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Kids Alive International

Dedicated to rescuing kids around the world

four stars

100.00

2507 Cumberland Drive Valparaiso, IN 46383
tel: (800) 543-7330   Web Site
EIN: 31-1140515

Board Leadership
Sheri McCurley
Board President

CEO
Matt Parker
President

 
 
  Score
(out of 100) 		Rating
Overall Score & Rating 100.00 four stars
  Financial 100.00 four stars
  Accountability & Transparency 100.00 four stars
This rating was published 04/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?

Kids Alive International is a Christian faith mission dedicated to rescuing orphans and vulnerable children - meeting their spiritual, physical, educational, and emotional needs - raising them to be contributing members of their society and witnesses to their family and community. Founded in 1916, Kids Alive International began providing homes for homeless children. Since that time, Kids Alive has expanded to include not only children's homes but also care centers and schools. These programs provide orphans and abandoned children with an education, clothing, food, medical care (in some cases), and most importantly, the love of Christ.

Kids Alive International is a Christian faith mission dedicated to rescuing orphans and vulnerable children - meeting their spiritual, physical, educational, and emotional needs - raising them to be contributing members of their society and witnesses to their family and community. Founded in 1916, Kids Alive International began providing homes for homeless children. Since that time, Kids Alive has expanded to include not only children's homes but also care centers and schools. These programs provide orphans and abandoned children with an education, clothing, food, medical care (in some cases), and most importantly, the love of Christ.

Learn more about how we calculate the overall score and rating.

Financial

four stars

100.00

Accountability & Transparency

four stars

100.00

This rating was published 04/01/2018 and includes data from FY2016, the most recent 990 received at that time.
Why isn't this based on more recent data?
Overall Rating Chart
  Program Expenses
(Percent of the charity's total expenses spent on the programs
and services it delivers)		 85.0%
  Administrative Expenses 7.7%
  Fundraising Expenses 7.1%
  Fundraising Efficiency $0.06
  Working Capital Ratio (years) 1.24
  Program Expenses Growth 9.8%
  Liabilities to Assets 4.0%
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Kids Alive International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
All data for Financial Performance Metrics calculations was provided by Kids Alive International on recent 990s filed with the IRS.
Information Provided on the Form 990  
  Independent Voting Board Members
  No Material diversion of assets
  Audited financials prepared by independent accountant
  Does Not Provide Loan(s) to or Receive Loan(s) From related parties
  Documents Board Meeting Minutes
  Provided copy of Form 990 to organization's governing body in advance of filing
  Conflict of Interest Policy
  Whistleblower Policy
  Records Retention and Destruction Policy
  CEO listed with salary
  Process for determining CEO compensation
  Board Listed / Board Members Not Compensated
Is the following information easily accessible on the charity's website?  
  Donor Privacy Policy
  Board Members Listed
  Audited Financials
  Form 990
  Key staff listed

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Kids Alive International (IN) 100.00 four stars
VisionTrust International (CO) 91.99 four stars
Kidsave (CA) 91.58 four stars
Tanzanian Children's Fund (MA) 97.17 four stars
World Vision (WA) 88.03 three stars

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REVENUE  
Contributions  
   Contributions, Gifts & Grants $11,819,759
   Federated Campaigns $0
   Membership Dues $0
   Fundraising Events $0
   Related Organizations $0
   Government Grants $0
Total Contributions $11,819,759
   Program Service Revenue $0
Total Primary Revenue $11,819,759
   Other Revenue $133,950
TOTAL REVENUE $11,953,709
   
EXPENSES  
   Program Expenses $9,785,964
   Administrative Expenses $891,043
   Fundraising Expenses $804,500
TOTAL FUNCTIONAL EXPENSES $11,481,507
   
Payments to Affiliates $0
Excess (or Deficit) for the year $472,202
   
Net Assets $13,094,214

Program names and associated costs are listed for the top programs as reported on the charity's most recently filed Form 990. The top programs displayed will include the largest three programs, or those programs covering at least 60% of the charity's total expenses, whichever comes first.

Program Name Amount Spent % of Program Expenses
Holistic Christian care for children at risk $9,785,964 100.0%

Ratings History
Kids Alive International has received 16 consecutive 4-star ratings from Charity Navigator.

Form 990 FYE Date Published Overall Score Overall Rating
CN 2.1
2016-12 04/01/2018 100.00 four stars
2015-12 07/01/2017 100.00 four stars
2015-12 06/01/2017 95.05 four stars
2014-12 06/01/2016 100.00 four stars
 
CN 2.0
2014-12 04/01/2016 98.96 four stars
2013-12 07/01/2015 98.94 four stars
2012-12 06/01/2014 98.89 four stars
2011-12 02/01/2014 98.81 four stars
2011-12 03/01/2013 96.93 four stars
2010-12 04/01/2012 96.92 four stars
2009-12 09/20/2011 94.23 four stars
 
CN 1.0
2009-12 03/01/2011 98.41 four stars
2008-12 03/01/2010 98.53 four stars
2007-12 03/01/2009 93.35 four stars
2006-12 04/01/2008 93.29 four stars
2005-12 03/01/2007 90.60 four stars
2004-12 04/01/2006 93.08 four stars
2003-12 04/01/2005 93.15 four stars
2002-12 05/01/2004 90.99 four stars
2001-12 04/15/2003 93.33 four stars

The data displayed on this tab is provided by the IRS in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

EIN 31-1140515
Name in IRS Master File KIDS ALIVE INTERNATIONAL INC
NTEE Code Q33
NTEE Classification International Relief
NTEE Type International, Foreign Affairs and National Security
Classification Charitable Organization
Subsection 501(c)(3)  (View the list of codes)
Activities (6) Missionary activities
Foundation Status Organization that normally receives no more than one-third of its support from gross investment income and unrelated business income and at the same time more than one-third of its support from contributions, fees, and gross receipts related to exempt purposes.  509(a)(2)
Deductibility Contributions are deductible
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).
Group Name [Not Applicable]
Ruling Date October, 1985
Filing Requirement 990 (all other) or 990EZ return
Fiscal Year End December
IRS Forms 990
(provided courtesy of Foundation Center)		 (Log In or Register Now to View Forms 990!)
  • December, 2016
  • December, 2015
  • December, 2014
  • December, 2013
  • December, 2012

The data displayed in this profile is provided by the IRS for free in the form of Publication 78 and the Business Master File (BMF).

Compensation % of Expenses Paid to Title
$120,280 1.04% Matthew Parker President

Highly Rated

Charity Name & State Overall Score Overall Rating
Kids Alive International (IN) 100.00 four stars
World Vision (WA) 88.03 three stars
Childcare Worldwide (WA) 94.28 four stars
SMVA Trust (TX) 92.17 four stars
Family Legacy Missions International (TX) 90.71 four stars

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Charity Contact Info

Kids Alive International
2507 Cumberland Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383
tel: (800) 543-7330
fax: (219) 462-5611
EIN: 31-1140515

Mail donations to:
P.O. Box 2117
Valparaiso, IN 46384

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Board Leadership

Sheri McCurley
Board President

CEO

Matt Parker
President

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