KIDS MATTER INC

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2001

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

SIBYLLE TASKER JD

Phone

4143441220

Tax Period

2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

KIDS MATTER INC, founded in 2001, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.5M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue surged 41% from the prior year, signaling strong growth momentum. The organization ran a surplus of $277K, a strong 19% operating margin.

Mission

THE MISSION OF KIDS MATTER INC. IS TO HELP ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN HEAL AND THRIVE, TO BRING VOLUNTEER ENERGY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO FOSTER AND KINSHIP CHILDREN, AND TO APPLY LESSONS LEARNED FROM HELPING CHILDREN HEAL TO PREVENTING FURTHER CHILD ABUSE.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $991,303

THE FOSTERING HEALING PROGRAM HELPS CHILD CRIME VICTIMS INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE OF A PARENT OR CAREGIVER...

THE FOSTERING HEALING PROGRAM HELPS CHILD CRIME VICTIMS INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF HOMICIDE OF A PARENT OR CAREGIVER. FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROVIDES FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD ABUSE PREVENTION TO EXTENDED KIN CAREGIVERS, INCLUDING A GRANDFAMILY SUPPORT GROUP. KIDS MATTER HAS A MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM TO PROVIDE TRAUMA SUPPORT, FREE LEGAL SERVICES, FREE COUNSELING, SAFETY PLANNING, IN-HOME VISITS AND OTHER SUPPORT TO 2,000 CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ANNUALLY. MILWAUKEE'S COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAM IS WHOLLY MANAGED BY KIDS MATTER INC. EACH YEAR HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN VICTIMIZED BY ABUSE OR NEGLECT ARE ASSIGNED A CASA VOLUNTEER BY A JUDGE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CHILDREN'S BEST INTERESTS IN OBTAINING A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME OR TO TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING.

Program 2

Expenses: $126,357

FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HOMICIDE, LOSS OR ABSENCE OF PARENT. ASSISTANCE KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE WITHIN EXTENDED KINSHIP...

FREE CIVIL LEGAL SERVICES FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES EXPERIENCING DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT, HOMICIDE, LOSS OR ABSENCE OF PARENT. ASSISTANCE KEEPING CHILDREN SAFE WITHIN EXTENDED KINSHIP FAMILIES AND OUTSIDE OF FOSTER CARE.

Program 3

FOSTERING HOPE. COMMUNITY PARTNERS AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS DONATE GOODS AND SERVICES TO IMPROVE THE LIVES OF CHILDREN IN CRISIS. IN 2023, $575,226 IN IN-KIND DONATIONS AND DONATED VOLUNTEER SERVICES PROVIDED EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE TO CHILDREN IN NEED, SUPPORTED POSITIVE EXPERIENCES FOR CHILDREN, AND EASED THE BURDENS OF COVID BY CAREGIVING FAMILIES.

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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 $1,483,809

Program Service Revenue $0

Investment Income $1,307

Other Revenue $0

TOTAL REVENUE $1,485,116

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $891,394

Fundraising Expenses $968

Program Expenses $1,117,660

Other Expenses $316,272

TOTAL EXPENSES $1,207,666

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2023	2022	Change
Revenue	$1,485,116	$1,054,085	+0.4%
Expenses	$1,207,666	$940,714	+0.3%
Net Income	$277,450	$113,371	+1.4%

Key Indicators

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

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

200

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

$93,308

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
SIBYLLE TASKER JD	PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
THOMAS FRENN JD	VICE PRESIDENT	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
JENNIFER MCGAVER MBA	TREASURER	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
FRANCISCO MARTORELL MSW	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
ROBERT DRIES PHD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
CAROLINE SPONGBERG JD	DIRECTOR	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
SUSAN CONWELL JD	EXECUTIVE DIREC	40.00	Officer	$93,308	$0	$93,308

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
2024	No data	No data	No data	No data
2023	$1,485,116	$1,207,666	$1,329,440	$277,450
2022	$1,054,085	$940,714	$842,251	$113,371
2021	$1,268,623	$1,026,554	$786,501	$242,069
2020	$1,090,274	$928,128	$526,304	$162,146
2020	$1,090,274	$928,128	$526,304	$162,146
2019	$996,399	$916,245	$331,604	$80,154
2018	$937,831	$869,002	$246,973	$68,829