Nonprofit · EIN 81-3757873
KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING
Tax-exempt · DENVER, CO 80207
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990-EZ | $60,564 | $145,256 | -$84,692 | $2,697 | $47,600 | -$44,903 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $870,443 | $931,846 | -$61,403 | $93,774 | $47,600 | $46,174 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $487,565 | $444,431 | $43,134 | $157,134 | $47,700 | $109,434 |
Financial details: 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $60,564
Expenses
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $32,850
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $34,025
- Professional fees and payments to contractors
- $9,671
- Occupancy
- $20,982
- Other expenses
- $80,578
- Program services (functional)
- $80,777
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $93,774
- Total assets, end of year
- $2,697
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $47,600
- Net assets, end of year
- -$44,903
- Cash, savings and investments
- $2,697
- Gross receipts
- $60,564
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-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANE WASHINGTON | President | 25 | $32,850 |
| LUZ AQUINO-DAREZZI | Treasurer | 2 | $0 |
| LUCILLE WASHINGTON | Secretary | 1 | $0 |
| JASON MCBRIDE | Director | 1 | $0 |
| ROMAIN WASHINGTON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| EZ GADSON | Director | 1 | $0 |
| ANA GADSON | Executive Dir. | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANE WASHINGTON | President Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $44,000 |
| LUZ AQUINO-DAREZZI | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUCILLE WASHINGTON | Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON MCBRIDE | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROMAIN WASHINGTON | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| KIRK JONES | ASSOC DIR/VP/CH Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| DANE WASHINGTON SR | PRESIDENT/EX Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $51,000 |
| KIRK JONES | ASSOC DIR/VP Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUZ AQUINO-DAREZZI | TREASURER Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| LUCILLE WASHINGTON | SECRETARY Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| JASON MCBRIDE | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| ROMAIN WASHINGTON | DIRECTOR Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 2840 FAIRFAX ST STE 260, DENVER, CO 80207-2708
- In care of
- % MASINI
- Mailing address (990-N for 2016)
- P O BOX 371975, DENVER CO 80237
- Principal officer (990-N for 2016)
- DANE WASHINGTON, P O BOX 371975, DENVER CO 80237
- Signed the 990-EZ
- Dane Washington, President
- Phone
- (720) 251-6208
- Return prepared by
- Aquino Accounting
Mission
Kids Above Everything is a media arts mentorship organization. We integrate mentorship and media arts education to cultivate relationships, authentic learning, and opportunities for self expression and community engagement. We strive to educate and empower youth to use their voice for positive change in their lives and in their community.
Program accomplishments
- IN 2025, KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING (KAE) CONTINUED TO PROVIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND MEDIA ARTS PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 1026 ACROSS DENVER AND THE METRO AREA. KAE INTEGRATED MENTORSHIP, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, MEDIA ARTS EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE SAFE, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SPACES THAT PROMOTED LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS BIG H.O.M.I.E.S. (HELPING OUR MEN INSPIRE EACH OTHERS SUCCESS), PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN PEER MENTORSHIP, IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. KAE FACILITATED YOUTH-LED MEDIA PROJECTS THAT ENCOURAGED SELF-EXPRESSION, ADVOCACY, AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, PODCASTING, AND CONTENT CREATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ITS MEDIA ARTS WORKFORCE INITIATIVE. PARTICIPANTS REPORTED INCREASED CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, EMOTIONAL REGULATION, AND CONNECTION TO POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS. KAE YOUTH INTERNS AND PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED MULTIPLE COMMUNITY-BASED CREATIVE PROJECTS AND CONTINUED TO BUILD PATHWAYS TOWARD EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.Expenses $80,777
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-EZ 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
- 81-3757873
- 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
- 2018
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Human services (P20)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $2,697
- Income (IRS master file)
- $60,564
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990-EZ | December 2025 | $60,564 | $145,256 | $2,697 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2024 | $870,443 | $931,846 | $93,774 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $487,565 | $444,431 | $157,134 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $386,252 | $387,246 | $107,898 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2016 Officer: DANE WASHINGTON | December 31, 2016 | ≤ $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 81-3757873).
Questions about KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING
- What is the EIN of KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING is 81-3757873.
- Is KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2018.
- Are donations to KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING 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 ABOVE EVERYTHING 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 ABOVE EVERYTHING last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990-EZ for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING?
- The 990-N for 2016 names DANE WASHINGTON.
- Who are the officers and directors of KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING?
- The 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $32,850 (DANE WASHINGTON, President).
- How much revenue does KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING have?
- On its 990-EZ for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $60,564, expenses of $145,256 and total assets of $2,697 at year end.
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