Nonprofit · EIN 47-2440569
KIDS IN FOCUS
Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $87,422 | $191,482 | -$104,060 | $10,189 | $0 | $10,189 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $335,244 | $386,188 | -$50,944 | $134,902 | $1,263 | $133,639 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $457,877 | $671,376 | -$213,499 | $187,014 | $10,544 | $176,470 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $82,790
- of which government grants
- $25,642
- Program service revenue
- $4,632
- Investment income
- $0
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Other salaries and wages
- $44,388
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $50,183
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Occupancy
- $8,770
- Travel
- $5,729
- Program services (functional)
- $112,282
- Management and general (functional)
- $42,180
- Fundraising (functional)
- $37,020
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $116,038
- Total assets, end of year
- $10,189
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $0
- Net assets, end of year
- $10,189
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $10,189
- Gross receipts
- $87,422
- Employees
- 2
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- AZ
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirk Strawn | Incoming Board Chairman July 1 Trustee or director, Officer | 0.15 | $0 |
| Dave Edwards | Incoming Board Member July 1 Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| Jimbo Beck | Incoming Board Member July 1 Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| Claire Agnew | Incoming Board Member July 1 Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| Anita Lang | Incoming Board Member July 1 Trustee or director | 0.15 | $0 |
| Chris Henderson | Outgoing Board Member June 30 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Brierley | Outgoing Board Member June 30 Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Colleen Katz | Outgoing Board Chair June 30 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Schmidt | Outgoing Board Vice Chair June 30 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marcelle Friendt | Outgoing Secretary June 30 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Felice Amkraut | Outgoing Treasurer June 30 Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dianne Haws | Incoming Executive Director July 1 Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Jarrett Ransom | Outgoing Interim Exec Dir June 30 Officer | 40 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 8 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrett Ransom | Interim Executive Director Officer | 40 | $64,552 |
| Nan McCoy | Former Executive Director Former | 40 | $35,000 |
| Chris Henderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jason Brierley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Colleen Katz | Board Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Schmidt | Board Vice Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marcelle Friendt | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Felice Amkraut | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jason Brierley | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Chris Henderson | Board Member Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Colleen Katz | Board Chairperson Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Felice Amkraut | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Dana Schmidt | Vice Chair Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Marcelle Friendt | Secretary Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 6425 E THOMAS RD, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85251-6079
- In care of
- % KIRK STRAWN
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 3530 E Indian School Rd Suite 1, Phoenix AZ 85018
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Karen Shell, 3104 E Camelback Rd 831, Phoenix AZ 85016
- Signed the 990
- KIRK STRAWN, Incoming Board Chairman July 1
- Website
- www.kidsinfocus.org
- Return prepared by
- AMB Consulting Services LLC
Mission
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.
Program accomplishments
- 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.Expenses $112,282
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
- 47-2440569
- 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
- 2014
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O99)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $10,189
- Income (IRS master file)
- $87,422
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $87,422 | $191,482 | $10,189 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $335,244 | $386,188 | $134,902 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $457,877 | $671,376 | $187,014 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $660,159 | $575,273 | $410,372 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Karen Shell | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $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 47-2440569).
Questions about KIDS IN FOCUS
- What is the EIN of KIDS IN FOCUS?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KIDS IN FOCUS is 47-2440569.
- Is KIDS IN FOCUS tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2014.
- Are donations to KIDS IN FOCUS tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KIDS IN FOCUS 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 KIDS IN FOCUS 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 KIDS IN FOCUS 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 KIDS IN FOCUS?
- The 990-N for 2017 names Karen Shell.
- Who are the officers and directors of KIDS IN FOCUS?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
- How much revenue does KIDS IN FOCUS have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $87,422, expenses of $191,482 and total assets of $10,189 at year end.
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