Nonprofit · EIN 22-3746050
KARS 4 KIDS INC
Tax-exempt · LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $91,976,496 | $89,735,881 | $2,240,615 | $38,320,696 | $12,800,708 | $25,519,988 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $80,747,325 | $88,663,179 | -$7,915,854 | $28,150,066 | $4,695,236 | $23,454,830 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $89,097,897 | $86,661,555 | $2,436,342 | $35,759,989 | $4,345,358 | $31,414,631 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $102,372,017
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $150,153
- Net rental income
- $132,963
- Net income from sales of inventory
- -$10,678,637
- Other revenue
- -$10,545,674
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $36,350,687
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $436,616
- Other salaries and wages
- $6,336,415
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $7,415,579
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $591,123
- Accounting fees
- $110,786
- Occupancy
- $44,388
- Depreciation
- $159,816
- Program services (functional)
- $39,033,093
- Management and general (functional)
- $8,617,097
- Fundraising (functional)
- $42,085,691
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $28,150,066
- Total assets, end of year
- $38,320,696
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $12,800,708
- Net assets, end of year
- $25,519,988
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $13,314,363
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $25,519,988
- Gross receipts
- $194,185,630
- Employees
- 86
- Volunteers
- 6
- Year formed
- 2000
- State of legal domicile
- NJ
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESTHER LANDAU | COO Officer | 40 | $142,965 | $20,620 |
| ROBERT MOSKOVITS | PRESIDENT AND TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $157,431 | $0 |
| ELIYOHU MINTZ | CEO AND TRUSTEE Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $115,500 | $40,555 |
| MARK ARAKANCHI | MANAGER OF K4K OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $132,012 | $0 |
| DAVID J WOLIN | SALES & BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,631 | $0 |
| DAVID SHWEKY | SCHEDULE TEAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $122,676 | $0 |
| DAN ABITTAN | CTO Highest-paid employee | 40 | $115,361 | $0 |
| BRAD GORDESKY | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $113,807 | $0 |
| SHOSHANA JOSELIT | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 25 | $67,887 | $0 |
| SHIMSHON BANDMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REUVEN KANAREK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY RUBIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH WEINBERGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| MOSHE ULLMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| AKIVA GOLDBERGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
1 more people on this return
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| BENTZION TURIN | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 20 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 14 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIYOHU MINTZ | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $118,250 | $62,185 |
| ROBERT MOSKOWITZ | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $157,442 | $0 |
| ESTHER LANDAU | COO Officer | 40 | $118,732 | $19,676 |
| MARK ARAKANCHI | MANAGER OF K4K OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $130,037 | $0 |
| DAVID J WOLIN | SALES AND BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $117,566 | $0 |
| BRAD GORDESKY | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $111,611 | $0 |
| DAVID SHWEKY | SCHEDULE TEAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $110,340 | $0 |
| DAN ABITTAN | PERFORMANCE & SYSTEM ANALYSIS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,491 | $0 |
| SHOSHANA JOSELIT | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 25 | $59,040 | $0 |
| SHIMSHON BANDMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REUVEN KANAREK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFERY RUBIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH WEINBERGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENTZION TURIN | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 13 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ELIYOHU MINTZ | CEO Trustee or director, Officer | 25 | $117,650 | $54,580 |
| ESTHER LANDAU | COO Officer | 40 | $126,178 | $22,856 |
| ROBERT MOSKOWITZ | PRESIDENT Officer | 40 | $127,815 | $10,127 |
