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Kids on Point Inc

EIN 27-0771548 · Charleston, SC

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood72 out of 100GovernanceStrong93 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KIDS ON POINT INTRODUCES YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE WORLD OF OPPORTUNITY OUTSIDE OF THEIR UNDERSERVED NEIGHBORHOODS THROUGH YEAR-ROUND ACADEMIC, ATHLETIC, AND ENRICHMENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS.

Income
$1.4 million
Spending
$1.6 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
7.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Employees
11
Volunteers
100
Highest pay
$143,600, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 72 out of 100. Higher than 44% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 7.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    4 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 11% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 21% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 3 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 2025, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 76% of charities in its peer group (recreation and sports, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    16 of 16 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

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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 August 31, 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 (1)
  1. $1.5 million spent. KIDS ON POINT WAS FOUNDED ON THE PREMISE THAT IN ORDER TO MAKE A MEANINGFUL AND LONG-LASTING IMPACT ON OUR STUDENTS, WE MUST WORK WITH STUDENTS, FAMILIES, SCHOOLS, AND COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS INTENSIVELY OVER MANY, MANY YEARS. 3 HOURS PER DAY, 5 DAYS PER WEEK, 6-WEEKS OF SUMMER PROGRAMMING, AND A 12-YEAR COMMITMENT PER CHILD IS HOW KIDS ON POINT IS ADDRESSING THE SYSTEMIC ISSUES OF POVERTY FOR OUR KIDS. KIDS ON POINT DOES THIS BY PROVIDING ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND TUTORING, MENTORING, CIVIC ENGAGEMENT OPPORTUNITIES, LIFE SKILLS DEVELOPMENT, REAL-LIFE EXPERIENCES, THROUGH COLLEGE TOURS, TRAVEL, AND EXPOSURE TO OUTSIDE OPPORTUNITIES, AND THE SPORT OF SQUASH. WE WORK WITH ORGANIZATIONS LIKE THE COLLEGE OF CHARLESTON, WHO PROVIDES OUR FACILITY SPACE, OFFICE SPACE, AND 65 UNDERGRADUATE VOLUNTEERS/MENTORS WHO PROVIDE DAILY ACADEMIC AND TUTORING SUPPORT FOR OUR STUDENTS. IN ADDITION, KIDS ON POINT WORKS WITH COUNTLESS OTHER COMMUNITY ORGANIZATIONS TO ENSURE OUR STUDENTS AND FAMILIES HAVE AN ECOSYSTEM OF SUPPORT.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending August 31, 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 August 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 October 2010.

    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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