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Nonprofit · EIN 94-1388691

KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC

Also known as K04654 GREATER MERCED

Tax-exempt · MERCED, CA 95341

Financials

$72K$73K2022$147K$78K2023$813K$874K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
September 30, 2025990$812,551$873,870-$61,319$166,724$14,395$152,329
September 30, 2024990-EZ$147,455$78,415$69,040$225,392$11,744$213,648
September 30, 2023990-EZ$71,753$73,228-$1,475$235,389$90,781$144,608
Financial details: 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$753,223
Membership dues
$2,983
Program service revenue
$53,857
Investment income
$297
Other revenue
$5,174

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Other salaries and wages
$8,054
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$8,789
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$12,602
Program services (functional)
$873,870

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$225,392
Total assets, end of year
$166,724
Total liabilities, end of year
$14,395
Net assets, end of year
$152,329
Land, buildings and equipment
$80,518
Gross receipts
$812,551
Employees
2
Volunteers
0
Year formed
1956
State of legal domicile
CA

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
KAREN ADAMSPRESIDENT
Officer
8$0
ELAINE DAVISTREASURER
Officer
8$0
ROBERT BENJAMINSECRETARY
Officer
8$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2024: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN ADAMSPRESIDENT20$0
ELAINE DAVISTREASURER20$0
ROBERT BENJAMINSECRETARY20$0
990-EZ for the year ended September 30, 2023: 3 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
KAREN ADAMSPRESIDENT20$0
KAREN HELMSTREASURER20$0
ROBERT BENJAMINSECRETARY20$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 1450, MERCED, CA 95341-1450
In care of
% SPINARDI & JONES
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ELAINE DAVIS, PO BOX 1450, MERCED, CA 95341
Signed the 990
ELAINE DAVIS, TREASURER
Phone
(209) 722-7429

California records

California keeps its own records of charities and corporations. Search them by EIN 94-1388691 or by the name KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC.

Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers
Registration status and filed reports (CT-TR-1, RRF-1)

Mission

THE KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER MERCED HAS SERVED MERCED COUNTY SINCE 1956, PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FAMILY-ORIENTED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PROJECTS SUCH AS KIWANIS KIDDIELAND.

990 for the year ended September 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • THE KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER MERCED HAS SERVED MERCED COUNTY SINCE 1956, PROVIDING COMMUNITY SERVICE, YOUTH PROGRAMS, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND FAMILY-ORIENTED RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH PROJECTS SUCH AS KIWANIS KIDDIELAND. THE KIDDIELAND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IS A COMPREHENSIVE EFFORT TO PRESERVE, ENHANCE, AND MODERNIZE KIWANIS KIDDIELAND AT APPLEGATE PARK, A COMMUNITY RESOURCE THAT HAS PROVIDED SAFE, AFFORDABLE RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN MERCED COUNTY SINCE 1957. THE PROJECT INCLUDES THE REHABILITATION AND REPLACEMENT OF AGING RIDES AND EQUIPMENT, UPGRADES TO PARK INFRASTRUCTURE, IMPROVEMENTS TO SAFETY AND ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES, FACILITY RENOVATIONS, AND ENHANCEMENTS TO VISITOR AMENITIES. THESE INVESTMENTS WILL HELP ENSURE COMPLIANCE WITH CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS, EXTEND THE USEFUL LIFE OF PARK ASSETS, IMPROVE THE VISITOR EXPERIENCE, AND PRESERVE KIDDIELAND AS A CHERISHED COMMUNITY DESTINATION FOR FUTURE GENERATIONS. THE PROJECT SUPPORTS THE KIWANIS MISSION OF SERVING CHILDREN BY PROVIDING AN INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE FAMILIES CAN GATHER, PLAY, AND CREATE LASTING MEMORIES.
    Expenses $873,870 · revenue $59,031

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-EZ on file

IRS record

EIN
94-1388691
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(4): Social welfare organization
Donations deductible
No
Exempt since
1940
Accounting year ends
September
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$166,724
Income (IRS master file)
$812,551

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990September 2025$812,551$873,870$166,724XML
990-EZSeptember 2024$147,455$78,415$225,392XML
990-EZSeptember 2023$71,753$73,228$235,389XML
990-EZSeptember 2022–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2021–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2020–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 2019–––IRS
990-EZSeptember 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 94-1388691).

Questions about KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC

What is the EIN of KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC is 94-1388691.
Is KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(4) since 1940.
Are donations to KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
No. The IRS master file says contributions to it are not deductible.
Which annual return does KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL 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 INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 names ELAINE DAVIS.
Who are the officers and directors of KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KIWANIS INTERNATIONAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended September 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $812,551, expenses of $873,870 and total assets of $166,724 at year end.

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