Give Kids the World Inc
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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.
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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.
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· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 5 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Give Kids the World Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 95% of comparable charities. See the sources
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 98% of the 18,293 youth development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 92% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyGive 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. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 80/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. 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's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 592654440. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Give Kids the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80/100. 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 80 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
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. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 81% for youth development charities in United States. 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 major 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.
According to GiveRadar's records, Give Kids the World Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 81%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
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: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 81%. 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.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
GIVE KIDS THE WORLD INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (25)
Source: Public filings
25 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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10 articles found
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Give Kids The World celebrates 40 years of giving, honors founder - Osceola News Gazette
Ian Cole’s CX Mission at Give Kids The World Village: 'Do Amazing Things' - Constellation Research
Give Kids The World names new CEO - WFTV
Give Kids The World Village has new addition - FOX 35 Orlando
Making Wishes Come True at Give Kids The World Village - America's Charities
Give Kids The World Starts “Extreme Village Makeover” This Week - America's Charities
This Florida resort gives critically ill children the chance to just be kids - USA Today
Improv show to benefit Give Kids the World Village - Orlando Sentinel
New Orlando holiday lights event to benefit Give Kids the World - Attractions Magazine
PJ Masks YouTube videos premiere at Give Kids the World Village - Osceola News Gazette
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Sources and verification
- 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
What we know and don't know
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 118 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1986
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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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, FL, United States.
- What is Give Kids the World Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $10M-$100M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Give Kids the World Inc trustworthy?
- Give Kids the World Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 80 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