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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0631192

KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC

Tax-exempt (reinstated) · LAKELAND, FL 33807

Financials

$755K$680K2023$566K$746K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$565,970$745,846-$179,876$3,026,195$126,711$2,899,484
August 31, 2024990$754,789$679,549$75,240$915,107$167,307$747,800
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$540,807
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$25,163
Net gain from sales of assets
$2,170
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$211,162
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$33,372
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$33,372
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$5,600
Occupancy
$36,706
Travel
$39,367
Depreciation
$95,174
Program services (functional)
$633,699
Management and general (functional)
$71,134
Fundraising (functional)
$41,013

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$915,107
Total assets, end of year
$3,026,195
Total liabilities, end of year
$126,711
Net assets, end of year
$2,899,484
Land, buildings and equipment
$2,408,592
Net assets without donor restrictions
$2,896,484
Net assets with donor restrictions
$3,000
Gross receipts
$566,300
Employees
2
Volunteers
1,850
Year formed
2003
State of legal domicile
FL

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RUTH LUSHBAUGHSECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer
40$33,433
RANDALL HERRINGPRESIDENT
Officer
20$18,752
KANDIE HERRINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID OTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 5 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
RANDALL HERRINGPRESIDENT
Officer
20$85,008
RUTH PAUL BEG MARCH 2024SECRETARY/TREASURER
Officer
40$61,992
KANDIE HERRINGDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
DAVID OTTDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
PAUL WALLACEDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
PO BOX 7361, LAKELAND, FL 33807-7361
In care of
% RANDALL K HERRING
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
RANDALL K HERRING, 3937 CHEVERLY DRIVE EAST, LAKELAND, FL 33807
Signed the 990
RUTH LUSHBAUGH, SECRETARYTREASURER
Phone
(863) 660-1003
Return prepared by
EVOLVE CPA SERVICES PA

Mission

TO IMPACT LIVES IN HONDURAS THROUGH EDUCATION, MINISTRY, EVANGELISM AND BENEVOLENCE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT DISCOVERING THE LOVE AND HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SAFETY FOR RESCUED GIRLS OR WOMEN FROM ABUSIVE OR TRAFFICKED SITUATIONS.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • YOUTH CAMP WE ORGANIZE TEAMS OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO BRING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF HONDURAS TO THE YOUTH CAMP FOR A CAMP EXPERIENCE. FOR MANY OF THESE CHILDREN IT IS THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THEIR VILLAGE. AT THE CAMP, ALL THE CHILDREN RECEIVE BIBLES, CLOTHES, SHOES, AND TOYS DURING OUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM. THEY ALSO HEAR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE AND THAT GOD HAS A PLAN FOR THEIR LIVES. WE WORK WITH MANY MEDICAL TEAMS TO DIAGNOSE MEDICAL ISSUES DENTAL, EYE, GENERAL HEALTH IN THE CHILDREN AND REFER THEM TO LOCAL DOCTORS COVERING THE COSTS. WE PROVIDE A HOT LUNCH FOR ALL THE CHILDREN AND THEIR TEACHERS OR PARENTS. 15,300 SERVED CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O
    Expenses $485,739 · grants $63,202
  • WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE PLACES OF SAFETY FOR RESCUED WOMEN TRAPPED IN VIOLENT HOMES, BROTHELS OR RED-LIGHT DISTRICTS OF SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS.
    Expenses $147,960 · grants $147,960

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0631192
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
2021
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$3,026,195
Income (IRS master file)
$566,300

Revocation and reinstatement

Exemption revoked
January 15, 2021
Posted by the IRS
April 13, 2021
Reinstated
Effective January 15, 2021

From the IRS automatic revocation list: organizations that did not file a required return or e-Postcard for three consecutive years.

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$565,970$745,846$3,026,195XML
990August 2024$754,789$679,549$915,107XML
990August 2023$529,771$688,992$1,213,593IRS
990August 2022$1,117,212$681,250$1,358,942IRS
990August 2021–––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 81-0631192).

Questions about KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC

What is the EIN of KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC is 81-0631192.
Is KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS revoked its exemption on January 15, 2021 and reinstated it effective January 15, 2021.
Are donations to KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KIDS ARK 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 KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names RANDALL K HERRING.
Who are the officers and directors of KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 5 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $33,433 (RUTH LUSHBAUGH, SECRETARY/TREASURER).
How much revenue does KIDS ARK INTERNATIONAL INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $565,970, expenses of $745,846 and total assets of $3,026,195 at year end.

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