Civic Intelligence

Merlins Magic Wand Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2019 • EIN 46-0809190

Jan 01, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019 • Filed on Nov 12, 2020

Organization ProfileWWW.MERLINSMAGICWAND.ORG/USA
One Legoland DriveCarlsbad, CA 92008

(760) 786-0059

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

90th percentile

0.50x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 90% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Liabilities / Revenue

95th percentile

0.86x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 95% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Net Margin

12th percentile

-30%

Higher net margin than 12% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Top Officer Pay

98th percentile

$90,122

Higher top officer pay than 98% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 33.5% of source-year revenue.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2019

Asset Growth

38th percentile

-3.4%

Faster asset growth than 38% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-22%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2019 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2018 to 2019

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets90th percentile

Assets

Down

$458,975

Down $16,221 (-3.4%) from 2018

Net Assets

Down

$227,659

Down $81,822 (-26%) from 2018

Liabilities

Up

$231,316

Up $65,601 (+40%) from 2018

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue95th percentileNet Margin12th percentile

Revenue

Down

$269,342

Down $74,603 (-22%) from 2018

Expenses

Up

$351,164

Up $58,107 (+20%) from 2018

Net Income

Down

-$81,822

Down $132,710 (-261%) from 2018

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth38th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0Assets 2014: $265,618Liabilities 2014: $156,070Net Assets 2014: $109,5482014Assets 2015: $430,251Liabilities 2015: $139,758Net Assets 2015: $290,4932015Assets 2016: $362,121Liabilities 2016: $85,779Net Assets 2016: $276,3422016Assets 2017: $379,803Liabilities 2017: $121,210Net Assets 2017: $258,5932017Assets 2018: $475,196Liabilities 2018: $165,715Net Assets 2018: $309,4812018Assets 2019: $458,975Liabilities 2019: $231,316Net Assets 2019: $227,6592019Assets 2020: $371,124Liabilities 2020: $206,551Net Assets 2020: $164,5732020Assets 2021: $573,498Liabilities 2021: $116,978Net Assets 2021: $456,5202021Assets 2022: $902,871Liabilities 2022: $224,426Net Assets 2022: $678,4452022Assets 2023: $1,025,644Liabilities 2023: $415,673Net Assets 2023: $609,9712023Assets 2024: $1,032,812Liabilities 2024: $381,410Net Assets 2024: $651,4022024

Highlighted filing

2019

Assets$458,975
Liabilities$231,316
Net Assets$227,659
Open 2019 Filing

Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.5M$1.0M$500K$0-$500KRevenue 2014: $192,565Expenses 2014: $83,017Net Income 2014: $109,5482014Revenue 2015: $1,023,308Expenses 2015: $842,363Net Income 2015: $180,9452015Revenue 2016: $1,170,674Expenses 2016: $1,201,325Net Income 2016: -$30,6512016Revenue 2017: $267,186Expenses 2017: $284,935Net Income 2017: -$17,7492017Revenue 2018: $343,945Expenses 2018: $293,057Net Income 2018: $50,8882018Revenue 2019: $269,342Expenses 2019: $351,164Net Income 2019: -$81,8222019Revenue 2020: $169,637Expenses 2020: $232,723Net Income 2020: -$63,0862020Revenue 2021: $484,598Expenses 2021: $192,651Net Income 2021: $291,9472021Revenue 2022: $454,244Expenses 2022: $232,319Net Income 2022: $221,9252022Revenue 2023: $444,887Expenses 2023: $513,361Net Income 2023: -$68,4742023Revenue 2024: $398,879Expenses 2024: $357,448Net Income 2024: $41,4312024

Highlighted filing

2019

Revenue$269,342
Expenses$351,164
Net Income-$81,822
Open 2019 Filing
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2019 to Dec 31, 2019
Signed
Nov 12, 2020
Return Version
2019v5.1
Gross Receipts
$357,049
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Merlin's magic wand foundation's purpose is to support children facing challenges of serious illness, disability or adversity. The foundation believes that every child deserves to laugh, enjoy and cherish memorable experiences and its mission is to enable them to access the magic of merlin entertainments.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$404,289$390,056▼ $14,233
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$3,523$35,245▲ $31,722
Pledges and Grants Receivable$67,384$33,674▼ $33,710
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$0$0→ $0
Total Assets$475,196$458,975▼ $16,221
Liabilities
Other Liabilities$81,954$154,955▲ $73,001
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses$83,761$76,361▼ $7,400
Total Liabilities$165,715$231,316▲ $65,601
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$309,481$227,659▼ $81,822
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$309,481$227,659▼ $81,822
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$475,196$458,975▼ $16,221

