Sky High For Kids Inc
- Assets
- $1.9m
- Revenue
- $6.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 12
- Location
- Houston, TX
- Founding
- 06/2008
- Data as of
- 12/2022
- EIN
- 26-0465972
Organization Overview
Sky High For Kids Inc, operating under the name Sky High For Kids, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 2008. According to its NTEE Classification (E12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Health Care and related organizations. As of 12/2022, Sky High For Kids employed 12 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Sky High 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 12/2022, Sky High For Kids generated $6.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 21.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $6.6m during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 21.5% per year over the past 8 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2015, Sky High For Kids has awarded 57 individual grants totaling $20,873,463. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
FUNDING VITAL RESEARCH PROJECTS TO IMPROVE SURVIVAL OUTCOMES AND ULTIMATELY END CHILDHOOD CANCER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SKY HIGH FOR KIDS' VISION IS TO HELP END CHILDHOOD CANCER. SKY HIGH IS FUNDING REVOLUTIONARY RESEARCH PROJECTS THAT WILL NOT ONLY ADVANCE TREATMENT WORLDWIDE BUT ALSO MOVE THE SURVIVAL RATE NEEDLE FORWARD. BETWEEN SUPPORTING THE FIRST IMMUNOTHERAPY CENTER DEDICATED TO PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY IN THE U.S., TO FUNDING SUB-SAHARAN DOCTORS AND HEALTH PROVIDERS TO TRAIN IN PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY SPECIFICALLY TO COMBAT THE ABYSMAL SURVIVAL RATES IN THAT REGION, TO HELPING FUND THE LARGEST RESEARCH FACILITY FOR PEDIATRIC CANCER RESEARCH IN THE WORLD, SKY HIGH FOR KIDS IS VETTING AND SUPPORTING PROJECTS THAT WILL HAVE THE LARGEST IMPACT ON CHILDHOOD CANCER. IN ADDITION, SKY HIGH ALSO HAS A NUMBER OF PROGRAMS THAT PROVIDE COMFORT TO CHILDREN UNDERGOING CANCER TREATMENT. THIS INCLUDES THE ADVENTURES PROGRAM THAT TAKES FAMILIES ON AN OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, TIE FOR SKY HIGH PROGRAM WHICH PROVIDES BLANKETS TO PATIENTS, PATIENT CARNIVALS PROGRAM WHICH SERVE AS A LITTLE DISTRACTION FROM TREATMENT AND A MOMENT FOR KIDS TO BE KIDS AS WELL AS THE PONYTAIL DONATIONS PROGRAM TO PROVIDE HAIR DONATIONS AND, ULTIMATELY, WIGS FOR CHILDREN. THEY ALSO SUPPORT COMFORT PROJECTS AT VARIOUS FACILITIES THAT INCLUDES PROVIDING WISH LIST ITEMS, ELECTRICITY, A POWER OUTAGE SOLUTION, DAILY WARM BREAKFAST AND MORE TO FAMILIES SO THEY MAY FOCUS ON THEIR CHILD'S TREATMENT. SINCE 2007, THE ORGANIZATION HAS DONATED OVER $25 MILLION TO BENEFIT CHILDHOOD CANCER PATIENTS AND RESEARCH. LEARN MORE AT SKYHIGHFORKIDS.ORG.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Brad Howell President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Danny Shaftel Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Schuyler Evans Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Michele Kooken Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Gary Purcell Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Hugo Guerrero Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $5,495,881 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $1,541,920 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $17,880 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $7,037,801 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $14,767 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$711,159 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $241,981 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $2,125 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $6,597,305 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $4,903,233 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $83,768 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $213,155 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $74,604 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $767,635 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $65,230 |
| Payroll taxes | $78,937 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $36,061 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $20,039 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $48,484 |
| Advertising and promotion | $116,147 |
| Office expenses | $148,264 |
| Information technology | $33,960 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $50,622 |
| Travel | $32,460 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $11,037 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $5,011 |
| Insurance | $15,101 |
| All other expenses | $0 |
| Total functional expenses | $6,629,144 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $504,684 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,003,847 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $43,550 |
| 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 | $128,688 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $10,872 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $1,350 |
| Other assets | $166,354 |
| Total assets | $1,859,345 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $27,883 |
| Grants payable | $647,334 |
| Deferred revenue | $60,125 |
| 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 | $171,081 |
| Total liabilities | $906,423 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $952,922 |
| 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 | $1,859,345 |
Grants Awarded
Over the last fiscal year, Sky High For Kids Inc has awarded $4,719,563 in support to 11 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE CHARITIES OF MEMPHIS PURPOSE: TO PROVIDE COMFORT AND SUPPORT FAMILIES WHILE STAYING FOR TREATMENT AT ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL. | $250,000 |
TEXAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PURPOSE: FUNDING TEXAS CHILDREN'S IMMUNOTHERAPY CENTER FOR PEDIATRIC ONCOLOGY AND GLOBAL HOPE PROGRAM. | $2,047,334 |
ST JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT THE MISSION OF ST. JUDE CHILDREN'S RESEARCH HOSPITAL. | $1,987,000 |
BIG LOVE CANCER CARE SERVICES PURPOSE: CHRISTIAN HOUSING AND TEXAS SUNFLOWER SPONSOR | $12,000 |
BEANIES FOR ST JUDE PURPOSE: BEANIES FOR ST. JUDE | $10,000 |
THE CURETIVITY FOUNDATION PURPOSE: TO SUPPORT CURETIVITY'S MISSION WHICH IS TO CREATE HOPE AND CURE KIDS BY RAISING FUNDS AND AWARENESS IN THE FIGHT AGAINST PEDIATRIC CANCER | $32,160 |