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Nonprofit · EIN 52-1755403

HORTONS KIDS INC

Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20020

Financials

$5.1M$4.7M2022$7.2M$5.3M2023$3.6M$5M2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of HORTONS KIDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
August 31, 2025990$3,578,561$5,046,309-$1,467,748$9,879,332$4,191,117$5,688,215
August 31, 2024990$7,241,698$5,254,405$1,987,293$11,271,510$4,412,921$6,858,589
August 31, 2023990$5,111,644$4,667,121$444,523$8,913,558$4,138,263$4,775,295
Financial details: 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$3,508,158
of which government grants
$802,443
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$188,579
Net gain from sales of assets
$44,426
Net income from fundraising events
-$119,977
Other revenue
-$118,176

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$276,337
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$745,222
Other salaries and wages
$1,708,484
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$2,804,173
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Accounting fees
$95,652
Occupancy
$159,762
Depreciation
$218,058
Program services (functional)
$3,915,525
Management and general (functional)
$514,333
Fundraising (functional)
$616,451

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$11,271,510
Total assets, end of year
$9,879,332
Total liabilities, end of year
$4,191,117
Net assets, end of year
$5,688,215
Land, buildings and equipment
$5,825,595
Publicly traded securities
$1,159,556
Net assets without donor restrictions
$3,982,821
Net assets with donor restrictions
$1,705,394
Gross receipts
$4,812,189
Employees
85
Volunteers
330
Year formed
1989
State of legal domicile
DC

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 August 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERICA AHDOOTCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Officer
40$239,726$16,343
ANDREW HULLINGERCHIEF FINL/ADMIN. OFFICER
Officer
40$136,902$12,594
AASHA ABDILLCHIEF OF STAFF AND STRAT.
Officer
40$138,298$4,079
SHANDELL RICHARDSCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$125,357$8,011
LEIGH PLAYERCHIEF DEVT OFFICER (UNTIL 11/24)
Officer
40$115,026$11,780
ELLICA CHURCH ALSALAAMSR. DIR. OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Highest-paid employee
40$100,948$13,244
RAHAMAN KILPATRICKADVISOR/COMM. ENG. AND ADVOCACY
Highest-paid employee
40$108,952$489
MONIQUE FRAZIERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CATHERINE SIMMY JAINVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL VUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LIZ DOUGHERTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KOKI ADASIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NORMAN BAILEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANA BARESSIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID CATANIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
17 more people on this return
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
DOLORES COLEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ADELE FABRIKANTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
FERNANDA FISHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ADAM GLUCKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TYREC GROOMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DON IRWINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ANGEL JONESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
MARY ELLEN MATHESONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ISSAC MCLAUGHLINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ERIK OLSENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
ELLEN PALMERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NATILIE RANCEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
JINA SIMMONSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NEESA SOODMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
NICOLE TAYLORMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
TIM TRYSLAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
DAN WALSHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2024: 30 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERICA AHDOOTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$195,387$17,101
ANDREW HULLINGERCHIEF FINANCIAL AND ADMIN. OFFICER
Officer
40$138,589$12,212
LEIGH PLAYERCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$119,886$17,190
SHANDELL RICHARDSCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER
Officer
40$123,632$9,176
ELLICA CHURCH ALSALAAMSR. DIRECTOR OF INDIVIDUAL GIVING
Highest-paid employee
40$103,524$15,056
MONIQUE FRAZIERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
CATHERINE SIMMY JAINVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
MICHAEL VUTREASURER
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
LIZ DOUGHERTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director, Officer
1$0$0
KOKI ADASIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NORMAN BAILEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JANA BARESSIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID CATANIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOLORES COLEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADELE FABRIKANTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FERNANDA FISHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADAM GLUCKMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TYREC GROOMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DON IRWINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ANGEL JONESMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY ELLEN MATHESONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ISSAC MCLAUGHLINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIK OLSENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ELLEN PALMERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NATILIE RANCEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JINA SIMMONSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NEESA SOODMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLE TAYLORMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM TRYSLAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAN WALSHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
990 for the year ended August 31, 2023: 31 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensationOther / benefits
ERICA AHDOOTEXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Officer
40$215,000$17,079
ANDREW HULLINGERCFAO
Officer
40$139,253$13,289
LEIGH PLAYERCHIEF DEVELOPMENT OFFICER
Officer
40$116,325$15,989
SHANDELL RICHARDSCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (BEGIN 8/22)
Officer
40$115,325$8,317
JULIE LONARDOCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER (THROUGH 7/22)
Officer
40$79,503$9,373
ELLEN PALMERBOARD CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JOHN PAPPASVICE CHAIR
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MICHAEL VUTREASURER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LIZ DOUGHERTYSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NORMAN BAILEYMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAVID CATANIAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DOLORES COLEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MISSY EDWARDSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
FERNANDA FISHERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MONIQUE FRAZIERMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MATT GELMANMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TYREC GROOMSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DON IRWINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
RICK LANEMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
MARY ELLEN MATHESONMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ISSAC MCLAUGHLINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ERIK OLSENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ALLISON REMSENMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
JINA SIMMONSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
LATOYA STARKSMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
NICOLE TAYLORMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
TIM TRYSLAMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
DAN WALSHMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
ADELE FABRIKANTMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
CATHERINE SIMMY JAINMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0
KOKI ADASIMEMBER
Trustee or director
1$0$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
2233 HUNTER PL SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020-4311
In care of
% BRENDA CHAMBERLAIN
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
ERICA AHDOOT, 2233 HUNTER PLACE SE, WASHINGTON, DC 20020
Signed the 990
ERICA AHDOOT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER
Phone
(202) 544-5033
Return prepared by
GELMAN ROSENBERG & FREEDMAN

