Pencils for Kids Inc
Provides essential school supplies to children in developing countries.
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Pencils for Kids is dedicated to helping children in need in developing countries to attend school and, in doing so, build the foundation for a better future. We partner with other like-minded individuals, organizations and corporate sponsors to fulfill this mission. We believe that, working together, we can transform the world one child at a time.
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Mission
Provides essential school supplies to children in developing countries.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education 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, Pencils for Kids Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 6 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds 14 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2024 - a deeper filing history than 99% of the 90,222 education charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 6 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It is one of the better-documented education charities in the United States GiveRadar currently tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (14 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a donation page
- third-party accreditation
- a contact email
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyPencils for Kids Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Rancho Mirage, CA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2007 and has been operating for 19 years. Its EIN is 260531343. 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 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $270K in annual revenue. 32 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Pencils for Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 260531343. 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.
Pencils for Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. 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 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Pencils for Kids Inc is located in Rancho Mirage, CA, United States. The organization was established in 2007 and has been active for 19 years.
Based on official tax filings, Pencils for Kids Inc has $270K in annual revenue. It allocates 50% of expenses to programs and services. This is below the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Pencils for Kids Inc is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $270K in annual revenue. The organization has 32 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Pencils for Kids 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, Pencils for Kids 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 50% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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.
Pencils for Kids is dedicated to helping children in need in developing countries to attend school and, in doing so, build the foundation for a better future. We partner with other like-minded individuals, organizations and corporate sponsors to fulfill this mission. We believe that, working together, we can transform the world one child at a time. Pencils for Kids Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2007.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 50% of expenses to programs, below the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $270K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Pencils for Kids Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Pencils for Kids Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 260531343, 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
10 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.
PENCILS FOR KIDS 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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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (13)
Source: Public filings
13 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
3 articles found
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10Pcs Stackable Pencils Plastic Lollipop Pencils Kids Stacking Point Pencils Sta - Portal Cantagalo
With Pencils Made of Pollution, Kids Write Letters Asking for Clean Air - The Better India
The Very Best Colored Pencils for Kids - Fatherly
Activity timeline
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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 - 32 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
- Supplementary verification
- GlobalGiving partner directory
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 32 officers on file
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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 · 2007
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Pencils for Kids Inc
- What is Pencils for Kids Inc?
- Pencils for Kids Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Rancho Mirage, United States. Pencils for Kids is dedicated to helping children in need in developing countries to attend school and, in doing so, build the foundation for a better future. We partner with other like-minded individuals, organizations and corporate sponsors to fulfill this mission. We believe that, working together, we can transform the world one child at a time.
- When was Pencils for Kids Inc founded?
- Pencils for Kids Inc was founded in 2007.
- Who leads Pencils for Kids Inc?
- Loretta Jitner serves as President.
- Where is Pencils for Kids Inc located?
- Headquartered in Rancho Mirage, CA, United States. The charity operates in 4 countries.
- What is Pencils for Kids Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 50% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Pencils for Kids Inc trustworthy?
- Pencils for Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 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 Pencils for Kids Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 260531343.
- What is Pencils for Kids Inc's website?
- http://www.pencilsforkidsinc.com