2026-05-15T15:04:57+00:00 2025-06-30 440160260 Forvis Mazars LLP 255 South Orange Avenue Suite 600 Orlando FL 32801 990 2024-07-01 592654440 GIVE KIDS THE WORLD INC GIVE 4073961114 210 SOUTH BASS ROAD KISSIMMEE FL 34746 CAROLINE SCHUMACHER PRESIDENT/CEO 4073961114 2026-05-15 true true Peter Gubler P00190185 4077405400 2026-05-15 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z CAROLINE SCHUMACHER 210 SOUTH BASS ROAD KISSIMMEE FL 34746 101606903 false X WWW.GKTW.ORG X 1986 FL 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 WEEK-LONG WISH VACATIONS AT NO COST WITH OVER 200,000 WISH FAMILIES WELCOMED SINCE 1986. 19 18 266 13303 67369 66369 53931901 58218976 10820422 11043279 4423172 7364022 381092 442047 69556587 77068324 49555995 48467740 0 0 13602074 13074304 0 0 3039350 10339469 10071779 73497538 71613823 -3940951 5454501 130168325 136718483 2373647 2757919 127794678 133960564 WE IGNITE AN ENDURING SENSE OF HOPE IN THE HEARTS OF CHILDREN WITH CRITICAL ILLNESSES AND THEIR FAMILIES BY FULFILLING THEIR WISHES THROUGH OUR GIVE KIDS THE WORLD EXPERIENCE. false false 65576392 48467740 11367268 ONE OF LESS THAN 1% OF ALL U.S. CHARITIES TO RECEIVE CHARITY NAVIGATOR'S HIGHEST RATING 18 YEARS IN A ROW, 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. MORE THAN 30,000 CHILDREN IN THE U.S. ARE DIAGNOSED WITH A CRITICAL ILLNESS EACH YEAR, AND HALF OF THOSE WHO ARE ELIGIBLE FOR A WISH CHOOSE TO VISIT ORLANDO. GIVE KIDS THE WORLD IS THE NONPROFIT THAT FULFILLS ALL OF THESE WISHES. FROM LIFE'S SIMPLE PLEASURES TO THE STUFF THAT DREAMS ARE MADE OF, EVERY WISH FAMILY IS TREATED TO AN ALL-INCLUSIVE EXPERIENCE INCLUDING TRANSPORTATION; ACCOMMODATIONS; ALL MEALS AND SNACKS; NIGHTLY ENTERTAINMENT; DONATED THEME PARK TICKETS; DAILY GIFTS; AND NONSTOP FUN AT THE VILLAGE, A STORYBOOK DESTINATION ALL ITS OWN FEATURING AN ARRAY OF ACCESSIBLE RIDES AND ATTRACTIONS. SINCE 1986, MORE THAN 200,000 WISH CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES FROM ALL 50 STATES AND 77 COUNTRIES HAVE BEEN WELCOMED TO THE VILLAGE TO LAUGH TOGETHER, PLAY TOGETHER, AND CREATE PRICELESS MEMORIES AWAY FROM HOSPITAL STAYS AND MEDICAL TREATMENTS. GIVE KIDS THE WORLD'S MISSION TO CREATE JOY, INSPIRE OPTIMISM AND IGNITE AN ENDURING SENSE OF HOPE IN THE HEARTS OF WISH FAMILIES IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF CARING CORPORATE PARTNERS, INDIVIDUAL DONORS AND THOUSANDS OF PASSIONATE VOLUNTEERS. FOR MORE INFORMATION, VISIT WWW.GKTW.ORG. TO MAKE A DONATION, VISIT WWW.GKTW.ORG/DONATE. 65576392 true true false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true false false false true false true false true false false false true true false false false false false false false false true false true false false false false false false false false false true 22 0 true 266 true true true false false false true true true true false false false false false false X 19 18 false false false false false false false true true false false false true true true true true true true true false false CA CO CT DC FL GA AL HI IL KS KY LA ME AK MD MA MI MN MS MO NV NH NJ NM NY NC ND OH OK OR PA AZ RI SC TN TX UT VT VA AR WA WV WI X X X RICHARD HODUM 4073961114 210 SOUTH BASS ROAD KISSIMMEE FL 34746 CAROLINE SCHUMACHER DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT & CEO (BEGIN 06/25) 60.0 X X 0 0 0 CATHLEEN NASH FORMER DIRECTOR - CHAIR (END 05/25) 5.0 X X 0 0 0 CHARLES SERAVALLI DIRECTOR - TREASURER 5.0 X X 0 0 0 JOHN NICHOLS DIRECTOR - CHAIRMAN (BEGIN 