Kids are First Inc

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2011

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Jesus Eduardo Hinojosa

Phone

8308769265

Tax Period

2023-12-01 to 2024-11-30

Kids are First Inc, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Youth Development sector that reported $8.8M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue decreased 11% compared to the prior year.

Mission

The Mission of Kids Are First, Inc., is to provide high quality services to multicultural families through collaboration with community resources. Our families are supported to reach self-sufficiency.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $4,446,218

Head Start provides 592 children ages four and five with high quality, comprehensive and integrated services to multicultural families. Our Multi-disciplinary team ensures the delivery of Early...

Head Start provides 592 children ages four and five with high quality, comprehensive and integrated services to multicultural families. Our Multi-disciplinary team ensures the delivery of Early Childhood Education, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Family Advocacy and services to children with disabilities. In collaboration with community resources, families are supported to reach self-sufficiency through intentional advocacy.

Program 2

Expenses: $2,875,943

Early Head Start provides specialized care to 209 infants and toddlers aged birth to three. We provide high-quality, comprehensive, and integrated services to multicultural families. Our...

Early Head Start provides specialized care to 209 infants and toddlers aged birth to three. We provide high-quality, comprehensive, and integrated services to multicultural families. Our Multi-disciplinary team ensures the delivery of Early Childhood Education, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Family Advocacy, and services to children with disabilities. In collaboration with community resources, families are supported to reach self-sufficiency through intentional advocacy.

Program 3

Expenses: $674,945

As mandated by the Office of Head Start The Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP is utilized to improve and maintain the health and nutritional status of children, promote the development of...

As mandated by the Office of Head Start The Child and Adult Care Food Program CACFP is utilized to improve and maintain the health and nutritional status of children, promote the development of healthy eating habits, and integrate nutritious food service. All children enrolled recieves two meals and one snack at no charge to families. It served 642 children.

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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 (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $8,785,155

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $0

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $8,785,155

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $6,876,515

Fundraising Expenses $0

Program Expenses $7,997,106

Other Expenses $2,421,491

TOTAL EXPENSES $9,298,006

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$8,785,155	$9,902,032	-0.1%
Expenses	$9,298,006	$9,558,946	0.0%
Net Income	$-512,851	$343,086	-2.5%

Key Indicators

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

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

Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

217

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

$121,852

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Aniceto Colunga	CEO/Head Start Director	040.00		$158,995	$15,667	$174,662
Velma McNeil	Interim CEO/Head Start Director	040.00	Officer	$87,894	$33,958	$121,852
Hon Sonia Guerrero	Vice-Chairperson	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Dora A Garza Velasquez	Board Member	001.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Asalia Casares	Chair Person/Treasurer	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Alfredo Padilla	Sergeant at Arms	001.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Martha Alicia Ponce	Board Member	001.00	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	No data	No data	No data	No data
2024	$8,785,155	$9,298,006	$3,265,211	$-512,851
2023	$9,902,032	$9,558,946	$3,694,211	$343,086
2022	$9,302,021	$9,296,623	$3,468,139	$5,398
2021	$8,458,663	$8,545,468	$3,476,023	$-86,805
2020	$7,752,688	$7,311,892	$3,592,534	$440,796
2019	$7,335,210	$7,080,568	$3,079,847	$254,642
2018	$7,320,537	$6,959,214	$2,835,809	$361,323