Public records document another connection among Kidstown International, the Hollander Family Foundation and numerous Hollander-affiliated businesses: they share the same business address.
Public records identify 119 N. Commercial Street, Suite 165, Bellingham, Washington, as the business address for:
Washington Department of Revenue and Secretary of State records indicate that Suite 165 serves as a shared administrative address for multiple Hollander-affiliated entities.
Property records also identify Hollander Hospitality as the building's owner.
The shared address becomes particularly relevant when considered alongside the financial relationships documented in public filings.
Board leadership: Kidstown's public records identify Mark Hollander in some filings and founder Mike Hollander in others as Treasurer. Hollander Hospitality owns the building associated with Kidstown's listed address.
Philanthropic support: The Hollander Family Foundation financially supports Kidstown while listing the same office suite as its address.
Occupancy expenses: Kidstown reported approximately $11,000 in occupancy expenses on its 2024 Form 990. The Hollander Family Foundation reported the same office suite but listed $0 in occupancy expenses.
These figures do not establish that either organization reported its expenses incorrectly. They do, however, leave unanswered questions about how the shared occupancy arrangements were structured.
The overlapping relationships also provide additional context for the executive compensation questions discussed elsewhere on this website.
Kidstown's federal filings report $0 in compensation for its full-time Executive Director, while its Washington charitable registration identifies the Executive Director among its highest-paid individuals.
Given the number of related organizations listing Suite 165 as their business address, an additional question arises:
Were any administrative, accounting, payroll, human resources or other operational services provided to Kidstown International by Hollander-affiliated businesses or other entities operating from Suite 165?
If so, how were those arrangements documented, disclosed and reflected in Kidstown's financial reporting?
Shared office space, philanthropic support and overlapping leadership do not independently establish improper conduct. Such arrangements can be entirely legitimate when appropriately documented and managed.
However, the concentration of these relationships makes transparency particularly important.
Three questions remain unanswered:
Kidstown International has not provided the requested governance documents, conflict-of-interest policies, or detailed financial records in response to multiple requests.
Without additional disclosure, the public cannot independently determine how these overlapping financial and operational relationships were structured and managed.
Kidstown International's federal and Washington state filings appear to present conflicting information about executive compensation, raising questions about the accuracy and transparency of its financial disclosures.
Kidstown International's federal Form 990 reports $0 in compensation, benefits, and deferred compensation for its Executive Director, despite identifying the position as a full-time role requiring approximately 40 hours per week.
The filing also answers "No" to the question asking whether any officer, director, trustee, or key employee received compensation from an unrelated organization or individual for services provided to Kidstown.
Kidstown's annual charitable registration with the Washington Secretary of State identifies its Executive Director as one of the organization's highest-paid individuals.
The Executive Director identified in these records is Fred Hartsook, previously known as Jaymin Hartsook.
The difference between these disclosures raises an important question: How was Kidstown's Executive Director compensated, and how was that compensation reported?
Executive compensation is an important consideration when evaluating a nonprofit's financial stewardship.
When compensation is paid directly by an organization, it generally must be reflected in its financial reporting. Compensation paid through another entity may be subject to additional reporting requirements, depending on the relationship between the organizations and the nature of the arrangement.
If a substantial operating expense is not reflected in a nonprofit's financial statements, its reported administrative costs may not convey the full economic resources supporting its operations.
Three questions remain unanswered:
These filings do not, by themselves, establish inaccurate reporting or a violation of federal or Washington law. However, the apparent discrepancy warrants clarification.
Kidstown International could resolve these questions by providing a clear explanation of its executive compensation arrangements and how those arrangements are reflected in its public filings.
Publicly available IRS filings document overlapping philanthropic relationships involving Kidstown International, Lighthouse Mission Ministries, and two family foundations associated with Kidstown's board leadership.
These relationships provide important context for examining questions about board independence, organizational oversight, and the circumstances surrounding Rustin Polinder's attempted reinstatement.
