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Kwoe Foundation

990EZ • Fiscal year 2023 • EIN 47-1988487

Jan 01, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023 • Filed on Mar 16, 2026

PO Box 87661Chicago, IL 60680

(773) 842-5185

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

62nd percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Liabilities / Revenue

63rd percentile

0.00x

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

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Net Margin

76th percentile

30%

Higher net margin than 76% of similar nonprofits.

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

2023 filings • NTEE O50 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2023

Asset Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Revenue Growth

Score unavailable

No value available

No earlier valid filing was available within the previous three public years.

Source year 2023

Assets

$156,480

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Assets

$156,480

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Liabilities

$0

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Revenue

$112,369

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Expenses

$78,970

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Net Income

$33,399

No earlier filing loaded for comparison.

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$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

2023

Assets$156,480
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$156,480

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2023

Revenue$112,369
Expenses$78,970
Net Income$33,399
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2023 to Dec 31, 2023
Signed
Mar 16, 2026
Return Version
2023v6.0
Gross Receipts
$112,369
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

Program Services

DescriptionGrantsExpenses
0--
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
2026-03-16
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Schedule O:

Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 10 ? Grants and Similar Amounts Paid During the tax year, the organization provided charitable assistance and donations to support individuals and community-based charitable initiatives consistent with its exempt purpose. Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 ? Other Expenses Other expenses consist of program and operational costs including fundraising event expenses, holiday drive program costs, bank fees, dues and subscriptions, meals and entertainment related to charitable activities, office expenses, permits and licenses, information technology expenses, travel expenses, and other miscellaneous administrative costs incurred in carrying out the organizations exempt purpose. Form 990-EZ Filing Explanation The organization previously filed Form 990-N for the tax year. After reviewing its financial records, the organization determined that gross receipts exceeded the Form 990-N threshold of $50,000. The organization is filing Form 990-EZ to properly report its financial activity for the year.

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