Kaleidoscope Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
Points to look into
- Raising each dollar of donations cost 73 cents.
These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.
What it says it does
KALEIDOSCOPE'S MISSION IS TO ENHANCE CHILD AND FAMILY WELLBEING BY DELIVERING INNOVATIVE, INDIVIDUALIZED CARE AND STRENGTHENING COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS.
- Income
- $11.6 million
- Spending
- $11.3 million
- Spent on programs
- 90%
- Reserves
- 2 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- fees for its services, 98%
- Employees
- 89
- Volunteers
- 9
- Highest pay
- $189,462, 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
Weak: 45 out of 100.
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.0 months of spending.
Debt
5 of 20It owes 73% of what it owns.
Living within its means
15 of 15Income exceeded spending by 3% of income.
Income trend
15 of 15Income rose 30% on the year before.
Spending floor
0 of 1590% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 73 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 258 of 8 voting board members are independent.
Conflict of interest policy
15 of 15Has a written conflict of interest policy.
Whistleblower policy
8 of 8Has a written whistleblower policy.
Record keeping policy
7 of 7Has a written policy on keeping and destroying records.
Board minutes
5 of 5Keeps minutes of board meetings.
Board sees the tax return
10 of 10Gave the board a copy of this return before filing it.
Pay set independently
5 of 5Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.
Independent check of accounts
15 of 15Its accounts were audited by an independent accountant.
No reported misuse
10 of 10Reports 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 (4)
- $2.7 million spent. THE EDUCATION & TRAINING VOUCHER (ETV), NORMAN AND YOUTH CASH ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS PROVIDE AN ARRAY OF EMERGENCY CASH ASSISTANCE FOR CHILD WELFARE SERVICES. THE AGENCY ACTS AS THE FISCAL AGENT FOR DCFS AND ISSUES CHECKS ON BEHALF OF ELIGIBLE CLIENTS AS DIRECTED BY DCFS. (Expenses $ 4,542,860 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 5,240,988) OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES, SYSTEM OF CARE, THE INTACT FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM, THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM AND OTHERS.
- $1.5 million spent. KALEIDOSCOPE'S FOSTER CARE PROGRAM IS SPECIFICALLY DESIGNED TO SERVE CHILDREN AND YOUTH WHO REQUIRE MORE INTENSIVE SERVICES AS A RESULT OF SPECIALIZED MENTAL HEALTH, BEHAVIORAL, MEDICAL OR PREGNANCY/PARENTING NEEDS. WHEN A CHILD IS DETERMINED TO BE AT RISK IN THEIR CAREGIVERS' HOME, WE PROVIDE FOSTER CARE PLACEMENT AND ADOPTION SERVICES AND WE RECRUIT AND TRAIN FOSTER PARENTS THAT CAN PROVIDE THE CARE YOUTH NEED.
- $1.4 million spent. THROUGH THE ENHANCED CLINICAL COMMUNITY SUPPORT (ECCS) PROGRAM, WE PROVIDE IMMEDIATE, SHORT-TERM SERVICES TO STABILIZE YOUTH IN THEIR HOME AFTER INPATIENT PSYCHIATRIC HOSPITALIZATION. OUR SPECIALIZED COMMUNITY CLINICIANS COLLABORATE WITH CASE MANAGEMENT TEAMS, CLINICAL PROVIDERS, YOUNG PEOPLE, AND FAMILIES, TO ENSURE THAT YOUTH HAVE ALL OF THE SUPPORTS THEY NEED TO RETURN TO THEIR HOME AND REMAIN STABLE WITH THEIR FAMILY. (Expenses $ 4,542,860 including grants of $)(Revenue $ 5,240,988) OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES, SYSTEM OF CARE, THE INTACT FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM, THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM AND OTHERS.
- $4.5 million spent. OTHER PROGRAMS INCLUDING THE SUMMER INTERNSHIP PROGRAM, TRANSITION TO ADULT SERVICES, SYSTEM OF CARE, THE INTACT FAMILY SERVICES PROGRAM, THE INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM AND OTHERS.
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
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.
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 October 13, 2026.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since May 1977.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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