| MARK ARAKANCHI | MANAGER OF K4K OPERATIONS Highest-paid employee | 40 | $127,199 | $0 |
| DAN LAPAN | PERFORMANCE & SYSTEM ANALYST Highest-paid employee | 40 | $103,829 | $0 |
| YISACHAR B BROYDE | REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT Highest-paid employee | 40 | $102,796 | $0 |
| DAVID SHWEKY | SCHEDULE TEAM Highest-paid employee | 40 | $101,065 | $0 |
| SHOSHANA JOSELIT | SECRETARY/TREASURER Officer | 25 | $57,693 | $0 |
| SHIMSHON BANDMAN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| JOSEPH E WEINBERGER | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| REUVEN KANAREK | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 0.5 | $0 | $0 |
| JEFFREY RUBIN | TRUSTEE Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| BENTZION TURIN | GENERAL COUNSEL Officer | 20 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 1805 SWARTHMORE AVE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701-4540
- In care of
- % ELI OHU MINTZ
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- ELIYOHU MINTZ, 1805 SWARTHMORE AVENUE, LAKEWOOD, NJ 08701
- Signed the 990
- ELIYOHU MINTZ, CEO
- Phone
- (732) 730-8595
- Website
- WWW.KARS4KIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- ROTH & COMPANY LLP
Mission
KARS 4 KIDS, INC. FUNDS EDUCATIONAL AND YOUTH PROGRAMS FOR JEWISH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES IN COMMUNITIES ACROSS THE UNITED STATES. OUR FULL SUITE OF PROGRAMS INCLUDES SCHOOL PLACEMENT AND TUITION ASSISTANCE, MENTORSHIP AND EXTRACURRICULAR PROGRAMS, FAMILY RETREATS AND SUMMER CAMPS. OUR WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO IMPACT EVERY ASPECT OF A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT FROM THE ACADEMIC TO THE SOCIAL AND CULTURAL. THIS HOLISTIC APPROACH INVOLVES SCHOOL, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY WORKING TOGETHER TO DEVELOP OUR YOUTH INTO PRODUCTIVE AND RESPONSIBLE ADULTS.
Program accomplishments
- KARS 4 KIDS FUNDS EDUCATIONAL, DEVELOPMENTAL, AND RECREATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR JEWISH YOUTH AND THEIR FAMILIES. OUR GOAL IS TO FOSTER A GENERATION OF WELL-BALANCED, PRODUCTIVE ADULTS. OUR MEANS TO ACCOMPLISH THIS GOAL IS TO PROVIDE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES WITH A STRONG NETWORK OF PERSONAL GUIDANCE AND EDUCATIONAL RESOURCES, INDIVIDUALIZED TO THEIR NEEDS. OUR WIDE ARRAY OF SERVICES IS DESIGNED TO MAXIMIZE EACH FACET OF A CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT - ACADEMIC, SOCIAL AND CULTURAL.KARS 4 KIDS'S OVERALL AREAS OF ACTIVITY CONSIST OF EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, SCHOOL PLACEMENT, TUITION ASSISTANCE, MENTORSHIP PROGRAMS, CULTURAL ACTIVITIES, WEEKEND RETREATS, RELIGIOUS INSTRUCTION, SUMMER CAMPS, RECREATION AND GUIDANCE COUNSELING.Expenses $39,033,093 · grants $36,350,687
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 22-3746050
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2001
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Philanthropy, voluntarism and grantmaking foundations (T30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $38,320,696
- Income (IRS master file)
- $194,185,630
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $91,976,496 | $89,735,881 | $38,320,696 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $80,747,325 | $88,663,179 | $28,150,066 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $89,097,897 | $86,661,555 | $35,759,989 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $91,381,066 | $90,070,950 | $34,085,458 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 22-3746050).
Questions about KARS 4 KIDS INC
- What is the EIN of KARS 4 KIDS INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KARS 4 KIDS INC is 22-3746050.
- Is KARS 4 KIDS INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2001.
- Are donations to KARS 4 KIDS INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KARS 4 KIDS INC file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of KARS 4 KIDS INC due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did KARS 4 KIDS INC last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KARS 4 KIDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names ELIYOHU MINTZ.
- Who are the officers and directors of KARS 4 KIDS INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 16 people; 9 received compensation from the organization, the highest $142,965 (ESTHER LANDAU, COO).
- How much revenue does KARS 4 KIDS INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $91,976,496, expenses of $89,735,881 and total assets of $38,320,696 at year end.
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