Ready for Kids Foundation

Private foundation Columbus, OH EIN: 87-3220248

Ready for Kids Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $4K in total assets.

Ready for Kids Foundation at a glance

Total assets
$4,269
+0.0% vs 2023
Latest 990 filing
Form 990-PF, 2024 View filing

Data from IRS Form 990-PF, 2024; updated October 2026.

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Financial History

Multi-year comparison from IRS filings

Figures from IRS filings, by filing year
Filing yearTotal AssetsRevenueExpensesQualifying DistributionsDistributable Amount
2024$4,269———$631
2023$4,269$4,179$840$750—
2022$930$930——$46

Under IRS private-foundation payout rules, Ready for Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $631 for 2024 — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

Leadership & Key People

Officers and directors from IRS filings

Ready for Kids Foundation is led by Matthew Cochrell, President on every filing since 2022 — the only officer listed, and uncompensated.

Officers on the 2024 filing

  • Matthew Cochrell

    President

    On filings since 2022

    No compensation reported

Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2024. "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 Ready for Kids Foundation

How large is Ready for Kids Foundation?

Ready for Kids Foundation reported $4K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990-PF.

What is Ready for Kids Foundation?

Ready for Kids Foundation is a private foundation focused on Human Services, based in Columbus, OH. It holds $4K in total assets as of 2024.

How much is Ready for Kids Foundation required to give away each year?

Private foundations must generally distribute about 5% of their assets annually. For 2024, Ready for Kids Foundation reported a distributable amount of $631 on its IRS Form 990-PF — the minimum it must pay out in qualifying distributions.

What is Ready for Kids Foundation's EIN?

Ready for Kids Foundation's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-3220248. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2024.

Data last updated October 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.

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When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable

  1. IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2022–2024

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