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Kids in Crisis Inc

EIN 06-1027885 · Cos Cob, CT

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood82 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

BUILDING HEALTHY COMMUNITIES WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES THRIVE THROUGH PREVENTION, COUNSELING, AND CRISIS SERVICES AVAILABLE 24-HOURS EVERY DAY.

Income
$7.7 million
Spending
$8.3 million
Spent on programs
84%
Reserves
9.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 56%
Employees
109
Volunteers
711
Highest pay
$309,860, executive di

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

Good: 82 out of 100.

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 9.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 5% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 8% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    84% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 11 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 (2)
  1. $3.0 million spent. THROUGH ITS COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAM, KIDS IN CRISIS CONTINUES TO MEET CHILDREN AND FAMILIES WHERE THEY ARE, BRINGING TRUSTED MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT INTO SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY SETTINGS ACROSS CONNECTICUT. IN FY25, WE REACHED 6,233 INDIVIDUALS, REFLECTING A 9.9% INCREASE IN PEOPLE SERVED OVER LAST YEAR. WITH DONOR SUPPORT, 1,211 STUDENTS RECEIVED 1-ON-1 COUNSELING, 5,741 STUDENTS PARTICIPATED IN OUR SCHOOL-BASED TALK PROGRAMS, AND 3,129 STUDENTS ENGAGED IN SAFETALK PREVENTION PROGRAMMING. OUR LIGHTHOUSE PROGRAM FOR LGBTQ+ YOUTH TOUCHED THE LIVES OF 565 YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH OUTREACH, EDUCATION, AND AFFIRMING SPACES. THESE SERVICES ARE MADE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE GENEROSITY OF OUR DONORS AND STRONG PARTNERSHIPS WITH SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS.
  2. $4.0 million spent. IN FY25, SAFEHAVEN CONTINUES TO BE A PLACE OF SAFETY AND STABILITY FOR CHILDREN EXPERIENCING CRISIS. NEWBORNS THROUGH AGE 18 HAD ACCESS TO EMERGENCY SHELTER, COUNSELING, AND ESSENTIAL CARE, WHEN MOST NEEDED. WE PROVIDED 2,249 SHELTER NIGHTS, WITH AN AVERAGE STAY LENGTH OF 23.9 DAYS, ALLOWING TIME FOR STABILIZATION, PLANNING, AND CONNECTION TO LONGER-TERM SUPPORTS. OUR 24/7 HELPLINE ANSWERED 596 CALLS, HELPING FAMILIES NAVIGATE URGENT CONCERNS RELATED TO CHILD MENTAL HEALTH, FAMILY CONFLICT, AND HOMELESSNESS. 402 FAMILIES RECEIVED SUPPORT THROUGH HOLIDAY CENTRAL, BRINGING COMFORT AND RELIEF DURING A STRESSFUL TIME OF YEAR. OUR DONORS ARE CENTRAL TO THIS WORK. THEIR GENEROSITY ENSURES THAT CHILDREN IN CRISIS ARE NOT TURNED AWAY AND THAT FAMILIES FIND THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.

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 September 7, 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 September 30, 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 September 10, 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 September 7, 2026.

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

    Recognized by the IRS since October 1981.

    Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated September 7, 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 October 7, 2026.

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