05/25) 5.0 X X 0 0 0 JORDAN LOMAS DIRECTOR - INTERIM CEO (01/25-06/25) 60.0 X X 0 0 0 PAMELA LANDWIRTH DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT & CEO (END 01/25) 60.0 X X 352591 0 28746 SHANNON GRAVITTE DIRECTOR - SECRETARY 2.0 X X 0 0 0 ANNETTA WILSON DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 BARRY KERN DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 BRANDON BRUCE DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 DINA HOWELL DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 GARY LANDWIRTH DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 JAMES MOYLE DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 JEFF VAHLE DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 JONATHAN DODD DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 MICHAEL SHORT DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 RICHARD MITCHELL DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 ROBERT KANTOR DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 STEVEN SPARKS DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 THOM GESHAY DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 WAYNE CHARNESS DIRECTOR 2.0 X 0 0 0 AMY RACICOT FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (END 05/25) 50.0 X 247730 0 26411 RICHARD HODUM VP OF FINANCE 50.0 X 159403 0 20279 IAN COLE CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER 50.0 X 222620 0 35646 JOHN FLASCHNER CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER (END 01/25) 50.0 X 149638 0 31432 JOHN LOUINE VP OF OPERATIONS 50.0 X 143550 0 18548 SARA VALENTINE VP OF TALENT AND CULTURE 50.0 X 150072 0 18463 MICHAEL BAUSMAN FACILITIES & RESOURCES DIRECTOR 50.0 X 111935 0 18356 OLENA ELSEA DATA MANAGEMENT DIRECTOR 50.0 X 108565 0 15297 1646104 0 213178 9 true true false PACHECO EZ SERVICE LLC PO BOX 700596 ST CLOUD FL 34770 MAINTENANCE SERVICES 0 948589 57270387 46813659 58218976 WISH FEE SPONSORSHIP 900099 11043279 11043279 0 0 0 0 11043279 1968849 1968849 0 0 29292082 0 23896909 0 5395173 0 5395173 5395173 514046 948589 463357 50689 50689 569671 178313 391358 323989 67369 0 0 0 0 0 77068324 11367268 67369 7414711 42731801 42731801 5735939 5735939 1773822 1026066 690094 57662 97277 97277 9276637 6838036 1024539 1414062 219949 157081 33830 29038 907906 648399 139645 119862 798713 539444 144799 114470 127158 127158 61768 61768 115392 115392 172046 0 172046 0 894859 353540 541319 255286 129431 68339 57516 390172 90964 111198 188010 2413299 2270115 123015 20169 98757 10876 3653 84228 3671186 3507986 72441 90759 894101 854775 18097 21229 FAMILY SUPPLIES & ENTERTAINMENT 592487 530254 55124 7109 LICENSES AND FEES 224111 22495 201616 MATERIALS & SUPPLIES 114916 40921 73995 EDUCATION & TRAINING 27432 11827 11236 4369 18809 1660 3212 13937 71613823 65576392 2998081 3039350 719613 778210 4363135 6714053 2791114 1735047 1555172 1276028 0 0 0 0 0 0 4148179 5900335 511363 640824 98700025 60944865 40359717 37755160 74966602 81189689 0 0 0 0 753430 729137 130168325 136718483 1544117 1826959 0 0 346355 329931 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 483175 601029 2373647 2757919 X 123045785 129562320 4748893 4398244 0 0 0 0 0 0 127794678 133960564 130168325 136718483 X 5454501 1357360 -645975 X false true true false X 11583896 27468843 57258221 53138714 58218976 207668650 0 0 11583896 27468843 57258221 53138714 58218976 207668650 124671132 82997518 1901374 2129818 2042259 1923954 1968849 9966254 48982 142845 109268 64275 67369 432739 1860961 2453928 