Kars 4 Kids Inc
Only 47% goes to programs $41 to raise $100 Declining revenue
Kars 4 Kids Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Lakewood, New Jersey, registered in 2001, with $80,747,325 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+, and it directs about 47% of spending to programs.
1805 Swarthmore Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701 EIN 22-3746050 Since 2001
Revenue (FY2024)
$80.7M
▼ 9.4% vs prior year
Philanthropy median: $168K
Expenses (FY2024)
$88.7M
Net assets
$23.5M
Employees
74
CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
C+
★★★★
Rated on 4 of 4 criteria.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →DProgram efficiency40% of the rating47% to programs · $41 to raise $100
Measures how much of every dollar spent actually reaches programs, plus what it costs to raise $100 of donations. The worse of the two measures sets the letter (85%+ to programs is an A; under $15 to raise $100 is an A), averaged over the three most recent filings. For Kars 4 Kids Inc: 47% to programs · $41 to raise $100 earns a D on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
B+Financial health25% of the rating3 mo reserves · -10% margin
Measures whether the organization is built to last: how many months its reserves would cover expenses (3+ months earns an A-range score, but hoarding 5+ years of budget is capped) and whether it runs a surplus or a deficit. For Kars 4 Kids Inc: 3 mo reserves · -10% margin earns a B+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
A+Governance25% of the rating6 of 6 checks met
Checks how the organization is run, from its own Form 990: an independent board majority, a board of five or more, conflict-of-interest, whistleblower and document-retention policies, and independently audited financials. The share of disclosed checks that pass sets the letter. For Kars 4 Kids Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
ATransparency10% of the rating4 of 5 disclosure signals
Counts five disclosure signals: a recent filing, a mission statement, program descriptions, a listed website, and the full expense breakdown. More disclosure, better letter. For Kars 4 Kids Inc: 4 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Mission
Kars 4 kids, inc. funds educational and youth programs for jewish children and families in communities across the united states. our full suite of programs includes school placement and tuition assistance, mentorship and extracurricular programs, family retreats and summer camps. our wide array of services is designed to impact every aspect of a child's development from the academic to the social and cultural. this holistic approach involves school, family and community working together to develop our youth into productive and responsible adults.
Contact & location
- Address
- 1805 Swarthmore Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
- City
- Lakewood
- State
- New Jersey
- Subcategory
- Public Foundations
- Phone
- …
- Website
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Financial trends
Revenue grew from $28.1M (FY2013) to $80.7M (FY2024) across 12 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $4.7MNet assets $23.5M
Operating margin
-9.8%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$28.2M
Total liabilities
$4.7M
Net assets
$23.5M
Salaries & benefits
$6.4M
7% of expenses
Board members
5
4 independent
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $80,747,325▼9.4% | $88,663,179▲2.3% | $23,454,830▼25.3% | $28,150,066▼21.3% | 990 |
| 2023 | $89,097,897▼2.5% | $86,661,555▼3.8% | $31,414,631▲62.0% | $35,759,989▲4.9% | 990 |
| 2022 | $91,381,066▼16.7% | $90,070,950▼20.0% | $19,388,679▼8.0% | $34,085,458▼11.6% | 990 |
| 2021 | $109,657,696▲14.6% | $112,539,107▲42.1% | $21,078,563▼12.0% | $38,564,876▼6.3% | 990 |
| 2020 | $95,691,338▲52.1% | $79,187,230▲25.2% | $23,959,974▲250% | $41,137,306▲54.0% | 990 |
| 2019 | $62,910,547▼4.1% | $63,265,609▲5.7% | $6,845,273▼62.9% | $26,718,084▲2.3% | 990 |
| 2018 | $65,588,133▲11.2% | $59,842,570▲12.8% | $18,447,877▲45.2% | $26,128,670▲36.4% | 990 |
| 2017 | $58,986,184▲32.9% | $53,046,103▲28.3% | $12,702,314▲87.8% | $19,149,846▲65.2% | 990 |
| 2016 | $44,383,024▲13.6% | $41,339,941▲5.6% | $6,762,233▲57.7% | $11,594,708▲33.5% | 990 |
| 2015 | $39,071,455▲12.4% | $39,157,412▲27.0% | $4,289,373▼2.0% | $8,687,049▲18.3% | 990 |
| 2014 | $34,765,704▲23.7% | $30,840,739▲11.5% | $4,375,330▲872% | $7,345,974▲28.3% | 990 |
| 2013 | $28,106,708 | $27,668,884▼3.9% | $450,365▲3491% | $5,726,907▲0.5% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $28,789,793▼7.7% | $12,541▼99.3% | $5,697,465▲2.8% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $31,191,278▲0.2% | $1,834,766▼39.1% | $5,544,726▲7.7% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $31,132,977 | $3,010,604 | $5,146,354 | 990 |
Original Form 990 PDFs (the Form column) are served by ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, as filed with the IRS. Create a free account to download the CSV report.
