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Capital Kids

EIN 35-2489579 · Augusta, ME

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong100 out of 100GovernanceGood79 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

TO INSPIRE AND ENABLE ALL YOUNG PEOPLE TO REALIZE THEIR FULL POTENTIAL AS HEALTHY, PRODUCTIVE, RESPONSIBLE, AND CARING CITIZENS.

Income
$644,092
Spending
$427,070
Spent on programs
67%
Reserves
14.2 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 78%
Employees
0
Volunteers
20

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

Strong: 100 out of 100. Higher than 90% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.2 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 34% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 17% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    67% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 4 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

Good: 79 out of 100. Higher than 63% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    14 of 14 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

    0 of 10

    Did not give the board a copy of this return before filing it.

  • Independent check of accounts

    12 of 15

    Its accounts were reviewed or compiled by an independent accountant, but not audited.

  • 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. $150,325 spent. THE ALTERNATIVES TO SUSPENSION PROGRAM (A2S) EQUIPS STUDENTS WITH THE SKILLS TO PREVENT FUTURE OFFENSES AND HELPS THEM REDIRECT THEMSELVES TOWARD POSITIVE GROWTH. A2S IS A COLLABORATIVE EFFORT BETWEEN THE AUGUSTA TEEN CENTER AND THE AUGUSTA SCHOOL DISTRICT. STUDENTS FACING SUSPENSION CAN CHOOSE INSTEAD TO BE FED AND DO HOMEWORK IN A SAFE SPACE. THEY EXPLORE THEIR ACTIONS USING SELF-DEVELOPMENT AND SELF-DISCOVERY EXERCISES, HELPING THEM UNDERSTAND THE REASONS BEHIND THEIR SUSPENSION AND LEARNING STRATEGIES TO AVOID SIMILAR SITUATIONS IN THE FUTURE.
  2. $64,425 spent. THE AUGUST TEEN CENTER'S AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM GIVES TEENS A PLACE WHERE THEY ARE SEEN, SUPPORTED, AND ENCOURAGED TO DISCOVER WHO THEY CAN BECOME. WITH CARING MENTORS AND A COMMUNITY THAT BELIEVES IN THEM, TEENS FIND BELONGING AND PURPOSE THROUGH ACTIVITIES THAT STRENGTHEN THEIR SPIRIT, MIND, AND BODY.FROM FITNESS AND CREATIVE ARTS TO EDUCATIONAL FIELD TRIPS, MENTORING, AND LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES, EVERY MOMENT AT THE TEEN CENTER IS DESIGNED TO HELP YOUTH BUILD CONFIDENCE, CONNECTION, AND CHARACTER. THROUGH OUR THREE-COMPUTERS PROGRAM, TEENS ALSO GAIN HANDS-ON EXPERIENCE IN COMPUTER LITERACY AND TECHNOLOGY SKILLS - ESSENTIAL TOOLS FOR THEIR ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND FUTURE CAREERS. TOGETHER, WE'RE CREATING A SPACE WHERE YOUNG PEOPLE CAN THRIVE, DREAM BIGGER, AND SHAPE A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
  3. $71,583 spent. THE AUGUSTA TEEN CENTER SUMMER PROGRAM GIVES LOCAL YOUTH A SAFE, WELCOMING PLACE TO LEARN AND THRIVE WHEN SCHOOL IS OUT. EACH DAY IS FILLED WITH HANDS-ON LEARNING, OUTDOOR ADVENTURES, CREATIVE PROJECTS, AND MENTORSHIP FROM CARING ADULTS WHO BELIEVE IN EVERY TEEN'S POTENTIAL. FROM UNFORGETTABLE FIELD TRIPS TO TEAM CHALLENGES, COMMUNITY PROJECTS, AND TIME SPENT WITH FRIENDS, OUR PROGRAM OFFERS A HEALTHY AND JOYFUL ALTERNATIVE TO SUMMER ISOLATION. TEENS STAY ACTIVE, CONNECTED, AND INSPIRED - BUILDING CONFIDENCE, LEADERSHIP SKILLS, AND MEMORIES THAT LAST A LIFETIME. TOGETHER, WE CAN TURN LONG SUMMER DAYS INTO LIFELONG GROWTH.

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? Worth knowing.

    Status was revoked on November 15, 2016 for not filing returns for three years, and reinstated on November 15, 2016.

    Source: Automatic revocation of exemption list, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 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 May 2018.

    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 October 21, 2026.

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