KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION

EIN: 800641000 501(c)(3) Human Services

NEWARK, DE

Total Revenue
$1,276,113
Total Expenses
$1,004,612
Total Assets
$2,507,870
Net Assets
$2,141,572
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2011
Legal Domicile
DE
Principal Officer
CAROLINE JONES
Phone
3026545440
Tax Period
2023-01-01 to 2023-12-31

KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION, founded in 2011, is a community nonprofit in the Human Services sector that reported $1.3M in total revenue in fiscal year 2023. Revenue fell 21% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. The organization ran a surplus of $272K, a strong 21% operating margin.

Mission

KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION MISSION IS PROVIDE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, POVERTY, AND AT-RISK YOUTH WITH THE SKILLS AND SUPPORT NEEDED TO SUCCEED IN LIFE. THROUGH KIND TO KIDS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS, FOSTER CHILDREN RECEIVE ADVOCACY, MENTORING AND GUIDANCE TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND AT AT-RISK LEARN SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS AND DEVELOP THE CONFIDENCE TO USE THEM. KIND TO KIDS' HELP-A-KID PROGRAMS PROVIDE CHILDREN WHO HAVE ENDURED TRAUMA, FOSTER CARE AND POVERTY SUPPORTIVE SERVICES, SUPPLIES AND LIFE EXPERIENCES TO DELIVER KINDNESS AND COMPASSION, HELP THEM NAVIGATE THE WORLD, AND UNDERSTAND THAT THEY ARE VALUED. EACH YEAR, WE SERVE OVER 600 CHILDREN. TO DATE, THE ORGANIZATION HAS SERVED OVER 18,000 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, POVERTY AND AT-RISK YOUTH.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $722,661

EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - KIND TO KIDS DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, POVERTY AND AT-RISK YOUTH. THEY INCLUDE:UGRAD ACADEMY - AN EDUCATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR...

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EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS - KIND TO KIDS DELIVERS EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, POVERTY AND AT-RISK YOUTH. THEY INCLUDE:UGRAD ACADEMY - AN EDUCATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, FROM GRADES KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS IN FOSTER CARE TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, OBTAIN A HIGH SCHOOL DEGREE, AND SUCCEED IN LIFE BEYOND HIGH SCHOOL IN COLLEGE OR CAREER. UGRAD ACADEMY OBTAINS EXCELLENT OUTCOMES - ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE NATIONS - WITH HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATES FOR FOSTER YOUTH OF 97% COMPARED TO THE STATE'S GRADUATION RATE OF 53% AND A NATIONAL RATE OF 56%, AS CONFIRMED BY A CORNELL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH STUDY. (KIDSCOUNTDE, 2023). THE PROGRAM HELPS FOSTER STUDENTS TO SUCCESSFULLY MOVE UP TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL OR CAREER. IT IS THE ONLY ONE OF ITS KIND IN DELAWARE TO HELP YOUTH WHO ARE TRANSITIONING FROM AGING OUT OF FOSTER CARE AND ENTERING THE WORLD AS A YOUNG ADULT WITHOUT THE BENEFIT OF A FAMILY TO SUPPORT THEM. LIFESKILLS - A COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM THAT TEACHES CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND AT-RISK YOUTH THE STRATEGIES TO OVERCOME THE TRAUMA THEY HAVE ENDURED, PREVENTATIVE SKILLS TO AVOID RE-TRAUMATIZATION AND SOCIO-EMOTIONAL SKILLS TO MAKE HEALTHY DECISIONS AND SUCCEED IN LIFE. THE PROGRAM TEACHES HOW TO PROBLEM SOLVE, MANAGE EMOTIONS AND STRESS, JOB INTERVIEW AND EMPLOYMENT READINESS, HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS, VIOLENCE PREVENTION, BUDGETING, SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION, SUICIDE PREVENTION, SELF-ESTEEM AND MORE. LIFESKILLS OBTAINS EXCELLENT OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS, WITH 95% OF CHILDREN DEMONSTRATING APPLICATION AND LEARNING OF THE SKILLS TAUGHT.

Program 2
Expenses: $8,108

HELP-A-KID PROGRAMS - ANNUALLY SERVES OVER 500 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, POVERTY AND AT-RISK YOUTH WITH SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN LIFE. HELP-A-KID PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE...

