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Nonprofit · EIN 26-1252588

LAURENS KIDS

Tax-exempt · HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021

Financials

$5.7M$3.1M2023$3.1M$2.8M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of LAURENS KIDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$3,079,932$2,825,032$254,900$7,737,013$265,320$7,471,693
December 31, 2023990$5,669,625$3,090,727$2,578,898$6,939,867$88,900$6,850,967
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$2,640,996
of which government grants
$1,803,000
Program service revenue
$177,331
Investment income
$131,200
Net gain from sales of assets
-$4,397
Net income from fundraising events
$130,405
Other revenue
$130,405

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$30,025
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$511,884
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$560,658
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$1,470
Accounting fees
$33,940
Occupancy
$45,138
Program services (functional)
$2,241,818
Management and general (functional)
$446,905
Fundraising (functional)
$136,309

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$6,939,867
Total assets, end of year
$7,737,013
Total liabilities, end of year
$265,320
Net assets, end of year
$7,471,693
Net assets without donor restrictions
$7,471,693
Gross receipts
$3,849,633
Employees
2
Volunteers
100
Year formed
2007
State of legal domicile
FL

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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lauren F BookFounder and CEO
Officer
40$262,500
Maraleen BrowneExecutive Director
Officer
40$103,500
Ronald L BookChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Beth RosensteinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rochelle S MatzaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Keith KennerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Stanford BlakeBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Bruno DedeBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Charles FernandesBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Manny KadreBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Randal PerkinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Diane PhilbinBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
Lauren F BookFounder and CEO
Officer
40$257,500
Maraleen BrowneExecutive Director
Officer
40$100,000
Ronald L BookChairman
Trustee or director, Officer
15$0
Beth RosensteinVice President
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Rochelle S MatzaTreasurer
Trustee or director, Officer
2$0
Keith KennerSecretary
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0
Stanford BlakeBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Bruno DedeBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Charles FernandesBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Manny KadreBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Randal PerkinsBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0
Diane PhilbinBoard Member
Trustee or director
0.2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
4000 HOLLYWOOD BLVD STE 677, HOLLYWOOD, FL 33021-1235
In care of
% RONALD L BOOK
Mailing address (990-N for 2007)
c/o Ronald L Book, 2999 NE 191 Street PH-6, Aventura FL 33180
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
Ronald L Book, 4000 Hollywood Blvd 677-S, Hollywood, FL 33021
Principal officer (990-N for 2007)
Ronald L Book, 2999 NE 191 Street PH-6, Aventura FL 33180
Signed the 990
Rochelle S Matza, Treasurer
Phone
(786) 288-5045
Return prepared by
PAAST PL

Mission

To prevent the sexual abuse of minors by educating children and adults about sexual predators, promoting awareness of sexual abuse laws and supporting survivors and their families in post-disclosure recovery, making America safer for our children.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • The organization receives funds to support Florida school districts in implementing the lessons from Lauren's Kids "Safer, Smarter Schools" curriculum for Florida's public (including charter) school students in grades pre-kindergarten through 12, with supporting professional development and trainings for educators. This is the first-ever comprehensive pre-kindergarten through grade 12 program school-based prevention and personal safety curriculum. The funds were used to research best practices, consult with career educators, administrators, mental health professionals, and developmental psychologists to develop educationally sound, research-based materials aligned to Florida state education standards. Funds were also used to produce animated videos and digital curriculum modules for children, parents and educators.
    Expenses $786,709
  • The organization developed an educational brochure regarding protecting children against sexual abuse that is included in 8-10 million vehicle registration renewals. Since 95% of childhood sexual abuse is preventable through education and awareness, the goal is to reach as many individuals with direct messaging as possible. The program that allows Lauren's Kids to provide an educational insert in motor vehicle registration renewal notices assures that over 8 million individuals will read the material this year. In December of each year a targeted program occurs in driver's license renewal offices where close to 500,000 individuals are provided with educational materials on how to better protect our children from predators and pedophiles. The organization wrote books entitled "It's Ok to Tell and "Lauren's Kids" which is intended to educate people about abuse. In addition the organization incurs expenses in delivering education materials and class work on the subject of abuse.
    Expenses $1,437,207 · grants $30,025 · revenue $177,331
  • In honor of National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month, the Lauren's Kids Foundation announced the return of 'Walk in My Shoes; a 1,500-mile trek across Florida to raise awareness, educate communities, and empower survivors of child sexual abuse. The statewide awareness walk began on April 3, 2024, at the Southernmost Point of the U.S. in Key West and ended in Panama City on April 27th, with over 20 stops along the way in partnership with Florida's sexual assault treatment centers, children's advocacy centers, child protection units, Bikers Against Child Abuse, local schools, and more. Walk in My Shoes began in 2010 as a way for Senator Lauren Book, Founder and CEO of Lauren's Kids, to navigate through her own healing journey - walking from the home in which she was abused more than 500 miles to the steps of the Historic Florida Capitol. Over the next eight years, Lauren's annual trek grew to include thousands of participants walking statewide to raise awareness about child sexual abuse and honor the 42 million survivors living in the U.S. today. "We're so excited to bring the Walk in My Shoes back to Florida's highways and byways - walking 1,500 miles across the state to shine a light, shatter the stigma, and educate communities to keep kids safe," says Senator Lauren Book. "One in 3 girls and 1 in 5 boys will suffer sexual abuse before graduating high school - and 1 in 5 children who touch a digital device will be sexually solicited online. The statistics are staggering, but the solution is clear: 95% of child sexual abuse is preventable with education and awareness. That's why we walk." Child sexual abuse is a silent epidemic happening in every single zip code across Florida and the United States is one of the most under-reported victim crimes. Local sexual assault treatment centers and children's advocacy centers often have waiting lists for survivors seeking services. The Walk in My Shoes aims to help shine a light on the important work being done at these local centers, while educating communities about prevention. The Walk also includes stops in classrooms across the state for Lauren, a former classroom educator, to teach lessons from the foundation's EMMY Award-winning Safer, Smarter Kids and Safer, Smarter Teens personal safety and abuse prevention curriculum programs - currently being used to educate millions of students across the country each year. Thank you to everyone who joined us on the road in April 2024 during National Sexual Assault Awareness Month and Child Abuse Prevention Month for our Walk in My Shoes 1,500-mile trek across Florida! Whether you joined us for a block, a mile, or more, every step counts in the fight to prevent child sexual abuse and help survivors heal.
    Expenses $17,902

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
26-1252588
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
2007
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$7,737,013
Income (IRS master file)
$3,849,633

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$3,079,932$2,825,032$7,737,013XML
990December 2023$5,669,625$3,090,727$6,939,867XML
990December 2022$2,850,023$2,803,936$4,068,111IRS
990December 2021–––IRS
990December 2020–––IRS
990December 2018–––IRS
990December 2017–––IRS
990-N for 2007
Officer: Ronald L Book
December 31, 2007≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

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 26-1252588).

Questions about LAURENS KIDS

What is the EIN of LAURENS KIDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of LAURENS KIDS is 26-1252588.
Is LAURENS KIDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2007.
Are donations to LAURENS KIDS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does LAURENS KIDS 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 LAURENS KIDS due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending December 31, 2025) is due May 15, 2026. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did LAURENS KIDS last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2024.
Who is the principal officer of LAURENS KIDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Ronald L Book.
Who are the officers and directors of LAURENS KIDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $262,500 (Lauren F Book, Founder and CEO).
How much revenue does LAURENS KIDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $3,079,932, expenses of $2,825,032 and total assets of $7,737,013 at year end.

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