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Kokari Foundation

Advocacy & Civil Rights Topeka, KS EIN 481158434 · IRS
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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
60/100 · methodology

About Kokari Foundation

Kokari Foundation is a advocacy organization based in TOPEKA, United States. Annual revenue: $190K. EIN: 481158434.

Headquarters
Topeka, KS
Foundation type
Private non-operating foundation
NTEE code
T21J
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1995

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Advocacy & Civil Rights · NTEE T21J
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 6 similar advocacy & civil rights in United States
Integrity Assessment This charity: 60
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
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Governance scandals
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Common questions

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Kokari Foundation is a registered advocacy & civil rights nonprofit based in Topeka, KS, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Its EIN is 481158434. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 90/100 for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States. The organization reports $4K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Kokari Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. 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 60 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for advocacy & civil rights charities in United States is 90/100.

Kokari Foundation is located in Topeka, KS, United States.

Based on official tax filings, Kokari Foundation has $4K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $4M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kokari Foundation is classified as a Advocacy & Civil Rights organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Private non-operating foundation. By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $4K in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Kokari Foundation. 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.

Kokari Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the IRS. Visit the Kokari Foundation profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

Kokari Foundation is a advocacy organization based in TOPEKA, United States. Annual revenue: $190K. EIN: 481158434. Kokari Foundation is classified as a advocacy & civil rights organization registered in United States.

Among advocacy & civil rights charities registered in United States: Kokari Foundation's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $4K is below the peer average of $4M.

Yes, donations to Kokari Foundation are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kokari Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 481158434, 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
Under $10K
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Filing history

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

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Leadership

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Kent Garlinghouse
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (1)

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Treasurer
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FY2023
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Peer charities

Other advocacy & civil rights in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kokari Foundation This page 60 $4,244 -
Community Asian Theatre of the Sierra 90 $87,804 80%
San Marco Chamber Music Society 90 $68,252 95%
North St Paul-Maplewood Oakdale Rotary Club Foundation Inc 90 $57,817 93%
Humanist Global Charity 90 $52,245 85%
United Way of York 90 $44,007 91%
Naperville Sunrise Foundation 89 $89,136 85%

Sources and verification

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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 - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Official website
No verified website on record
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified
Founding date
Year the organisation was founded not on file

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kokari Foundation

What is Kokari Foundation?
Kokari Foundation is a advocacy & civil rights private non-operating foundation based in Topeka, United States. Kokari Foundation is a advocacy organization based in TOPEKA, United States. Annual revenue: $190K. EIN: 481158434.
Who leads Kokari Foundation?
Kent Garlinghouse serves as Treasurer.
Where is Kokari Foundation located?
Headquartered in Topeka, United States.
What is Kokari Foundation's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately Under $10K.
Is Kokari Foundation trustworthy?
Kokari Foundation has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 60 out of 100 (Partial 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 Kokari Foundation's registration number?
IRS EIN: 481158434.