Two family foundations associated with Kidstown's board leadership have provided charitable support to both Kidstown International and Lighthouse Mission Ministries:
Public IRS filings identify both foundations as significant financial supporters of Kidstown International. Both have also provided charitable contributions to Lighthouse Mission Ministries.
These documented relationships establish overlapping philanthropic connections between the two nonprofits and individuals associated with Kidstown's board leadership.
Following his September 2024 termination from Kidstown International, Rustin Polinder actively sought reinstatement. Board member Jason Vander Kooy subsequently confirmed in writing that Polinder briefly returned to Kidstown in early 2026.
Polinder later appeared on Lighthouse Mission Ministries' website as an intake coordinator. His name was subsequently removed from the organization's website.
The overlapping philanthropic relationships provide context for examining these developments. However, there is no documentation establishing that either foundation or any Kidstown Board member influenced Lighthouse Mission Ministries' employment decisions.
This website has not independently verified Polinder's current employment status or the circumstances surrounding his departure from the position listing.
The financial relationships between these organizations raise questions about how Kidstown's Board manages potential conflicts of interest, particularly when significant philanthropic supporters or their family members also hold board leadership positions.
Several questions remain unanswered:
Did Kidstown's Board have appropriate safeguards in place to ensure that decisions involving Polinder were made independently?
These documented relationships do not establish wrongdoing or improper influence. They do, however, warrant examination of the policies and procedures intended to protect board independence and ensure accountability.
The purpose of identifying these relationships is to establish what connections existed, what safeguards were in place, and whether potential conflicts were appropriately disclosed and managed.
Kidstown International was previously accredited by the Evangelical Council for Financial Accountability (ECFA), which establishes standards for financial stewardship, board governance, transparency and ethical fundraising among Christian nonprofits.
In 2022, Kidstown ceased being an ECFA member. Publicly available information does not establish whether Kidstown voluntarily withdrew or its membership was terminated.
This website has not identified a public explanation from Kidstown for its departure from the ECFA.
Why did Kidstown leave the ECFA, and what independent accountability measures are currently in place?
In addition, MinistryWatch currently gives Kidstown International a D rating (68%).
These questions are particularly relevant because Kidstown has not provided the financial and governance documents requested on multiple occasions. According to documented correspondence, board member Jason Vander Kooy conditioned the release of certain documents on receiving the whistleblower's home address, despite the availability of an alternative mailing address.
As of this publication, those documents remain outstanding.
Kidstown has historically presented itself as a Christian nonprofit organization. However, during a March 2026 update to its website, Kidstown removed founder Mike Hollander's photograph and language referencing God from its About Us page.
Why did Kidstown change how it publicly presents its Christian identity?
As with all topics discussed on this website, readers are encouraged to review the available information and draw their own conclusions.
While Rustin Polinder was actively lobbying Kidstown International's Board for reinstatement following his September 2024 termination, he was advertising and selling large quantities of used hotel furniture that appeared to have come from a warehouse.
During that same period, a 260-room hotel owned and operated by Hollander Hospitality was undergoing extensive renovations. The company's president, Mark Hollander, was also serving on Kidstown's Board and had an established personal relationship with Polinder.
Did Mark Hollander, a sitting Kidstown Board member, provide a personal financial benefit to a terminated leader while that leader was actively seeking reinstatement?
Three questions remain unanswered:
These overlapping circumstances do not establish wrongdoing. They warrant closer examination to determine whether a financial relationship existed and, if so, whether it was appropriately disclosed and managed.
Kidstown International's website identifies Mark Hollander as Treasurer, while its March 20, 2026, Washington Secretary of State charity filings identify Mike Hollander, Kidstown's founder and Mark's father, as Treasurer and the individual accepting responsibility for the organization.
Who actually holds formal financial oversight authority, and why do Kidstown's public leadership records identify two different individuals?
These conflicting records raise questions about the accuracy of Kidstown's public disclosures and the transparency of its financial oversight.