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Give Kids the World Inc

See schedule o.give kids the world village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in central florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families, from around the …

Kissimmee, FL EIN 592654440 · IRS Sign up to see website
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79
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
79/100 · methodology

About Give Kids the World Inc

Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families.

Founded
Headquarters
Kissimmee, FL
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
IRS subsection
501(c)(c3)
Ruling date
Size
large

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1986

Mission

See schedule o.give kids the world village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in central florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families, from around the world, with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost with nearly 200,000 wish families welcomed since 1996. In 2024, give kids the world village debuted two new venues: olivia's oasis, a relaxation spa dedicated exclusively to wish parents and adult caregivers; mayor clayton's wonderlab, a steam activity center designed to inspire curiosity, foster collaboration and spread childlike wonder to visiting wish children and their families; in 2024, the village also marked five million service hours contributed by our passionate volunteers. However, no milestone can compare with the number of hearts touched and lives improved.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 94%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 0.49%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 79
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Give Kids the World Inc is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Kissimmee, FL, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1986 and has been operating for 40 years. Its EIN is 592654440. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 92/100 for youth development charities in United States. The organization reports $70M in annual revenue. 118 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

Give Kids the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 79 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 92/100.

Give Kids the World Inc is located in Kissimmee, FL, United States. The organization was established in 1986 and has been active for 40 years.

Based on official tax filings, Give Kids the World Inc has $70M in annual revenue. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Give Kids the World Inc is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a large organization. It has $70M in annual revenue. The organization has 118 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for Give Kids the World Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

Give Kids the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families. Give Kids the World Inc is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1986.

Among youth development charities registered in United States: Give Kids the World Inc's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79/100 is below the peer average of 92/100. Its annual revenue of $70M is well above the peer average of $1M.

Yes, donations to Give Kids the World Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Its EIN is 592654440, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

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Annual revenue
$10M-$100M
0% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021, FY2020.
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Taxes

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Leadership

AM
Amy Racicot
Chief Financial Officer

Officers & trustees (25)

Source: Public filings

AM
Amy R••••••
CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER
AN
Annetta W•••••
Director
BO
Bob O••••
Director
BR
Brad H••••
VP OF FINANCE
CA
Cathy N•••
Director
CH
Charles S••••••••
Director
CR
Crystal O••••
Director
DI
Dina H•••••
Director
DO
Donna H•••••
VP OF H.R. (ENDING 09/2020)
GA
Gary L••••••••
Director
IA
Ian C•••
CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER
JA
James M••••
Director
JE
Jeff V••••
Director
JO
John B•••••
Director
JO
John F••••••••
CHIEF OF STAFF
JO
John N••••••
Director
JO
Jonathan D•••
Director
JO
Joseph A••••••
Director
JO
Joseph A•••••• E•• 0•••
Director
KA
Kathleen T••••
CMO (ENDING 09/2020)
MA
Mark W•••••••
Director
MI
Michael B••••••
FACILITIES & RESOURCES DIRECTOR
MI
Mike H•••••••• E•• 0•••
Director
MI
Mike S••••
Director
PA
Pamela L••••••••
PRESIDENT & CEO
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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From global news sources

Sentiment

Neutral

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Give Kids The World celebrates 40 years of giving, honors founder - Osceola News Gazette
Mar 2026
www.aroundosceola.com
Ian Cole’s CX Mission at Give Kids The World Village: 'Do Amazing Things' - Constellation Research
Jan 2026
www.constellationr.com
Give Kids The World names new CEO - WFTV
Jan 2025
www.wftv.com
Form filed
$69.6M revenue
FY2024
IRS_990
Give Kids the World Village introduces new interactive experience - FOX 35 Orlando
Jul 2024
www.fox35orlando.com
Making Wishes Come True at Give Kids The World Village - America's Charities
Feb 2024
www.charities.org
Give Kids The World Starts “Extreme Village Makeover” This Week - America's Charities
Feb 2024
www.charities.org
This Florida resort gives critically ill children the chance to just be kids - USA Today
Jan 2024
www.usatoday.com
Form filed
$70.2M revenue
FY2023
IRS_990
Form filed
$39.3M revenue
FY2022
IRS_990
Balloon Wonderland to benefit Give Kids the World happening this weekend - WFTV
Jul 2022
www.wftv.com
Go ‘Over the Edge’ to support Give Kids the World Village in 2022 - Attractions Magazine
Jan 2022
attractionsmagazine.com
Form filed
$19.2M revenue
FY2021
IRS_990
Volunteers making needed improvements to the Give Kids the World Village in Kissimmee - WFTV
Sep 2021
www.wftv.com
Form filed
$49.0M revenue
FY2020
IRS_990

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Peer charities

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Give Kids the World Inc This page 79 $69.6 million -
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Sources and verification

Refreshed

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 118 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
100%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about Give Kids the World Inc

What is Give Kids the World Inc?
Give Kids the World Inc is a youth development supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Kissimmee, United States. Give Kids The World Village is an 89-acre, nonprofit resort in Central Florida that provides weeklong, cost-free vacations to children with critical illnesses and their families.
When was Give Kids the World Inc founded?
Give Kids the World Inc was founded in 1986.
Who leads Give Kids the World Inc?
Amy Racicot serves as Chief Financial Officer.
Where is Give Kids the World Inc located?
Headquartered in Kissimmee, United States.
What is Give Kids the World Inc's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
Is Give Kids the World Inc trustworthy?
Give Kids the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 79 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Give Kids the World Inc's registration number?
IRS EIN: 592654440.
What is Give Kids the World Inc's website?
http://www.gktw.org