Leadership & compensation (FY2024)
Highest-paid: Robert Moskowitz — $157,442 (0.18% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Moskowitz | President | 40 | $157,442 |
| Mark Arakanchi | Manager of K4k Operations | 40 | $130,037 |
| Esther Landau | Coo | 40 | $118,732 |
| Eliyohu Mintz | Ceo | 25 | $118,250 |
| David J Wolin | Sales and Business Development | 40 | $117,566 |
| Brad Gordesky | Real Estate Development | 40 | $111,611 |
| David Shweky | Schedule Team | 40 | $110,340 |
| Dan Abittan | Performance & System Analysis | 40 | $103,491 |
| Shoshana Joselit | Secretary/treasurer | 25 | $59,040 |
| Bentzion Turin | General Counsel | 20 | — |
| Jeffery Rubin | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Joseph Weinberger | Trustee | 2 | — |
| Reuven Kanarek | Trustee | 0.5 | — |
| Shimshon Bandman | Trustee | 2 | — |
Top vendors & contractors (FY2024)
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| Marketing | $22,508,970 | |
| Marketing Advantage Plus LLC | Marketing | $4,334,113 |
| Bing Ads | Marketing | $3,477,118 |
| Hybrid Media Services LLC | Marketing | $438,879 |
| Sirius Satellite Radio | Marketing | $424,429 |
Grants received · $8.7M total
38 grants to Kars 4 Kids Inc totaling $8.7M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $539,765 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $260,980 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need | 2024 | $260,980 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2024 | $90,446 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2024 | $15,318 |
| Oorah Inc | To promote religious education | 2023 | $1,253,186 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $104,387 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2023 | $34,237 |
| Scripps Health | Program support | 2023 | $25,000 |
| Scripps Health | Program support | 2023 | $18,000 |
| Good360 | To assist those in need. | 2022 | $827,321 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2022 | $104,264 |
| The Blackbaud Giving Fund | General support | 2022 | $25,365 |
| Scripps Health | Program support | 2022 | $22,108 |
| Charities Aid Foundation America | Charitable donation | 2022 | $19,815 |
Grants made · $36.1M in FY2024
1 grant totaling $36.1M in FY2024. All grants made by Kars 4 Kids Inc →
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oorah Inc | See schedule i, part iv | $36,129,842 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kars 4 Kids Inc a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kars 4 Kids Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 22-3746050, based in Lakewood, New Jersey. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kars 4 Kids Inc's EIN?
- Kars 4 Kids Inc's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 22-3746050.
- How much revenue does Kars 4 Kids Inc report?
- Kars 4 Kids Inc reported $80,747,325 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- How much of Kars 4 Kids Inc's spending goes to programs?
- Kars 4 Kids Inc spends about 47% of its total expenses on programs, based on its latest IRS Form 990.
- What financial grade does Kars 4 Kids Inc have?
- CharityIndex grades Kars 4 Kids Inc C+, based on program efficiency and fundraising cost.
- How much does Kars 4 Kids Inc's highest-paid employee make?
- The highest reported compensation on Kars 4 Kids Inc's latest Form 990 is $157,442, paid to Robert Moskowitz (President).
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Data for Kars 4 Kids Inc (EIN 22-3746050) comes from the IRS Business Master File and e-filed Form 990 returns, via CharityIndex. Figures reflect what the organization reported to the IRS for each fiscal year.