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Kids Are First

Kids Are First

Carrizo Spgs, TX 78834
Tax ID27-4661034

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About this organization

Revenue

$7,320,537

Expenses

$6,959,214

Website

kafhs.org

Mission

To provide Head Start/Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle and Maverick counties.

About

Head Start provides 586 children ages four and five with high quality, comprehensive and integrated services to multicultural families. Our Multi-disciplinary team ensures the delivery of Early Childhood Education, Health and Safety, Nutrition, Family Advocacy and services to children with disabilities. In collaboration with community resources, families are supported to reach self-sufficiency through intentional advocacy.

Interesting data from their 2020 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as stated in the filing, is “The mission of kids are first, inc., is to provide high quality services to multicultural families through collaboration with community resources. our families are supported to reach self-sufficiency.”.

When referring to its actions, they were outlined as: “To provide head start/early head start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of dimmit, frio, la salle and maverick counties.”.

  • The non-profit has complied with legal obligations by reporting their state of operation as TX.
  • The non-profit's address in 2020 is noted in the filing as 2208 N 1st Street, Carrizo Springs, TX, 78834.
  • The non-profit's form for 2020 reports a total of 224 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 greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $361,323.
  • The salary policy for the CEO of the organization is established through a review and approval by an impartial party.
  • 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 2011.
  • 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 pays $4,985,552 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.
  • The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.

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