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Carries Kids Inc

EIN 46-0640274 · Bismarck, ND

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood70 out of 100GovernanceFair59 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

CARRIE'S KIDS BELIEVES THAT ALL CHILDREN/TEENS ARE CREATED WITH A PURPOSE. CARRIE'S KIDS PROVIDES OUTREACH, CLUBS, GROUPS AND EVENTS THAT PROMOTE DIGNITY, BUILD SOCIAL AND LIFE SKILLS, NURTURE POTENTIAL AND INSTILL SELF- SUFFICIENCY TO CHIDLREN/TEENS WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK, IN THE BISMARCK-MANDAN AREA OF NORTH DAKOTA

Income
$125,708
Spending
$174,978
Spent on programs
72%
Reserves
14.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
fees for its services, 30%
Employees
1
Volunteers
250
Highest pay
$92,140, pres/exec di

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

Financial health

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    35 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 14.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 39% of income.

  • Income trend

    0 of 15

    Income fell 57% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    72% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 59 out of 100. Higher than 41% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no 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

    0 of 5

    Reports no independent review process for its chief executive's pay.

  • No reported misuse

    10 of 10

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

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 (3)
  1. $118,925 spent. EMERGENCY NEEDS OUTREACH TO CHILDREN, TEENS, AND FAMILIES IN AT-RISK SITUATIONS TO DISTRIBUTE NEEDED FOOD, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, AND PERSONAL HYGIENE ITEMS.
  2. $7,279 spent. CLUBS/ACTIVITIES WEEKLY BOYS AND GIRLS CLUBS FOR HOMELESS AND AT-RISK CHILDREN TO LEARN LIFE SKILLS. HELAD INDIVIDUAL AND GROUP GATHERINGS FOR SUPPORT AND TRAINING WITH HIGH-RISK TEENS. WE HAVE ART CLASSES FOR CHILDREN AND THEIR GUARDIANS TO BUILD STRONGER BONDS AND COMMUNICATION SKILLS. WE HAVE A MOMMY AND MEE EVENT INVITING YOUNG MOTHERS (15 TO 21 YEARS OLD) TO BRING THEIR CHILDREN, TO INTERACT WITH OTHER FAMILIES, LEARN NEW SKILLS AND RECEIVE NECESSARY ITEMS LIKE DIAPERS, FOOD, CLOTHING FOR THE INFANTS AND TODDLERS.
  3. MYHRE BREAKFAST SERVED KIDS FROM JEANNETTE MYHRE SCHOOL. THE KIDS HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO COME TO CARRIE'S KIDS TO HAVE BREAKFAST WITH THEIR PRINCIPAL.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 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 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 December 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 September 2012.

    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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