Kids are First
To provide Head Start/Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle and Maverick counties.
Kids are First Inc
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Kids Are First provide Head Start and Early Head Start programs prepare America's most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle and Maverick Counties.
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Mission
To provide Head Start/Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle and Maverick counties.
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
· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
Based on the records currently verified by GiveRadar, Kids are First has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 90% 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
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all similar organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
- By reported annual revenue, it is larger than 83% of the 18,293 youth development charities in the United States with financial records on GiveRadar. See the filings
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKids are First is a registered youth development nonprofit based in Carrizo Springs, TX, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2011 and has been operating for 15 years. Its EIN is 274661034. 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 77/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $9M in annual revenue. 31 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kids are First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 274661034. 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.
Kids are First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77/100. 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 77 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 86% 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.
Kids are First is located in Carrizo Springs, TX, United States. The organization was established in 2011 and has been active for 15 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kids are First has $9M in annual revenue. It allocates 86% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for youth development charities in United States. Its revenue is significantly above the peer average of $1M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kids are First 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 large organization. It has $9M in annual revenue. The organization has 31 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kids are First. 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, Kids are First 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 86% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). 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.
Kids Are First provide Head Start and Early Head Start programs prepare America's most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle and Maverick Counties. Kids are First is classified as a youth development organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2011.
Among youth development charities registered in United States: It allocates 86% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $9M is well above the peer average of $1M.
Yes, donations to Kids are First are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kids are First is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 274661034, 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
5 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.
KIDS ARE FIRST 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
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Leadership
From FY2024 filing
Officers & trustees (11)
Source: Public filings
11 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
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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 - 31 disclosed in the public registry.
- 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 · 31 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 · 2011
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Kids are First
- What is Kids are First?
- Kids are First is a youth development publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Carrizo Springs, United States. Kids Are First provide Head Start and Early Head Start programs prepare America's most vulnerable young children to succeed in school and in life beyond school. Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle and Maverick Counties.
- When was Kids are First founded?
- Kids are First was founded in 2011.
- Who leads Kids are First?
- Jesus Eduardo Hinojosa serves as CEOProgram Director.
- Where is Kids are First located?
- Headquartered in Carrizo Springs, TX, United States.
- What is Kids are First's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 86% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kids are First trustworthy?
- Kids are First has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 77 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 Kids are First's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 274661034.
- What is Kids are First's website?
- http://www.kafhs.org