Nonprofit · EIN 80-0641000
KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION
Tax-exempt · NEWARK, DE 19713
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $1,172,105 | $1,118,813 | $53,292 | $2,539,799 | $344,935 | $2,194,864 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $1,276,113 | $1,004,612 | $271,501 | $2,507,870 | $366,298 | $2,141,572 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $1,156,572
- Program service revenue
- $0
- Investment income
- $15,533
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $111,080
- Other salaries and wages
- $476,442
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $659,072
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $104,227
- Occupancy
- $99,705
- Travel
- $37,933
- Depreciation
- $10,453
- Program services (functional)
- $792,747
- Management and general (functional)
- $295,379
- Fundraising (functional)
- $30,687
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $2,507,870
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,539,799
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $344,935
- Net assets, end of year
- $2,194,864
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $30,736
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $921,979
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $1,272,885
- Gross receipts
- $1,172,105
- Employees
- 12
- Volunteers
- 80
- Year formed
- 2011
- State of legal domicile
- DE
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 | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE JONES | PRESIDENT & FOUNDER Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $111,080 | $9,884 |
| LAURIE STOVALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| DAVID ARTHUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| ERIK RASER SCHRAMM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| LAURA LUBIN ROSSI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARIA MATOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARK JONES MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| MARYANNE MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| PAULA SWAIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 | $0 |
| SALLY GORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SCOTT BURRIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
| SHERRY DORSEY WALKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 12 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINE JONES | PRESIDENT & FOUNDER Officer | 40 | $95,964 |
| LAURIE STOVALL | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| DAVID ARTHUR | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| ERIK RASER SCHRAMM | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| LAURA LUBIN ROSSI | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARIA MATOS | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARK JONES MD | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| MARYANNE MURRAY | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| PAULA SWAIN | CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 5 | $0 |
| SALLY GORE | BOARD MEMBER Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| SCOTT BURRIS | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
| SHERRY DORSEY WALKER | VICE CHAIR Trustee or director, Officer | 3 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 875 AAA BLVD STE A, NEWARK, DE 19713-3624
- Principal officer (990 for 2024)
- CAROLINE JONES, 875 AAA BLVD STE A, NEWARK, DE 19713
- Signed the 990
- CAROLINE JONES, PRESIDENT
- Phone
- (302) 654-5440
- Website
- WWW.KINDTOKIDS.ORG
- Return prepared by
- MAILLIE LLP
Mission
KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION PROVIDES LIFE-CHANGING EDUCATION AND ESSENTIAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE DURING SOME OF THE MOST DIFFICULT TIMES IN THEIR LIVES. THROUGH OUR SIGNATURE PROGRAMS--INCLUDING UGRAD ACADEMY, LIFESKILLS, AND MY BLUE DUFFEL--WE OFFER TRAUMA-INFORMED ACADEMIC ADVOCACY, EMERGENCY RESOURCES, AND CONSISTENT, CARING RELATIONSHIPS THAT HELP CHILDREN HEAL, GROW, AND SUCCEED IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND. BASED IN DELAWARE, KIND TO KIDS SERVES CHILDREN FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE WITH COMPASSION, DIGNITY, AND PROVEN RESULTS. WE ARE COMMITTED TO BECOMING A STATEWIDE AND NATIONAL LEADER IN FOSTER CARE EDUCATION AND SUPPORT.
Program accomplishments
- EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMSKIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION DELIVERS TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE, LOW-INCOME HOUSEHOLDS, AND OTHER HIGH-RISK SITUATIONS. OUR SIGNATURE SERVICES--UGRAD ACADEMY AND LIFESKILLS--PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED ACADEMIC SUPPORT, REAL-WORLD SKILL-BUILDING, AND CARING GUIDANCE TO HELP STUDENTS OVERCOME SIGNIFICANT CHALLENGES AND THRIVE IN SCHOOL AND BEYOND.UGRAD ACADEMYUGRAD ACADEMY IS A COMPREHENSIVE EDUCATIONAL CASE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM THAT SUPPORTS FOSTER CHILDREN AND YOUTH FROM KINDERGARTEN THROUGH COLLEGE. THE PROGRAM HELPS STUDENTS IMPROVE ACADEMIC ACHIEVEMENT, ADVANCE TO THE NEXT GRADE LEVEL, GRADUATE FROM HIGH SCHOOL, AND SUCCESSFULLY TRANSITION TO COLLEGE, TRADE SCHOOL, OR CAREER. EACH STUDENT RECEIVES ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT THROUGH SCHOOL VISITS, ADVOCACY, TUTORING COORDINATION, AND PLANNING FOR LIFE AFTER HIGH SCHOOL.A CORNELL UNIVERSITY RESEARCH STUDY FOUND THAT UGRAD ACADEMY ACHIEVES A 97% HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION RATE--ONE OF THE HIGHEST IN THE NATION FOR FOSTER YOUTH--COMPARED TO 53% IN DELAWARE AND 56% NATIONALLY (KIDSCOUNTDE, 2024). UGRAD ACADEMY IS THE ONLY PROGRAM OF ITS KIND IN DELAWARE DESIGNED TO WALK ALONGSIDE YOUTH THROUGH THE AGING-OUT PROCESS AND INTO YOUNG ADULTHOOD, PROVIDING CONSISTENT ENCOURAGEMENT AND PRACTICAL SUPPORT WHEN IT MATTERS MOST.LIFESKILLSLIFESKILLS IS A STRUCTURED SKILL-BUILDING PROGRAM THAT TEACHES STUDENTS HOW TO MAKE HEALTHY CHOICES, FORM POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS, AND PLAN FOR A SUCCESSFUL FUTURE. DESIGNED FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE AND THOSE FACING ADVERSITY, THE CURRICULUM INCLUDES EMOTIONAL AWARENESS, COMMUNICATION, JOB READINESS, FINANCIAL LITERACY, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION. OUTCOME EVALUATIONS SHOW THAT 95% OF PARTICIPANTS DEMONSTRATE GROWTH IN KNOWLEDGE AND APPLICATION OF KEY LIFE SKILLS. THE PROGRAM EQUIPS YOUNG PEOPLE WITH THE CONFIDENCE AND TOOLS THEY NEED TO SUCCEED IN SCHOOL, WORK, AND LIFE.Expenses $761,786
- HELP-A-KID PROGRAMSKIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION PROVIDES TRAUMA-INFORMED SUPPORT SERVICES TO CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE ACROSS DELAWARE THROUGH ITS HELP-A-KID PROGRAMS. THESE SERVICES REACH OVER 600 CHILDREN ANNUALLY, ADDRESSING URGENT NEEDS AND CREATING MOMENTS OF COMFORT, DIGNITY, AND CARE DURING TIMES OF CRISIS. PROGRAMS INCLUDE:MY BLUE DUFFELTHE MY BLUE DUFFEL PROGRAM PROVIDES EMERGENCY CARE KITS TO CHILDREN ENTERING FOSTER CARE DUE TO ABUSE, NEGLECT, OR OTHER TRAUMATIC EXPERIENCES. EACH DUFFEL INCLUDES A TEDDY BEAR, FLEECE BLANKET, COZY SOCKS, THERAPEUTIC BOOK, JOURNAL, COLORING BOOK AND CRAYONS, WRITING SUPPLIES, AND TOILETRIES--ITEMS SELECTED TO BRING COMFORT AND COMPASSION TO A CHILD IN CRISIS. THESE DUFFELS ARE DISTRIBUTED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH DIVISION OF FAMILY SERVICES (DFS) SOCIAL WORKERS AND FIRST RESPONDERS, ENSURING DELAWARE'S MOST VULNERABLE CHILDREN ARE SUPPORTED DURING A DIFFICULT TRANSITION. OVER 500 CHILDREN RECEIVE A MY BLUE DUFFEL EACH YEAR.HOLIDAY AND BIRTHDAY KINDNESSHOLIDAYS AND BIRTHDAYS CAN BE ESPECIALLY DIFFICULT FOR CHILDREN SEPARATED FROM THEIR FAMILIES. THIS PROGRAM ENSURES THAT CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE FEEL REMEMBERED AND CELEBRATED DURING THESE MILESTONES. EACH YEAR, KIND TO KIDS PROVIDES OVER $15,000 IN GIFTS AND BOOKS TO MORE THAN 150 CHILDREN IN FOSTER CARE. WITH HELP FROM 80+ COMMUNITY PARTNERS, WE DELIVER PERSONALIZED GIFTS FOR BIRTHDAYS AND MEANINGFUL PRESENTS DURING THE HOLIDAY SEASON--OFTEN THE ONLY GIFTS A CHILD RECEIVES. THESE EFFORTS HELP FOSTER A SENSE OF JOY, BELONGING, AND CARE DURING PIVOTAL MOMENTS IN A CHILD'S LIFE.Expenses $30,961
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
- 80-0641000
- 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
- 2011
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P30)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,539,799
- Income (IRS master file)
- $1,172,105
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2024 | $1,172,105 | $1,118,813 | $2,539,799 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2023 | $1,276,113 | $1,004,612 | $2,507,870 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $1,608,563 | $808,579 | $1,906,240 | 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 80-0641000).
Questions about KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION
- What is the EIN of KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION is 80-0641000.
- Is KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2011.
- Are donations to KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION 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 KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION 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 KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION 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 KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CAROLINE JONES.
- Who are the officers and directors of KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 12 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $111,080 (CAROLINE JONES, PRESIDENT & FOUNDER).
- How much revenue does KIND TO KIDS FOUNDATION have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $1,172,105, expenses of $1,118,813 and total assets of $2,539,799 at year end.
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