221694 -52625 50689 4534647 222602290 35456596 0.37285 0.39235 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Other Income DESCRIPTION - GROSS INCOME FROM FUND RAISING EVENTS, COLUMN A - 1860961.0, COLUMN B - 2453928.0, COLUMN C - 221694.0, COLUMN D - -52625.0, COLUMN E - 50689.0, COLUMN F - 4534647.0; 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THE ORGANIZATION HAS ADOPTED AN INVESTMENT POLICY FOR BOARD-DESIGNATED ENDOWMENT ASSETS THAT ATTEMPTS TO PROVIDE A PREDICTABLE STREAM OF FUNDING, WHILE SEEKING TO MAINTAIN THE PURCHASING POWER OF THE ASSETS AND TO PRESERVE THE INVESTED CAPITAL. THE SPENDING POLICY PROVIDES FLEXIBILITY, AND THE ORGANIZATION SEEKS THE ADVICE OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS WHEN DETERMINING AMOUNTS TO BE SPENT. Schedule D, Part X, Line 2 FIN 48 (ASC 740) footnote THE ORGANIZATION IS EXEMPT FROM FEDERAL INCOME TAX AS AN ORGANIZATION DESCRIBED IN SECTION 501(C)(3) OF THE INTERNAL REVENUE CODE AND FROM STATE INCOME TAX PURSUANT TO FLORIDA LAW. THE ORGANIZATION IS FURTHER CLASSIFIED AS A PUBLIC CHARITY AND NOT A PRIVATE FOUNDATION FOR FEDERAL TAX PURPOSES. INCOME TAXES, IF ANY, ON UNRELATED BUSINESS INCOME ARE IMMATERIAL AND ARE RECOGNIZED AS EXPENSES WHEN PAID. THE ORGANIZATION HAS NOT TAKEN ANY MATERIAL UNCERTAIN TAX POSITIONS FOR WHICH THE ASSOCIATED TAX BENEFITS MAY NOT BE RECOGNIZED UNDER ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES GENERALLY ACCEPTED IN THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA ("GAAP"). Schedule D, Part XI, Line 2(d) Other revenues in audited financial statements not in form 990 CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST - -645975 Schedule D, Part XI, Line 4(b) Other revenues in form 990 not in audited financial statements COST OF GOODS SOLD - -178313 Schedule D, Part XII, Line 2(d) Other expenses in audited financial statements not in form 990 COST OF GOODS SOLD - 178313 true Central America and the Caribbean 0 0 Program Services Wish Administration Fee 25296 Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 0 0 Program Services Wish Administration Fee 493278 Middle East and North Africa 0 0 Program Services Wish Administration Fee 82213 North America (Canada & Mexico only) 0 0 Program Services Wish Administration Fee 5135152 0 0 0 0 0 0 5735939 0 5735939 Central America and the Caribbean 4 25296 Theme Park Tickets, Toys, Food/Beverage, Transportation & Other Gifts Fair Market Value Middle East and North Africa 13 82213 Theme Park Tickets, Toys, Food/Beverage, Transportation & Other Gifts Fair Market Value Europe (Including Iceland and Greenland) 78 493278 Theme Park Tickets, Toys, Food/Beverage, Transportation & Other Gifts Fair Market Value North America (Canada & Mexico only) 812 5135152 Theme Park Tickets, Toys, Food/Beverage, Transportation & Other Gifts Fair Market Value false false false false false false Schedule F, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds FOREIGN WISH FOUNDATIONS PAY $1,150 PER FAMILY FOR A TRIP TO GIVE KIDS THE WORLD VILLAGE. THERE WERE 907 WISHES FULFILLED FOR CHILDREN OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES DURING THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2025. EACH WISH FAMILY THAT VISITS THE VILLAGE RECEIVES TICKETS TO VISIT WORLD-FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS AND THEME PARKS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA. WE ALSO HOST NIGHTLY THEMED PARTIES AND EVENTS FOR OUR VISITING FAMILIES WHERE EACH