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Nonprofit · EIN 81-1387597

KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION

Tax-exempt · KINGSTON, TN 37763

Financials

$82K$174K2024$172K$199K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$172,102$199,013-$26,911$112,114$1,652$110,462
December 31, 2024990-EZ$82,072$173,655-$91,583$137,373–$137,373
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$117,286
of which government grants
$16,000
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$45
Net income from fundraising events
$35,127
Net income from gaming
$19,644
Other revenue
$54,771

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$75,000
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$80,738
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$325
Occupancy
$9,365
Depreciation
$10,814
Program services (functional)
$147,700
Management and general (functional)
$22,137
Fundraising (functional)
$29,176

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$137,373
Total assets, end of year
$112,114
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,652
Net assets, end of year
$110,462
Land, buildings and equipment
$21,158
Net assets without donor restrictions
$110,462
Gross receipts
$220,242
Employees
0

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, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Allie Frances LaddDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
35$75,000
Ryan LaddDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Elizabeth HowardTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Matt HillDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Tori HenleySecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Kelly HaglerDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
Janie HowardDirector
Trustee or director, Officer
5$0
990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Allie Frances LaddDirector35$63,462
Ryan LaddSecretary20$0
Elizabeth HowardPresident5$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 932, KINGSTON, TN 37763-0932
In care of
% ALLIE LADD
Mailing address (990-N for 2021)
1548 Ruritan Rd, Harriman TN 37748
Principal officer (990-N for 2021)
Elizabeth Howard, 281 Valleyview Dr, Lenoir City TN 37772
Signed the 990
Elizabeth Howard, President
Return prepared by
Blakes Bookkeeping & Business Branding

Mission

To support and fund research for a treatment and cure for MPS1, provide treatment and services for children dealing with chronic illness, to support families with children suffering from chronic illness, and to support local hospitals which provide treatment to children suffering from chronic disease or illness.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • In the past year, The Kennedy Ladd Foundation has continued to grow into a powerful force of hope for families affected by MPS1. We served over 100 families, brought 25 MPS1 families from across the country to East Tennessee for a fully supported, multi-day experience, and provided 30 iPad packages to children in need. Through storytelling, advocacy, and community-driven events reaching 1000+ attendees, we raised critical awareness and funding while continuing to push forward in the fight for better treatments and ultimately, a cure.
    Expenses $147,700

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 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990-EZ on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
81-1387597
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
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$112,114
Income (IRS master file)
$220,242

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$172,102$199,013$112,114IRS
990-EZDecember 2024$82,072$173,655$137,373XML
990-EZDecember 2023$82,040$41,774$228,956IRS
990-EZDecember 2022–––IRS
990-N for 2021
Officer: Elizabeth Howard
December 31, 2021≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2020
Officer: Allie Ladd
December 31, 2020≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2019
Officer: Allie Ladd
December 31, 2019≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION

What is the EIN of KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION is 81-1387597.
Is KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION 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 KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION 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 KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION?
The 990-N for 2021 names Elizabeth Howard.
Who are the officers and directors of KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $75,000 (Allie Frances Ladd, Director).
How much revenue does KENNEDY LADD FOUNDATION have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $172,102, expenses of $199,013 and total assets of $112,114 at year end.

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