Kids Cook
Kids Cook
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About this organization
Mission
THE MISSION OF KIDS COOK IS TO IMPROVE THE OVREALL HEALTH OF SCHOOL CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES THROUGH NUTRITION AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY EDUCATION, BY INVOLVING THEM IN HANDS-ON LEARNING ABOUT CULTURALLY DIVERSE FOODS THAT ARE HEALTHY AND APPEALING WHILE TEACHING THE BENEFITS OF DAILY EXERCISE.
About
KIDS COOK 2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS "KIDS COOK OFFERED FULL KC PROGRAMMING IN 8 APS SCHOOLS , 5 COOKING UNITS TO 150 CLASSES, APPROXIMATELY 3000 STUDENTS "KIDS COOK STARTED TASTING TUESDAYS, A VEGETABLE TASTING EVENT IN THE CAFETERIA OF KC SCHOOLS ONCE A MONTH. AFTER STUDENTS GO THRU THE LUNCH LINE, THE CAN STOP BY THE KC TABLE TO TRY THE VEGGIE OF THE MONTH, IN ADDITION EACH CHILD RECEIVES A VEGGIE OF THE MONTH NEWSLETTER TO TAKE HOME INCLUDING FUN FACTS ABOUT THE VEGETABLE, AN EASY RECIPE, HOME CHALLENGES. "KIDS COOK CELEBRATED 16 YEARS OF PARTNERSHIP WITH AMY BIEHL HIGH SCHOOLS AND CONTINUES TO WORK WITH UNM STUDENTS, PROVIDING SERVICE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES. THIS YEAR WE HAD 1 ABHS AND 6 UNM STUDENTS CONTRIBUTING APPROX. 1200 HOURS OF COMMUNITY SERVICE TO KIDS COOK AND THE STUDENTS PARTICIPATING IN KIDS COOK "KIDS COOK CONTINUES AS AN OFF-SITE WORK STUDY PROGRAM ALLOWING STUDENTS TO GAIN JOB EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS REDUCE KIDS COOK STAFFING COSTS. WE EMPLOYED 4 UNM WORK-STUDY STUDENTS. "KIDS COOK IS AN ACTIVE COMMUNITY PARTNER, WE ARE ACTIVE IN THE BERNALILLO COUNTY HEALTHY HERE COALITION, PARTICIPATING IN THE MOBILE FARMERS MARKET, OFFERING KIDS AND ADULT CLASSES THROUGH THE WELLNESS REFERRAL CENTER, COLLABORATION WITH WIC AND DOWNTOWN GROWERS MARKET COOKING WITH WIC FAMILIES USING FRESH VEGETABLES AND ENCOURAGE WIC PARTICIPANTS TO SHOP AT THE LOCAL MARKET, INTERNATIONAL DISTRICT BI-ANNUAL HEALTH FAIR. "KIDS COOK FUDRR APP IS SLOWLY GAINING TRACTION AND THIS YEAR WE WERE ABLE TO STABILIZE THE PLATFORM WE ARE USING. THIS INNOVATIVE, INTERACTIVE APP ENCOURAGES ALL NEW MEXICANS TO CELEBRATE THEIR HEALTH AND REWARD THEM WITH FOOD DOLLARS TO PURCHASE FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES. THE MOBILE FARMERS MARKET AND SILVER STREET MARKET ACCEPT FUDRR COUPONS "KIDS COOK PARTNERED WITH THREE SISTERS KITCHEN TO OFFER LETS COOK FRIDAY NIGHTS. THIS IS PART OF THE DOWNTOWN ARTS AND CULTURE FRIDAY NIGHTS. A ONCE A MONTH COMMUNITY COOKING EVENT THAT IS DRAWING UP TO 75 PEOPLE A NIGHT.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing clearly states the mission of the non-profit as “The mission of kids cook is to improve the ovreall health of school children and their families through nutrition and physical activity education, by involving them in hands-on learning about culturally diverse foods that are healthy and appealing while teaching the benefits of daily exercise.”.
When outlining its functions, they were explained as: “The mission of kids cook is to improve the ovreall health of school children and their families through nutrition and physical activity education, by involving them in hands-on learning about culturally diverse foods that are healthy and appealing while teaching the benefits of daily exercise.”.
- In compliance with legal regulations, the non-profit has reported their state of operation as NM.
- The filing records the non-profit's address for 2019 as 102 GOLD SW, ALBUQUERQUE, NM, 87102.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form reports a total of 8 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Does not have foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue is between $250,000 and $500,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $14,241.
- The CEO's salary plan within the organization is subject to review and endorsement by an independent body.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has 5 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2008.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization's financial statements were compiled or reviewed by an accountant.
- The organization pays $274,729 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.