Mission

HORTON'S KIDS ENVISIONS A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY HAVE THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, TOOLS AND SUPPORT REQUIRED TO EXCEL IN EDUCATION, FORGE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS, AND LEAD FULFILLING LIVES. HK AIMS TO CREATE A RIPPLE EFFECT, INSPIRING POSITIVE CHANGE NOT ONLY IN THE LIVES OF THE FAMILIES SERVED, BUT ALSO IN THE BROADER FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY ULTIMATELY CONTRIBUTING TO A MORE EQUITABLE AND PROMISING FUTURE FOR ALL.

990 for the year ended August 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • ACADEMICS:WE NARROW THE EQUITY GAP FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH HIGH-INTENSITY TUTORING, HOMEWORK HELP, LITERACY INTERVENTION, IEP SUPPORT, ALL-AGES PROGRAMMING, AND SCHOOL ADVOCACY. - CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 WORK WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTORS TWICE WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN THIS INTERVENTION BY INVESTING IN HIRING AND TRAINING QUALIFIED EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE SMALL-GROUP INSTRUCTION. LITERACY TUTORING IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. - WE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORTS, INCLUDING HOMEWORK HELP, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, AND LITERACY INTERVENTION. - COLLEGE/CAREER PREPARATION PROVIDES OLDER YOUTH PERSONALIZED SUPPORTS THAT HELP THEM GRADUATE ON TIME AND WITH CLEAR POST-SECONDARY PLANS. YOUTH WORK THROUGH COLLEGE/CAREER TOOLKITS WITH OUR SENIOR MANAGER OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, ATTEND COLLEGE TOURS WITH STAFF, AND ENGAGE WITH VOLUNTEER COLLEGE/CAREER COACHES TO REALIZE THEIR POST-SECONDARY GOALS.- HORTON'S KIDS STAFF HELP CHILDREN ENROLL IN HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS, AND WE WORK WITH PARENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN WITHIN SCHOOLS, FOCUSING ON PARTICIPANTS WITH SPECIALIZED LEARNING NEEDS.- HORTON'S KIDS FACILITATES STRONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS THROUGH SCHOOL ADVOCACY. WE PARTNER WITH CAREGIVERS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ATTEND SCHOOL AND HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.
    Expenses $1,069,724 · grants $48,759
  • YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:LIFE SKILLS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCY ARE CRITICAL TO A CHILD'S LIFELONG SUCCESS. TO PREPARE CHILDREN TO SUCCEED BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL, HORTON'S KIDS PROVIDES ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO EXPOSE THEM TO NEW EXPERIENCES AND HELP THEM CULTIVATE CHARACTER STRENGTHS LINKED TO SUCCESS, SUCH AS PERSEVERANCE, OPTIMISM, AND SELF-CONTROL.- DURING TUTORING, CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 FOLLOW A STRUCTURED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: COGNITION, EMOTIONAL REGULATION, GROWTH MINDSET, AND STRONG PERSONAL CHARACTER. IN GRADES 6-12, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM DESIGNED FOR OLDER YOUTH.- MENTORING IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-12. MENTORING ENSURES YOUTH HAVE A TRUSTED ADULT WHO CAN POSITIVELY INFLUENCE AND PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE.- TEEN GROUPS AND DISCUSSION FORUMS ALLOW OLDER YOUTH TO EXPRESS THEIR THOUGHTS IN A SAFE SPACE AND THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT ISSUES - INCLUDING DATING, GUN VIOLENCE, DRUG USE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA - THAT PROFOUNDLY IMPACT THEIR LIVES.- LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TEACHES PRACTICAL COMPETENCIES SUCH AS MONEY MANAGEMENT, SEXUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION.- ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS STEAM, COOKING CLASSES, GARDENING, FLAG FOOTBALL, DRAMA, MUSIC, AND DANCING LESSONS, ALLOW CHILDREN TO BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS AND ENJOY CHILDHOOD.
    Expenses $1,016,321
  • COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT:HORTON'S KIDS RECOGNIZES THAT HOUSEHOLD STABILITY IS ESSENTIAL IN ENSURING A CHILD'S ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUCCESS. WE DEFINE HOUSEHOLD STABILITY AS FOOD SECURITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, SAFETY, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS. THROUGH REGULAR HOUSEHOLD OUTREACH, PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS, FORMAL SURVEYS, AND NUMEROUS TOUCHPOINTS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE PARTNER WITH CAREGIVERS TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES TO PARENT SUCCESSFULLY.- WE ASSIST CAREGIVERS WHO NEED SERVICES BY WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE REFERRALS.- HORTON'S KIDS STAFF ASSIST CAREGIVERS WITH EMPLOYMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING RESUME HELP, MANAGING AN ONLINE JOB BOARD, AND HELPING CAREGIVERS FILE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.- WE RESPOND TO EMERGING NEEDS SURFACED BY THE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE COUNCIL, HORTON'S KIDS LAUNCHED A PROGRAM TO HELP CAREGIVERS GET DOCUMENTATION LIKE BIRTH CERTIFICATES, ID CARDS, AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, WHICH ARE NEEDED WHEN APPLYING FOR JOBS OR BENEFITS.
