Kid Smart
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Growing revenue
Kid Smart is a 501(c)(3) organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana, registered in 1999, with $1,929,553 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
2533 Columbus St Ste 201, New Orleans, LA, 70119 EIN 72-1437355 Since 1999
Revenue (FY2023)
$1.9M
▲ 60.1% vs prior year
Arts & Culture median: $159K
Expenses (FY2023)
$1.7M
Net assets
$1.4M
Employees
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CharityIndex rating
One independent A+ to F grade from four published criteria, each scored separately from IRS filings and combined by weight.
B
★★★★
Rated on 2 of 4 criteria — the rest aren't reported in this filing type.
Held down by its weakest criterion — a strong score on one criterion can't hide a weak one.
How the rating works →—Program efficiency40% of the ratingNo expense breakdown in filings
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. Not scored for Kid Smart— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
AFinancial health25% of the rating10 mo reserves · +11% 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 Kid Smart: 10 mo reserves · +11% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
—Governance25% of the ratingNot reported in this filing type
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. Not scored for Kid Smart— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
CTransparency10% of the rating2 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 Kid Smart: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 2533 Columbus St Ste 201, New Orleans, LA, 70119
- City
- New Orleans
- State
- Louisiana
- Category
- Arts, Culture & Humanities
- Subcategory
- Visual Arts
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue grew from $932K (FY2013) to $1.9M (FY2023) across 7 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2023)
Liabilities $214KNet assets $1.4M
Operating margin
11.0%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$1.6M
Total liabilities
$214K
Net assets
$1.4M
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $1,929,553▲60.1% | $1,718,126▲25.0% | $1,421,469▲28.2% | $1,635,306▲17.0% | 990 |
| 2022 | $1,205,477▼18.7% | $1,374,633▲4.3% | $1,108,533▼9.8% | $1,398,041▼2.3% | 990 |
| 2021 | $1,483,541▲8.9% | $1,318,405▲18.8% | $1,228,981▲3.5% | $1,431,671▼4.6% | 990 |
| 2020 | $1,361,751▼9.2% | $1,109,413▼0.1% | $1,187,369▲38.7% | $1,501,243▲26.9% | 990 |
| 2019 | $1,500,062▲26.6% | $1,110,053▲10.7% | $856,056▲82.3% | $1,182,887▲147% | 990 |
| 2018 | $1,185,027▲27.2% | $1,002,329▲9.3% | $469,501▲40.1% | $479,219▲33.6% | 990 |
| 2013 | $931,913 | $916,821▲21.7% | $335,022▲4.7% | $358,805▲5.2% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $753,573▲1.6% | $319,930▲21.1% | $341,162▲15.5% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $741,610 | $264,132 | $295,285 | 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.
Grants received · $2.4M total
40 grants to Kid Smart totaling $2.4M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2024 | $476,136 |
| Ochsner Clinic Foundation | General assistance | 2024 | $160,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Visual arts | 2024 | $104,759 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | With love and support from lauren daigle and the price fund. | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2023 | $100,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For general support | 2023 | $75,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2023 | $34,434 |
| Donor Advised Charitable Giving | Public, societal benefit | 2023 | $10,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $108,000 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2022 | $108,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For unrestricted support | 2022 | $100,000 |
| The Greater New Orleans Foundation | Arts/culture | 2022 | $40,453 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $8,600 |
| Tides Foundation | Healthy individuals and communities | 2021 | $100,000 |
| The Community Fdn of Middle Tn Inc | For undesignated support | 2021 | $75,000 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kid Smart a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kid Smart is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 72-1437355, based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kid Smart's EIN?
- Kid Smart's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 72-1437355.
- How much revenue does Kid Smart report?
- Kid Smart reported $1,929,553 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2023 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kid Smart have?
- CharityIndex grades Kid Smart B, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kid Smart (EIN 72-1437355) 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.