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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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Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
93/100 · methodology

About Our Kids

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 …

Founded
Headquarters
Iowa City, IA
Foundation type
Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2))
NTEE code
E86
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
micro

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2008

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.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
❤️ Health · NTEE E86
Cause tags

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar health in United States
Program spending This charity: 98%
Peer average: 93%
CEO comp as % of revenue This charity: 1.73%
Peer average: 0.48%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 93
Peer average: 92

Red flags

· All clear
IRS revocation history
OFAC / EU / UN sanctions
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Where every $1 goes

$0.98
Program expenses$0.98 ($143,495)
98% to programs beats the peer average (93%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Our 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.

Verified against 4 official sources, last refreshed .

Annual revenue
$100K-$1M
98% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2025) why this matters
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Filing history

5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2025, FY2024, FY2023, FY2022, FY2021.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.

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Leadership

DE
Deb Dunkhase
Co-Founder & Director

Officers & trustees (17)

Source: Public filings

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Amanda W•••
Director
DE
Deb D•••••••
CO-FOUNDER/D
EL
Elizabeth B•••••
CO-FOUNDER/V
EM
Emily Z•••••
Director
JE
Jessica A•••••
Director
JO
John G••••••
TREASURER &
LA
Laura W•••••••••
Director
MA
Mark R••••••••
PRESIDENT &
MA
Mark R••••••••
Director
NA
Nancy P••••
SECRETARY &
OP
Ophelia F•••••
Director
PE
Peter L••••••
Director
RA
Rachael R••••
Director
SA
Sara F•••••••
Director
SA
Sarah F•••••••
Director
SU
Susan C••••••••••
Director
TH
Theresa B••••
Director
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Activity timeline

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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2025
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Form filed
$0.2M revenue
FY2024
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2023
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2022
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Form filed
$0.1M revenue
FY2021
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Peer charities

Other health in United States, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
Our Kids This page 93 $225,630 98%
Frankie Mae Foundation 93 $200,381 92%
Hepatitis C Mentor and Support Group Inc 93 $181,567 88%
Hiv Hcv Resource Center Inc 93 $641,491 100%
Two Bear Therapeutic Riding Center 93 $418,423 90%
Vr Foundation Inc 93 $195,304 100%
Guiding Star Project 90 $196,581 90%
Old Friends Club 90 $153,875 92%
Crystal Coast Cancer Rehab Center 90 $221,488 95%

Sources and verification

Refreshed

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 - 58 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
May 27, 2026
Profile completeness
90%

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

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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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