Kids In Discipleship & Service
Only null% goes to programs Strong reserves Declining revenue
Kids In Discipleship & Service is a 501(c)(3) organization based in Indianapolis, Indiana, registered in 2000, with $62,974 in FY2024 revenue. CharityIndex grades it C+.
920 Laurel St, Indianapolis, IN, 46203 EIN 35-2077057 Since 2000
Revenue (FY2024)
$63K
▼ 21.0% vs prior year
Youth median: $163K
Expenses (FY2024)
$71K
Net assets
$37K
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.
C+
—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 Kids In Discipleship & Service— this filing type doesn't report it, and the rating simply skips it (never counts it against the organization). See the exact thresholds →
C+Financial health25% of the rating6 mo reserves · -13% 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 Kids In Discipleship & Service: 6 mo reserves · -13% margin earns a C+ 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 Kids In Discipleship & Service— 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 Kids In Discipleship & Service: 2 of 5 disclosure signals earns a C on this criterion. See the exact thresholds →
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Contact & location
- Address
- 920 Laurel St, Indianapolis, IN, 46203
- City
- Indianapolis
- State
- Indiana
- Category
- Youth Development
- Subcategory
- Youth Clubs & Centers
- Website
- …
Financial trends
Revenue declined from $142K (FY2010) to $63K (FY2024) across 15 reported years.
Financial snapshot
Financial health & position (FY2024)
Liabilities $492Net assets $37K
Operating margin
-12.9%
Spent more than it raised in the latest fiscal year.
Total assets
$37K
Total liabilities
$492
Net assets
$37K
Financials by year
| Fiscal year | Revenue | Expenses | Net assets | Total assets | Form |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $62,974▼21.0% | $71,083▼3.8% | $36,577▼18.1% | $37,069▼17.8% | 990EZ |
| 2023 | $79,674▲28.3% | $73,878▲14.6% | $44,686▲15.0% | $45,101▲15.1% | 990EZ |
| 2022 | $62,113▼20.7% | $64,477▼23.9% | $38,863▼5.7% | $39,172▼5.7% | 990EZ |
| 2021 | $78,280▼13.1% | $84,704▼19.9% | $41,227▼13.5% | $41,536▼16.7% | 990EZ |
| 2020 | $90,125▼35.1% | $105,777▼7.1% | $47,651▼25.0% | $49,836▼26.4% | 990EZ |
| 2019 | $138,857▲2.8% | $113,834▼3.3% | $63,518▲62.5% | $67,696▲59.5% | 990EZ |
| 2018 | $135,068▲39.7% | $117,715▲20.1% | $39,079▲79.9% | $42,442▲69.7% | 990EZ |
| 2017 | $96,682▲15.6% | $98,018▲0.8% | $21,726▼50.4% | $25,017▼45.7% | 990EZ |
| 2016 | $83,647▼15.2% | $97,232▲9.7% | $43,762▼23.7% | $46,109▼28.5% | 990EZ |
| 2015 | $98,673▲37.6% | $88,653▲31.6% | $57,324▲21.2% | $64,449▲35.3% | 990EZ |
| 2014 | $71,736▼6.7% | $67,349▼1.8% | $47,304▲10.2% | $47,638▲10.2% | 990EZ |
| 2013 | $76,905▼7.7% | $68,606▼17.8% | $42,917▲24.0% | $43,227▲21.6% | 990EZ |
| 2012 | $83,347▼29.8% | $83,501▼32.7% | $34,618▼0.4% | $35,534▲0.3% | 990EZ |
| 2011 | $118,727▼16.1% | $124,029▼7.0% | $34,772▼13.2% | $35,417▼18.3% | 990EZ |
| 2010 | $141,568 | $133,307 | $40,074 | $43,326 | 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.
Grants received · $14K total
3 grants to Kids In Discipleship & Service totaling $14K, reported by foundations on their Schedule I filings.
| Grantmaker | Purpose | Year | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Charitable Endowment Program | For recipient's exempt purpose | 2022 | $6,750 |
| Central Indiana Community Foundation Inc | To be used at the organization's discretion | 2019 | $6,000 |
| National Christian Charitable Foundation | Evangelism | 2018 | $1,600 |
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Kids In Discipleship & Service a legitimate nonprofit?
- Yes. Kids In Discipleship & Service is a 501(c)(3) organization registered with the U.S. Internal Revenue Service under EIN 35-2077057, based in Indianapolis, Indiana. Donations are tax-deductible.
- What is Kids In Discipleship & Service's EIN?
- Kids In Discipleship & Service's Employer Identification Number (EIN) is 35-2077057.
- How much revenue does Kids In Discipleship & Service report?
- Kids In Discipleship & Service reported $62,974 in total revenue on its fiscal year 2024 IRS Form 990 filing.
- What financial grade does Kids In Discipleship & Service have?
- CharityIndex grades Kids In Discipleship & Service C+, based on financial health (reserves and operating margin).
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Data for Kids In Discipleship & Service (EIN 35-2077057) 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.