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Equipment$0$2,257$2,257
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay98th percentile

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Tracie HogencampCharity ManagerFT$73,274$16,848$90,122

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Peter Ronchetti Thru 1219Charity President
Brian ShawCharity CFO
Adrian JonesCharity Secretary
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$162,651
Program Service Revenue
$0
Investment Income
$0
Other Revenue
$106,691
All Other Contributions
$5,199
Change in Net Assets
$-81,822

Noncash Contribution Practices

Property subject to holding requirements
No
Reviewed unusual noncash gifts
Yes
Third parties used for noncash contributions
No

Noncash Contributions

Contribution TypeContribution CountReported AmountValuation Method
Other Non Cash Contri Table10$2,880Cost/selling Price O
Other Non Cash Contri Table2$156Cost/selling Price O
Other Non Cash Contri Table1$19Cost/selling Price O
Total Noncash Contributions13$3,055-
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$162,748
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$121,241
Other Expenses$67,175
Total Fundraising Expense$34,537
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$110,201--$110,201
Current Officers, Directors, Trustees, and Key Employees$54,073$18,024$18,024$90,121
Other Salaries and Wages$39,077$19,268$6,052$64,397
Fees for Services Accounting-$33,386-$33,386
Office Expenses$10,383$549$426$11,358
Grants to Domestic Individuals$11,040--$11,040
Advertising$157-$6,931$7,088
Travel$4,079$1,360$1,360$6,799
Payroll Taxes$3,443$1,148$1,148$5,739
Pension Plan Contributions$1,230$868$209$2,307
Fees for Services Legal-$660-$660
Other Employee Benefits$-1,143$1,396$-69$184
Other Expenses$-70$3,690$-46$-116
Total Functional Expenses$235,473$81,154$34,537$351,164
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Honor Ehg IncMiddletown, NY501(c)(3)Design and Refurbishment of Lego Themed Social Room$40,000
Ronald Mcdonald HousePhiladelphia, PA501(c)(3)Design and Build of Outdoor Play Area$40,000
Give Kids the World VillageKissimmee, FL501(c)(3)Design and Refurbishment Indoor Amberville Area$23,592
Cure 4 the Kids FoundationLas Vegas, NV501(c)(3)Build and Supply of a Mobile Unit$6,531
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
Yes
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Fundraising Gross Income$164,744
Fundraising Direct Expenses$87,707
Gaming Gross Income$29,654
Gaming Direct Expenses$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0

Fundraising Events

EventGross ReceiptsGross RevenueDirect ExpensesNet Income
LLC Golf$73,221$72,596$5,029$67,567
Llf Golf$46,260$44,197$5,603$38,594
Total Events$174,032$164,744$87,707$77,037
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Debt and Bond Financing

Other Reported Liabilities

LiabilityAmount
Related Party Payable$154,955
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
Yes
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Backup withholding compliance
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
Yes
Other officer compensation reviewed
Yes
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 11B

“Management reviews the form 990. The 990 is also reviewed by the audit committee. Mmw's 990 is made available to the board of directors and for their reveiw prior to filing.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 12C

“Merlin's magic wand foundation ("mmw") maintains a written conflict of interest policy. The audit committee provides, at least annually, and whenever appropriate, a conflict of interest statement that is reviewed and signed by each interested person (board member, director, trustee or key employee, etc). The policy dictates that the audit committee conduct periodic reviews to ensure there are no conflicts of interest with any interested person. Such reviews are performed at least annually and whenever appropriate. If a person has a conflict with respect to a transaction they are not allowed to vote.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section B, Line 15

“Compensation for the charity manager is paid by related company merlin entertainments group us holdings. Compensation is based on comparables and approved by mmw's board of directors.”

Form 990, Part VI, Section C, Line 19

“Mmw makes its governing documents, conflict of interest policy, and financial statements available to the public in the same fashion as it makes its form 990 available to the public, upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
MERLIN'S MAGIC WAND FOUNDATION
EIN
46-0809190
Phone
7607860059
Address
ONE LEGOLAND DRIVE, CARLSBAD, CA 92008

Signing Officer

Name
Brian Shaw
Title
CFO
Phone
7607860059
Signed
2020-11-12
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Brian Shaw
Formed
2012
Legal Domicile
CA
Voting Board Members
2
Independent Board Members
2
Employees
0
Volunteers
200

Preparer

Firm
Moss Adams Llp
Address
4747 EXECUTIVE DR SUITE 1300, SAN DIEGO, CA 92121
Preparer
Patricia J Mayer
Phone
8586271400
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

PART X, LINE 2:

“Mmwf has evaluated the financial statement impact of tax positions taken or expected to be taken in its tax returns. Management has determined that no tax liabilities need to be recorded under applicable accounting guidance as of december 31, 2019 and 2018. Mmwf files an exempt organization return in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction and with the franchise tax board of the state of california.”

