2026-06-26T10:41:53-07:00 2025-11-30 994248427 GARZA GONZALEZ AND ASSOCIATES LLC 40 NE LOOP 410 STE 305 SAN ANTONIO TX 78216 990 2024-12-01 274661034 Kids are First Inc KIDS 8308769265 400 W Pena St Carrizo Springs TX 78834 Jesus Eduardo Hinojosa CEO/Program Director 8308769265 2026-06-15 true true Ruben M Martinez CPA P00831341 2102271389 2026-06-26 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z Jesus Eduardo Hinojosa 400 W Pena St Carrizo Springs TX 78834 8746970 false X https://www.kafhs.org/ X 2011 TX To administer Head Start and Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle, and Maverick Counties. 5 5 199 65 0 0 9902032 8745451 0 1519 0 9902032 8746970 0 0 6790953 6809474 0 0 2767993 2320313 9558946 9129787 343086 -382817 3265211 2845823 527313 469264 2737898 2376559 Kids Are First, Inc. was organized in 2011 and received a grant effective June 1, 2015, to administer Head Start and Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle, and Maverick Counties. false false 3858895 0 0 Head Start - This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), provides a child education program for children of ages three through pre-school. This program is offered at each of the Organizations sites. 2798507 0 0 Early Head Start - This program, funded by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, provides a child education program for children of ages six weeks to three years. This program is offered at each of the Organizations sites. 765915 0 0 Child Care Feeding Program Centers - This program funded, by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, provides meals to the enrollees of the Head Start and Early Head Start program, as well as to Head Start enrollees of other area agencies. 7423317 true true false false false false false false false false true false false true true true 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 false false false false true 46 0 199 true false false false false false false false false false false false false false X 5 5 false false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Jesus Eduardo Hinojosa 8308769265 400 West Pena Street Carrizo Springs TX 78834 Velma McNeil Assistant Head Start Director 40.00 X 112880 0 3204 Hon Sonia Guerrero Vice-Chairperson 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Dora A Garza Velasquez Board Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 Asalia Casares Chair Person/Treasurer 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Alfredo Padilla Sergeant at Arms 10.00 X X 0 0 0 Martha Alicia Ponce Board Member 10.00 X 0 0 0 112880 0 3204 1 false false false X 8684913 60538 8745451 1519 0 1519 8746970 0 0 1519 112880 112880 0 0 5390385 4680298 710087 0 131400 111765 19635 0 637022 559863 77159 0 537787 479298 58489 0 2700 0 2700 0 62965 0 62965 0 19714 8935 10779 0 34309 23896 10413 0 347764 273950 73814 0 26010 11286 14724 0 415857 23628 392229 0 144521 43821 100700 0 Supplies 418302 405702 12600 0 Food 374297 373686 611 0 Training 170445 95736 74709 0 Repairs and Maintenance 189690 168708 20982 0 113739 49865 63874 0 9129787 7423317 1706470 0 160365 50402 53503 55022 246760 65653 45196 9605 5135583 2727712 2759387 2407871 257270 3265211 2845823 527313 255657 213607 527313 469264 X 2737898 2376559 2737898 2376559 3265211 2845823 -382817 21478 X false true X true true true X 0 8457583 9272157 9866554 8756982 8745451 45098727 0 0 8457583 9272157 9866554 8756982 8745451 45098727 0 45098727 1519 1519 0 1080 29864 35478 28173 94595 45194841 0.99790 0.99720 X 0 0 0 Pt II Ln 10 Other Income Part II, Line 10 Description: Other Income 2020: 1080. 2021: 29864. 2022: 35478. 2023: 28173. RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 0 171324 171324 3626916 1852124 1774792 492664 146705 345959 844679 728883 115796 2407871 Right-of-Use Leased Assets,Operating,Net 42594 Right-of-Use Leased Assets,Finance,Net 214676 257270 Lease Liability-Operating, current position 54260 Lease Liability-Finance, current position 16503 Lease Liability-Operating, net of current position 115416 Lease Liability-Finance, net of current position 27428 213607 X 8793955 46985 46985 8746970 8746970 9176772 46985 46985 9129787 9129787 Pt X, Line 2 The Organization is exempt from federal tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. However, income from certain activities not directly related to the Organizations tax-exempt purpose is subject to taxation as unrelated business income. In addition, the Organization qualifies for the charitable contribution deduction under Section 170(b)(1)(A) and has been classified as an organization other than a private foundation under Section 509(a). Accordingly, no provision for income taxes is included in the financial statements. The Organization is subject to routine audits by taxing jurisdictions; however, there are currently no audits in progress. The Organization believes it is no longer subject to income tax examinations for years prior to 2021. There were no interest or penalties assessed to the Organization by the IRS during the year ended November 30, 2025. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 is provided to management and accounting for review. After initial review, approval, and e-filing, a copy is provided to the Board. Pt VI, Line 12c Board members sign and complete the annual conflict of interest disclosure form. Should any conflicts arise during the year, the members are required to disclose the conflict. Any individual with an actual or perceived conflict of interest is revised for discussion and vote related to that matter for which the conflict exists. Pt VI, Line 15a CEO compensation is determined and approved by the Board of Directors. Compensation is based on comparable wages paid for positions in similar organizations in the area. Pt VI, Line 19 Members of the public can obtain a copy of the governing documents, conflicts of interest policy, and financial statements at the Kids are First administrative office in Carrizo Springs.