Trekking For Kids is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2006. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Trekking For Kids is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Trekking For Kids generated $306.6k in total revenue. The organization has seen a slow decline revenue. Over the past 9 years, revenues have fallen by an average of (0.6%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $269.3k during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (1.4%) per year over the past 9 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
ORGANIZE PURPOSE-DRIVEN TREKS FOR SOCIALLY-CONCIOUS HIKERS IN WORLD'S MOST REMOTE LOCATIONS. TFK COMBINES TREKKERS THIRST FOR ADVENTURE WITH DESIRE TO HELP ORPHANS WHO LIVE IN REMOTE.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SERVED 36 CHILDREN AT KANLUNGAN SA ER-MA MINISTRY BOYS AND GIRLS HOME AND DORCAS FARM, MANILA, PHILIPPINES. REPAIRED THE BOYS HOME, INCLUDING THE PUMP HOUSE. REPAIRED GUTTERS, CEILING, WALLS, REPLACED ROOFS, PAINTED, ETC.
1. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIPS FOR 4 STUDENTS AT THE BAAN SAN FAN ORPHANAGE IN THAILAND 2. UNIVERSITY SCHOLARSHIP FOR STUDENT IN NEPAL 3. BRAZIL DONATION TO THE LAR PAULO DE TARSO ORPHANAGE TO HELP WITH REPAIRS AFTER A FIRE AT THEIR HOME 4. DONATION TO SUPPORT A FAMILY FROM SIERRA LEONE
SERVED 200 CHILDREN AND THEIR MOTHERS IN THE HUACAHUASI COMMUNITY. BUILT A COMMUNITY CENTER AND WORKSHOP DESIGNED TO GIVE FAMILIES IN VILLAGE, PARTICULARLY MOTHERS, A PLACE WHERE THEY COULD CREATE AND SELL THEIR HANDICRAFTS TO TREKKERS WHO VISIT THEIR VILLAGE, AND GENERATE INCOME FOR THEIR FAMILIES. THE IMPACT OF THE PROJECT WOULD BE LONG LASTING AND WILL GIVE THE WOMEN A PLACE OF DIGNITY TO WORK. PROVIDED GIFTS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES, WARM CLOTHING, AND OTHER USEFUL ITEMS FOR THE CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES, AS WELL AS SIGNIFICANT SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE 1ST GRADE TEACHERS.
SERVED 500 CHILDREN AT NGARONI PRIMARY SCHOOL AND 25 CHILDREN AT KIM JONES CHILDREN'S HOME, MARANGU, TANZANIA. AT NAGARONI PRIMARY SCHOOL, REPLACED THE METAL ROOF AND CEILING BOARDS IN FOUR CLASSROOMS AND REPAIRED AND PAINTED THE WALLS. PROVIDED ELECTRICITY TO THE TEACHERS' WORKROOM AND A NEW COPIER/PRINTER FOR THE SCHOOL. AT KIM JONES CHILDREN'S HOME, BUILT A CHICKEN COOP AND PURCHASED 30 CHICKS. PROVIDED NEW SCHOOL SHOES, BACKPACKS, AND SCHOOL SUPPLIES FOR THE CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Peak Media Consulting Director Of | Trustee | 10 | $0 |
Cindy Steuart Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Melanie Hall CFO | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Jose Montero President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michael Pearce Officer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Sylvia Alvarino Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $29,664 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $29,664 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $276,886 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $306,550 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $1,100 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $16,635 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $2,247 |
Information technology | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $88,642 |
Total functional expenses | $269,266 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $78,610 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $78,610 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $4,000 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $4,000 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $74,610 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $78,610 |