Nonprofit · EIN 52-1976304
CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC
Tax-exempt · WASHINGTON, DC 20009
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $2,228,773 | $2,271,568 | -$42,795 | $3,043,089 | $197,282 | $2,845,807 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $2,227,461 | $2,325,999 | -$98,538 | $2,983,083 | $193,627 | $2,789,456 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,930,652
- of which government grants
- $252,563
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $263,947
- Net rental income
- $32,900
- Net gain from sales of assets
- $177,645
- Other revenue
- $34,174
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $246,788
- Other salaries and wages
- $867,604
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $1,286,723
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $98,912
- Occupancy
- $65,540
- Travel
- $19,703
- Depreciation
- $19,434
- Program services (functional)
- $1,493,231
- Management and general (functional)
- $496,920
- Fundraising (functional)
- $281,417
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,983,083
- Total assets, end of year
- $3,043,089
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $197,282
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,845,807
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $111,368
- Publicly traded securities
- $2,511,582
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $2,645,681
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $200,126
- Gross receipts
- $6,078,741
- Employees
- 57
- Volunteers
- 40
- Year formed
- 1996
- 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 December 31, 2024, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah S Cryder | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $137,000 |
| Caroline Hamric | Deputy Director Officer | 40 | $109,788 |
| Michael Chavira | Chairman Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Adele Fabrikant | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gerry de Leon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Lettre | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Tracy Lonstein | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Speyer | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Whitney Tome | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Weddington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dhivya Venkataraman | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Will Morrow | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 10 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah S Cryder | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $142,124 |
| Caroline Hamric | Deputy Director Officer | 40 | $111,704 |
| Michael Chavira | Vice Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Maria Damon | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Gerry de Leon | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Rachel Lettre | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mary Speyer | Board Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Whitney Tome | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Weddington | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Dhivya Venkataraman | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2437 15TH ST NW 4TH FLOOR, WASHINGTON, DC 20009-4101
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- Sarah S Cryder, 2437 15th Street NW, Washington, DC 20009
- Signed the 990
- Caroline Hamric, Deputy Director
- Phone
- (202) 525-4930
- Website
- www.citykidsdc.org
- Return prepared by
- Young Brophy PC
Mission
City Kids to Wilderness Project, Inc is founded on the belief that providing enriching life experiences for DC children can enhance their lives, the lives of their families and the greater community. City Kids provides extraordinary opportunities for DC Youth that build resiliency, broaden horizons, and ensure skills for success.
Program accomplishments
- The mission of the Organization was accomplished in the following manner -Our Model: Our program is based around three core principles: Long term youth engagement, outdoor adventure and experiential education programming, and goal setting with a focus on future planning. Youth develop a positive self identity by overcoming challenges, building strong relationships with peers and adult mentors, and exploring personal possibilities.Our Impact: in the past 3 years, 100% of participants have graduated from high school. In comparison, the DC graduation rate is currently 70%. 100% enroll in college or other formal programs such as vocational training or the military, or the workforce directly after high school. 86% of participants showed meaningful gains in one or more Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) capacities that contribute to academic success,career readiness, general well- being, and promote long-term thriving. 89% of City Kids youth report feeling more competent in the skills they are learning; 85% of participants expressed satisfaction with the City Kids program; 94% of participants expressed overall satisfaction with our Wyoming-based Summer Camp.Expenses $1,493,231 · revenue $32,900
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 | Not 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
- 52-1976304
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2025
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Youth development (O20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $3,043,089
- Income (IRS master file)
- $6,078,741
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $2,228,773 | $2,271,568 | $3,043,089 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $2,227,461 | $2,325,999 | $2,983,083 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,743,603 | $1,920,074 | $2,706,227 | 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 52-1976304).
Questions about CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC
- What is the EIN of CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC is 52-1976304.
- Is CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2025.
- Are donations to CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT 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 CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC 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 CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC 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 CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names Sarah S Cryder.
- Who are the officers and directors of CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 2 received compensation from the organization, the highest $137,000 (Sarah S Cryder, Executive Dir.).
- How much revenue does CITY KIDS TO WILDERNESS PROJECT INC have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $2,228,773, expenses of $2,271,568 and total assets of $3,043,089 at year end.
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