Chef for Kids Inc
Nutrition education is at our core. Our mission is to alleviate malnutrition and hunger in children through education and awareness.
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Chefs for Kids works towards alleviating malnutrition and hunger through education and awareness with support of community volunteers in Nevada.
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Mission
Nutrition education is at our core. Our mission is to alleviate malnutrition and hunger in children through education and awareness.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar human services in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Chef for Kids Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 84% of the 322,679 human services charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (3 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyChef for Kids Inc is a registered human services nonprofit based in Las Vegas, NV, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1997 and has been operating for 29 years. Its EIN is 860860581. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 76/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $316K in annual revenue. 13 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Chef for Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 860860581. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Chef for Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 76 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 96% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for human services charities in United States is 90/100.
Chef for Kids Inc is located in Las Vegas, NV, United States. The organization was established in 1997 and has been active for 29 years.
Based on official tax filings, Chef for Kids Inc has $316K in annual revenue. It allocates 96% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for human services charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $3M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Chef for Kids Inc is classified as a Human Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $316K in annual revenue. The organization has 13 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Chef for Kids Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Chef for Kids Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 96% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 93%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Chefs for Kids works towards alleviating malnutrition and hunger through education and awareness with support of community volunteers in Nevada. Chef for Kids Inc is classified as a human services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1997.
Among human services charities registered in United States: It allocates 96% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $316K is below the peer average of $3M.
Yes, donations to Chef for Kids Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Chef for Kids Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 860860581, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
CHEF FOR KIDS INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (12)
Source: Public filings
12 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
10 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Chef Kids Celebrates End Of School Year - Town-Crier Newspaper
PAMPERED CHEF LAUNCHES NEW KIDS CLUB TO SPARK CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY AND LEARNING IN THE KITCHEN - Yahoo Finance
Pampered Chef Launches Its First-Ever Kids Cooking Kit Just in Time for Summer - Parents
Chef helps Gwynedd kids get creative with pizza classes - Cambrian News
Is there a nepo baby chef trend? Celeb kids who got their own cooking show - from Buddy Oliver to Tilly Ramsay - NationalWorld
Food Network Is Full of Beautiful Families! Meet the Kids of Ree Drummond, Molly Yeh and More Chefs - Closer Weekly
"The Today Show" Guest Chef Joel Gamoran Talks About Cooking With Kids - Exclusive Interview - Mashed
Who are Gino D’Acampo’s children? TV chef’s kids including son who dated Tilly Ramsay - Birmingham Live
Gino D'Acampo children: Who are celeb chef's kids including son linked to Tilly Ramsay - OK! Magazine
Celebrity chef juniors! 7 talented kids following in their famous parents' footsteps - HELLO! Magazine
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 13 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2024 on record
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Named leadership · 13 officers on file
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 1997
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Executive payTop-officer pay not disclosed
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Chef for Kids Inc
- What is Chef for Kids Inc?
- Chef for Kids Inc is a human services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Las Vegas, United States. Chefs for Kids works towards alleviating malnutrition and hunger through education and awareness with support of community volunteers in Nevada.
- When was Chef for Kids Inc founded?
- Chef for Kids Inc was founded in 1997.
- Who leads Chef for Kids Inc?
- Richard Cino serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Chef for Kids Inc located?
- Headquartered in Las Vegas, NV, United States.
- What is Chef for Kids Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 96% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Chef for Kids Inc trustworthy?
- Chef for Kids Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 76 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Chef for Kids Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 860860581.
- What is Chef for Kids Inc's website?
- http://chefsforkids.org