Civic Intelligence

Kwoe Foundation

EIN 47-1988487 • Chicago, IL

Pub. 78 Eligible990-N CoverageNTEE O50

Profile

KWOE Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes The organization supports underserved individuals and families through community-based outreach fundraising initiatives and charitable programming Its activities include organizing community drives providing direct assistance and delivering mission-driven programs that promote relief stability and well-being in the communities it serves

PO Box 87661Chicago, IL 60680

www.kwoefoundation.org

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

63rd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

65th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

9th percentile

-43%

Higher net margin than 9% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

83rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 83% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

23rd percentile

-30%

Faster asset growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

30th percentile

-17%

Faster revenue growth than 30% of similar nonprofits.

NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Assets

Down

$138,142

Down $60,142 (-30%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$138,142

Down $60,142 (-30%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$141,384

Down $28,848 (-17%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$201,526

Up $73,098 (+57%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$60,142

Down $101,946 (-244%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$200K$150K$100K$50K$0Assets 2023: $156,480Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $156,4802023Assets 2024: $198,284Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $198,2842024Assets 2025: $138,142Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $138,1422025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$138,142
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$138,142

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$300K$200K$100K$0-$100KRevenue 2023: $112,369Expenses 2023: $78,970Net Income 2023: $33,3992023Revenue 2024: $170,232Expenses 2024: $128,428Net Income 2024: $41,8042024Revenue 2025: $141,384Expenses 2025: $201,526Net Income 2025: -$60,1422025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$141,384
Expenses$201,526
Net Income-$60,142

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Mar 17, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$141,384
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

KWOE Foundation is organized and operated exclusively for charitable and educational purposes The organization supports underserved individuals and families through community-based outreach fundraising initiatives and charitable programming Its activities include organizing community drives providing direct assistance and delivering mission-driven programs that promote relief stability and well-being in the communities it serves

The KWOE Foundation is organized to provide financial assistance community support and charitable programming to individuals and families in need The organization raises funds through community-based initiatives and events and distributes resources through direct assistance outreach programs and strategic partnerships that promote stability empowerment and overall well-being

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
The organization conducted its annual Holiday Drive program providing gifts essential items and financial support to underserved families The program focused on spreading community support during the holiday season and addressing the needs of vulnerable populations-$36,356
The organization hosted fundraising events through its Parties with Purpose initiative to generate financial support for its charitable programs These events increased community engagement and provided critical funding used to support the organizations mission-driven activities-$36,164
The organization provided direct financial assistance and resources to individuals and families in need including support for essential living expenses and emergency relief These efforts helped promote stability and address immediate financial hardships within the community-$14,734
Compensation and Service Providers

Employees

NameTitleFull / Part TimeBaseOtherTotal
Kareem WellsFounderPT$0--
Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kwoe Foundation
EIN
47-1988487
Phone
7738425185
Address
PO Box 87661, CHICAGO, IL 60680

Signing Officer

Name
Kareem Wells
Title
0
Phone
7738425185
Signed
2026-03-17
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Part I, line 10

The organization provided charitable assistance and financial support to individuals and families in need as part of its mission Grants were distributed to support essential living needs community relief efforts and program initiatives aligned with the organizations charitable purpose

Part I, line 16

Other expenses include program-related costs fundraising event expenses including Parties with Purpose and Holiday Drive initiatives bank and payment processing fees technology and software expenses travel marketing and general administrative costs necessary to support the organizations operations and charitable programs

Part II, line 24

Other assets consist of organizational equipment used to support program operations and administrative functions

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