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HELP-A-KID PROGRAMS - ANNUALLY SERVES OVER 500 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE, POVERTY AND AT-RISK YOUTH WITH SUPPORT SERVICES TO HELP THEM SUCCEED IN LIFE. HELP-A-KID PROGRAM HELPS CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE AND COPING WITH TRAUMA WITH THE FOLLOWING TWO SERVICE PROGRAMS: MY BLUE DUFFEL - KIND TO KIDS DELIVERS EMERGENCY CARE KITS ANNUALLY TO CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE, NEGLECT AND TRAUMA. KIND TO KIDS BUFFERS THE TRAUMA AND PROVIDES COMFORT TO A CHILD WHO IS ENTERING FOSTER CARE AND COPING WITH TRAUMA. MY BLUE DUFFEL ITEMS INCLUDE A TEDDY BEAR, FLEECE BLANKET, FLUFFY SOCKS, INSPIRATIONAL BOOK, COLORING BOOK, JOURNAL, WRITING SUPPLIES AND TOILETRIES. MY BLUE DUFFELS ARE PROVIDED TO DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES SOCIAL WORKERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS TO HELP OUR COMMUNITY'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN DURING A PAINFUL TIME IN THEIR YOUNG LIVES. FOSTER CARE HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY KINDNESS - KIND TO KIDS MAKES HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAYS SPECIAL FOR CHILDREN WHO ARE VICTIMS OF CHILD ABUSE AND NEGLECT. THE ORGANIZATION PROVIDES GIFTS TO ALL FOSTER CHILDREN SERVED IN OUR FOSTER CARE PROGRAMS - OVER 100 CHILDREN ANNUALLY. HOLIDAYS AND BIRTHDAYS ARE A SOURCE OF STRESS AND ANXIETY FOR A CHILD WHO HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM THEIR OWN HOME AND PLACED IN FOSTER CARE. EACH HOLIDAY SEASON, WE GIVE OVER $15,000 IN GIFTS AND BOOKS TO DELAWARE CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. WE WORK WITH OVER 80 COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO OBTAIN AND DISTRIBUTE TOYS, BOOKS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES TO FOSTER CHILDREN STATEWIDE. FOR MANY OF THE CHILDREN, THE GIFTS THEY RECEIVE FROM KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION WILL BE THE ONLY ITEMS THEY RECEIVE. WE ALSO PROVIDE TOYS, GIFTS AND BOOKS OF THEIR CHOOSING TO FOSTER CHILDREN ON THEIR BIRTHDAYS TO REMIND THEM THAT THEY ARE VALUED ON THEIR SPECIAL DAY.

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

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Financial Overview (2023)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $1,275,734
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $379
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $1,276,113

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0
Salaries & Benefits $624,686
Fundraising Expenses $73,836
Program Expenses $730,769
Other Expenses $379,926
TOTAL EXPENSES $1,004,612

Year-over-Year Comparison

2023 2022 Change
Revenue $1,276,113 $1,608,563 -0.2%
Expenses $1,004,612 $808,579 +0.2%
Net Income $271,501 $799,984 -0.7%
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Grants to Organizations Grants to Individuals Lobbying Political Activity Foreign Activities Donor Advised Fund Schedule B Required
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Governance

Voting Members
12
Independent Members
11
Employees
14
Volunteers
80

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
5
$95,964
Total Directors
11
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
LAURIE STOVALL BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID ARTHUR BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
ERIK RASER SCHRAMM SECRETARY 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
LAURA LUBIN ROSSI BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARIA MATOS BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARK JONES MD BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
MARYANNE MURRAY BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAULA SWAIN CHAIR 5.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SALLY GORE BOARD MEMBER 3.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
SCOTT BURRIS TREASURER 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
SHERRY DORSEY WALKER VICE CHAIR 3.00
Officer Director
$0 $0 $0
CAROLINE JONES PRESIDENT & FOUNDER 40.00
Officer
$95,964 $0 $95,964
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 $1,276,113 $1,004,612 $2,507,870 $271,501
2022 $1,608,563 $808,579 $1,906,240 $799,984
2021 $715,969 $702,911 $1,082,787 $13,058
2020 $888,081 $612,949 $1,078,238 $275,132
2019 $772,836 $576,638 $803,710 $196,198
2018 $452,584 $348,150 $601,043 $104,434
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