Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced

Foundation · Grantmaker Merced, CA EIN: 27-5573377

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Key facts about Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced

In short: Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced gave $750K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $750K), mostly in California. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.

EIN
27-5573377
Latest 990 filing
Form 990, 2025
Annual giving (2025)
$750,240
Grants made (2025)
1
Average grant
$750,240
Median grant
$750,240
Total assets
$616,673
Primary geography
California (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)

Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.

Financial Overview

From 2025 IRS Form 990 · View filing

Total Assets

$617K

+3.6% YoY

Annual Giving

$750K

+602.7% YoY

Grant Count

1

+0.0% YoY

Avg Grant Size

$750K

+602.7% YoY

About Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced

Based on IRS filings

Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced is a nonprofit organization, based in Merced, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2024 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $617K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $750K. Net investment income was $13K.

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Geographic Focus

Where this funder awards grants

Grant Distribution by State

1state

Share of all 1 itemized 2025 grant dollars.

States

Cities

Merced

Giving Over Time

Total grant dollars and number of grants per year

$0$200K$400K$600K$800K1 grants20241 grants2025

Grant Insights

How this funder distributes its grants

Top Recipients

Top 1 recipients in 2025

Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced: $750KKiwanis Club of Greater Merced$750K

Grant Size Distribution

2 grants across all recorded years

<$50K$50–100K1$100–250K$250–500K1$500K–1M$1–5M$5M+

Giving History

Grant recipients and amounts by year

RecipientPurposeAmount
KIWANIS CLUB OF GREATER MERCED Merced, CAOUR MISSION IS TO ENHANCE RECREATIONAL AND ENTERTAINMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUTH IN MERCED COUNTY BY REVITALIZING KIDDIELAND AT APPLEGATE PARK. THIS INITIATIVE AIMS TO CREATE A SAFE, CLEAN, AND INCLUSIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN GATHER, PLAY, AND BUILD LASTING MEMORIES.BY UPGRADING THE KIDDIELAND FACILITIES, WE SEEK TO:MODERNIZE AGING INFRASTRUCTURE TO MEET CURRENT SAFETY STANDARDS AND ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS.FOSTER A SENSE OF COMMUNITY PRIDE BY PRESERVING A BELOVED LOCAL LANDMARK AND MAKING IT A DESTINATION FOR RESIDENTS AND VISITORS ALIKE.PROVIDE EQUITABLE ACCESS TO RECREATION, ESPECIALLY FOR UNDERSERVED FAMILIES WHO MAY LACK OTHER OPTIONS FOR SAFE OUTDOOR PLAY.THIS PROJECT WILL NOT ONLY IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF LIFE FOR MERCED COUNTY YOUTH BUT ALSO SUPPORT BROADER GOALS OF PUBLIC HEALTH, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT, AND ECONOMIC VITALITY THROUGH INCREASED PARK USAGE AND TOURISM.$750,240

Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Revenue
Expenses
Qualifying Distributions
Net Investment Income
$0$250K$500K$750K$1M20242025
Metric20252024
Total Assets$616,673$595,421
Revenue$771,672$602,155
Expenses$750,420$108,964
Qualifying Distributions——
Net Investment Income$12,991$2,035
Distributable Amount——

Data update history

When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS August 15, 2025)
  2. Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS August 5, 2026)

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced is led by Karen Adams, CEO on every filing since 2024; none of the 3 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.

Officers on the 2025 filing

  • Karen Adams

    CEO

    On filings since 2024

    20 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Bob Benjamin

    Secretary

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

  • Janice Jimenez

    CFO

    On filings since 2024

    10 hrs/week

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2024–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.

Frequently asked questions about Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced

How much does Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced give each year?

Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced gave $750K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. In 2024 it gave $107K across 1 grant.

How large is Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced?

Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced reported $617K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $772K.

Where does Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced operate?

Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced has awarded grants in California.

What is Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced's EIN?

Kiwanis Club of Greater Merced's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-5573377. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2024–2025.

Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.

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