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Kowalskis 4 Kids

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Details

According to its Dec. 2023 tax filing, this nonprofit:

Reported conflict of interest transactions
Organizations must report loans, grants or business transactions with interested parties, which may include key employees and officers, their family members and any businesses in which they hold a controlling interest. These transactions must be reported on Schedule L.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$335k (2023)

Expenses
$269k (2023)

Total Assets
$2.34M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$5.06k (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$335,322
Expenses
$268,913
Net Income
$66,409
Net Assets
$2,334,703
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $197,821
59.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $60,389
18.0%
Bond Proceeds $663
0.2%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,402
0.4%
Sales of Assets $73,771
22.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,276
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,339,762
Total Liabilities $5,059
Net Assets $2,334,703
Other
Reported conflict of interest transactions
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,414
Expenses
$218,777
Net Income
$65,637
Net Assets
$2,268,294
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $204,341
71.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $55,403
19.5%
Bond Proceeds $1,301
0.5%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $4,966
1.7%
Sales of Assets $16,327
5.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,076
0.7%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,268,294
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,268,294
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$481,203
Expenses
$295,640
Net Income
$185,563
Net Assets
$2,202,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $191,684
39.8%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42,686
8.9%
Bond Proceeds $1,304
0.3%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $2,058
0.4%
Sales of Assets $241,174
50.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $2,297
0.5%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,202,657
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,202,657
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$225,425
Expenses
$270,580
Net Income
-$45,155
Net Assets
$2,017,094
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $28,502
12.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $48,228
21.4%
Bond Proceeds $1,305
0.6%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $94,140
41.8%
Sales of Assets $52,422
23.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $828
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,017,094
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,017,094
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$303,685
Expenses
$295,771
Net Income
$7,914
Net Assets
$2,062,249
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,345
5.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $65,232
21.5%
Bond Proceeds $639
0.2%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $172,362
56.8%
Sales of Assets $49,502
16.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $605
0.2%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,062,249
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,062,249
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$404,028
Expenses
$371,470
Net Income
$32,558
Net Assets
$2,054,335
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $21,336
5.3%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $66,280
16.4%
Bond Proceeds $1,307
0.3%
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $155,898
38.6%
Sales of Assets $158,777
39.3%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $430
0.1%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,054,335
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,054,335
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$344,856
Expenses
$220,735
Net Income
$124,121
Net Assets
$2,021,777
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,825
6.0%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $50,965
14.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $171,721
49.8%
Sales of Assets $100,316
29.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $1,029
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $2,021,777
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $2,021,777
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$210,208
Expenses
$138,638
Net Income
$71,570
Net Assets
$1,897,656
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $20,750
9.9%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $41,425
19.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $147,717
70.3%
Sales of Assets -$243
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $559
0.3%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,897,656
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,897,656
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$251,901
Expenses
$118,275
Net Income
$133,626
Net Assets
$1,826,087
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,198
6.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $59,090
23.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $133,870
53.1%
Sales of Assets $42,720
17.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $23
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,826,087
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,826,087
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mike Oase (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Deb Kowalski (Board Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$257,947
Expenses
$115,618
Net Income
$142,329
Net Assets
$1,692,461
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $15,887
6.2%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $42,074
16.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $122,973
47.7%
Sales of Assets $77,013
29.9%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,692,461
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,692,461
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Greg Kurr (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Kris Kowalski Christiansen (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Jane Heinisch (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Mary Anne Kowalski (President) $0 $0 $0
Larry Gamst (Secretary/Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$208,211
Expenses
$112,981
Net Income
$95,230
Net Assets
$1,550,132
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,862
36.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $35,545
17.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $113,899
54.7%
Sales of Assets -$17,095
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,550,132
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,550,132

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$216,033
Expenses
$108,558
Net Income
$107,475
Net Assets
$1,454,902
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $46,142
21.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $29,530
13.7%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $117,272
54.3%
Sales of Assets $23,169
10.7%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue -$80
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,454,902
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,454,902

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$176,771
Expenses
$63,335
Net Income
$113,436
Net Assets
$1,320,287
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $39,664
22.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $28,962
16.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $106,273
60.1%
Sales of Assets $1,872
1.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,320,287
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $1,320,287

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2006

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2003

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2002

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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