named programs · 3 · from sources
what they call their work
Christmas for the Kids
Annual event providing holiday joy and gifts to local children in need.
K-Kids
Elementary school program that empowers children to develop leadership skills through community service projects.
Pancake Breakfast
Community fundraising event that supports local children's programs and initiatives.
activities · 9 groups
what they do
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Merit-Based Educational Scholarships 4 activities
- Awarding Scholarships to High School SeniorsThe organization awards scholarships to local high school seniors, with over $550,000 distributed in scholarships to support post-secondary education for children.
- Awarding Scholarships to High School SeniorsThe organization awards scholarships to local high school seniors to support their post-secondary education, having awarded over $550,000 in scholarships.
- Awarding Scholarships to High School SeniorsThe organization awards scholarships to local high school seniors to support their post-secondary education, with over $550,000 distributed in scholarships.
- Awarding Scholarships to High School SeniorsThe organization awards scholarships to local high school seniors, with over $550,000 distributed in scholarships to support post-secondary education.
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Youth Sports Participation Scholarships 4 activities
- Supporting Children's Programs and ServicesThe organization supports various children's programs, including summer art programs, special needs support, and contributions to the Desert Foothills Family YMCA for Kids Zone, swim lessons, and summer programs.
- Supporting Youth Programs and OrganizationsThe organization provides financial support and grants to various youth programs and organizations, including summer art programs for children, the Desert Foothills Family YMCA for Kids Zone and swim lessons, and the Foothills Food Bank's Snack Pack and School Micro-Pantry program.
- Supporting Youth Programs and OrganizationsThe organization contributes to various youth programs, including summer art programs for children, the Desert Foothills Family YMCA for Kids Zone build-out, swim lessons, and summer programs, and provides special needs support for children.
- Supporting Youth and Family ProgramsThe organization contributes to various programs supporting youth and families, including summer art programs for children, the Desert Foothills Family YMCA for Kids Zone build-out, swim lessons, and summer programs, and provides special needs support for children.
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Historic Sign and Landmark Installation 3 activities
- Community Development and Infrastructure ContributionsThe organization has contributed to community infrastructure by donating a children's play structure to Desert Awareness Park and acquiring and gifting the Carefree Sundial property to the Town of Carefree.
- Community Development and Infrastructure SupportThe organization contributes to community development by donating a children's play structure to Desert Awareness Park, acquiring and gifting the Carefree Sundial property to the Town of Carefree, and providing grants for refurbishment of community centers.
- Community Improvement ProjectsThe organization engages in community improvement projects such as donating a children's play structure to Desert Awareness Park and organizing community litter pickup.
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Pancake Breakfast Fundraisers 3 activities
- Hosting Pancake Breakfast FundraisersThe organization arranges social events and fundraisers, including an Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast, which is a local tradition to support community services.
- Hosting Pancake Breakfast FundraisersThe organization arranges and hosts annual pancake breakfasts as social events and fundraisers to support community services.
- Hosting Pancake Breakfast FundraisersThe organization hosts an Annual Kiwanis Pancake Breakfast as a local tradition to arrange social events and raise funds for community services.
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Holiday Gift and Family Support Programs 3 activities
- Hosting the Annual "Christmas for the Kids" EventThe organization organizes and hosts the annual "Christmas for the Kids" event, which has drawn over 2,600 attendees and includes activities like distributing new bikes to children.
- Organizing the Annual "Christmas for the Kids" EventThe organization organizes the annual "Christmas for the Kids" event, which has drawn over 2,600 attendees and includes activities like distributing new bikes to children.
- Organizing the Annual "Christmas for the Kids" EventThe organization organizes the annual "Christmas for the Kids" event, which has drawn over 2,600 attendees and includes activities like distributing new bikes to children.
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Nonprofit Thrift Store Operations 3 activities
- Operating the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift StoreThe organization operates the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store in Cave Creek, which serves as a fundraising mechanism for its projects and enhances community resources.
- Operating the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift StoreThe organization operates the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store in Cave Creek, which serves as a community resource and raises funds for its various projects.
- Operating the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift StoreThe organization operates the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store in Cave Creek, which serves as a fundraising mechanism for its projects and enhances community resources.
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Youth Service Leadership Clubs 3 activities
- Sponsoring Youth Leadership and Character-Building ProgramsThe organization supports service-minded students and sponsors youth leadership and character-building programs like K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, and Terrific Kids in local schools, fostering leadership and community involvement.
- Sponsoring Youth Leadership and Character-Building ProgramsThe organization supports service-minded students through programs like K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, and Terrific Kids in local schools, sponsoring projects and events that develop leadership and character.
- Sponsoring Youth Leadership and Character-Building ProgramsThe organization supports service-minded students through programs like K-Kids, Builders Club, Key Club, and Terrific Kids, sponsoring projects and events that develop leadership and character in local schools.
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Community Engagement & Volunteer Mobilization 2 activities
- Volunteer ActivitiesThe organization organizes volunteer activities at various locations, including the Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store, Owl Sanctuary, and for community litter pickup, and also engages in reading to young students.
- Volunteer Activities and Community EngagementThe organization organizes volunteer activities for community benefit, including litter pickup, supporting the Owl Sanctuary, and reading to young students.
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Uncategorized 12 activities
- Operating the Kiwanis Splash ParkThe organization operates the Kiwanis Splash Park, which features an interactive scorpion named "KIWANI" and ground spray jets for community enjoyment.
