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1850 N DR MARTIN LUTHER KING DR SUI
Milwaukee WI 53212-3672
Milwaukee WI | IRS ruling year: 2000 | EIN: 39-1988488
Organization Mission
THE MISSION OF KIDS MATTER INC. IS TO HELP ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN HEAL AND THRIVE, TO BRING VOLUNTEER ENERGY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO FOSTER AND KINSHIP CHILD ... (More)
THE MISSION OF KIDS MATTER INC. IS TO HELP ABUSED AND NEGLECTED CHILDREN HEAL AND THRIVE, TO BRING VOLUNTEER ENERGY AND COMMUNITY SUPPORT TO FOSTER AND KINSHIP CHILDREN, AND TO APPLY LESSONS LEARNED FROM HELPING CHILDREN HEAL TO PREVENTING FURTHER CHILD ABUSE. (Less)
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This charity's score is 100%, earning it a Four-Star rating. If this organization aligns with your passions and values, you can give with confidence.
This overall score is calculated from multiple beacon scores, weighted as follows: 90% Accountability & Finance, 10% Culture & Community. Learn more about our criteria and methodology.
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The IRS is significantly delayed in processing nonprofits' annual tax filings (Forms 990). As a result, the Accountability & Finance score for Kids Matter Inc. is outdated and the overall rating may not be representative of its current operations. Please check with the charity directly for any questions you may have.
Kids Matter Inc. has earned a 100% for the Accountability & Finance beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of a charity's financial health (financial efficiency, sustainability, and trustworthiness) and its commitment to governance practices and policies.
This Accountability & Finance score represents IRS Form 990 data up until FY 2019, which is the most recent Form 990 currently available to us.
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Not ApplicableBoard Composition - 7/7 - 25/25 ptsBoard Composition - 7/7 - 25/25 pts
Charity Navigator looks for at least 3 board members, with more than 50% of those members identified as independent (not salaried).
The presence of an independent governing body is strongly recommended by many industry professionals to allow for full deliberation and diversity of thinking on governance and other organizational matters.
Source: IRS Form 990
Independent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 ptsIndependent Audit or Financial Review - Has Audit/Review - 20/20 pts
An Audit, Review, or Compilation provides important information about financial accountability and accuracy. Organizations are scored based on their Total Revenue Amount:
| Total Revenue Amount | Expectation to Receive Credit |
|---|---|
| $1 million or higher | Expected to complete an audit |
| $500,000 - $1 million | Expected to complete an audit, review, or compilation |
| Less than $500,000 | No expectation (removed from scoring methodology) |
Source: IRS Form 990
Conflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsConflict of Interest Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a conflict of interest policy on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy protects the organization and by extension those it serves, when it is considering entering into a transaction that may benefit the private interest of an officer, director and/or key employee of the organization.
Source: IRS Form 990
Board Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 ptsBoard Meeting Minutes - Documented - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks to confirm on the Form 990 that the organization has this process in place as an accountability and transparency measure.
An official record of the events that take place during a board meeting ensures that a contemporaneous document exists for future reference.
Source: IRS Form 990
Document Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 ptsDocument Retention and Destruction - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a document retention and destruction policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy establishes guidelines for the handling, backing up, archiving and destruction of documents. These guidelines foster good record keeping procedures that promote data integrity.
Source: IRS Form 990
Whistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 ptsWhistleblower Policy - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for the existence of a whistleblower policy per the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency measure.
This policy outlines procedures for handling employee complaints, as well as a confidential way for employees to report financial or other types of mismanagement.
Source: IRS Form 990
Website - Listed - 3/3 ptsWebsite - Listed - 3/3 pts
Charity Navigator looks for a website on the Form 990 as an accountability and transparency metric.
Nonprofits act in the public trust and reporting publicly on activities is an important component.
Source: IRS Form 990
Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 16.19% - 15/15 ptsLiabilities to Assets Ratio - 16.19% - 15/15 pts
The Liabilities to Assets Ratio is determined by Total Liabilities divided by Total Assets (most recent 990). This ratio is an indicator of an organization’s solvency and/or long-term sustainability.
| Liabilities to Assets Ratio | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| Less than 50% | Full Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Partial Credit |
| 60% or more | No Credit |
Source: IRS Form 990
Program Expense Ratio - 96.53% - 25/25 ptsProgram Expense Ratio - 96.53% - 25/25 pts
The Program Expense Ratio is determined by Program Expenses divided by Total Expense (average of most recent three 990s). This measure reflects the percent of its total expenses a charity spends on the programs and services it exists to deliver.
| Program Expense Percentage | Amount of Credit Received |
|---|---|
| 70% or higher | Full Credit |
| 60% - 69.9% | Partial Credit |
| 50% - 59.9% | Zero Points for Program Expense Score |
| Below 50% | Zero Points for Both Program Expense AND Liabilities to Assets Scores |
Source: IRS Form 990
This chart displays the trend of revenue and expenses over the past several years for this organization, as reported on their IRS Form 990.
