Give Kids the World Inc
501(c)(3) Donations tax-deductible
93% goes to programs $5 to raise $100 Strong reserves Growing revenue
Give Kids the World Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Kissimmee, Florida, registered in 1986, with $69,556,587 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A, and it directs about 93% of spending to programs.
210 S Bass Rd, Kissimmee, FL, 34746 EIN 59-2654440 Since 1986
Revenue (FY2023)
$69.6M
▼ 0.9% vs prior year
Expenses (FY2023)
$73.5M
Net assets
$127.8M
Employees
299
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
A
A+Program efficiency40% of the rating93% to programs · $5 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Give Kids the World Inc: 93% to programs · $5 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating21 mo reserves · -6% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Give Kids the World Inc: 21 mo reserves · -6% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Give Kids the World Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Give Kids the World Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
See schedule o.give kids the world village is an 89-acre, whimsical nonprofit resort in central florida that provides children with critical illnesses and their families, from around the world, with magical weeklong wish vacations at no cost with nearly 200,000 wish families welcomed since 1996. in 2024, give kids the world village debuted two new venues: olivia's oasis, a relaxation spa dedicated exclusively to wish parents and adult caregivers; mayor clayton's wonderlab, a steam activity center designed to inspire curiosity, foster collaboration and spread childlike wonder to visiting wish children and their families; in 2024, the village also marked five million service hours contributed by our passionate volunteers. however, no milestone can compare with the number of hearts touched and lives improved.
Contact & location
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $43.3M (FY2013) to $69.6M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $2.4MNet assets $127.8M
Operating margin
-5.7%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$130.2M
Total liabilities
$2.4M
Net assets
$127.8M
Salaries & benefits
$13.6M
19% of expenses
Board members
18
17 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $69,556,587▼0.9% | $73,497,538▲8.8% | $127,794,678▲0.9% | $130,168,325▲1.5% | 990 |
| 2022 | $70,184,568▲78.5% | $67,578,669▲115% | $126,702,322▲5.1% | $128,284,320▲5.0% | 990 |
| 2021 | $39,309,635▲104% | $31,496,525▲108% | $120,527,339▼4.7% | $122,152,996▼5.1% | 990 |
| 2020 | $19,240,129▼60.8% | $15,136,371▼68.8% | $126,514,822▲13.7% | $128,694,870▲13.6% | 990 |
| 2019 | $49,036,239▼24.1% | $48,520,769▼19.1% | $111,233,463▼1.6% | $113,255,580▼1.5% | 990 |
| 2018 | $64,644,804▲10.6% | $59,978,785▲6.1% | $113,098,261▲3.0% | $114,936,829▲2.9% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,474,847▲15.5% | $56,514,656▲12.5% | $109,837,733▲4.2% | $111,650,399▲4.6% | 990 |
| 2016 | $50,614,930▲2.0% | $50,252,852▲4.2% | $105,438,636▲0.9% | $106,738,191▲0.8% | 990 |
| 2015 | $49,615,611▼2.3% | $48,206,407▲7.3% | $104,500,190▼1.3% | $105,935,928▼1.4% | 990 |
| 2014 | $50,780,375▲17.2% | $44,920,179▲12.2% | $105,919,312▲4.8% | $107,408,206▲4.4% | 990 |
| 2013 | $43,340,172 | $40,020,559▲9.2% | $101,115,046▲10.3% | $102,850,956▲10.4% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $36,654,741▲9.8% | $91,677,969▲10.4% | $93,140,256▲11.0% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $33,392,643▲1.7% | $83,047,221▲0.7% | $83,909,342▲0.3% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $32,826,921 | $82,499,723 | $83,649,101 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2023)
Highest-paid: Pamela Landwirth — $372,085 (0.51% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pamela Landwirth | President & Ceo | 60 | $372,085 |
| Amy Racicot | Chief Financial Officer | 50 | $253,408 |
| Ian Cole | Chief Innovation Officer | 50 | $224,537 |
| John Flaschner | Chief Strategy Officer | 50 | $153,393 |
| Richard Hodum | Vp of Finance | 50 | $150,965 |
| John Louine | Vp of Operations | 50 | $146,857 |
| Steven Amos End 0923 | Vp of Advancement | 50 | $129,529 |
| Michael Bausman | Facilities & Resources Director | 50 | $110,190 |
| Olena Elsea | Data Management Director | 50 | $103,726 |
| Annetta Wilson | Board of Director | 2 | — |
| Brandon Bruce Beg 0424 | Board of Director | 2 | — |
| Cathleen Nash | Director - Chairman | 5 | — |
| Charles Seravalli | Director - Treasurer | 5 | — |
| Dina Howell | Board of Director | 2 | — |
| Gary Landwirth | Board of Director | 2 | — |
| James Moyle | Board of Director | 2 | — |
| Jeff Vahle | Board of Director | 2 | — |
| John Nichols | Board of Director | 2 | — |
| Jonathan Dodd | Board of Director | 2 | — |
| Michael Short | Board of Director | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2023)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Pacheco Ez Service LLC | Maintenance Services | $205,749 |
Grants received · $5.6M total
139 grants to Give Kids the World Inc totaling $5.6M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $237,835 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $123,061 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | General support | 2024 | $111,515 |
| Greater Horizons | Health, medicine & science | 2024 | $39,149 |
| Ayco Charitable Foundation | Community & human services | 2024 | $14,000 |
| American Endowment Foundation | Youth devel | 2024 | $11,000 |
| Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc | Unrestricted general support | 2024 | $10,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $236,965 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2023 | $126,011 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $102,729 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Health | 2023 | $87,700 |
| National Philanthropic Tr | Human services | 2023 | $57,500 |
| Paypal Charitable Giving Fund | — | 2023 | $40,614 |
| Network For Good Inc | Unrestricted | 2023 | $25,986 |
| Pga Tour Inc | General support | 2023 | $25,000 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Give Kids the World Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Give Kids the World Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 59-2654440, based in Kissimmee, Florida. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Give Kids the World Inc's EIN?
- Give Kids the World Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 59-2654440.
- How much revenue does Give Kids the World Inc report?
- Give Kids the World Inc reported $69,556,587 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Give Kids the World Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Give Kids the World Inc spends about 93% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Give Kids the World Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Give Kids the World Inc A, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Give Kids the World Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Give Kids the World Inc's latest Form 990 is $372,085, paid to Pamela Landwirth (President & Ceo).
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Data for Give Kids the World Inc (EIN 59-2654440) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.