- Operating the Kiwanis Splash ParkThe organization operates the Kiwanis Splash Park, which features an interactive scorpion and ground spray jets for community enjoyment.
- Operating the Kiwanis Splash ParkThe organization operates the Kiwanis Splash Park, which features an interactive scorpion and ground spray jets for community enjoyment.
- Providing Grants to Community OrganizationsThe organization provides financial grants to various community organizations, including the Foothills Food Bank for holiday meals and snack pack programs, Desert Hills School of Music for instruments, the Holland Community Center for refurbishment, and the Cave Creek Unified School District.
- Providing Grants to Community Organizations and SchoolsThe organization provides financial grants to various community organizations and schools, including the Foothills Food Bank for holiday meals and snack programs, Desert Hills School of Music for instruments, Holland Community Center for refurbishment, and the Cave Creek Unified School District.
- Providing Grants to Educational and Community InstitutionsThe organization provides financial grants to various institutions, including the Cave Creek Unified School District, Desert Hills School of Music for instruments, and the Holland Community Center for refurbishment, as well as funding a field trip for Lone Mountain Preschool.
- Providing Mobility DevicesThe organization initiated a program to provide mobility devices such as wheelchairs and walkers to community residents free of charge.
- Providing Mobility DevicesThe organization initiated a program to provide mobility devices like wheelchairs and walkers to community residents free of charge.
- Providing Mobility DevicesThe organization initiated a program to provide mobility devices such as wheelchairs and walkers to community residents free of charge.
- Reading to Young StudentsThe organization engages in direct educational support by reading to young students.
- Supporting Local Community Organizations and InitiativesThe organization provides financial grants and support to various local organizations and initiatives, including the Foothills Food Bank for holiday meals and snack programs, Desert Hills School of Music for instruments, Holland Community Center for refurbishment, and the Cave Creek Unified School District, as well as supporting summer art programs for children and the Desert Foothills Family YMCA.
- Supporting Local Food BanksThe organization provides funding to the Foothills Food Bank to ensure holiday meals and supports their Snack Pack and School Micro-Pantry programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2021
revenue
Total revenue$4.72M
Contributions & grants$2.39M51%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$6K0%
Other revenue$2.32M
expenses
Total expenses$4.47M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead6%
Fundraising1%
Salaries & benefits$558K
Grants paid out$1.15M
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$4.28M
Cash$2.19M
Investments$0
Liabilities$658K
Net assets$3.62M
Liquid reserves5.9 mo
3 years on record · 2019–2021 · YoY revenue +22.9%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021
who runs it
board members · 6
- Alexis Sterling Popovich — Director
- Darrell Doepke — Director
- Ed Edling — Director
- Geno Orrico — Director
- John Dionne — Director
- Lisa Savage-Black — Director
relationships · 39
who they work with
- Aktion Club Partner — Sponsors Aktion Club, a community-service club for adults with disabilities.
- Annunciation Catholic School Partner — Supports the school.
- Black Mountain Elementary Partner — Supports the school.
- Builders Club Partner — Sponsors Builders Club, a service organization for middle school students.
- Cactus Shadows High School Partner — Supports the school.
- Carefree Christian Academy Partner — Supports the school.
- Carefree National Bank Partner — Erik Haney, a Kiwanian and Branch Manager at Carefree National Bank, speaks about business lending.
- Cave Creek Museum Partner — Supports children's programs.
- Circle K International (CKI) Partner — Sponsors Circle K International (CKI) clubs on college and university campuses.
- Desert Foothills Family YMCA Partner — Contributor to Kids Zone build-out, swim lessons, and summer programs.
- Desert Hills School of Music Partner — Provided a grant for over a dozen new instruments.
- Desert Sun Academy Partner — Supports the school.
- Desert Willow Elementary Partner — Supports the school.
- Foothills Caring Corp Partner — Supports senior programs.
- Foothills Caring Corps Partner — Took over the mobility equipment loan program originally started by Kiwanis Carefree to provide devices to the community.
- Foothills Food Bank Partner — Provided funding to ensure 1,000 holiday meals and supported its 2024–2025 Snack Pack and School Micro-Pantry program.
- Harold's Cave Creek Corral Partner — Hosts Kiwanis meetings every Wednesday at 11:30 AM.
- Holland Community Center Partner — Provided a grant for the refurbishment of its interior spaces.
- Horseshoe Trails Elementary Partner — Supports the school.
- Key Club International Network — Kiwanis Club of Carefree sponsors a local chapter of Key Club International, a student-led service organization.
- Key Club International Partner — Sponsors Key Club International, the largest high school service organization.
- Kiwanis International Network — Donates funds to Kiwanis International initiatives dedicated to disaster relief and eradicating diseases.
- Kiwanis International Partner — Empowers people through service leadership programs.
- Kiwanis Kids Partner — Sponsors Kiwanis Kids programs for elementary school students.
- Kiwanis Marketplace Partner — Operates a thrift store in conjunction with the Kiwanis Club of Carefree.
- Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store Partner — Operates a thrift store to make an impact in the community.
- Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store Partner — Operates or is affiliated with the Kiwanis Club of Carefree to support community impact through retail operations
- Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store Partner — Operates the thrift store to raise money for its projects.
- Kiwanis Marketplace Thrift Store Partner — Thrift store associated with the Kiwanis Club of Carefree, likely supporting its charitable activities
- Lone Mountain Preschool Partner — Received funding for a field trip to the Mo Willems exhibit at the Phoenix Children's Museum.
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