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Nonprofit · EIN 82-2553726

KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LAKELAND, FL 33803

Financials

$50K$23K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990-EZ$49,998$23,387$26,611$26,715–$26,715
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$11,791
Net income from fundraising events
$38,207

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$23,175
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$0
Other expenses
$212
Program services (functional)
$23,175

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$104
Total assets, end of year
$26,715
Total liabilities, end of year
–
Net assets, end of year
$26,715
Cash, savings and investments
$26,715
Gross receipts
$83,758

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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Elizabeth S HaygoodPresident10$0
Richard L SellersTreasurer1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2725 CAMBRIDGE AVE, LAKELAND, FL 33803-3004
Mailing address (990-N for 2024)
2725 Cambridge Ave, Lakeland FL 33803
Principal officer (990-N for 2024)
Elizabeth Haygood, 2725 Cambridge Ave, Lakeland FL 33803
Signed the 990-EZ
Richard L Sellers, Treasurer
Phone
(863) 944-4120

Mission

Donation of games and toys to children in hospital suffering from various ailments

990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • A fundraising event and cash contributions allowed the organization to purchased games and toys for children suffering from various diseases and ailments that are confined to the hospital for periods of time.
    Expenses $23,175

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

IRS record

EIN
82-2553726
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
2022
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Category (NTEE)
Human services (P58)
Assets (IRS master file)
$26,715
Income (IRS master file)
$83,758

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
July 15, 2020
Posted by the IRS
September 14, 2020
Reinstated
Effective August 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990-EZDecember 2025$49,998$23,387$26,715XML
990-N for 2024
Officer: Elizabeth Haygood
December 31, 2024≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2023
Officer: Richard L Sellers
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: Elizabeth Haygood
December 31, 2022≤ $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 82-2553726).

Questions about KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC

What is the EIN of KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC is 82-2553726.
Is KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on July 15, 2020 and reinstated it effective August 15, 2021.
Are donations to KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KATES STORY FOUNDATION 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 KATES STORY FOUNDATION 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 KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-N for 2024 names Elizabeth Haygood.
Who are the officers and directors of KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC?
The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 2 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KATES STORY FOUNDATION INC have?
On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $49,998, expenses of $23,387 and total assets of $26,715 at year end.

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