Best Kids Inc
- Assets
- $583.3k
- Revenue
- $788.0k
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 11
- Location
- Washington, DC
- Founding
- 02/2002
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 52-2302752
Organization Overview
Best Kids Inc is located in Washington, DC. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (O30) the organization is classified as: Adult & Child Matching Programs, under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Best Kids Inc employed 11 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Best Kids Inc 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, Best Kids Inc generated $788.0k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 7.3% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $713.7k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 6.6% 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
EMPOWERING YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE TO BUILD BETTER FUTURES, ONE CHILD AT A TIME.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
BEST KIDS PROVIDES ONE-ON-ONE, COMMUNITY BASED MENTORING TO YOUTH IN DC'S FOSTER CARE SYSTEM. THROUGH OUR EXTENSIVE TRAINING, VOLUNTEER MENTOR SUPPORT, AND OUR EXPERIMENTAL-LEARNING-BASED PEER GROUP, WE ENCOURAGE OUR YOUTH TO DISCOVER AND DEVELOP THEIR UNIQUE SKILLS AND ABILITIES. BEGINNING WITH CHILDREN AS YOUNG AS SIX AND CONTINUING, AS NEEDED, UNTIL ADULTHOOD, BEST KIDS WORKS TO ENABLE YOUTH TO DEVELOP A POSITIVE SENSE OF SELF, TO ACQUIRE TEAMWORK AND GROUP SOCIAL SKILLS, AND TO BECOME PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Krislyn Mossman Executive Director | Officer | 40 | $64,018 |
Jason Leecost Chairman | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Mike Lints Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
William Laubach Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Djinge Lindsay-Strickland Director | Trustee | 3 | $0 |
Gabby Majewski Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $509,887 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $274,879 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $784,766 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
| Investment income | $346 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $2,883 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $787,995 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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. | $71,266 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $6,499 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $384,610 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $9,147 |
| Other employee benefits | $22,773 |
| Payroll taxes | $38,438 |
| 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 | $60,946 |
| Advertising and promotion | $0 |
| Office expenses | $27,551 |
| Information technology | $2,634 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $38,885 |
| Travel | $2,285 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $9,395 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $506 |
| Insurance | $14,361 |
| All other expenses | $1,740 |
| Total functional expenses | $713,683 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,071 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $346,742 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $25,034 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $2,470 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $3,000 |
| Total assets | $583,317 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $46,955 |
| 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 | $209,295 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $256,250 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $327,067 |
| 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 | $583,317 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Best Kids Inc has recieved totaling $10,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Joseph E & Marjorie B Jones Foundation Annapolis, MD PURPOSE: MENTORING FOR YOUTH IN FOSTER CARE | $10,000 |
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| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Civicus World Alliance For Citizen Participation Inc Washington, DC | $11,497,317 | $14,106,058 |
Lets Go Boys & Girls Annapolis, MD | $381,961 | $1,164,684 |
Best Kids Inc Washington, DC | $583,317 | $787,995 |
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