Presented here are up to five of this organization's highest compensated employees. This compensation data includes salary, cash bonuses, and expense accounts and is displayed exactly how it is reported to the IRS. The amounts do not include nontaxable benefits, deferred compensation, or other amounts not reported on Form W-2. In some cases, these amounts may include compensation from related organizations. Read the IRS policies for compensation reporting
Source: IRS Form 990 (page 7), filing year 2019
Below are some key data points from the Exempt Organization IRS Business Master File (BMF) for this organization. Learn more about the BMF on the IRS website
Foundation Status:
Organization which receives a substantial part of its support from a governmental unit or the general public 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) (BMF foundation code: 15)
Affiliation:
Independent - the organization is an independent organization or an independent auxiliary (i.e., not affiliated with a National, Regional, or Geographic grouping of organizations). (BMF affiliation code: 3)
The Form 990 is a document that nonprofit organizations file with the IRS annually. We leverage finance and accountability data from it to form Encompass ratings. Click here to search for this organization's Forms 990 on the IRS website (if any are available). Simply enter the organization's name (Kids Matter Inc.) or EIN (391988488) in the 'Search Term' field.
This organization was impacted by COVID-19 in a way that effected their financial health in 2020. This normally would have reduced their star rating. Due to the unprecedented nature of the pandemic, we give charities such as this one the opportunity to share the story of COVID's impact on them, and doing this pauses our revision of their rating. Charities may submit their own pandemic responses through their nonprofit portal.
Kids Matter Inc. reported being impacted by COVID-19 in the following ways:
Program Delivery
Fundraising Capacity
Staffing
Administrative Capacity
Grants Received
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's operations financially:
Cancellation of major annual donor appreciation, cultivation, fundraising event, "Fostering Hope."
How COVID-19 impacted the organization's delivery of programs:
Courts shifted to online, as did many of our program staff meetings with children and families. Opportunities for in-office interaction between team members and program services required additional effort to maintain the quality and quantity of service delivery we value.
How this organization adapted to changing conditions caused by COVID-19:
Hybrid work and an increase in technology expenses were prioritized to ensure services to children and families were not disrupted. New platforms like Zoom became essential tools.
Innovations the organization intends to continue permanently after the pandemic:
With the increase in technology needs of both hardware and software -- we also increased our data security protocols to maintain our already strict confidentiality with and limited access to sensitive information. These improved and rigorous systems for protecting our client records are now part of our standard procedures.
Not Currently Scored
Kids Matter Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Impact & Results methodology because either (A) it is eligible, but we have not yet received data; (B) we have not yet developed an algorithm to estimate its programmatic impact; (C) its programs are not direct services; or (D) it is not heavily reliant on contributions from individual donors.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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Kids Matter Inc. reported its three largest programs on its FY 2019 Form 990 as:
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
MILWAUKEE'S COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAM IS WHOLLY MANAGED BY KIDS MATTER INC. EACH YEAR, HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN VICTIMIZED BY ABUSE OR NEGLECT ARE ASSIGNED A CASA PROGRAM VOLUNTEER B ... (More)
MILWAUKEE'S COURT APPOINTED SPECIAL ADVOCATE (CASA) PROGRAM IS WHOLLY MANAGED BY KIDS MATTER INC. EACH YEAR, HUNDREDS OF CHILDREN VICTIMIZED BY ABUSE OR NEGLECT ARE ASSIGNED A CASA PROGRAM VOLUNTEER BY A JUDGE TO ADVOCATE FOR THE CHILDREN'S BEST INTERESTS IN OBTAINING A SAFE, PERMANENT HOME OR TO TRANSITION TO INDEPENDENT LIVING AS THEY REACH THE AGE OF 18 AND LEAVE THE CARE AND PROTECTION OF THE STATE. (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
THE FOSTERING HEALING PROGRAM HELPS CHILD CRIME VICTIMS INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF THE HOMICIDE OF A PARENT. THE FAMILY CO ... (More)
THE FOSTERING HEALING PROGRAM HELPS CHILD CRIME VICTIMS INCLUDING CHILDREN WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED ABUSE, DOMESTIC VIOLENCE, SEXUAL ASSAULT OR WHO ARE SURVIVORS OF THE HOMICIDE OF A PARENT. THE FAMILY CONNECTIONS PROGRAM PROVIDES FAMILY SUPPORT AND CHILD ABUS (Less)
Spent in most recent FY
Percent of program expenses
LEGAL SUPPORT AND DONATIONS PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCESS TO SERVICES INCLUDING DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL AND PRO BONO REPRESENTATION, WHILE KIDS MATTER INC. ADDITIONALLY COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES CLOTHING, SCHOOL ... (More)
LEGAL SUPPORT AND DONATIONS PROGRAMS PROVIDE ACCESS TO SERVICES INCLUDING DIRECT CIVIL LEGAL AND PRO BONO REPRESENTATION, WHILE KIDS MATTER INC. ADDITIONALLY COLLECTS AND DISTRIBUTES CLOTHING, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, AND OTHER ESSENTIAL ITEMS TO YOUTH IN FOSTER A (Less)
Kids Matter Inc. has earned a 100% for the Culture & Community beacon. See the metrics below for more information.
