Kidango Inc is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Fremont, California, registered in 1979, with $127,182,656 in FY2023 revenue. CharityIndex grades it A+, and it directs about 99% of spending to programs.
Revenue (FY2023)
$127.2M
▲ 20.7% vs prior year
Human Services median: $293K
Expenses (FY2023)
$109.5M
Net assets
$43.0M
Employees
798
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 Kidango Inc: 99% to programs · $0 to raise $100 earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Kidango Inc: 5 mo reserves · +14% margin earns a A on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Kidango Inc: 6 of 6 checks met earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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 Kidango Inc: 5 of 5 disclosure signals earns a A+ on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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To inspire children, empower families, and build stronger communities.
The kidango early head start (ehs) / head start (hs) program is federally funded and serves children ages birth to 5 years through part day and full day services.kidango provides ehs/hs services for 818 children through its own grantee and through its program partners, the ymca of the east bay, santa clara county office of education (sccoe) and cape.see schedule o for more details.
Behavioral health & early childhood mental health consultation: each year kidangos 7 behavioral health clinicians and 3 home visitors provide services for over 295 children/families in santa clara county. our behavioral health staff promote positive socioemotional health for children and families by providing screenings, assessment, psychoeducation for parents, addressing trauma, building healthy parent child relationships, engaging families, on a consistent basis.see schedule o for further details.
Revenue grew from $26.0M (FY2013) to $127.2M (FY2023) across 11 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
13.9%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$68.8M
Total liabilities
$25.9M
Net assets
$43.0M
Salaries & benefits
$74.2M
68% of expenses
Board members
13
12 independent
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | $127,182,656▲20.7% | $109,506,562▲11.6% | $42,971,790▲89.8% | $68,832,101▲63.4% | 990 |
| 2022 | $105,406,987▲54.0% | $98,092,630▲46.6% | $22,639,505▲56.7% | $42,113,894▲50.7% | 990 |
| 2021 | $68,443,117▲13.6% | $66,914,772▲11.0% | $14,448,241▲1.2% | $27,941,271▲5.5% | 990 |
| 2020 | $60,250,017▲24.8% | $60,279,841▲25.2% | $14,280,242▲12.6% | $26,486,098▲26.7% | 990 |
| 2019 | $48,277,795▲6.6% | $48,161,552▲5.7% | $12,683,917▲1.3% | $20,908,124▼1.2% | 990 |
| 2018 | $45,298,686▼2.2% | $45,552,731▲9.8% | $12,523,051▲0.2% | $21,162,864▲1.3% | 990 |
| 2017 | $46,339,383▲42.0% | $41,489,091▲21.7% | $12,497,473▲126% | $20,900,821▲68.1% | 990 |
| 2016 | $32,631,772▲4.2% | $34,095,932▲9.0% | $5,537,554▼21.1% | $12,437,120▲1.9% | 990 |
| 2015 | $31,331,249▲10.0% | $31,273,008▲10.3% | $7,019,649▼5.6% | $12,210,572▲7.2% | 990 |
| 2014 | $28,475,503▲9.5% | $28,365,303▲9.2% | $7,435,848▲2.3% | $11,387,580▼3.2% | 990 |
| 2013 | $25,996,348 | $25,974,368▲3.0% | $7,265,658▲3.0% | $11,767,279▲5.6% | 990 |
| 2012 | — | $25,212,721▼12.2% | $7,054,429▲15.9% | $11,145,455▼15.9% | 990 |
| 2011 | — | $28,717,219▼3.0% | $6,087,806▲15.8% | $13,251,699▲20.0% | 990 |
| 2010 | — | $29,601,150▲7.6% | $5,259,038▲32.8% | $11,042,382▲19.1% | 990 |
| 2009 | — | $27,522,685 | $3,959,758 | $9,273,083 | 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.
Highest-paid: Scott Moore — $478,530 (0.44% of total expenses)
| Name | Title | Hours/week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scott Moore | Ceo | 39 | $478,530 |
| Nereyra Houle | Cfo | 38 | $378,237 |
| Noelle Payomo | Coo | 40 | $303,642 |
| Andrea Garcia | Chief People Officer | 40 | $296,398 |
| Ernesto Raul Sy An | Vp of Finance | 40 | $258,983 |
| Steve Camuti | Vp of It | 40 | $255,419 |
| Wayne Baker | Vp of Dev. & Comm | 40 | $233,941 |
| Rachelle Javier | Vp of Head Start | 40 | $233,194 |
| Tena Sloan | Vp of Ecmh Consult | 40 | $219,023 |
| Catherine Atkin | Chair | 2 | — |
| Dalenna Hughes | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Don Bolce | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Erika Trageser | Vice Chair | 2 | — |
| Gerry Mcfaull | Treasurer | 2 | — |
| Jean-marie Houston | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mary Berg Md | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Mirriam Osae-addo | Qop Committtee | 2 | — |
| Patricia Lozano | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Peggy Pizzo | Board Member | 2 | — |
| Sandra Phillips-sved | Chiefecsofficer | 40 | — |
| Contractor | Services | Paid |
|---|---|---|
| YMCA of East Bay | Hs Child Care Provider | $1,329,096 |
| One Work Place L Ferrari LLC | Contractor - Office Furni | $1,263,323 |
| Moreno & Associates Inc | Janitorial | $742,111 |
| Navigator Networks LLC | It Contractor | $627,316 |
| The Bridgespan Group Inc | Professional Services | $549,019 |
47 grants to Kidango Inc totaling $4.5M, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings — showing the 15 most recent.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tipping Point Community | Early childhood issue area | 2024 | $310,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2024 | $75,500 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Kidango early childhood mental health consultation | 2024 | $25,000 |
| Tipping Point Community | Early childhood issue area | 2023 | $370,000 |
| Silicon Valley Community Foundation | Education | 2023 | $50,000 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2023 | $40,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Kidango early childhood mental health consultation | 2023 | $25,000 |
| American Online Giving Foundation Inc | General support | 2023 | $6,982 |
| Tipping Point Community | Early childhood issue area | 2022 | $300,000 |
| Yale University | Subaward - sponsored research | 2022 | $60,000 |
| Fidelity Investments Charitable Gift Fund | For grant recipient's exempt purposes | 2022 | $50,000 |
| East Bay Community Foundation | Southern alameda county | 2022 | $38,000 |
| Kaiser Foundation Hospitals | Healing-centered early childhood mental health con | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Sutter Bay Hospitals | Program support | 2022 | $30,000 |
| Delivering Good Inc | Poverty assistance | 2022 | $6,106 |
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Data for Kidango Inc (EIN 94-2581686) 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.