Our Kids
To serve latino immigrant families living in johnson county, iowa who have escaped violence, extreme poverty and lack of access to educational and health resources for themselves and …
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Approximately a total of 300 families actively participated in the services provided by the organization this year. The program services activity category of family support assistance showed total expenditures of 72,562. The sub-category of food and household supplies continues to be the largest expense category of the organization. The organization continues to serve the youth of client families through english language tutoring along with computer education classes. Additionally,exposure to extracurricular activity both at school and outside of the classroom promotes confidence amongst the youth participants. A total of 9,322 was spent to enhance the children's educational status in a different setting from the traditional school environment. Preparing the children of client families for their return to school has generated greater …
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Mission
To serve latino immigrant families living in johnson county, iowa who have escaped violence, extreme poverty and lack of access to educational and health resources for themselves and their families.
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· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyOur Kids is a registered health nonprofit based in Iowa City, IA, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2005 and has been operating for 21 years. Its EIN is 300478917. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency), indicating well-documented governance, financials, and contact details. The organization reports $226K in annual revenue. 58 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Our Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100. 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 93 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 98% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for health charities in United States is 92/100.
Our Kids is located in Iowa City, IA, United States. The organization was established in 2005 and has been active for 21 years.
Based on official tax filings, Our Kids has $226K in annual revenue. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 93% for health charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $38M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Our Kids is classified as a Health organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has $226K in annual revenue. The organization has 58 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Our 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.
Our Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 (Strong transparency) and no red flags have been detected, which suggests it is a well-documented organization. It is regulated by the IRS. 98% of expenses go to programs. The peer average is 93%. 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.
Approximately a total of 300 families actively participated in the services provided by the organization this year. The program services activity category of family support assistance showed total expenditures of 72,562. The sub-category of food and household supplies continues to be the largest expense category of the organization. The organization continues to serve the youth of client families through english language tutoring along with computer education classes. Additionally,exposure to extracurricular activity both at school and outside of the classroom promotes confidence amongst the youth participants. A total of 9,322 was spent to enhance the children's educational status in a different setting from the traditional school environment. Preparing the children of... Our Kids is classified as a health organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2005.
Among health charities registered in United States: Our Kids's GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93/100 is in line with the peer average of 92/100. It allocates 98% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 93%. Its annual revenue of $226K is below the peer average of $38M.
Yes, donations to Our Kids are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Our Kids is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 300478917, 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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5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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OUR 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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- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
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Quick facts about Our Kids
- What is Our Kids?
- Our Kids is a health publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Iowa City, United States. Approximately a total of 300 families actively participated in the services provided by the organization this year. The program services activity category of family support assistance showed total expenditures of 72,562. The sub-category of food and household supplies continues to be the largest expense category of the organization. The organization continues to serve the youth of client families through english language tutoring along with computer education classes. Additionally,exposure to extracurricular activity both at school and outside of the classroom promotes confidence amongst the youth participants. A total of 9,322 was spent to enhance the children's educational status in a different setting from the traditional school environment. Preparing the children of client families for their return to school has generated greater emphasis in providing shoes and winter coats to the children. These two items are essential to the children's well being in light of the harsh winter conditions of the midwest. A total of 13,404 was expended for the shoe project, a winter coat project and necessary school supplies/books.
- When was Our Kids founded?
- Our Kids was founded in 2005.
- Who leads Our Kids?
- Deb Dunkhase serves as Co-Founder & Director.
- Where is Our Kids located?
- Headquartered in Iowa City, United States.
- What is Our Kids's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 98% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Our Kids trustworthy?
- Our Kids has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 93 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 Our Kids's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 300478917.
- What is Our Kids's website?
- https://openheartland.org