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Evkids Inc

EIN 04-2702655 · Dorchester, MA

Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair69 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

EVKIDS CREATES A COMMUNITY OF SUPPORT THROUGH SCHOOL-YEAR TUTORING, COLLEGE SUCCESS SUPPORT, AND SUMMER CAMP THAT PROVIDES UNDERSERVED BOSTON STUDENTS GRADES 3 THROUGH COLLEGE WITH ONE-ON-ONE MENTORING, SUPPORTED BY PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL ADVOCACY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT.

Income
$1.3 million
Spending
$1.4 million
Spent on programs
74%
Reserves
4.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 84%
Employees
28
Volunteers
180
Highest pay
$99,317, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Fair: 69 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 4.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    10 of 15

    Income fell 6% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    74% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 15 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 100 out of 100.

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    19 of 19 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.

  • Board minutes

    5 of 5

    Keeps minutes of board meetings.

  • Board sees the tax return

    10 of 10

    Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Pay set independently

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

    Reports no diversion of assets, excess benefits or loans to insiders.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Impact evidence

Describes programs. Its tax return describes what it does but we have found no measurable results in it.

Programs described in its return (3)
  1. $952,955 spent. EVKIDS TUTORING MATCHES UNDERSERVED CHILDREN AND TEENS AT FIVE AFTERSCHOOL SITES IN DORCHESTER & ROXBURY, INCLUDING A VIRTUAL SITE, WITH TRAINED AND SUPPORTED UNIVERSITY STUDENT VOLUNTEERS FOR WEEKLY ONE-ON-ONE ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND MENTORSHIP. STAFF PROVIDES PROFESSIONAL FAMILY ENGAGEMENT AND SCHOOL ADVACACY, VOLUNTEER TRAINING AND SUPPORT, AND ADDITIONAL MENTORING ACTIVITIES. 100% OF EVKIDS SENIORS GRADUATE HIGH SCHOOL AND MATRICULATE AT COLLEGE OR IN AN ALTERNATIVE POST-SECONDARY PROGRAM.
  2. $55,255 spent. EVKIDS CAMP INSPIRES IN YOUTH A SENSE OF SELF, COMMUNITY, AND THE NATURAL WORLD AROUND THEM THROUGH FAMILY-STYLE LIVING AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY IN THE GREEN MOUNTAINS OF VERMONT. AT EVKIDS' 9-ACRE CAMP, YOUTH LEARN NEW SKILLS (ARCHERY, CRAFTS, IMPROV THEATER, COOKING, ETC.), PLAY TEAM SPORTS, VISIT A TEACHING FARM, AND SUPPORT ONE ANOTHER THROUGH SERVICE TEAMS AND TO SUMMIT CHALLENGING HIKES.
  3. EVKIDS COLLEGE SUCCESS PROVIDES COLLEGE ACCESS COUNSELING TO HIGH SCHOOL JUNIORS AND SENIORS IN TUTORING, AND MATCHES TUTORING GRADUATES WITH ONE-ON-ONE COLLEGE SUCCESS MENTORS THROUGH COLLEGE GRADUATION. 100% OF EVKIDS STUDENTS IN COLLEGE PERSIST TO GRADUATION.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending June 30, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Legitimacy checks

  1. Is it registered with the IRS? Passed.

    Listed in the IRS master file of tax-exempt organizations as a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  2. Has the IRS revoked its tax-exempt status? Passed.

    Not on the IRS automatic revocation list.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated November 6, 2026.

  3. Are donations tax-deductible? Passed.

    On the IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.

    Source: Publication 78 data: organizations eligible for tax-deductible contributions, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  4. Is it keeping up with its IRS filings? Passed.

    Most recent return on file covers the year ending June 2025.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  5. How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.

    Recognized by the IRS since August 1980.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.

  6. Is it in good standing with state regulators? Passed.

    Not on California's list of charities barred from soliciting. Other states are not yet checked.

    Source: May Not Operate or Solicit for Charitable Purposes list, California Attorney General, Registry of Charities and Fundraisers, file dated November 4, 2026.

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