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IRS990/PYContributionsGrantsAmt0335633
IRS990/PYExcessBenefitTransInd00
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IRS990/PYInvestmentIncomeAmt00
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IRS990/PYOtherRevenueAmt08312
IRS990/PYProgramServiceRevenueAmt00
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IRS990/PYTotalExpensesAmt0293057
IRS990/PYTotalProfFndrsngExpnsAmt00
IRS990/PYTotalRevenueAmt0343945
IRS990/QuidProQuoContributionsInd01
IRS990/QuidProQuoContriDisclInd01
IRS990/RcvFndsToPayPrsnlBnftCntrctInd00
IRS990/ReconcilationRevenueExpnssAmt0-81822
IRS990/RegularMonitoringEnfrcInd01
IRS990/RelatedEntityInd01
IRS990/RelatedOrganizationCtrlEntInd00
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IRS990/ReportInvestmentsOtherSecInd00
IRS990/ReportLandBuildingEquipmentInd01
IRS990/ReportOtherAssetsInd00
IRS990/ReportOtherLiabilitiesInd01
IRS990/ReportProgramRelatedInvstInd00
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IRS990ScheduleA/GiftsGrantsContriRcvd170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0324534
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IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0162651
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt0335634
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus2YearsAmt0268410
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus3YearsAmt0324534
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0345525
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalCalendarYear170Grp/TotalAmt01436754
IRS990ScheduleA/TotalSupportAmt01552051
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearAmt0106691
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus1YearAmt08312
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/CurrentTaxYearMinus4YearsAmt0294
IRS990ScheduleA/UnrelatedBusinessNetIncm170Grp/TotalAmt0115297
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorBusinessName/BusinessNameLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorNum0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine10RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/AddressLine20RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/City0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/State0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/ContributorUSAddress/ZIPCode0RESTRICTED
IRS990ScheduleB/ContributorInformationGrp/TotalContributionsAmt0RESTRICTED
IRS990/ScheduleBRequiredInd01
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/BookValueAmt00
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/DepreciationAmt02257
IRS990ScheduleD/EquipmentGrp/OtherCostOrOtherBasisAmt02257
IRS990ScheduleD/FootnoteTextInd0X
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Amt0154955
IRS990ScheduleD/OtherLiabilitiesOrgGrp/Desc0RELATED PARTY PAYABLE
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/ExplanationTxt0MMWF HAS EVALUATED THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT IMPACT OF TAX POSITIONS TAKEN OR EXPECTED TO BE TAKEN IN ITS TAX RETURNS. MANAGEMENT HAS DETERMINED THAT NO TAX LIABILITIES NEED TO BE RECORDED UNDER APPLICABLE ACCOUNTING GUIDANCE AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2019 AND 2018. MMWF FILES AN EXEMPT ORGANIZATION RETURN IN THE U.S. FEDERAL JURISDICTION AND WITH THE FRANCHISE TAX BOARD OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
IRS990ScheduleD/SupplementalInformationDetail/FormAndLineReferenceDesc0PART X, LINE 2:
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IRS990ScheduleD/TotalLiabilityAmt0154955
IRS990ScheduleG/CharitableDistributionRqrInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/CntrctWith3rdPrtyForGameRevInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/DistributedAmt029654
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContributionsTotAmt09288
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent1Amt0625
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriEvent2Amt02063
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/CharitableContriOtherEventsAmt06600
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/DirectExpenseSummaryEventsAmt087707
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentOtherEventsAmt013915
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/EntertainmentTotalEventsAmt013915
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event1Nm0LLC GOLF
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/Event2Nm0LLF GOLF
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageEvent1Amt05819
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageEvent2Amt03057
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageOtherEventsAmt011357
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/FoodAndBeverageTotalEventsAmt020233
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent1Amt073221
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsEvent2Amt046260
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsOtherEventsAmt054551
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossReceiptsTotalAmt0174032
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent1Amt072596
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueEvent2Amt044197
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueOtherEventsAmt047951
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalEventsAmt0164744
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/NetIncomeSummaryAmt077037
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssOtherEventsAmt07920
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OthDirectExpnssTotalEventsAmt018552
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent1Amt05029
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherDirectExpensesEvent2Amt05603
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/OtherEventsTotalCnt02
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFacilityCostsEvent1Amt019150
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFacilityCostsEvent2Amt04500
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsOtherEventsAmt011357
IRS990ScheduleG/FundraisingEventInformationGrp/RentFcltyCostsTotalEventsAmt035007
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/GrossRevenueOtherGamingAmt029654
