Liabilities / Assets
99th percentile
Higher debt load relative to assets than 99% of similar nonprofits.
Fighting for Kaiden Foundation Inc
EIN 47-5391762 • 501(c)3 • Linthicum, MD
Profile
The fighting for kaiden foundation is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of those struggling with spinal muscular atrophy (sma). We strive to raise awareness of this disease on the local, regional and national levels. Our foundation provides need-based financial support to affected families for equipment, travel, and medical supplies not covered by insurance. We understand the value of awareness and peer support and organize support groups and information for sma affected families in our area.
Siviq Scores
Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.
20.72x
Liabilities / Revenue
97th percentile
Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.
Net Margin
67th percentile
Higher net margin than 67% of similar nonprofits.
Top Officer Pay
81st percentile
Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.
Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.
Asset Growth
89th percentile
Faster asset growth than 89% of similar nonprofits.
Revenue Growth
43rd percentile
Faster revenue growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.
Balance Sheet
Assets
Up$3,420
Up $1,373 (+67%) from 2023
Liabilities
Down$70,857
Down $2,629 (-3.6%) from 2023
Net Assets
Down-$66,893
Down $9,719 (-17%) from 2023
Revenue
Down$36,350
Down $3,450 (-8.7%) from 2023
Expenses
Down$31,804
Down $5,066 (-14%) from 2023
Net Income
Up$4,546
Up $1,616 (+55%) from 2023
Trend Graphs
Filings
Most recent year
2024 • Form 990EZDetailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.
- Assets
- $3,420
- Liabilities
- $70,857
- Net assets
- -$66,893
- Revenue
- $36,350
- Expenses
- $31,804
- Net income
- $4,546
Latest Filing Detail
Jump To
Filing Snapshot
- Filing Period
- Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
- Signed
- Jul 2, 2025
- Return Version
- 2024v5.0
- Gross Receipts
- $36,350
Mission and Program Overview
Mission
The fighting for kaiden foundation is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of those struggling with spinal muscular atrophy (sma). We strive to raise awareness of this disease on the local, regional and national levels. Our foundation provides need-based financial support to affected families for equipment, travel, and medical supplies not covered by insurance. We understand the value of awareness and peer support and organize support groups and information for sma affected families in our area.
Program Services
| Description | Grants | Expenses |
|---|---|---|
| PROVIDE MEDICAL EQUIPMENT AND SUPPLIES TO ASSIST FAMILIES WITH THE COSTS NOT COVERED BY MEDICAL INSURANCE. | $18,700 | $31,804 |
| ESTABLISHED A PARTNERSHIP WITH MULTIPLE PHARMACEUTICAL COMPANIES TO FURTHER AWARENESS TO THE SMA COMMUNITY REGARDING UPCOMING DRUG TRIALS AND FDA APPROVALS | - | - |
| CREATED A NATIONAL CONFERENCE SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR NEWLY DIAGNOSED FAMILIES SO THEY CAN GAIN VALUABLE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT. | - | - |
| EDUCATION PROGRAMS TO HELP CAREGIVERS WITH EVERYDAY LIFE FUNCTIONS | - | - |
Compensation and Service Providers
Employees
| Name | Title | Full / Part Time | Base | Other | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KRISTINA DEFAZIO | Executive Di | - | $0 | - | - |
| GEORGE ULMER | Vice Preside | - | $0 | - | - |
| JEN MILLER-SMITH | Treasurer | - | $0 | - | - |
| KELLY EAKIN | President | - | $0 | - | - |
Filing and Contact Details
Filer
- Filer Name
- Fighting for Kaiden Foundation Inc
- EIN
- 47-5391762
- Phone
- 4439953002
- Address
- PO BOX 386, LINTHICUM, MD 21090
Signing Officer
- Name
- Kristina Defazio
- Title
- Executive Director
- Phone
- 4439953002
- Signed
- 2025-07-02
- Discuss with paid preparer
- Yes
Preparer
- Firm
- Stoller and Associates Pa
- Address
- 1014 INGLESIDE AVE, BALTIMORE, MD 21228
- Preparer
- Kristina Defazio
- Phone
- 4107473520
Supplemental Narrative
Additional Explanations
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 10
“Noncash contribution: 18,700 description of property: equipment/supp relationship: none”
Form 990-ez, Part I, Line 16
“Expenses office supplies 100 cell phone 720 postage 358 website 945 fundraising software 6,175 communication platform 2,940 liability insurance 1,866 total 13,104”
Form 990-ez, Part II, Line 26
“Sba eidl loan 70,240 69,830 credit card liability 3,246 1,027”
Form 990-ez, Part III
“The fighting for kaiden foundation is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the lives of those struggling with spinal muscular atrophy (sma). We strive to raise awareness of this disease on the local, regional and national levels. Our foundation provides need-based financial support to affected families for equipment, travel, and medical supplies not covered by insurance. We understand the value of awareness and peer support and organize support groups and information for sma affected families in our area.”
Form 990-ez, Part III, Line 31
“Education programs to help caregivers with everyday life functions”
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