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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 …

Social Services Muskegon, MI EIN 474117923 · IRS Sign up to see website
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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
72/100 · methodology

About 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 thrive

Founded
Headquarters
Muskegon, MI
Foundation type
Supporting organization (509(a)(3))
NTEE code
R01
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2015

Mission

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

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Social Services · NTEE R01
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar social services in United States
Program spending This charity: 0%
Peer average: 81%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 72
Peer average: 90

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kids 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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Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
0% 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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Leadership

AM
Amber Yausey
Treasurer

Officers & trustees (2)

Source: Public filings

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Amber Y•••••
Treasurer
AM
Amber Y•••••
TREASURER
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.7M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Peer charities

Other social services in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Kids Belong This page 72 $664,129 -
Oklahoma Religious Coalition for Reproductive Choice 90 $289,561 98%
North Carolina Holocaust Foundation 90 $169,858 71%
Coalition for Responsible Home Education Inc 90 $196,212 88%
Grace Pregnancy Outreach 90 $205,386 99%
Count Us in 90 $124,733 100%
Olneyville Neighborhood Association 90 $536,142 100%
Court Appointed Special Advocates of San Benito County … 90 $321,975 94%
American Center for Mongolian Studies 89 $468,688 -

Sources and verification

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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 - 4 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

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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