Kids Scholarship Fund Inc
The kids' scholarship fund helps connecticut children from low-income families reach their full potential by providing equal access to a high-quality, foundational k-8 education through need-based scholarships that …
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Kids’ Scholarship Fund empowers Connecticut children from low-income families to reach their full potential by providing equal access to a high-quality, foundational K-8 education through need-based scholarships that enable families to choose schools that best meet the learning needs and abilities of their children.
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Mission
The kids' scholarship fund helps connecticut children from low-income families reach their full potential by providing equal access to a high-quality, foundational k-8 education through need-based scholarships that empower families to choose private schools where their children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar education in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
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From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Kids Scholarship Fund Inc has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 3 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar holds a more complete profile for this organization than for 98% of the 195,586 education 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 contact information than nearly all comparable organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- It has more complete governance disclosure than nearly all comparable organizations, because GiveRadar has verified leadership, executive compensation, a mission statement and a founding date. See national comparisons
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- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- third-party accreditation
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
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Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKids Scholarship Fund Inc is a registered education nonprofit based in Madison, CT, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 1998 and has been operating for 28 years. Its EIN is 061494714. 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 $766K in annual revenue. 33 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kids Scholarship Fund Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 061494714. 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 Scholarship Fund Inc 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 76% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.
Kids Scholarship Fund Inc is located in Madison, CT, United States. The organization was established in 1998 and has been active for 28 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kids Scholarship Fund Inc has $766K in annual revenue. It allocates 76% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 74% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kids Scholarship Fund Inc is classified as an Education 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 $766K in annual revenue. The organization has 33 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kids Scholarship Fund 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, Kids Scholarship Fund 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 76% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 74%). 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’ Scholarship Fund empowers Connecticut children from low-income families to reach their full potential by providing equal access to a high-quality, foundational K-8 education through need-based scholarships that enable families to choose schools that best meet the learning needs and abilities of their children. Kids Scholarship Fund Inc is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 1998.
Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 76% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 74%. Its annual revenue of $766K is below the peer average of $7M.
Yes, donations to Kids Scholarship Fund Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kids Scholarship Fund Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 061494714, 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 (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.
KIDS SCHOLARSHIP FUND INC 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 FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (9)
Source: Public filings
9 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 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 33 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 · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 33 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 · 1998
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Kids Scholarship Fund Inc
- What is Kids Scholarship Fund Inc?
- Kids Scholarship Fund Inc is a education publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Madison, United States. Kids’ Scholarship Fund empowers Connecticut children from low-income families to reach their full potential by providing equal access to a high-quality, foundational K-8 education through need-based scholarships that enable families to choose schools that best meet the learning needs and abilities of their children.
- When was Kids Scholarship Fund Inc founded?
- Kids Scholarship Fund Inc was founded in 1998.
- Who leads Kids Scholarship Fund Inc?
- Nicole Talmadge serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Kids Scholarship Fund Inc located?
- Headquartered in Madison, CT, United States.
- What is Kids Scholarship Fund Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 76% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kids Scholarship Fund Inc trustworthy?
- Kids Scholarship Fund Inc 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 Kids Scholarship Fund Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 061494714.
- What is Kids Scholarship Fund Inc's website?
- http://ceoct.org