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Nonprofit · EIN 92-1355211

KIDS BEST FRIENDS

Tax-exempt · SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257

Financials

$203K$148K2024
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of KIDS BEST FRIENDS by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2024990$202,561$147,905$54,656$70,401$0$70,401
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$202,557
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$4
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$0
Professional fundraising fees
$0
Legal fees
$299
Accounting fees
$1,058
Travel
$7,702
Program services (functional)
$136,622
Management and general (functional)
$11,152
Fundraising (functional)
$131

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$15,745
Total assets, end of year
$70,401
Total liabilities, end of year
$0
Net assets, end of year
$70,401
Net assets without donor restrictions
$70,401
Gross receipts
$202,561
Employees
0
Volunteers
3
Year formed
2022
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, 2024, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
CAITLIN MALONEEXECUTIVE DI
Trustee or director, Officer
40$0
MICHAEL MALONEVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director, Officer
10$0
ASHLEY WHELCHELBOARD MEMBER
Trustee or director
2$0

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
1475 N SCOTTSDALE RD STE 410, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257-3506
In care of
% CAITLIN MALONE
Mailing address (990-N for 2023)
1475 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD STE 410, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85257
Principal officer (990 for 2024)
CAITLIN MALONE, 1475 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD STE 410, SCOTTSDALE, AZ 85257
Principal officer (990-N for 2023)
CAITLIN MALONE, 1475 N SCOTTSDALE ROAD STE 410, SCOTTSDALE AZ 85257
Signed the 990
CAITLIN MALONE, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(435) 901-2259
Return prepared by
WSRP ADVISORY LLC

Mission

WE PLACE DUAL-PURPOSE WORKING DOGS AND HANDLERS IN SCHOOLS TO MITIGATE AND DEFEND AGAINST POTENTIAL GUN VIOLENCE WHILE PROMOTING A TANGIBLE SENSE OF SAFETY AND PEACE OF MIND FOR THE KIDS THEY SUPPORT AND PROTECT EVERY DAY.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2024

Program accomplishments

  • OUR DUAL-PURPOSE SCHOOL SAFETY DOGS CAN PROACTIVELY DETECT UNAUTHORIZED FIREARMS, AND SHOULD A SECURITY-RELATED CRISIS OCCUR, THEY CAN RESPOND ON THE SCENE PROACTIVELY AND EFFECTIVELY. WITH BOOTS AND PAWS ON THE GROUND, WE OFFER A REAL SECURITY PRESENCE ON CAMPUSES LED BY OUR HIGHLY TRAINED, LOYAL, KID-LOVING GUARDIANS WITH FOUR LEGS, A WET NOSE, AND A WAGGING TAIL. OUR DOGS PROVIDE SERVICES CUSTOMIZED TO EACH SCHOOLS NEEDS.
    Expenses $136,622 · revenue $202,557

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 yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026Not on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990-N on file

IRS record

EIN
92-1355211
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
2023
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$70,401
Income (IRS master file)
$202,561

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2024$202,561$147,905$70,401IRS
990-N for 2023
Officer: CAITLIN MALONE
December 31, 2023≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard
990-N for 2022
Officer: CAITLIN MALONE
December 31, 2022≤ $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 92-1355211).

Questions about KIDS BEST FRIENDS

What is the EIN of KIDS BEST FRIENDS?
The employer identification number (EIN) of KIDS BEST FRIENDS is 92-1355211.
Is KIDS BEST FRIENDS tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2023.
Are donations to KIDS BEST FRIENDS tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does KIDS BEST FRIENDS 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 BEST FRIENDS 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 KIDS BEST FRIENDS 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 KIDS BEST FRIENDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 names CAITLIN MALONE.
Who are the officers and directors of KIDS BEST FRIENDS?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 lists 3 people; 0 received compensation from the organization.
How much revenue does KIDS BEST FRIENDS have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2024 it reported revenue of $202,561, expenses of $147,905 and total assets of $70,401 at year end.

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