KIDS' ARK INTERNATIONAL INC

EIN: 810631192 501(c)(3) International Affairs

LAKELAND, FL

Total Revenue
$565,970
Total Expenses
$745,846
Total Assets
$3,026,195
Net Assets
$2,899,484
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Organization Details

Formation Year
2003
Legal Domicile
FL
Principal Officer
RANDALL K HERRING
Phone
8636601003
Tax Period
2024-09-01 to 2025-08-31

KIDS' ARK INTERNATIONAL INC, founded in 2003, is a small nonprofit in the International Affairs sector that reported $566K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue fell 25% from the prior year — a significant decline worth monitoring. Expenses of $746K exceeded revenue, resulting in a 32% operating deficit.

Mission

TO IMPACT LIVES IN HONDURAS THROUGH EDUCATION, MINISTRY, EVANGELISM AND BENEVOLENCE PROGRAMS TO SUPPORT DISCOVERING THE LOVE AND HOPE OF JESUS CHRIST. IN ADDITION, WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE SAFETY FOR RESCUED GIRLS OR WOMEN FROM ABUSIVE OR TRAFFICKED SITUATIONS.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1
Expenses: $485,739

YOUTH CAMP WE ORGANIZE TEAMS OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO BRING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF HONDURAS TO THE YOUTH CAMP FOR A CAMP EXPERIENCE. FOR MANY OF THESE CHILDREN IT...

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YOUTH CAMP WE ORGANIZE TEAMS OF CHURCH AND COMMUNITY VOLUNTEERS TO BRING UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN FROM THE MOUNTAINS OF HONDURAS TO THE YOUTH CAMP FOR A CAMP EXPERIENCE. FOR MANY OF THESE CHILDREN IT IS THEIR FIRST EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THEIR VILLAGE. AT THE CAMP, ALL THE CHILDREN RECEIVE BIBLES, CLOTHES, SHOES, AND TOYS DURING OUR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL PROGRAM. THEY ALSO HEAR THE GOSPEL MESSAGE AND THAT GOD HAS A PLAN FOR THEIR LIVES. WE WORK WITH MANY MEDICAL TEAMS TO DIAGNOSE MEDICAL ISSUES DENTAL, EYE, GENERAL HEALTH IN THE CHILDREN AND REFER THEM TO LOCAL DOCTORS COVERING THE COSTS. WE PROVIDE A HOT LUNCH FOR ALL THE CHILDREN AND THEIR TEACHERS OR PARENTS. 15,300 SERVED CONTINUED ON SCHEDULE O

Program 2
Expenses: $147,960

WE SUPPORT ORGANIZATIONS THAT PROVIDE PLACES OF SAFETY FOR RESCUED WOMEN TRAPPED IN VIOLENT HOMES, BROTHELS OR RED-LIGHT DISTRICTS OF SAN PEDRO SULA, HONDURAS.

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

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Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $540,807
Program Service Revenue $0
Investment Income $25,163
Other Revenue $0
TOTAL REVENUE $565,970

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $211,162
Salaries & Benefits $33,372
Fundraising Expenses $41,013
Program Expenses $633,699
Other Expenses $501,312
TOTAL EXPENSES $745,846

Year-over-Year Comparison

2024 2023 Change
Revenue $565,970 $754,789 -0.3%
Expenses $745,846 $679,549 +0.1%
Net Income $-179,876 $75,240 -3.4%
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
5
Independent Members
4
Employees
2
Volunteers
1850

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
2
$52,185
Total Directors
3
$0
Key Employees
0
$0
Highest Compensated
0
reported
Name Title Hours/Week Role Reportable Comp Other Comp Total
RUTH LUSHBAUGH SECRETARY/TREASURER 040.00
Officer
$33,433 $0 $33,433
RANDALL HERRING PRESIDENT 020.00
Officer
$18,752 $0 $18,752
KANDIE HERRING DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
DAVID OTT DIRECTOR 001.00
Director
$0 $0 $0
PAUL WALLACE DIRECTOR 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 $565,970 $745,846 $3,026,195 $-179,876
2024 $754,789 $679,549 $915,107 $75,240
2023 $529,771 $688,992 $1,213,593 $-159,221
2022 $1,117,212 $681,250 $1,358,942 $435,962
2021 $632,255 $592,557 $855,818 $39,698
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