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Nonprofit · EIN 20-3848565

KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC

Tax-exempt · BELLINGHAM, WA 98229

Financials

$746K$97K2023$99K$288K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
June 30, 2025990$98,615$288,356-$189,741$4,312,875$4,224$4,308,651
June 30, 2024990$745,631$97,040$648,591$4,118,678$36,173$4,082,505
Financial details: 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$86,361
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$12,254
Net gain from sales of assets
-$80,505
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$175,405
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$20,787
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$20,787
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Travel
$508
Program services (functional)
$196,169
Management and general (functional)
$71,424
Fundraising (functional)
$20,763

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$4,118,678
Total assets, end of year
$4,312,875
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,224
Net assets, end of year
$4,308,651
Publicly traded securities
$3,093,227
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,994,269
Net assets with donor restrictions
$314,382
Gross receipts
$1,866,347
Employees
1
Volunteers
7
Year formed
2005
State of legal domicile
DE

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUISE HEINEMAN RIBEREX OFFICIO/ADMINISTRATOR
Officer
20$21,810
MARGARET GREENEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
SHIV NARAYANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
SIDDHARTH GORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
KRISTINA AIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYN KRAUSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHRIKANT RAMAMURTHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SYLVIA TRAUTMANN ROGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CORLEIGH STIXRUDEX OFFICIO, KIS PRINCIPAL
Trustee or director
1$0
KALYANI RHODESEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended June 30, 2024: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
LOUISE HEINEMAN RIBEREX OFFICIO/ADMINISTRATOR
Officer
20$24,190
MARGARET GREENEPRESIDENT
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
REBECCA CLOTHEYVICE PRESIDENT- RESIGNED 2/15/24
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
DARYL MILLERTREASURER - RESIGNED 4/30/24
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KRISTINA AIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
LYN KRAUSEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHRIKANT RAMAMURTHYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SYLVIA TRAUTMANN ROGERSDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
CORLEIGH STIXRUDEX OFFICIO, KIS PRINCIPAL
Trustee or director
1$0
SIDDHARTH GORESECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
SHIV NARAYANTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
3$0
KALYANI RHODESEX OFFICIO
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
216 VIEWCREST RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229-8912
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
SHIV NARAYAN, 216 VIEWCREST RD, BELLINGHAM, WA 98229
Signed the 990
SHIV NARAYAN, TREASURER
Phone
(206) 696-1335
Return prepared by
LEONE MCDONNELL & ROBERTS PA

Mission

KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL (KFI) SERVES TO ENHANCE THE MISSION OF KODAIKANAL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (KIS) AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ORGANIZATIONS IN TAMIL NADU, INDIA THAT STRENGTHEN THE VALUES OF KIS, THROUGH FINANCIAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE AID, AS WELL AS SUPPORTING KIS ALUMNI AND FRIENDS IN NORTH AMERICA.

990 for the year ended June 30, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION (FORMERLY EXPERTS IN RESIDENCE)EXCELLENCE IN EDUCATION PROGRAM ENABLES VOLUNTEERS TO WORK DIRECTLY WITH KIS STUDENTS AND STAFF, EXPANDING THEIR KNOWLEDGE, ENRICHING THEIR LEARNING, AND CONNECTING ALL TO REAL-WORLD DISCIPLINES AND PRACTICES. THIS PROGRAM WAS TO COVER THE TRAVEL COSTS OF A MATH VOLUNTEER TO TEACH AT KIS FOR ONE SEMESTER.SECURE PLACE TO CALL THEIR OWN FOR A LIFETIME.
    Expenses $66,491 · grants $66,491
  • KIS SCHOLARSHIP (FORMERLY REFERRED TO AS KFI GLOBAL CITIZEN SCHOLARSHIP): DONATIONS FROM KODAI ALUMNI BOTH DURING THE CENTENNIAL CAMPAIGN AND IN THE OTHER YEARS TO PROVIDE SCHOLARSHIP TO KODAI.RUSSELL DEVALOIS SCHOLARSHIP: DONATIONS FROM KODAI ALUMNI IN THE CLASS OF 1943 TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF THEIR CLASSMATE GOAL TO ESTABLISH A SCHOLARSHIP FUND TO HONOR RUSSELL.DEJONG MUSIC AWARDSEAR SCHOLARSHIP
    Expenses $86,948 · grants $86,948
  • KIS DEVELOPMENT OFFICETO SUPPORT THE KIS DEVELOPMENT OFFICE IN THEIR FUNDRAISING EFFORTS AND MANAGEMENT OF ALL PROJECTS SUPPORTED BY KFI.
    Expenses $5,000 · grants $5,000
  • Expenses $37,730 · grants $16,966

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in June, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025June 30, 2026November 16, 2026Not due yet
2024June 30, 2025November 17, 2025990 on file
2023June 30, 2024November 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
20-3848565
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2006
Accounting year ends
June
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$4,312,875
Income (IRS master file)
$1,866,347

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990June 2025$98,615$288,356$4,312,875XML
990June 2024$745,631$97,040$4,118,678XML
990June 2023$302,362$258,285$3,615,499IRS
990June 2022$366,195$178,566$3,328,956IRS
990June 2021–––IRS
990June 2019–––IRS
990June 2018–––IRS

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 20-3848565).

Questions about KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC

What is the EIN of KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC is 20-3848565.
Is KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2006.
Are donations to KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending June 30, 2026) is due November 16, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended June 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 names SHIV NARAYAN.
Who are the officers and directors of KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 lists 10 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $21,810 (LOUISE HEINEMAN RIBER, EX OFFICIO/ADMINISTRATOR).
How much revenue does KODAI FRIENDS INTERNATIONAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended June 30, 2025 it reported revenue of $98,615, expenses of $288,356 and total assets of $4,312,875 at year end.

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