CHOOSING KINDNESS FOUNDATION

EIN: 862440901 501(c)(3) Human Services

EUGENE, OR

Total Revenue
$1,994,339
Total Expenses
$1,660,415
Total Assets
$362,338
Net Assets
$362,211
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2021
Legal Domicile
OR
Phone
5416741050
Tax Period
2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

CHOOSING KINDNESS FOUNDATION, founded in 2021, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $2.0M in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue surged 104% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $334K, a strong 17% operating margin.

Mission

TO SPREAD KINDNESS AND TO INCREASE THE WELL-BEING AND HAPPINESS OF INDIVIDUALS, ORGANIZATIONS, AND COMMUNITIES BY PROVIDING KINDNESS GRANTS AND SUPPORTING THIS WORK IN SCHOOLS, WORKPLACES, SOCIAL SERVICES, AND PUBLIC SAFETY. TO SUPPORT SOCIAL JUSTICE, POVERTY ALLEVIATION, CHARITABLE ASSISTANCE, ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABLITY, AND PROJECTS THAT MAKE A MORE KIND, JUST, AND COMPASSIONATE WORLD.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $604,331

KINDR Prisons Initiative:Rebranded as the KINDR Prisons Initiative and developed new marketing materials consistent with the new branding.Continued to offer three correspondence courses in all 34...

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KINDR Prisons Initiative:Rebranded as the KINDR Prisons Initiative and developed new marketing materials consistent with the new branding.Continued to offer three correspondence courses in all 34 prisons in the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR), enrolling approximately 300 incarcerated persons over the course of the year in mindful kindness and personal development correspondence.

Program 2
Expenses: $332,393

KINDR SCHOOLS INITIATIVE:Rebranded as the KINDR Schools Initiative and developed new marketing materials consistent with the new branding.Funded 5 new schools to implement PBIS School Kindness...

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KINDR SCHOOLS INITIATIVE:Rebranded as the KINDR Schools Initiative and developed new marketing materials consistent with the new branding.Funded 5 new schools to implement PBIS School Kindness projects during the fall semester 2024-25 school year, covering 5 states, engaging 3,500 new students in Kindness Projects. Funded continuation grants for 37 Schools in 14 states and Guam to implement PBIS School Kindness projects during the 2024-25 school year engaging approximately 26,000 students in continuing kindness projects. Developed and field-tested two program editions for teaching mindful kindness to elementary and middle school students in Tier 2 interventions: KINDR Kids and Stepping Stones to Lasting Happiness, Lets Talk About It.Developed a KINDR Workplaces component for training administrators, faculty, and school staff. Created a new, comprehensive school model for implementing KINDR Curricula across Tier 1 and Tier 2 in MTSS and PBIS schools.

Program 3
Expenses: $322,088

KINDR Workplace Initiative:Reinstituted and expanded our focus on kindness training in the workplace. Rebranded as the KINDR Workplace Initiative and developed new marketing materials consistent with...

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KINDR Workplace Initiative:Reinstituted and expanded our focus on kindness training in the workplace. Rebranded as the KINDR Workplace Initiative and developed new marketing materials consistent with the new branding.Recruited two top-of-their-field experts to develop the KINDR Workplaces Ecosystem Model and training modulesBegan marketing campaign to develop KINDR Workplaces training into a revenue stream for the foundationDeveloped a partnership with a major tech company to develop coursework and a KINDR certification to be offered on their platform.Provided training on the KINDR Workplaces Ecosystem for 50 individuals at the Kindness Effect Summit.

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,991,580
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $127
Other Revenue $2,632
TOTAL REVENUE $1,994,339

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $544,715
Salaries & Benefits $269,505
Fundraising Expenses $0
Program Expenses $1,395,205
Other Expenses $846,195
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,660,415

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $1,994,339 $979,433 +1.0%
Expenses $1,660,415 $1,263,128 +0.3%
Net Income $333,924 $-283,695 -2.2%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
3
Independent Members
2
Employees
7
Volunteers
3

Governance Policies

Conflict of Interest Policy
Whistleblower Policy
Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

Operated a School
Operated a Hospital
Provided First Class Travel
Reported Conflict of Interest
Reported Asset Diversion
Excess Benefit Transaction
Made Political Expenditures
Engaged in Lobbying
Operated Donor Advised Fund
Maintained Art Collections
Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers
5
$172,155
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
DONNA DWIGGINS Executive Dir. 40.00
Officer
$143,645 $0 $143,645
CHRISTINE WLASCHIN Secretary 20.00
Officer
$28,510 $0 $28,510
DOUG CARNINE President 50.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LINDA CARNINE Vice President 2.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
JERRY SILBERT Treasurer 35.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year Revenue Expenses Assets Net Income
2024 $1,994,339 $1,660,415 $362,338 $333,924
2023 $979,433 $1,263,128 $28,323 $-283,695
2023 $979,433 $1,263,128 $28,323 $-283,695
2022 $2,253,641 $2,067,683 $315,530 $185,958
2021 $1,014,379 $888,355 $126,717 $126,024
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