2026-09-11T15:11:24-06:00 2025-12-31 463758011 AMB Consulting Services LLC 7966 E Santa Catalina Drive Scottsdale AZ 85255 990 2025-01-01 472440569 Kids in Focus % Kirk Strawn KIDS 6425 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale AZ 85251 KIRK STRAWN Incoming Board Chairman July 1 6027933315 2026-09-11 true ANNE MICHELLE R BONCEL P01776613 4804448361 2025 X 87422 false X www.kidsinfocus.org X 2014 AZ Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to overcome adversity through the art of mentorship-based photography and life skills development. 6 6 2 0 0 327640 82790 7604 4632 0 0 335244 87422 0 0 178227 50183 0 37020 207961 141299 386188 191482 -50944 -104060 116038 10189 1263 0 114775 10189 Kids in Focus is a nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring youth to overcome adversity through the art of mentorship-based photography and life skills development. false false 112282 Youth Programming In 2025, our youth programs served 356 youth at no cost to them or their families. Through a mix of after-school programming, mentoring, workshops, internships, and GRADS events, youth participated in 1,006 unique experiencesfrom hands-on photography sessions to career development outings and community art exhibits. Our After School Mentoring Program provided 38 students with personalized mentorship and photography instruction over a 9-week period, including field experiences to cultural and nature-based destinations. Junior Mentors (12) developed leadership skills, with two serving as featured speakers at a national philanthropic conference. The GRADS Workshops offered continued connection for 40 youth, while the True North outdoor program brought 70 youth out of the city to explore Arizonas natural environments. We launched new service-learning partnerships with Scottsdale Community College and Chandler-Gilbert Community College, engaging 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 in weekly leadership lessons and activities, and were leaders in the After School program, working with 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 our relationship with partners Arizona Friends of Foster Children Foundation and Geneva Epps Mosley Middle School. Additionally, we developed partnerships and created programs for several 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 2,000 hours 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 youth participated in our True North program - full day adventures photographing in nature 2 hours north of Phoenix. 53 kids participated in one day workshops. 119 youth participated in Grads in Focus, the year-round alumni program through quarterly team-building outings and monthly photo challenges with incentive prizes. 3 students participated in the Junior Mentors Leadership Pilot Program. 40 kids were honored at the annual Exhibit Opening, with over 250 people attending the free event to celebrate the kids accomplishments. Their inspiring images were displayed in public exhibits and permanent collections at 17 highly visible venues throughout the community, viewed by over 1 million people. These exhibits highlight the artistic achievements of our students and also raise awareness about the importance of creative expression in youth development. Ongoing training of the 90 volunteers, including 35 dedicated photography mentors, was enhanced and improved. Kids in Focus deepened our community partnerships with Arizona Science Center, Childrens Museum of Phoenix, the Phoenix Zoo, Phoenix College, and Mutoh America, and developed new partnerships with Chandler-Gilbert Community College, G Road at Emerson Elementary School, City of Phoenix Mayors Office, Repeat Ascenders, and Scottsdale Fashion Square. 112282 true true false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false 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 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 6 6 false true false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true true false AZ X X X Dianne Haws 4803321007 6425 E Thomas Rd Scottsdale AZ 85251 X X Kirk Strawn Incoming Board Chairman July 1 0.15 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dave Edwards Incoming Board Member July 1 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jimbo Beck Incoming Board Member July 1 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 Claire Agnew Incoming Board Member July 1 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 Anita Lang Incoming Board Member July 1 0.15 0.00 X 0 0 0 Chris Henderson Outgoing Board Member June 30 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jason Brierley Outgoing Board Member June 30 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Colleen Katz Outgoing Board Chair June 30 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dana Schmidt Outgoing Board Vice Chair June 30 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Marcelle Friendt Outgoing Secretary June 30 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Felice Amkraut Outgoing Treasurer June 30 1.00 0.00 X X 0 0 0 Dianne Haws Incoming Executive Director July 1 1.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 Jarrett Ransom Outgoing Interim Exec Dir June 30 40.00 0.00 X 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 false false false 25642 57148 32307 82790 Fee based workshops 900099 1250 1250 Print book sales 900099 3382 3382 4632 0 87422 4632 0 0 X 44388 44388 5795 5795 54270 21390 14920 17960 7689 7689 46 46 294 294 8770 8770 5729 1936 3793 4000 4000 2668 2668 Production and Supplies 8059 7999 60 Event Expenses 25537 6537 19000 Other 23537 23537 700 700 191482 112282 42180 37020 115512 10189 5618 5618 276 250 116038 10189 1263 1263 0 X 114775 10189 114775 10189 116038 10189 -104060 -526 0 X false false false X 300220 549548 342092 297179 50483 1539522 300220 549548 342092 297179 50483 1539522 1539522 1539522 1.00000 0.77850 X RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 5618 5618 X Rent for office 3000 X Exhibit opening 25229 X General fund 4078 Management duties delegation Part VI line 3 Effective July 1, 2025, Kids in Focus became part of the Walter Hive, an Arizona based nonprofit. The Walter Hive staff took over day to day management but continues to work with KIF mentors and volunteers who have supported in the past as that is integral to the success of the program. Members of Walter Hive have also replaced the outgoing Board members effective July 1, 2025. Form 990 governing body review Part VI line 11 The Incoming Chairman of the Board 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. Part VII response or note to any other line in Part VII Effective July 1, 2025, the Board of Directors underwent a scheduled transition. Outgoing directors served through June 30, 2025, and incoming directors began service July 1, 2025. Part VII, Section A reports average hours per week based on each individuals actual period of service during the tax year. The transition periods are described next to each officers name.