Choose Kindness Foundation
- Assets
- $126.7k
- Revenue
- $1.0m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 21
- Location
- Eugene, OR
- Founding
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 86-2440901
Organization Overview
Choose Kindness Foundation is located in Eugene, OR. According to its NTEE Classification (P20) the organization is classified as: Human Service Organizations, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Choose Kindness Foundation employed 21 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Choose Kindness Foundation is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
Since 2021, Choose Kindness Foundation has awarded 21 individual grants totaling $212,734. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO SPREAD KINDNESS AND TO INCREASE THE WELL-BEING AND HAPPINESS OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING KINDNESS GRANTS AND SUPPORTING THIS WORK IN SCHOOLS, WORKPLACES, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY. TO SUPPORT SOCIAL JUSTICE, POVERTY ALLEVIATION, CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLITY, AND PROJECTS THAT MAKE A MORE KIND, JUST, AND COMPASSIONATE WORLD.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SCHOOLS - THE FOUNDATION PROGRAMS HAVE BEEN IMPLEMENTED IN 79 K-12 SCHOOLS SERVING 43,000 STUDENTS. FUNDING FOR A SECOND YEAR OF PROGRAMS IS BEING PROVIDED TO 45 OF THESE SCHOOLS. IN ADDITION, THE EVERYBODY BELONGS KINDNESS GRANTS TO URBAN SCHOOL DISTRICTS. SAN ANTONIO AND PHILADELPHIA INVESTED ITS OWN FUNDS TO MASSIVELY EXPAND KINDNESS PROGRAMS IN ITS SCHOOLS.
SOCIAL SERVICES - 10 SOCIAL SERVICE AGENCIES AND 2 SCHOOLS IN FLORIDA ARE IMPLEMENTING 15-SESSION FACILITATED GROUPS FOR CLOSE TO 1000 YOUTH OF COLOR WITH A HISTORY OF TRAUMA USING THE BOOK LASTING HAPPINESS: A GUIDE FOR TEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS. THESE SESSIONS ARE DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH LEARN KIND HABITS AND UNLEARN UNKIND HABITS, WHICH IS A CENTRAL PATH TO CLOSE CARING RELATIONSHIPS, A SENSE OF HEALTHY BELONGING, AND LASTING HAPPINESS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDES FREE TRAINING FOR FACILITATORS. PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE FREE COPIES OF THE BOOK AND ARE ACTUALLY PAID WHEN THEY COMPLETE THE ENTIRE SEQUENCE OF 15 FACILITATED SESSIONS.
WOKRPLACES - KIND AND EFFECTIVE WORKPLACE PROGRAMS ARE BEING WELCOMED BY TRADE ASSOCIATIONS AND INDIVIDUAL BUSINESSES AS EVIDENCED BY 300 INDIVIDUALS FROM 75 ORGANIZATIONS HAVING ATTENDED EITHER AN HOUR-LONG ORIENTATION SESSION OR TWO, FOUR HOUR TRAINING SESSIONS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Ashley Cupit Secretary | Officer | 30 | $44,275 |
Linda Carnine Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Doug Carnine President | OfficerTrustee | 50 | $0 |
Jerry Silbert Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 35 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,010,100 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $400,000 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,010,100 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $0 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$1,416 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $330 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,014,379 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $330,141 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $4,728 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $44,275 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $23,152 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $209,025 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $26,276 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $9,166 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $1,673 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $227,432 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $0 |
| Information technology | $4,300 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $477 |
| Insurance | $1,417 |
| All other expenses | $825 |
| Total functional expenses | $888,355 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $121,681 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $5 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $740 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $4,291 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $126,717 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $693 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $693 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $126,024 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $126,717 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Choose Kindness Foundation has awarded $212,734 in support to 21 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
Miami, FL | | $63,340 |
GETTING OUT BY GOING IN | | | $15,344 |
SAN ANTONIO INDEPENDENT SD | | | $10,000 |
MARSH CREEK SIXTH GRADE | | | $7,500 |
SS DIXON INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL | | | $7,500 |
LEAKE CENTRAL ELEMENTARY SCH | | | $7,500 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
The Neighborhood House Assn San Diego, CA | $20,146,968 | $97,699,697 |
Pioneer Human Services Seattle, WA | $87,958,344 | $86,152,025 |
Sbcs Corporation Chula Vista, CA | $44,117,675 | $87,559,700 |
Hopelink Redmond, WA | $65,683,064 | $83,592,432 |
Bay Area Community Services Inc Oakland, CA | $30,842,402 | $71,014,541 |
United Movement Inc Las Vegas, NV | $7,228,928 | $63,347,968 |
Nevada H A N D Inc Las Vegas, NV | $197,568,857 | $83,930,370 |
Lift To Rise Palm Desert, CA | $10,036,798 | $56,799,508 |
Opportunity Council Bellingham, WA | $28,866,104 | $56,313,907 |
Catholic Charities Of Santa Clara County San Jose, CA | $37,221,303 | $52,659,902 |
Farmlink Project Pacific Palisades, CA | $3,073,736 | $51,204,063 |
Catholic Charities Of Los Angeles Los Angeles, CA | $401,651,832 | $56,844,483 |