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/GrossRevenueTotalGamingAmt029654
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/NetGamingIncomeSummaryAmt029654
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/VolunteerLaborOtherGamingInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingInformationGrp/VolunteerLaborOtherGamingPct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingManagerCompensationAmt00
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingManagerIsDirectorOfcrInd0X
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingManagerPersonNm0TRACIE HOGENCAMP
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingOtherFacilityPct00.00000
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingOwnFacilityPct01.00000
IRS990ScheduleG/GamingWithNonmembersInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/IndividualWithBooksNm0THE ORGANIZATION
IRS990ScheduleG/LicensedInd01
IRS990ScheduleG/LicenseSuspendedEtcInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/MemberOfOtherEntityInd00
IRS990ScheduleG/PersonsWithBooksUSAddress/AddressLine1Txt0ONE LEGOLAND DRIVE
IRS990ScheduleG/PersonsWithBooksUSAddress/CityNm0CARLSBAD
IRS990ScheduleG/PersonsWithBooksUSAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0CA
IRS990ScheduleG/PersonsWithBooksUSAddress/ZIPCd092008
IRS990ScheduleG/StatesWhereGamingConductedCd0CA
IRS990ScheduleG/StatesWhereGamingConductedCd1FL
IRS990ScheduleG/StatesWhereGamingConductedCd2NY
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantRecordsMaintainedInd01
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt01750
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/CashGrantAmt19290
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt0MAGICAL DAYS OUT
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt1COMMUNITY OUTREACH
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/GrantTypeTxt2TRAVEL GRANTS
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceAmt0818141
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc0ATTRACTION TICKETS
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc1GAMES, CRAFTS, TOYS
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/NonCashAssistanceDesc2N/A
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt026469
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt125
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/RecipientCnt2136
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc0FMV
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc1BOOK
IRS990ScheduleI/GrantsOtherAsstToIndivInUSGrp/ValuationMethodUsedDesc2BOOK
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt023592
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt140000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt240000
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/CashGrantAmt36531
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc0501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc1501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc2501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/IRCSectionDesc3501(C)(3)
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceAmt078
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc0GOODS FOR USE IN PROJECT BUILD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc1GOODS FOR USE IN PROJECT BUILD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc2GOODS FOR USE IN PROJECT BUILD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/NonCashAssistanceDesc3GOODS FOR USE IN PROJECT BUILD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt0DESIGN AND REFURBISHMENT INDOOR AMBERVILLE AREA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt1DESIGN AND REFURBISHMENT OF LEGO THEMED SOCIAL ROOM
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt2DESIGN AND BUILD OF OUTDOOR PLAY AREA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/PurposeOfGrantTxt3BUILD AND SUPPLY OF A MOBILE UNIT
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt0GIVE KIDS THE WORLD VILLAGE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt1HONOR EHG INC
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt2RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientBusinessName/BusinessNameLine1Txt3CURE 4 THE KIDS FOUNDATION
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN0592654440
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN1141596731
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN2237377505
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/RecipientEIN3260286469
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt0210 SOUTH BASS ROAD
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt138 SEWARD AVENUE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt23925 CHESTNUT STREET
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/AddressLine1Txt3ONE BREAKTHROUGH WAY
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm0KISSIMMEE
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm1MIDDLETOWN
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm2PHILADELPHIA
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/CityNm3LAS VEGAS
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd0FL
IRS990ScheduleI/RecipientTable/USAddress/StateAbbreviationCd1NY

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2019 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$458,975
Liabilities
$231,316
Net assets
$227,659
Revenue
$269,342
Expenses
$351,164
Net income
-$81,822
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.03$0.38$0.65$0.40$0.36$0.04
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.03$0.42$0.61$0.44$0.51$0.07
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.90$0.22$0.68$0.45$0.23$0.22
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.57$0.12$0.46$0.48$0.19$0.29
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.37$0.21$0.16$0.17$0.23$0.06
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.46$0.23$0.23$0.27$0.35$0.08
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.48$0.17$0.31$0.34$0.29$0.05
2017Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.38$0.12$0.26$0.27$0.28$0.02
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.36$0.09$0.28$1.17$1.20$0.03
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.43$0.14$0.29$1.02$0.84$0.18
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.27$0.16$0.11$0.19$0.08$0.11