Kidlinks is located in Dallas, TX. The organization was established in 1982. According to its NTEE Classification (P29) the organization is classified as: Thrift Shops, under the broad grouping of Human Services and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kidlinks employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kidlinks 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, Kidlinks generated $732.2k in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 7 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 1.9% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $584.5k during the year ending 12/2021. 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
KIDLINKS' MISSION IS LINKING KIDS TO HEALTH AND HEALING THROUGH MUSIC AND MEDIA.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
THERAPEUTIC MUSIC ENTERTAINMENT (TME) IS DEFINED AS "A MUSICAL ACTIVITY OR PERFORMANCE WHICH, BY THE VIRTUE OF ITS DIVERSION, AMUSEMENT AND/OR PLEASING QUALITIES, SUPPORTS AND ENCOURAGES HEALING." KIDLINKS' TME TEAM WORKS TO CREATE AN ENVIRONMENT WHERE EMOTIONS CAN BE EXPRESSED IN HEALTHY WAYS, SELF-ESTEEM IS FOSTERED, AND DIFFERENCES AMONG PEOPLE ARE ACCEPTED. WE GIVE CHILDREN THE OPPORTUNITY TO RELAX, BE SILLY, HAVE FUN, AND HEAL. WE PROVIDED IN-PERSON DIRECT SERVICES TO 1,327 CHILDREN. IN ADDITION KIDLINKS REACHED 12,154 CHILDREN, ADULTS AND STAFF THROUGH VIRTUAL PROGRAMMING FOR A TOTAL REACH IN 2021 OF 13,481. CLINICIANS AND FAMILIES HAVE ACCESS TO A CURATED, CUSTOM, DIGITAL APPLICATION OF KIDLINKS THERAPEUTIC MUSIC THROUGH THE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS DEVELOPMENT ENHANCEMENT PLATFORM. ASSESSMENTS HAVE DEMONSTRATED IMPROVEMENT IN SOCIAL BEHAVIOR, 33.3% IN OPPOSITIONAL, 16.67% IN HYPERACTIVITY/IMPULSE, 50% IN SOCIAL FUNCTIONING, AND 100% IN SLEEP.
MUSIC THERAPY (MT) MAKES USE OF MUSIC TO ACHIEVE NON-MUSCIAL GOALS, SUCH AS IMPROVING SPEECH/LANGUAGE AND MOTOR SKILLS, MANAGING PAIN OR ANXIETY, AND/OR SUPPORTING SOCIALIZATION AND SELF-EXPRESSION. IT INCLUDES THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN "ASSESSMENT AND A "TREATMENT PLAN", DESIGNED TOWARD AN INDIVIDUAL CHILD/CLIENT'S SPECIFIC NEEDS AND GOALS, AND IS PROVIDED BY A BOARD-CERTIFIED MUSIC THERAPIST (MT-BC) AT FULLY SUBSIDIZED OR LOW INCOME BASED SLIDING SCALE. KIDLINKS PROVIDES 24 FULLY SUBSIDIZED MUSIC THERAPY SESSION FOR EACH CHILD - A TOTAL OF 288 SESSIONS ACROSS 14 CHILDREN IN 2021. IN ADDITION, THROUGH RESTRICTED DONATIONS, THE JW BROWN MUSIC IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM WAS STARTED AT SMU. MUSIC THERAPISTS WILL PROVIDE SERVICES TO CHILDREN IN THE AREA OF SMU, AND THE PROGRAM WILL BE HOUSED OUT OF THE MUSIC THERAPY CLINIC AT SMU.
KIDLINKS.ORG PROVIDES STREAMING ACCESS TO ALL OF KIDLINKS' SONGS, ANIMATIONS, VIDEOS AND MUSIC THERAPY RESOURCES, 24-7, FREE OF CHARGE. THESE INNOVATIVE RESOURCES HAVE BEEN, AND ARE BEING, DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE SUPPORT FOR TME CONTRACTORS AND VOLUNTEERS, CHILD LIFE SPECIALISTS, QUALIFIED MENTAL HEALTH PROFESSIONALS AND OTHER EARLY CHILDHOOD PROFESSIONALS, BOARD-CERTIFIED MT'S AND STUDENTS, SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHERS AND COUNSELORS, AND KIDS & THEIR FAMILIES, STRUGGLING WITH SPECIAL MEDICAL AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS. THE ONLINE PLATFORM HAD A TOTAL OF 7,370 VISITORS TO THE SITE AND 23,274 PAGE VISITS IN 2021.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Diana Crawford CEO | Officer | 40 | $107,483 |
M Adam Hall President And Chairman Of The Board | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jesse Betts Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
David P Cagle Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
James A Markus Secretary (through November 2021) | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Jw Brown Director | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $396,947 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $115,852 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $252,196 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $764,995 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $1,097 |
Investment income | $1,492 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $7,500 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$42,837 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $732,247 |
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. | $110,633 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $11,063 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $225,606 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $1,664 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $25,289 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $56,346 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $24,715 |
Advertising and promotion | $43,353 |
Office expenses | $946 |
Information technology | $13,235 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $7,959 |
Travel | $345 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $10,061 |
All other expenses | $11,012 |
Total functional expenses | $584,485 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $206,673 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $57,031 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $42,182 |
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 | $36,809 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $164,052 |
Total assets | $506,747 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $10,961 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $78,001 |
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 | $88,962 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $308,285 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $109,500 |
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 | $506,747 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Kidlinks has recieved totaling $92,038.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
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Meadows Foundation Incorporated Dallas, TX PURPOSE: TOWARD EXPANSION OF AN ONLINE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL PLATFORM FOR CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS IN TEXAS COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTERS | $50,000 |
Rees-Jones Foundation Dallas, TX PURPOSE: FUNDING TO PROVIDE MUSIC THERAPY TO CHILDREN EXPERIENCING CHRONIC HEALTH CONDITIONS, HOSPITALIZATION OR TRAUMA. | $20,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: HEALTH | $12,500 |
Communities Foundation Of Texas Dallas, TX PURPOSE: THIS GRANT IS DESIGNATED FOR GENERAL SUPPORT. | $9,428 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $110 |
Beg. Balance | $12,877 |
Admin Expense | $54,058 |
Net Contributions | $41,181 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
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Particular Council Of St Vincent De Paul Of Baton Rouge Lousiana Baton Rouge, LA | $15,291,955 | $12,191,305 |
Katy Christian Ministries Katy, TX | $4,711,078 | $7,821,438 |
Grapevine Relief And Community Exchange Grapevine, TX | $9,467,180 | $5,097,356 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters Of Central New Mexico Donation Center Inc Albuquerque, NM | $1,509,034 | $2,745,299 |
St Vincent De Paul Society Archdiocese Of Santa Fe Albuquerque, NM | $3,073,057 | $2,711,776 |
St Vincent De Paul Thrift Store Of Dallas Dallas, TX | $3,458,892 | $2,819,695 |
Mission Central Metroplex Inc Hurst, TX | $299,139 | $1,574,476 |
Park Avenue Thrift Inc Enid, OK | $1,268,783 | $1,759,306 |
St Vincent De Paul Store Of Houma Houma, LA | $517,170 | $1,203,370 |
First West Thrift Store West Monroe, LA | $656,028 | $1,065,577 |
Et Cetera Shop Inc Weatherford, OK | $754,713 | $935,275 |
Louise And Anne Thrift & Fleamarket Conway, AR | $997,150 | $686,243 |