Club History

Our Mission

Helping kids grow and succeed is our mission. We’re always ready to lend a hand and share our ideas. We’re passionate about making a positive impact on the world.

Incorporated by the State of Washington, the KCK is a not-for-profit 501 (c) (4) community service organization, wherein donations are not tax deductible. From its inception, the KCK has traditionally held its weekly meetings in downtown Kirkland.

What we do

Every Wednesday, we gather at the Eagles Club in Kirkland, downtown, at 258 Central Way. Our club is a diverse group of people, all ages, backgrounds, and professions. We’re committed to serving our community, and our weekly meetings feature guest speakers who cover a wide range of interesting topics, chosen by our members.

We’re especially focused on children and young people, so we have various volunteer committees, Community Services, Youth Services, Service Leadership Programs (like high school Key Clubs and middle school Builder’s Clubs), Spiritual Values, and Young Children Priority One (pre-natal to age 6).

In addition, we manage the Kirkland Kiwanis Foundation (KKF), a tax-deductible 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that supports local youth in many ways. We provide scholarships for high school and vocational studies, the YMCA/KTUB Youth Institute scholarships, and more. The Foundation also administers the Jack Keller Memorial Fund, which offers affordable orthodontic care through the University of Washington School of Dentistry for young people who wouldn’t otherwise have access.