JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

JOHN F KENNEDY MEMORIAL FOUNDATION

EIN 33-0071613 · Named Trusts N.E.C. (T90)

What they do

THE ORGANIZATIONS MISSION is to DEVELOP EDUCATION, HEALTHCARE and OTHER SOCIALLY SIGNIFICANT PROGRAMS THAT ARE DEDICATED to ENHANCING THE HEALTH and WELLNESS of CHILDREN and FAMILIES IN THE COACHELLA VALLEY REGION of SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA.

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Look at where the money went

Of every $100 spent, about $77.20 was reported for mission work. Use the spending picture below and ask what results that work produced.

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Basic facts we verified

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Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders9 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

60.66%of revenue went to mission work77.2% of expenses · Program services

14.64%of revenue went to fundraising18.6% of expenses

$78.55spent for every $100 of revenueRevenue covered expenses this year.

3.25%of revenue went to management and office costs4.1% of expenses

$1.09in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

97.3%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $133,958 for PETER STURGEON (PRES/CEO). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

$100revenue

How each $100 of revenue was used

The large number compares each expense with revenue. The smaller number shows its share of total expenses.

Total reported revenue$2,002,733

Mission workProgram services$1,214,85160.66% of revenue77.2% of expenses

ManagementOffice and general costs$65,0473.25% of revenue4.1% of expenses

FundraisingAsking for donations$293,25814.64% of revenue18.6% of expenses

Total expenses$1,573,15678.55% of revenue

The uncolored part of the ring is revenue above these reported expenses.

Has the pattern changed?

Each bar shows the share of annual spending reported for mission work, management, and fundraising.

202477.2% mission

202376.9% mission

202278.5% mission

202173.6% mission

202070.2% mission

201972.2% mission

201866.8% mission

201778.7% mission

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,002,733

Expenses$1,573,156

Annual surplus $429,577 Revenue was higher than expenses for this filing year.

Reported spending amounts

Mission work means the Form 990 category called program services. These are reported accounting categories—not an independent measurement of results.

Mission work (program services)$1,214,851 · 77.2% of expenses

Management and office costs$65,047 · 4.1% of expenses

Fundraising$293,258 · 18.6% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,002,733

Expenses$1,573,156

Assets$1,714,246

Income$2,078,162

Contributions$1,948,713

Mission work (program services)$1,214,851

Fundraising$293,258

Management and general$65,047

Accounting fees$16,725

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

PETER STURGEONPRES/CEO · 40 hrs/week $133,958Base $121,490 · Other $12,468

VIRGINIA DVORAKCFO · 30 hrs/week $36,132

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (9)

PETER STURGEONPRES/CEO

VIRGINIA DVORAKCFO

CHARLES ALFAROVICE CHAIR

DAVID MCFARLANDDIRECTOR

GALE HACKSHAWDIRECTOR

JASON SCHNEIDERSECRETARY

PAT CLINTONTREASURER

PAULA KINNEYDIRECTOR

RAY RODRIGUEZCHAIR

About this charity

Recognized since: January 1985
Location: 73-555 SAN GORGONIO WAY, PALM DESERT, CA 92260
County: Riverside
In care of: PETER STURGEON
Primary officer: PETER STURGEON, PRES/CEO

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website EmailInfo@jfkfoundation.com Phone(760) 776-1600

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: July 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: COACHELLA VALLEY ACCOUNTING & AUDITING
NTEE classification: Named Trusts N.E.C. (T90)
IRS tax category: Named Trusts N.E.C.