BY KIDS INC (EIN 030609146) - Form 990 Financial Analysis & Trantor Score

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2006

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

MELANIE GRISANTI

Phone

2123622001

Tax Period

2025-01-01 to 2025-12-31

BY KIDS INC, founded in 2006, is a small nonprofit in the Education sector that reported $460K in total revenue in fiscal year 2025. Revenue surged 105% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $123K, a strong 27% operating margin.

Mission

REAL-WORLD FILMS FOR KIDS, BY KIDS. PRODUCING INSPIRING YOUTH-CREATED DOCUMENTARIES ABOUT PRESSING GLOBAL ISSUES AS CATALYSTS FOR EMPATHY, EDUCATION AND CHANGE.

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Trantor Score

Financial Health Score (300–850) · Liquidity · Solvency · Sustainability · Efficiency

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2025)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $450,596

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $5,475

Other Revenue $4,014

TOTAL REVENUE $460,085

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $97,154

Fundraising Expenses $38,450

Program Expenses $243,247

Other Expenses $240,315

TOTAL EXPENSES $337,469

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2025	2024	Change
Revenue	$460,085	$224,087	+1.1%
Expenses	$337,469	$299,972	+0.1%
Net Income	$122,616	$-75,885	-2.6%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

Comprehensive financial analysis: Altman Z-Score, liquidity, solvency, sustainability, efficiency, and growth metrics

Financial Distress Indicator

Liquidity & Cash Position

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Altman Z-Score • Liquidity Ratios • Solvency Analysis • Growth Indicators • Efficiency Metrics

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✓ Conflict of Interest Policy

✓ Whistleblower Policy

✓ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$90,000

Total Directors

$90,000

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
HOLLY CARTER	BOARD MEMBER AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR	40.00	Officer Director	$90,000	$0	$90,000
MELANIE GRISANTI	CHAIR AND TREASURER	5.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
DIANE MILLER	SECRETARY	2.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
HILARY ADAMS	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MICHAEL ALPERT	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
STEPHANIE APT	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JIM BRASHER	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SAMANTHA CHADWICK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LESLIE DEBAUGE	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN HOENIG	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
MAYA KOPYTMAN	BOARD MEMBER	2.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
LING LI	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
DUSTIN LIU	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
BILL MCCARTHY	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
GRAHAM MESSICK	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
JONICE PADHILA	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
TINA THOMSON	BOARD MEMBER	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2025	$460,085	$337,469	$328,754	$122,616
2024	$224,087	$299,972	$193,794	$-75,885
2023	$514,730	$482,982	$299,780	$31,748
2022	$399,561	$259,626	$264,122	$139,935
2021	$249,892	$235,292	$144,187	$14,600
2019	$264,560	$249,894	$187,269	$14,666
2018	$343,343	$288,596	$170,203	$54,747

BY KIDS INC