We rely entirely on individual contributions. All individuals who work on behalf of KFF do so voluntarily, and when they incur expenses (such as travel), pay for those out of pocket. Unaudited financial statements are offered in the annual reports listed below. You may also view annual 990-EZ forms filed with the US Internal Revenue Service. In addition, KFF is registered with the State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing as a nonprofit organization and its credentials are available online.
Annual Reports and Special Topics
| Date | Report Type |
| 2022 year | No annual report, please see 990 EZ form in section below for financial information. |
| May 8, 2022 | 2021 Annual Report – Read the Report |
| Dec 5, 2021 | 2020 Annual Report – Read the Report |
| June 22, 2020 | 2019 Annual Report – Read the Report |
| July 6, 2018 | 2017 Annual Report – Read the Report |
| May 19, 2017 | 2016 Annual Report – Read the Report |
| May 2, 2016 | 2015 Annual Report – Read the Report |
| April 7, 2015 | 2014 Annual Report – Read the Report |
| May 22, 2014 | 2013 Annual Report – Read the Report |
| March 1, 2013 | 2012 Annual Report – Read the Report |
990-EZ Forms Filed with the US Internal Revenue Service
The Kids First Fund is incorporated as a non-profit 501-c-3 organization requirements of the IRS. Donations to The Kids First Fund are tax-deductible. The determination was made by the IRS on November 1, 1999.
The IRS Form 990, or Return of Organization Exempt from Income Tax, is the form used by tax-exempt organizations to provide the IRS with certain pieces of required information. The completed Form 990 is available for public inspection, and may be the primary or sole source of information about a particular organization for some members of the public.
The Kids First Fund began providing these forms on its web site for the 2004 tax year. The contribution category (Line 1) includes cash contributions and in-kind donations such as the airline tickets used to support program work in Latvia. The grants category (Line 10 and Part III on page 2) lists the cash grants made for program work. The amount also includes in-kind items used to support program work, such as the airline tickets described above.
State of Wisconsin Department of Regulation and Licensing
The Kids First Fund, Inc. is licensed by the State of Wisconsin as a charitable organization. You may view the status of our license at the Department of Regulation and Licensing Internet site:
https://www.wdfi.org/ice/berg/Registration/OrganizationCredentialSearch.aspx
Select “Charitable Organization” as the profession. Enter “6911” in the “Credential Number” box. Financial information provided to the State of Wisconsin are available at this web site. The Kids First Fund is proud of its “no overhead” policy as evidenced by the zero amounts appearing for all categories with the exception of grants made for Program Services in our grant destinations.
Conflict of Interest Policy
The Kids First Fund has a written conflict of interest policy to ensure that its directors and officers act in the best interest of KFF, rather than in furtherance of personal interests or the interests of third parties; and to protect KFF’s interest when it is contemplating a transaction or arrangement that might benefit the private interest of an officer or director of KFF. This policy is renewed annually by all directors and officers.