Kids Are First is located in Carrizo Springs, TX. The organization was established in 2011. According to its NTEE Classification (O50) the organization is classified as: Youth Development Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 11/2023, Kids Are First employed 207 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids Are First 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 11/2023, Kids Are First generated $9.9m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 4.8% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $9.6m during the year ending 11/2023. While expenses have increased by 4.2% per year over the past 7 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
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO PROVIDE HEAD START/EARLY HEAD START SERVICES TO CHILDREN AGES 0 TO 5 IN THE COMMUNITIES OF DIMMIT, FRIO, LA SALLE AND MAVERICK COUNTIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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HEAD START PROVIDES 646 CHILDREN AGES FOUR AND FIVE WITH HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED SERVICES TO MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES. OUR MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM ENSURES THE DELIVERY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY, NUTRITION, FAMILY ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED TO REACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH INTENTIONAL ADVOCACY.
EARLY HEAD START PROVIDES 176 INFANTS AND TODDLERS AGES BIRTH TO THREE WITH SPECIALIZED CARE. WE PROVIDE HIGH QUALITY, COMPREHENSIVE AND INTEGRATED SERVICES TO MULTICULTURAL FAMILIES. OUR MULTI-DISCIPLINARY TEAM ENSURES THE DELIVERY OF EARLY CHILDHOOD EDUCATION, HEALTH AND SAFETY, NUTRITION, FAMILY ADVOCACY AND SERVICES TO CHILDREN WITH DISABILITIES. IN COLLABORATION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES, FAMILIES ARE SUPPORTED TO REACH SELF-SUFFICIENCY THROUGH INTENTIONAL ADVOCACY.
AS MANDATED BY THE OFFICE OF HEAD START THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM CACFP IS UTILIZED TO IMPROVE AND MAINTAIN THE HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL STATUS OF CHILDREN, PROMOTE THE DEVELOPMENT OF HEALTHY EATING HABITS, AND INTEGRATE NUTRITIOUS FOOD SERVICE. ALL CHILDREN ENROLLED RECIEVES TWO MEALS AND ONE SNACK AT NO CHARGE TO FAMILIES. IT SERVED 642 CHILDREN.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
Aniceto Colunga Ceo/head Start Director | Officer | 40 | $174,234 |
Hon Sonia Guerrero Vice-President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Katy Boyd Board Member | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Mercedes Puente Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Asalia Casares Chair Person/treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Alfredo Padilla Sergeant At Arms | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vendor Name (Service) | Service Year | Compensation |
---|---|---|
Gerardo Torres Contractor /Repairs | 11/29/23 | $131,995 |
Air Temp Ac Heating Hvac Systems | 11/29/23 | $108,744 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $9,702,766 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $199,266 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $163,788 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $9,902,032 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
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 | $9,902,032 |
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 | $5,708,672 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $1,082,281 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $239,046 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $0 |
Information technology | $109,475 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $281,741 |
Travel | $10,482 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $173,011 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $398,702 |
Insurance | $109,760 |
All other expenses | $331,926 |
Total functional expenses | $9,558,946 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $144,224 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $52,315 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $369,663 |
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 | $26,481 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $3,101,528 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $3,694,211 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $347,407 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $96,055 |
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 | $443,462 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $3,250,749 |
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 | $3,694,211 |