Kids Belong
Kids Belong believes in one guiding fundamental principle, the kids belong in families. Families are where kids in the foster care system will have their best chance to …
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Kids Belong believes in one guiding fundamental principle, the kids belong in families. Families are where kids in the foster care system will have their best chance to thrive
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Kids Belong believes in one guiding fundamental principle, the kids belong in families. Families are where kids in the foster care system will have their best chance to thrive
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKids Belong is a registered social services nonprofit based in Muskegon, MI, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2013 and has been operating for 13 years. Its EIN is 474117923. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. This is below the average of 90/100 for social services charities in United States. The organization reports $664K in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.
Kids Belong has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100. 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 72 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for social services charities in United States is 90/100.
Kids Belong is located in Muskegon, MI, United States. The organization was established in 2013 and has been active for 13 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kids Belong has $664K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of $2M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kids Belong is classified as a Social Services organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Supporting organization (509(a)(3)). It has $664K in annual revenue. The organization has 4 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kids Belong. 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.
Kids Belong has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.
Kids Belong believes in one guiding fundamental principle, the kids belong in families. Families are where kids in the foster care system will have their best chance to thrive Kids Belong is classified as a social services organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2013.
Among social services charities registered in United States: Kids Belong's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72/100 is below the peer average of 90/100. Its annual revenue of $664K is below the peer average of $2M.
Yes, donations to Kids Belong are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kids Belong is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 474117923, 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.
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3 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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KIDS BELONG 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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Quick facts about Kids Belong
- What is Kids Belong?
- Kids Belong is a social services supporting organization (509(a)(3)) based in Muskegon, United States. Kids Belong believes in one guiding fundamental principle, the kids belong in families. Families are where kids in the foster care system will have their best chance to thrive
- When was Kids Belong founded?
- Kids Belong was founded in 2013.
- Who leads Kids Belong?
- Amber Yausey serves as Treasurer.
- Where is Kids Belong located?
- Headquartered in Muskegon, United States.
- What is Kids Belong's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $100K-$1M. 0% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kids Belong trustworthy?
- Kids Belong has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 72 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 Belong's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 474117923.
- What is Kids Belong's website?
- http://kidsbelong.org