CHILD RECEIVES TOYS, GIFTS AND SURPRISES. IN ADDITION, FAMILIES ARE PROVIDED WITH ACCOMMODATIONS, MEALS AND 24/7 SERVICES. Schedule F, Part I, Line 3 Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN-Accrual; MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA-Accrual; NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY)-Accrual Schedule F, Part III Method used to account for expenditures on org's financial statements CENTRAL AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN -Accrual EUROPE (INCLUDING ICELAND AND GREENLAND) -Accrual MIDDLE EAST AND NORTH AFRICA -Accrual NORTH AMERICA (CANADA & MEXICO ONLY) -Accrual STARS AND PARS 802999 514563 288436 37258 72263 1000 94208 SOIREE 351574 218659 132915 10417 84717 41220 12200 31245 3 308062 215367 92695 23938 3090 51801 1462635 948589 514046 10417 121975 23938 116573 13200 177254 463357 50689 true WISH GRANTS FOR CRITICALLY ILL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES 6757 42731801 FAIR MARKET VALUE THEME PARK TICKETS, TOYS, FOOD & BEVERAGE, TRANSPORTATION AND OTHER GIFTS Schedule I, Part I, Line 2 Procedures for monitoring use of grant funds DURING THEIR STAY AT THE VILLAGE, WISH FAMILIES RECEIVE TICKETS TO VISIT WORLD-FAMOUS ATTRACTIONS AND THEME PARKS OF CENTRAL FLORIDA. WE ALSO HOST NIGHTLY THEMED PARTIES AND EVENTS FOR OUR VISITING FAMILIES WHERE EACH CHILD RECEIVES TOYS, GIFTS AND SURPRISES. THE ORGANIZATION HAS STRICT CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES TO ENSURE THE APPROPRIATE DISTRIBUTION OF ANY THEME PARK TICKETS INCLUDING REVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS FOR MEMBERS OF THE WISH FAMILY PARTY WHO WILL RECEIVE TICKETS IN ACCORDANCE WITH OUR WRITTEN POLICIES, AND SEPARATION OF DUTIES REGARDING THE ISSUANCE AND DAILY AUDITS OF TICKETS. X true true X X X X X true false false false false false false false false PAMELA LANDWIRTH DIRECTOR - PRESIDENT & CEO (END 01/25) 342601 0 500 0 9490 0 2786 0 25960 0 381337 0 0 0 AMY RACICOT FORMER CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER (END 05/25) 247230 0 500 0 0 0 5036 0 21375 0 274141 0 0 0 RICHARD HODUM VP OF FINANCE 158178 0 1225 0 0 0 3501 0 16778 0 179682 0 0 0 IAN COLE CHIEF INNOVATION OFFICER 222120 0 500 0 0 0 12019 0 23627 0 258266 0 0 0 JOHN FLASCHNER CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER (END 01/25) 149638 0 0 0 0 0 11895 0 19537 0 181070 0 0 0 SARA VALENTINE VP OF TALENT AND CULTURE 150072 0 0 0 0 0 5289 0 13174 0 168535 0 0 0 JOHN LOUINE VP OF OPERATIONS 142900 0 650 0 0 0 2059 0 16489 0 162098 0 0 0 Schedule J, Part I, Line 1a Tax indemnification and gross-up payments CHRISTMAS BONUSES ARE GROSSED UP. MAXIMUM PAYMENT IS $575. THE AVERAGE BONUS IS $300. Schedule J, Part I, Line 3 Arrangement used to establish the top management official's compensation IN AN EXECUTIVE SESSION, WITHOUT THE PRESIDENT, THE GOVERNANCE COMMITTEE CONDUCTS THE PRESIDENT'S ANNUAL REVIEW AND COMPENSATION PACKAGE WITH THE BOARD. BOARD INPUT IS SOLICITED AND THE REVIEW IS CONDUCTED BY THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD. THE BOARD CONSISTS SOLELY OF INDIVIDUALS WHO DO NOT HAVE A CONFLICT OF INTEREST WITH RESPECT TO THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION ARRANGEMENT. THE REVIEW INCLUDES BOTH PERFORMANCE OBJECTIVES (EXPENSE MANAGEMENT, GUEST SURVEY RESULTS, TURNOVER, SAFETY, ETC.) AS WELL AS INPUT FROM THE BOARD DIRECTLY AGAINST THE MAJOR STRATEGIC PLAN ELEMENTS. ALSO INCLUDED IS A REVIEW OF COMPENSATION USING THE