    Expenses $832,362 · grants $61,135
  • HEALTH AND WELLNESS:IF A CHILD IS HUNGRY OR LACKS BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES, IT IS DIFFICULT TO LEARN. TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE POSITIONED FOR SUCCESS, HORTON'S KIDS IS A TRUSTED SOURCE IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES A CHILD NEEDS TO GROW ACADEMICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY.- HORTON'S KIDS PROVIDES THOUSANDS OF MEALS TO CHILDREN EACH YEAR, INCLUDING DAILY AFTERSCHOOL MEALS, GROCERIES FOR WEEKENDS, AND OUR EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY.- MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS ENSURE THAT CHILDREN MEET CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND HAVE THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO COPE WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, WE PROVIDE CHILDREN AND CARE-GIVERS ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORTS LIKE THERAPY AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. WE EMPLOY A TIERED SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY WHICH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE IN CRISIS AND TO INTERVENE WHERE NEEDED. - HORTON'S KIDS DISTRIBUTES WINTER COATS, SHOES, BACKPACKS, TOILETRIES, AND OTHER ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WIC OR SNAP BENEFITS.- TRAINED PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE VISION SCREENINGS AND CONNECT CHILDREN TO SERVICE PROVIDERS AS NECESSARY. WE ALSO WORK WITH CHILDREN'S NATIONAL TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE IMMUNIZED SO THEY ARE HEALTHY AND CAN ATTEND SCHOOL.
    Expenses $730,263 · grants $166,443
  • COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING:COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING ARE INVESTMENTS MADE TO RAISE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HORTON'S KIDS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA, THROUGH TRADITIONAL EARNED MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND EVENTS. A MAJOR PURPOSE OF THESE EFFORTS IS TO ATTRACT VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS.
    Expenses $266,855

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 August, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025August 31, 2026January 15, 2027Not due yet
2024August 31, 2025January 15, 2026990 on file
2023August 31, 2024January 15, 2025990 on file

IRS record

EIN
52-1755403
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
1993
Accounting year ends
August
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$9,879,332
Income (IRS master file)
$4,812,189

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990August 2025$3,578,561$5,046,309$9,879,332XML
990August 2024$7,241,698$5,254,405$11,271,510XML
990August 2023$5,111,644$4,667,121$8,913,558XML
990August 2022$5,910,275$3,905,952$7,716,335IRS
990August 2021–––IRS
990August 2020–––IRS
990August 2019–––IRS
990August 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 52-1755403).

Questions about HORTONS KIDS INC

What is the EIN of HORTONS KIDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of HORTONS KIDS INC is 52-1755403.
Is HORTONS KIDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 1993.
Are donations to HORTONS KIDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does HORTONS 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 HORTONS KIDS INC due?
The return for tax year 2025 (the year ending August 31, 2026) is due January 15, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did HORTONS KIDS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended August 2025.
Who is the principal officer of HORTONS KIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 names ERICA AHDOOT.
Who are the officers and directors of HORTONS KIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 lists 32 people; 7 received compensation from the organization, the highest $239,726 (ERICA AHDOOT, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER).
How much revenue does HORTONS KIDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended August 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $3,578,561, expenses of $5,046,309 and total assets of $9,879,332 at year end.

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