Hortons Kids Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
HORTON'S KIDS ENVISIONS A THRIVING COMMUNITY WHERE EVERY CHILD AND THEIR FAMILY HAVE THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES, TOOLS AND SUPPORT REQUIRED TO EXCEL IN EDUCATION, FORGE SUCCESSFUL CAREERS, AND LEAD FULFILLING LIVES. HK AIMS TO CREATE A RIPPLE EFFECT, INSPIRING POSITIVE CHANGE NOT ONLY IN THE LIVES OF THE FAMILIES SERVED, BUT ALSO IN THE BROADER FABRIC OF THE COMMUNITY ULTIMATELY CONTRIBUTING TO A MORE EQUITABLE AND PROMISING FUTURE FOR ALL.
- Income
- $3.6 million
- Spending
- $5.0 million
- Spent on programs
- 78%
- Reserves
- -4.4 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 76%
- Employees
- 85
- Volunteers
- 330
- Highest pay
- $256,069, chief executive officer
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
Weak: 25 out of 100.
Reserves
0 of 35Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.
Debt
10 of 20It owes 42% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 41% of income.
Income trend
0 of 15Income fell 51% on the year before.
Spending floor
15 of 1578% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 18 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: 100 out of 100.
Independent board
25 of 2525 of 25 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 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 (5)
- $1.1 million spent. ACADEMICS:WE NARROW THE EQUITY GAP FOR CHILDREN FROM LOW-INCOME FAMILIES THROUGH HIGH-INTENSITY TUTORING, HOMEWORK HELP, LITERACY INTERVENTION, IEP SUPPORT, ALL-AGES PROGRAMMING, AND SCHOOL ADVOCACY. - CHILDREN IN GRADES K-12 WORK WITH TRAINED VOLUNTEER TUTORS TWICE WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL. WE HAVE CONTINUED TO STRENGTHEN THIS INTERVENTION BY INVESTING IN HIRING AND TRAINING QUALIFIED EDUCATORS TO PROVIDE SMALL-GROUP INSTRUCTION. LITERACY TUTORING IS OFFERED THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. - WE PROVIDE ADDITIONAL ACADEMIC SUPPORTS, INCLUDING HOMEWORK HELP, PROJECT-BASED LEARNING, AND LITERACY INTERVENTION. - COLLEGE/CAREER PREPARATION PROVIDES OLDER YOUTH PERSONALIZED SUPPORTS THAT HELP THEM GRADUATE ON TIME AND WITH CLEAR POST-SECONDARY PLANS. YOUTH WORK THROUGH COLLEGE/CAREER TOOLKITS WITH OUR SENIOR MANAGER OF COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, ATTEND COLLEGE TOURS WITH STAFF, AND ENGAGE WITH VOLUNTEER COLLEGE/CAREER COACHES TO REALIZE THEIR POST-SECONDARY GOALS.- HORTON'S KIDS STAFF HELP CHILDREN ENROLL IN HIGH-PERFORMING SCHOOLS, AND WE WORK WITH PARENTS TO ADVOCATE FOR CHILDREN WITHIN SCHOOLS, FOCUSING ON PARTICIPANTS WITH SPECIALIZED LEARNING NEEDS.- HORTON'S KIDS FACILITATES STRONG RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN FAMILIES AND SCHOOLS THROUGH SCHOOL ADVOCACY. WE PARTNER WITH CAREGIVERS TO ENSURE THAT CHILDREN ATTEND SCHOOL AND HAVE THE SUPPORT THEY NEED.
