | $716,672 | -$94,627 | $2,251,195 | $32,348 | $2,218,847 |
| September 30, 2024 | 990 | $551,524 | $481,706 | $69,818 | $2,359,637 | $43,866 | $2,315,771 |
| September 30, 2023 | 990 | $629,720 | $374,720 | $255,000 | $2,168,837 | $58,089 | $2,110,748 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,009
- Program service revenue
- $503,308
- Investment income
- $36,728
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $165,000
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $106,977
- Other salaries and wages
- $183,908
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $344,168
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $25,554
- Accounting fees
- $25,995
- Occupancy
- $9,307
- Travel
- $31,142
- Depreciation
- $429
- Program services (functional)
- $580,684
- Management and general (functional)
- $92,871
- Fundraising (functional)
- $43,117
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,359,637
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,251,195
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $32,348
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,218,847
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $1,820
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $1,047,938
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,170,909
- Gross receipts
- $622,045
- Employees
- 4
- Year formed
- 1964
- State of legal domicile
- NE
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.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caylen Santos | CEO Officer | 40 | $106,977 |
| Steve Zuehlke | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| Joshua Eidson | Treasurer Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| Lisa Cefali | Chairman Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Tushar Prabhu | Chairman Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| David Small | Chairman Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Howard Blank | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Belinda Judson | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| John Dennis | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| Matt Maudlin | Chairman Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOSHUA EIDSON | Treasurer Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| KEN LOUGHNAN | CHAIR ADVISORY Trustee or director | 7 | $0 |
| JOHN DENNIS | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID SMALL | CHAIR, ASIA PAC Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BELINDA JUDSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA CEFALI | CHAIR, ADVISORY Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| NICK SHATTOCK | Chairman, EC Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE ZUEHLKE | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| HOWARD BLANK | Director Trustee or director | 4 | $0 |
| TUSHAR PRABHU | CHAIR, EC Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| CAYLEN SANTOS | CEO Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended September 30, 2023: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVE MCCONACHIE | Treasurer Trustee or director | 15 | $0 |
| KEN LOUGHNAN | CHAIR ADVISORY Trustee or director | 6 | $0 |
| JOHN DENNIS | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| DAVID SMALL | CHAIR, ASIA PAC Trustee or director | 10 | $0 |
| BELINDA JUDSON | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| ANGUS MURRAY | CHAIR, CHILDREN Trustee or director | 2 | $0 |
| LISA CEFALI | CHAIR, ADVISORY Trustee or director | 18 | $0 |
| NICK SHATTOCK | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| STEVE ZUEHLKE | President Trustee or director | 20 | $0 |
| HOWARD BLANK | Director Trustee or director | 8 | $0 |
| TUSHAR PRABHU | CHAIR, EUROPEAN Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2000 MALLORY LN STE 130 PMB 70, FRANKLIN, TN 37067-8231
- In care of
- % CAYLEN SANTOS
- Signed the 990
- Caylen Santos, CEO
- Phone
- (323) 934-4688
- Website
- www.variety.org
- Return prepared by
- Two Roads
Mission
We empower children who are sick, disadvantaged, or living with disabilities through life-changing programs that provide medical care, mobility, education, and support to live without limits.
Program accomplishments
- ALL CHILDREN ARE SPECIAL. HOWEVER, VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITYS PURPOSE IS TO SERVE CHILDREN WHO ARE LESS FORTUNATE CHILDREN WHO LIVE AND GROW UP WITH A SERIOUS ILLNESS, DISABILITY OR DISADVANTAGE. THESE ARE EXTRA SPECIAL CHILDREN WHO REQUIRE A SPECIAL KIND OF HELP. THAT HELP IS YOU AND VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY. UNDER FOUR CORE PROGRAMS VARIETY THE CHILDRENS CHARITY DELIVERS ON ITS PROMISE TO PROVIDE A FUTURE WITHOUT LIMITS FOR EVERY CHILD, REGARDLESS OF THEIR BACKGROUND OR ABILITY, AND TO BE THE MOST TRUSTED AND EFFECTIVE CHILDRENS CHARITY IN THE WORLD. 1.VARIETYS CARE PROGRAM DELIVERS CRITICAL LIFE-SAVING MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, HEALTHCARE AND WELL-BEING TO INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND CHILDRENS HEALTH ORGANIZATIONS. 2.VARIETYS FREEDOM PROGRAM DELIVERS VITAL LIFE-CHANGING EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES FOR MOBILITY, INDEPENDENCE AND SOCIAL INCLUSION TO INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND CHILDRENS ORGANIZATIONS. 3.VARIETYS FUTURE PROGRAM DELIVERS CRUCIAL LIFE-ENRICHING COMMUNICATION EQUIPMENT AND SERVICES, EDUCATION AND SELF-ESTEEM TO INDIVIDUAL CHILDREN AND CHILDRENS ORGANIZATIONS. 4.VARIETYS INTERNATIONAL CHILDRENS FUND DELIVERS IMPERATIVE MOBILITY EQUIPMENT FOR CHILDREN IN DEVELOPING COUNTRIES. UNLIKE MOST CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS THAT FOCUS ON A SINGLE AREA PROBLEM OR ISSUE, VARIETY FOCUSES ON MULTIPLE UNMET NEEDS OF CHILDREN WHO ARE SICK, DISADVANTAGED OR LIVE WITH DISABILITIES AND OTHER SPECIAL NEEDS AT A LOCAL, NATIONAL AND INTERNATIONAL LEVEL. OUR AIM IS TO MAXIMIZE THE REAL, LONG-TERM POSITIVE SOCIAL IMPACT FOR ALL CHILDREN.Expenses $580,684 · grants $165,000
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 year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | September 30, 2026 | February 16, 2027 | Not due yet |
| 2024 | September 30, 2025 | February 17, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | September 30, 2024 | February 18, 2025 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-6036143
- 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
- 1965
- Accounting year ends
- September
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- International, foreign affairs and national security (Q123)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,251,195
- Income (IRS master file)
- $622,045
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | September 2025 | $622,045 | $716,672 | $2,251,195 | XML |
| 990 | September 2024 | $551,524 | $481,706 | $2,359,637 | XML |
| 990 | September 2023 | $629,720 | $374,720 | $2,168,837 | XML |
| 990 | September 2022 | $668,253 | $295,966 | $1,849,829 | IRS |
| 990 | September 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | September 2018 | – | – | – | 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 47-6036143).
Questions about VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL
- What is the EIN of VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL is 47-6036143.
- Is VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1965.
- Are donations to VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL 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 VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL 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 VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended September 2025.
- Who are the officers and directors of VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL?
- The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $106,977 (Caylen Santos, CEO).
- How much revenue does VARIETY-THE CHILDRENS CHARITY INTERNATIONAL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $622,045, expenses of $716,672 and total assets of $2,251,195 at year end.
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