Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation

Organization Overview

Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation, operating under the name Kickstart Kids, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2022, Kickstart Kids employed 93 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kickstart 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 06/2022, Kickstart Kids generated $6.1m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 2.5% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.9m during the year ending 06/2022. While expenses have increased by 1.3% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2022

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

KICKSTART KIDS OFFERS HIGH QUALITY MARITAL ARTS INSTRUCTION TO ADOLESCENTS NAVIGATING THE DIFFICULT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YEARS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KICKSTART KIDS USES MARTIAL ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO TEACH CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING TO GIVE STUDENTS THE TOOLS TO GROW PERSONALLY, AVOID SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS, RESIST NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE, IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, AND MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS. KICKSTART KIDS REACHES AT-RISK ADOLESCENTS AT A CRITICAL TIME IN THEIR LIVES AND INSTILLS CHARACTER, RESILIENCE, LIFE SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, IMPROVING THE LIKELIHOOD OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND SUCCESS IN ADULTHOOD. INDEPENDENT STUDIES HAVE PROVEN THAT STUDENTS OF THE PROGRAM HAVE ACHIEVED HIGHER LEVELS OF ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESS, AND BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. IT HAS ALSO BEEN DOCUMENTED THAT THE PROGRAM ENJOYS STRONG SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR AND PARENT SUPPORT, AND PROVIDES CRITICAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AS THEY ENTER AND TRANSITION THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL. KICKSTART KIDS POSITIVELY IMPACTS STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
John Kurek
Chief Director Of Operations
$100,456
Greg Meyers
Chief Financial Officer
$89,006
Susie Peake
Executive Director
$78,760
Joan Neuhaus
Executive Director
$57,419
Chuck Norris
Chairman/director
$0
Gena Norris
Executive Chairman
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$979,824
Related organizations$0
Government grants $0
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$776,430
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,756,254
Total Program Service Revenue$4,474,437
Investment income $971
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$108,994
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $8,689
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,131,357

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