Green Kids Now, operating under the name Children's Innovation Center, is located in Fremont, CA. The organization was established in 2010. According to its NTEE Classification (C60) the organization is classified as: Environmental Education, under the broad grouping of Environment and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Children's Innovation Center 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, Children's Innovation Center generated $112.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 18.1% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $130.2k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 19.9% 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.
Form
990EZ
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990EZ Filing
TAX YEAR
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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GREEN KIDS NOW, INC. DBA-CHILDREN'S INNOVATION CENTER IS A NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH A MISSION TO HELP KIDS TAKE THE PATH OF SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION BY UTILIZING STEM AREAS, WHILE BEING RESPONSIBLE AND CARING TOWARDS OUR PLANET. WE OFFER TRANSFORMATIVE EDUCATION THROUGH OUR RESEARCH PROGRAM- EMERGING INNOVATOR PROGRAM, IN WHICH STUDENTS LEARN TO DEVELOP SOLUTIONS TO THE REAL WORLD PROBLEMS. THROUGH OUR YOUTH LEADERSHIP PROGRAM, WE MENTOR STUDENTS TO TAKE ACTION IN THEIR LOCAL COMMUNITIES AND AT SCHOOL. KIDS LEARN, INNOVATE, TAKE ACTION, AND SHARE THROUGH THE VARIOUS OPPORTUNITIES THAT WE OFFER.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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EMERGING INNOVATORS RESEARCH PROGRAM - WE HAD ONLINE 1:1 RESEARCH PROGRAM AND SUMMER CAMP AND CONTINUED TO HELP HIGH-SCHOOL STUDENTS GAIN THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS TO USE THE SUSTAINABLE INNOVATION METHODOLOGIES TO DESIGN SOLUTIONS FOR THE MOST PRESSING ISSUES FACED BY HUMANITY AND THIS PLANET. STUDENTS PARTICPATING IN INTERNATIONAL INNOVATION CHALLENGE AS WELL AS PRESENTED SOLUTIONS IN INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CONFERENCE.
ACADEMIC SUCCESS PROGRAM - WE OFFERED SOME GROUP CLASSES AS WELL AS 1:1 CLASS BOTH IN-PERSON AND ONLINE FORMATS. THIS PROGRAM IS TO HELP STUDENTS GAIN BETTER READING/WRITING AND MATH SKILLS. WE BELIEVE THAT STUDENTS WHO DO WELL AT SCHOOL ARE ABLE TO CONTRIBUTE BETTER TO HELP THEIR COMMUNITY.
EMERGING CODERS PROGRAM- THROUGH THIS PROGRAM WE ARE BUILDING SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT PROFICIENCY AND HELPING STUDENTS' DEVELOP REAL-WORLD PROBLEM SOLVING SKILLS THROUGH TECHNOLOGY. WE WERE ABLE TO RUN THIS ONLINE AND FEW IN-PERSON GROUP CLASSES THIS YEAR,
COLLEGE COUNSELLING - WE DID SEVERAL INTERACTIVE ONLINE SEMINARS WITH FREE GUIDANCE WHICH REACHED MORE THAN 600 STUDENTS. WE OFFERED 9 STUDENTS PERSONALIZED COLLEGE APPLICATION COUNSELING.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Shanti Balaraman President | 40 | $0 | |
Vinutha Hosahalli Secretary | 15 | $0 | |
Madhavee Buddhikot Treasurer | 15 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $112,426 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Gain or Loss | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming & Fundraising | $0 |
Other Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $112,426 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and similar amounts paid | $0 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Salaries, other compensation, and employee benefits | $0 |
Professional fees and other payments to independent contractors | $21,055 |
Occupancy, rent, utilities, and maintenance | $98,192 |
Printing, publications, postage, and shipping | $9,104 |
Other expenses | $1,835 |
Total expenses | $130,186 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash, savings, and investments | $34,013 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $34,013 |
Total liabilities | $83,865 |
Net assets or fund balances | -$49,852 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Green Kids Now has recieved totaling $13,163.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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American Endowment Foundation Hudson, OH PURPOSE: PROGRAMS | $13,163 |
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