This beacon provides an assessment of the organization's culture and connectedness to the community it serves.
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Full CreditPartial CreditNo CreditNot ApplicableConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 ptsConstituent Feedback - Data Available - 100/100 pts
30% of beacon score
This organization reported that it is collecting feedback from the constituents and/or communities it serves. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations that engage in inclusive practices, such as collecting feedback from the people and communities they serve, may be more effective.
Who are the people you serve with your mission? Describe briefly.
Children being raised by someone other than a parent through formal foster care and informal families. Caregivers who protect and provide for the children we serve.
How is your organization collecting feedback from the people you serve?
Focus groups or interviews (by phone or in person), Paper surveys, Case management notes, Constituent (client or resident, etc.) advisory committees, Other means
How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?
To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To inform the development of new programs/projects, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve
With whom does your organization share the feedback you got from the people you serve?
The people we serve, Our staff, Our board, Our funders, Other means
What challenges does your organization face in collecting feedback from the people you serve?
We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback
Briefly describe a recent change that your organization made in response to feedback from the people you serve.
Feedback from our relative caregivers in 2019 resulted in the establishment of both a monthly in-person and ongoing online "Grandparent Support Group" to allow these individuals to learn and share information about available community resources and their collective experiences raising grandchildren.
Equity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 ptsEquity Practices - Data Available - 100/100 pts
70% of beacon score
This organization's score of 100 is a passing score. The organization reported that it is implementing 12 Equity Practices. Charity Navigator believes nonprofit organizations implementing effective equity policies and practices can enhance a nonprofit's decision-making, staff motivation, innovation, and effectiveness.
Equity Practices (6/7) | |
|---|---|
We review compensation data across the organization (and by staff levels) to identify disparities by race. | |
We ask team members to identify racial disparities in their programs and/or portfolios. | |
We analyze disaggregated data and root causes of race disparities that impact the organization/'s programs, portfolios, and the populations served. | |
We disaggregate data to adjust programming goals to keep pace with changing needs of the communities we support. | |
We employ non-traditional ways of gathering feedback on programs and trainings, which may include interviews, roundtables, and external reviews with/by community stakeholders. | |
We disaggregate data by demographics, including race, in every policy and program measured | |
We have long-term strategic plans and measurable goals for creating a culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Equity Policies and Procedures (6/7) | |
|---|---|
We use a vetting process to identify vendors and partners that share our commitment to race equity. | |
We have a promotion process that anticipates and mitigates implicit and explicit biases about people of color serving in leadership positions. | |
We seek individuals from various race backgrounds for board and executive director/CEO positions within our organization. | |
We have community representation at the board level, either on the board itself or through a community advisory board. | |
We help senior leadership understand how to be inclusive leaders with learning approaches that emphasize reflection, iteration, and adaptability. | |
We measure and then disaggregate job satisfaction and retention data by race, function, level, and/or team. | |
We engage everyone, from the board to staff levels of the organization, in race equity work and ensure that individuals understand their roles in creating culture such that one’s race identity has no influence on how they fare within the organization. | |
Kids Matter Inc. cannot currently be evaluated by our Leadership & Adaptability methodology because we have not received data from the charity regarding its leadership capacity, strategic thinking and planning, and ability to innovate or respond to changes.
Note: The absence of a score does not indicate a positive or negative assessment, it only indicates that we have not yet evaluated the organization.
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