Give Kids The World
Meets Standards
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
Give Kids The World meets the 20 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to provide children between the ages of three and 18 (inclusive) with critical illnesses and their families the cost-free opportunity to visit and experience various Central Florida attractions."
Year, State Incorporated:
1986, FL
Give Kids The World (GKTW) strives to create the happiness that inspires hope for families facing unimaginable challenges due to a child's critical illness. The organization has an 89-acre resort in Central Florida that coordinates wish vacation packages for children with critical illnesses and their families by providing resort accommodations, entertainment, and food service. GKTW works with local and national companies, community service organizations, and individuals to procure attraction tickets, transportation services, small gifts and volunteer time to carry out many of its activities.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, Give Kids The World's program expenses were:
| Program activities | $68,522,552 |
| Total Program Expenses | $68,522,552 |
Chief Executive
Caroline Schumacher, President and Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$332,010
Chair of the Board
John Nichols
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Vice President, Field Sales, PepsiCo
Board Size
18
Paid Staff Size
195
*2024 compensation, as reported by the charity, includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Print advertisements (newspapers, magazines, etc.), Radio, Cause-related marketing (affinity credit cards, consumer product sales, etc.)
Fundraising costs were 5% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $65,228,147, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on Give Kids The World's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| In-kind contributions | $42,650,453 |
| Contributions | $21,568,820 |
| Investment gains, net | $7,276,649 |
| Interest and dividend income | $1,762,760 |
| Special events revenue, net | $1,008,874 |
| Other revenue, net | $760,220 |
| Total Income | $75,027,776 |
Programs: 93% Fundraising: 4% Administrative: 3%
| Total Income | $75,027,776 |
| Total expenses: | $73,942,092 |
| Program expenses | $68,522,552 |
| Fundraising expenses | $3,085,183 |
| Administrative expenses | $2,334,357 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $1,085,684 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $126,702,322 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $127,794,677 |
| Total Liabilities | $2,373,650 |
| Total Assets | $130,168,327 |
Note: According to GKTW's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024, the organization received in-kind contirbutions totaling $42,817,605 in the form of theme park attraction tickets, parking, and photos ($39,040,759), toys and family gifts ($1,600,809), other program in-kind gifts ($582,703), capital improvements for expansion and operations ($563,713), food and beverage ($489,530), family supplies ($233,856), fundraising related support ($202,878), and character visits ($103,357).
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Report completed by:
BBB Wise Giving Alliance