Courts for Kids
Transforming lives through building courts and cultural exchange.
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Mission
Transforming lives through building courts and cultural exchange.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar youth development in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Courts for Kids has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 99% of the 53,450 youth development charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
- GiveRadar holds 6 years of financial filings for this organization, the most recent for fiscal year 2025 - a deeper filing history than 90% of the 18,694 youth development charities in the United States with filings on record. See the filings
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- government registration
- financial records (6 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 + methodologyCourts for Kids is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Vancouver, WA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2006 and has been operating for 20 years. Its EIN is 208332371. 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 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $1M in annual revenue. 43 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Courts for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 208332371. 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.
Courts for Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. 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 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 92% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United States is 90/100.
Courts for Kids is located in Vancouver, WA, United States. The organization was established in 2006 and has been active for 20 years.
Based on official tax filings, Courts for Kids has $1M in annual revenue. It allocates 92% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Courts for Kids is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $1M in annual revenue. The organization has 43 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Courts for Kids. 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, Courts for Kids 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 92% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Transforming lives through building courts and cultural exchange. Courts for Kids is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2006.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 92% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $1M is comparable to the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Courts for Kids are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Courts for Kids is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 208332371, 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
6 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): 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.
COURTS FOR KIDS 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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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (10)
Source: Public filings
10 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
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8 articles found
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Kids in Colorado municipal courts have no right to an attorney - Colorado Community Media
18 Best Pickleball Courts in Atlanta for Kids and Families - Mommy Poppins
Ludington community partners team up to provide basketball courts for kids - 9and10News.com
Community members rallied to keep Kingsessing Rec’s basketball courts open. Parks and Rec listened. - Inquirer.com
Merle Hay Mall to add pickleball courts, kids center as it expands entertainment options - The Des Moines Register
Lake Station courts kids with pickleball fun, back-to-school fair - Chicago Tribune
Springfield College Welcomes Courts for Kids President Derek Nesland - Springfield College
Wake County Courts Kids While Parents Face Judge - WRAL
Activity timeline
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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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 43 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 43 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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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 · 2006
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Courts for Kids
- What is Courts for Kids?
- Courts for Kids is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Vancouver, United States. Transforming lives through building courts and cultural exchange.
- When was Courts for Kids founded?
- Courts for Kids was founded in 2006.
- Who leads Courts for Kids?
- Derek Nesland serves as President.
- Where is Courts for Kids located?
- Headquartered in Vancouver, WA, United States.
- What is Courts for Kids's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $1M-$10M. 92% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Courts for Kids trustworthy?
- Courts for Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 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 Courts for Kids's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 208332371.
- What is Courts for Kids's website?
- http://www.courtsforkids.org