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Ask After School for Kids

EIN 46-2521723 · Cheyenne, WY

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood71 out of 100GovernanceFair61 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

Our mission at ASK (After School for Kids) Program is to provide a safe, effective, and enriching after school program for students in grades Pre-K - 6 and at the HS level, grades 9-12. At ASK, we strive to inspire and empower youth, while also aligning with the school day, supporting families, and strengthening our community.

Income
$770,153
Spending
$722,864
Spent on programs
91%
Reserves
1 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 91%
Employees
0
Volunteers
0
Highest pay
$57,160, executive director

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Good: 71 out of 100. Higher than 40% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.0 months of spending.

  • Debt

    16 of 20

    It owes 23% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 18% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    91% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 cents.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Governance

Fair: 61 out of 100. Higher than 39% of charities in its peer group (education, $250k to $1m).

  • 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

    5 of 5

    Sets its chief executive's pay through independent review and comparison.

  • Independent check of accounts

    6 of 15

    Its accounts were not audited or reviewed 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 December 31, 2024, 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. $439,877 spent. Our primary program is providing safe after school learning centers in Laramie County. ASK enrolled 210 participants in school year and summer programs,serving 5 Title I and Free and Reduced eligible elementary schools. By establishing 21st Century Community Learning centers, ASK implemented programs during out of school time for focus areas concentrating on academic enrichment as measured by expenses. Establish community learning centers that help students in high-poverty, low-performing schools meet academic achievement standards. ASK operated and delivered curriculum designed to support the school day and target low-performing proficiency students in the following areas:Language arts/reading/math/science as measured from Fall to Spring by NIOST (National Institute for Out of School Time) Wyoming Department of Education Annual Performance Report.
  2. $203,524 spent. ASK offered a broad array of high-quality enrichment activities that are aligned with and complement the regular academic school day while positively affecting student outcomes such as school attendance and academic performance and decreasing behavioral risk factors. Program goals focused on improving the number of regular program attendees who demonstrate improved school attendance. And whose homework completion and class participation improve from fall to spring according to the teacher survey. Increase the number/percentage of regular program attendees who demonstrate improved attitudes toward learning, increased engagement in learning, and increases in other positive educational and behavioral changes as a result of participating in the 21CCLC program.
  3. $13,131 spent. Addressing Parent Engagement, ASK provided programming to engage the families of 21st CCLC participants to increase parent/family engagement in learning and developing resiliency through positive home/school relationships. ASK worked to increase the number of family members of 21st CCLC participants that demonstrate engagement in the program and in the education of their child. Parent attendance at ASK dinner literacy events and student showcase activities increased to 1 8 0 family participants , including grandparents, siblings and extended family. as measured by attendance.

Source: Form 990 for the year ending December 31, 2024, 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 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 December 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 2014.

    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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