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Chef for Kids Inc

Nutrition education is at our core. Our mission is to alleviate malnutrition and hunger in children through education and awareness.

Human Services Las Vegas, NV EIN: 860860581 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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76
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
76/100 · methodology

About Chef for Kids Inc

Chefs for Kids works towards alleviating malnutrition and hunger through education and awareness with support of community volunteers in Nevada.

Founded
Headquarters
Las Vegas, NV
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
K99Z
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
small

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 1998

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 where

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar human services in United States
Program spending This charity: 96%
Peer average: 93%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 76
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.96
Program$0.96
96% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

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
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records (3 filed years)
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • 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 + methodology

Chef 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.

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
96% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2023, FY2022.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Leadership

From FY2024 filing

RI
Richard C•••
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (12)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

From global news sources

10 articles found

From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.

Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Chef Kids Celebrates End Of School Year - Town-Crier Newspaper
May 2026
gotowncrier.com
PAMPERED CHEF LAUNCHES NEW KIDS CLUB TO SPARK CONFIDENCE, CREATIVITY AND LEARNING IN THE KITCHEN - Yahoo Finance
Jun 2025
finance.yahoo.com
Pampered Chef Launches Its First-Ever Kids Cooking Kit Just in Time for Summer - Parents
Jun 2025
www.parents.com
Form filed
$0.3M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990
Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
IRS 990
Chef helps Gwynedd kids get creative with pizza classes - Cambrian News
Dec 2023
www.cambrian-news.co.uk
Is there a nepo baby chef trend? Celeb kids who got their own cooking show - from Buddy Oliver to Tilly Ramsay - Nationa
Sep 2023
www.nationalworld.com
Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2022
IRS 990
Food Network Is Full of Beautiful Families! Meet the Kids of Ree Drummond, Molly Yeh and More Chefs - Closer Weekly
Sep 2022
closerweekly.com
"The Today Show" Guest Chef Joel Gamoran Talks About Cooking With Kids - Exclusive Interview - Mashed
Dec 2021
www.mashed.com
Who are Gino D’Acampo’s children? TV chef’s kids including son who dated Tilly Ramsay - Birmingham Live
Nov 2021
www.birminghammail.co.uk
Gino D'Acampo children: Who are celeb chef's kids including son linked to Tilly Ramsay - OK! Magazine
Nov 2021
www.ok.co.uk
Celebrity chef juniors! 7 talented kids following in their famous parents' footsteps - HELLO! Magazine
Jan 2021
www.hellomagazine.com

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services this charity 322,679
Education 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

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

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
85%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 13 officers on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 1997
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No 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