Kids Love Writing is located in Carmel Valley, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids Love Writing 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 12/2021, Kids Love Writing generated $547.8k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 15.3% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $306.9k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 4.4% 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
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME MORE SKILLED AND CONFIDENT WRITERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
KIDS LOVE WRITING OPERATE SUMMER WRITING PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS(CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 1-8) IN CALIFORNIA. OUR SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE IDENTIFYING LOCATIONS, SOURCING/INTERVIEWING/HIRING/BACKGROUND-CHECKING/ON-BOARDING STAFF, PROCURING AND DISTRIBUTING SUPPLIES, PREPARING THE PROGRAM MATERIALS AND DELIVERING THE PROGRAM EXPERIENCE. KIDS LOVE WRITING OPERATED 2 ON-CAMPUS AND 5 ONLINE PROGRAM SESSIONS, SERVING 215 CAMPERS IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Hans Hartvickson Founder | Trustee | 20 | $55,400 |
Jennifer Hartvickson Founder | Trustee | 20 | $55,400 |
Kevin Keegan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Sutkus Thompson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
W Andrew Mcclelland Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $212,409 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $212,409 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $335,427 |
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 | $547,836 |
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. | $84,362 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $90,146 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $25,196 |
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 | $4,988 |
Advertising and promotion | $16,873 |
Office expenses | $31 |
Information technology | $144 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $20 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $2,172 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $16,672 |
Insurance | $7,970 |
All other expenses | $4,570 |
Total functional expenses | $306,862 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $18,773 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $200 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $176,871 |
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 | $6,722 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $24,244 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $3,820 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $230,630 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $24,102 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
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 | $148,326 |
Total liabilities | $172,428 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
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 | $58,202 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $230,630 |
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