Kids Ark-usa is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Peterborough, New Hampshire, registered in 2009, with $15,624 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it B.
Revenue (FY2024)
$16K
▼ 93.8% vs prior year
International median: $227K
Expenses (FY2024)
$1,771
Net assets
$251K
Employees
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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 Kids Ark-usa— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Kids Ark-usa: 1698 mo reserves · +89% margin earns a B+ 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. Not scored for Kids Ark-usa— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). 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 Kids Ark-usa: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Revenue grew from $13K (FY2010) to $16K (FY2024) across 14 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Operating margin
88.7%
Revenue exceeded expenses in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$251K
Total liabilities
$0
Net assets
$251K
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $15,624▼93.8% | $1,771▼93.1% | $250,662▲5.8% | $250,662▲5.8% | 990 |
| 2023 | $251,906▲540% | $25,512▼51.5% | $236,809▲2174% | $236,809▲2174% | 990 |
| 2022 | $39,341▲14.7% | $52,552▼41.9% | $10,415▼55.9% | $10,415▼55.9% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $34,307▼56.1% | $90,490▲26205% | $23,626▼70.4% | $23,626▼70.4% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $78,176▲32.0% | $344▼99.7% | $79,809▲3937% | $79,809▲3937% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $59,231▼5.6% | $124,410▲53525% | $1,977▼97.1% | $1,977▼97.1% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $62,731▲21.2% | $232▼99.5% | $67,156▲1342% | $67,156▲1342% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $51,769▼27.8% | $50,325▼32.7% | $4,657▲44.9% | $4,657▲44.9% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $71,743▲33.7% | $74,743▲52.6% | $3,213▼48.3% | $3,213▼48.3% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $53,661▲0.3% | $48,976▼8.3% | $6,213▲307% | $6,213▲307% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $53,513▼28.5% | $53,413▼46.5% | $1,528▲7.0% | $1,528▲7.0% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $74,860▲82.4% | $99,913▲139% | $1,428▲158% | $1,428▲158% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $41,032▲225% | $41,873▲85.4% | $554▼60.3% | $554▼60.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $12,617 | $22,590 | $1,395 | $1,395 | 990EZ |
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.
1 grant to Kids Ark-usa totaling $15K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2020 | $15,000 |
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Data for Kids Ark-usa (EIN 26-3401617) 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.