GUIDESTAR COMPENSATION STUDY, THE USE OF AN INDEPENDENT COMPENSATION CONSULTANT, AND A REVIEW OF THE FORM 990 FOR ANOTHER SIMILAR NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION. Schedule J, Part I, Line 4a Severance or change-of-control payment PAMELA LANDWIRTH, FORMER PRESIDENT & CEO, ENDED EMPLOYMENT IN JANUARY 2025. SHE RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PACKAGE TOTALING $350,989. THE AMOUNT WILL BE PAID IN BIWEEKLY INSTALLMENTS FROM APRIL 2025 THROUGH MARCH 2026. JOHN FLASCHNER, FORMER CHIEF STRATEGY OFFICER, ENDED EMPLOYMENT IN APRIL 2025. HE RECEIVED A SEVERANCE PACKAGE TOTALING $15,447 IN ONE LUMP SUM. MATTHEW TRESKI FAMILY OF FORMER DIRECTOR/OFFICER (END 01/2025) 97277 COMPENSATION FOR EMPLOYMENT false 6 171496 Market value 47 502977 Market value X Theme park tickets, parking & photos 75 42819055 Market value X Toys & gifts 193 2468938 Market value X Capital improvements 13 138934 Market value X Fundraising related support 113 77208 Market value X Family Supplies 112 425455 Market value X Character visits 2 138166 Market value X Other program in-kind gifts 25 70847 Market value 0 false true false Form 990, Part VI, Line 15 PROCESS TO ESTABLISH COMPENSATION THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED BY AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT. AN INDEPENDENT GROUP OF BOARD OF DIRECTORS REVIEWS THE COMPARABILITY DATA AND THE RESULTS OF PRE-ESTABLISHED KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (KPI) AND MAKES RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. THE FULL BOARD OF DIRECTORS APPROVES THE PRESIDENT'S COMPENSATION BASED ON THE RECOMMENDATIONS PROVIDED. THE ORGANIZATION UTILIZES COMPARABILITY DATA PROVIDED BY AN EXTERNAL CONSULTANT. THE CEO, IN CONSULTATION WITH THE CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD, APPROVES THE COMPENSATION OTHER OFFICERS AND KEY EMPLOYEES BASED ON THE COMPARABILITY DATA, THE RESULTS OF KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS, AND GUIDELINES ESTABLISHED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 11b Review of form 990 by governing body THE VICE PRESIDENT OF FINANCE REVIEWS THE FORM 990. A COPY OF THE FORM 990 AND THE AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ARE THEN ELECTRONICALLY DISTRIBUTED TO THE ORGANIZATION'S ENTIRE GOVERNING BODY PRIOR TO ITS FILING WITH THE IRS. Form 990, Part VI, Line 12c Conflict of interest policy EACH MEMBER OF THE GKTW LEADERSHIP TEAM OR EMPLOYEE WHO IS IN A POSITION TO EXERCISE SUBSTANTIAL INFLUENCE OVER THE AFFAIRS OF THE CORPORATION SHALL ANNUALLY SIGN A STATEMENT WHICH AFFIRMS THAT SUCH PERSON: HAS RECEIVED A COPY OF THE CONFLICTS OF INTEREST POLICY, HAS READ AND UNDERSTANDS THE POLICY, HAS AGREED TO COMPLY WITH THE POLICY, AND UNDERSTANDS THAT THE CORPORATION IS A CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION AND THAT IN ORDER TO MAINTAIN ITS FEDERAL TAX EXEMPTION IT MUST ENGAGE PRIMARILY IN ACTIVITIES WHICH ACCOMPLISH ONE OR MORE OF ITS TAX-EXEMPT PURPOSES. Form 990, Part VI, Line 19 Required documents available to the public FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND THE STANDARDS OF VALUES AND CODE OF ETHICS ARE ON OUR WEBSITE. GOVERNING DOCUMENTS AND CONFLICT OF INTEREST POLICY ARE MADE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AT MANAGEMENT'S DISCRETION. Form 990, Part XI, Line 9 Other changes in net assets or fund balances CHANGE IN VALUE OF BENEFICIAL INTEREST IN TRUST - -645975; Total - -645975;