2024-05-14T12:24:06-04:00 2023-12-31 AMB Consulting Services LLC 7966 E Santa Catalina Drive Scottsdale AZ 85255 990 2023-01-01 472440569 Kids in Focus KIDS 3104 E Camelback Road STE 104 Phoenix AZ 85016 Colleen Katz Board Chairpers 6027933315 2024-05-13 false Colleen Katz true Anne Michelle R Boncel CPA P01776613 4804448361 2024-05-14 X 2 00 AAL2 IAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z 457877 false X www.kidsinfocus.org X 2014 AZ Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving at-risk youth the chance to see themselves and the world in a new light, equipping them with essential life skills to make the shift from surviving to thriving. 6 6 7 0 0 657819 457477 2340 400 0 0 660159 457877 0 0 254804 340547 0 317981 320469 330829 575273 671376 84886 -213499 410372 187014 12313 10544 398059 176470 Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving at-risk youth the chance to see themselves and the world in a new light, equipping them with essential life skills to make the shift from surviving to thriving. 164462 2023 was a year of growth for Kids in Focus. KIF saw profound measurable success in buildingthe kids resilience, trust, and confidence while improving their attitudes, behaviors, andoutlooks. Our programs include experiential learning, reflection, and discussion, paired withdedicated adult mentorship. The kids learn creative problem solving and experience the worldaround them with curiosity and connection. This year, 20,000 images were taken by kids, 2,000hours were spent with dedicated mentors at $0 cost to youth.Through After School programs, Workshops, Grads in Focus, True North, and Junior Mentorprograms, KIF served 361 kids, and increased the number of unique experiences by nearly10%. KIF professional volunteers (photographers, writers, designers, and others) donated over 4,700 hours of direct service to the kids, valued at $282,000, a figure not represented in the budget. The youth served in 2021 are 55% Hispanic, 26% Black, 16% Caucasian, and 3% American Indian. 98 at-risk youth participated in multi-week programs ranging from 2 to 9 weeks each. 80 foster youth participated in two 2-day summer camps at Chauncey Ranch. 103 children and their families participated in the new annual picnic at Margaret T Hance Park. 30 kids participated in one-two day workshops. 225 youth participated in the year-round alumni program through quarterly team-building outings and monthly photo challenges with incentive prizes. 105 CFLA students participated in a school assembly led by five Junior Mentors, who worked with mentors to create the entire presentation over 5 weeks. We launched a brand new Junior Mentors Leadership Program in 2023. As part of this program,graduates of the After School program became Junior Mentors. These students participated inweekly leadership lessons and activities, and were leaders in the After School program, workingwith staff and volunteer photography mentors to mentor the currently enrolled students.This year, we furthered our long-standing partnership with Children First Leadership Academy,the school where Kids in Focus began over a decade ago. We continued building ourrelationship with partners Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation and Geneva EppsMosley Middle School. Additionally, we developed partnerships and created programs forseveral new organizations, including New Pathways for Youth, G Road at Emerson Elementary,and Gigis Playhouse. KIF professional volunteers (photographers, writers, designers, and others) donated over 2,000hours of direct service to the kids, valued at $67,000, a figure not represented in the budget.The youth served were 55% Hispanic, 26% Black, 16% Caucasian, and 3% American Indian.53 youth participated in multi-week programs ranging from 2 to 9 weeks each. 72 foster youthparticipated in our True North program - full day adventures photographing in nature 2+ hoursnorth of Phoenix. 53 kids participated in one day workshops. 119 youth participated in Grads inFocus, the year-round alumni program through quarterly team-building outings and monthlyphoto challenges with incentive prizes. 3 students participated in the Junior Mentors LeadershipPilot Program. 40 kids were honored at the annual Exhibit Opening, with over 250 people attending the freeevent to celebrate the kids accomplishments. Their inspiring images were displayed in publicexhibits and permanent collections at 17 highly visible venues throughout the community,viewed by over 1 million people. These exhibits highlight the artistic achievements of ourstudents and also raise awareness about the importance of creative expression in youthdevelopment.Ongoing training of the 90 volunteers, including 35 dedicated photography mentors, wasenhanced and improved.Kids in Focus deepened our community partnerships with Arizona Science Center, ChildrensMuseum of Phoenix, the Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix College, and Mutoh America, and developednew partnerships with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, G Road at Emerson ElementarySchool, City of Phoenix Mayors Office, Repeat Ascenders, and Scottsdale Fashion Square. 164462 true true false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 7 true false false false false false false false false X 6 6 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AZ X X Colleen Katz 6027933315 6354 E Hummingbird Lane Paradise Valley AZ 85253 X Jason Brierley Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Henderson Board Member 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Colleen Katz Board Chairperson 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Felice Amkraut Treasurer 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dana Schmidt Vice Chair 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Marcelle Friendt Secretary 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 90289 221065 146123 115385 457477 Print book sales 900099 400 400 400 90289 457877 400 0 0 X 317619 73155 98155 146309 22928 5732 5732 11464 99775 40402 22216 37157 1754 1581 167 6 14242 3036 955 10251 6479 925 5554 3707 3707 14400 14400 9953 9670 206 77 18947 18947 1124 1124 5726 5726 Dues and subscriptions 6604 6604 Production and Supplies 37264 19658 17606 Event Expenses 17560 7810 200 9550 Other 10550 2493 5240 2817 82744 82744 671376 164462 188933 317981 324449 167624 5618 5342 2523 276 83400 18864 250 410372 187014 11542 10544 771 12313 10544 X 398059 176470 398059 176470 410372 187014 -213499 -8090 0 X false false false X 281095 292138 300220 549548 342092 1765093 281095 292138 300220 549548 342092 1765093 390990 1374103 1765093 3035 0.77850 0.77580 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5618 5342 276 276 AssetMark Trust 18864 C 18864 Security deposits 250 250 Other liabilities PPP Loan Noche X Silent Auction 72 80508 X Rent for office 12 14400 false false false Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Treasurer of the Organization distributes a PDF copy of the Form 990 to all of the Board Members for review and comment prior to the return being filed. Conflict of interest policy compliance Part VI line 12c At each board and committee meeting, if there is a discussion of selecting or engaging a vendor or service provider, all in attendance are asked to recuse themselves from this discussion if there could be a perceived conflict. Annually, the organization reviews and discusses the conflict of interest policy and requests that each board member list and acknowledge any known conflicts. CEO executive director top management comp Part VI line 15a The Executive committee reviews the compensation for all officers and key employees by comparing their compensation to the compensation of individuals in like positions in comparable organizations using Forms 990, compensation studies, and other available data. The Committee then approves any changes in compensation based on this information. Other officer or key employee compensation Part VI line 15b The Executive Committee reviews the compensation for key employees by comparing their compensation to the compensation of individuals in like positions in comparable organizations using Forms 990, compensation studies, and other available data. The Committee then approves any changes in compensation based on this information. Governing documents etc available to public Part VI line 19 The organization will provide in a timely manner, copies of all governing documents including its conflict of interest policies and financial statements when requested in writing or in person. List of other fees for services expenses Part IX line 11g KIF uses part-time contractors to manage various program aspects including securing locations for traveling exhibits and program coordination. In addition, KIF uses individual contractors for professional services. List of other expenses Part IX line 24e Event expenses include in-kind donations used as silent auction items for the Noche fundraiser - approximately $80K in donated items.