- $1.0 million spent. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT:LIFE SKILLS AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL COMPETENCY ARE CRITICAL TO A CHILD'S LIFELONG SUCCESS. TO PREPARE CHILDREN TO SUCCEED BOTH IN AND OUT OF SCHOOL, HORTON'S KIDS PROVIDES ACTIVITIES DESIGNED TO EXPOSE THEM TO NEW EXPERIENCES AND HELP THEM CULTIVATE CHARACTER STRENGTHS LINKED TO SUCCESS, SUCH AS PERSEVERANCE, OPTIMISM, AND SELF-CONTROL.- DURING TUTORING, CHILDREN IN GRADES K-5 FOLLOW A STRUCTURED SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL CURRICULUM THAT PROMOTES SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING: COGNITION, EMOTIONAL REGULATION, GROWTH MINDSET, AND STRONG PERSONAL CHARACTER. IN GRADES 6-12, STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN A SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING CURRICULUM DESIGNED FOR OLDER YOUTH.- MENTORING IS OFFERED TO STUDENTS IN GRADES 8-12. MENTORING ENSURES YOUTH HAVE A TRUSTED ADULT WHO CAN POSITIVELY INFLUENCE AND PROVIDE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT AND GUIDANCE.- TEEN GROUPS AND DISCUSSION FORUMS ALLOW OLDER YOUTH TO EXPRESS THEIR THOUGHTS IN A SAFE SPACE AND THINK CRITICALLY ABOUT ISSUES - INCLUDING DATING, GUN VIOLENCE, DRUG USE, AND SOCIAL MEDIA - THAT PROFOUNDLY IMPACT THEIR LIVES.- LIFE SKILLS EDUCATION TEACHES PRACTICAL COMPETENCIES SUCH AS MONEY MANAGEMENT, SEXUAL HEALTH AND SAFETY, AND CONFLICT RESOLUTION.- ENRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES, SUCH AS STEAM, COOKING CLASSES, GARDENING, FLAG FOOTBALL, DRAMA, MUSIC, AND DANCING LESSONS, ALLOW CHILDREN TO BROADEN THEIR HORIZONS AND ENJOY CHILDHOOD.
- $832,362 spent. COMMUNITY AND FAMILY ENGAGEMENT:HORTON'S KIDS RECOGNIZES THAT HOUSEHOLD STABILITY IS ESSENTIAL IN ENSURING A CHILD'S ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SUCCESS. WE DEFINE HOUSEHOLD STABILITY AS FOOD SECURITY, FINANCIAL SECURITY, SAFETY, AND PHYSICAL AND MENTAL WELLNESS. THROUGH REGULAR HOUSEHOLD OUTREACH, PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL MEETINGS, FORMAL SURVEYS, AND NUMEROUS TOUCHPOINTS AND EVENTS THROUGHOUT THE YEAR, WE PARTNER WITH CAREGIVERS TO ENSURE THEY HAVE THE RESOURCES TO PARENT SUCCESSFULLY.- WE ASSIST CAREGIVERS WHO NEED SERVICES BY WORKING WITH COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO PROVIDE REFERRALS.- HORTON'S KIDS STAFF ASSIST CAREGIVERS WITH EMPLOYMENT ISSUES, INCLUDING RESUME HELP, MANAGING AN ONLINE JOB BOARD, AND HELPING CAREGIVERS FILE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS.- WE RESPOND TO EMERGING NEEDS SURFACED BY THE PARENT ADVISORY COUNCIL AND OTHER COMMUNITY MEMBERS. ON RECOMMENDATION FROM THE COUNCIL, HORTON'S KIDS LAUNCHED A PROGRAM TO HELP CAREGIVERS GET DOCUMENTATION LIKE BIRTH CERTIFICATES, ID CARDS, AND SOCIAL SECURITY CARDS, WHICH ARE NEEDED WHEN APPLYING FOR JOBS OR BENEFITS.
- $730,263 spent. HEALTH AND WELLNESS:IF A CHILD IS HUNGRY OR LACKS BASIC SCHOOL SUPPLIES, IT IS DIFFICULT TO LEARN. TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE POSITIONED FOR SUCCESS, HORTON'S KIDS IS A TRUSTED SOURCE IN THE COMMUNITY FOR THE ESSENTIAL RESOURCES A CHILD NEEDS TO GROW ACADEMICALLY AND DEVELOPMENTALLY.- HORTON'S KIDS PROVIDES THOUSANDS OF MEALS TO CHILDREN EACH YEAR, INCLUDING DAILY AFTERSCHOOL MEALS, GROCERIES FOR WEEKENDS, AND OUR EMERGENCY FOOD PANTRY.- MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORTS ENSURE THAT CHILDREN MEET CRITICAL DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES AND HAVE THE TOOLS NECESSARY TO COPE WITH THEIR ENVIRONMENT. THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS, WE PROVIDE CHILDREN AND CARE-GIVERS ACCESS TO BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SUPPORTS LIKE THERAPY AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT. WE EMPLOY A TIERED SYSTEM TO IDENTIFY WHICH CHILDREN AND FAMILIES ARE IN CRISIS AND TO INTERVENE WHERE NEEDED. - HORTON'S KIDS DISTRIBUTES WINTER COATS, SHOES, BACKPACKS, TOILETRIES, AND OTHER ITEMS NOT COVERED BY WIC OR SNAP BENEFITS.- TRAINED PROFESSIONALS PROVIDE VISION SCREENINGS AND CONNECT CHILDREN TO SERVICE PROVIDERS AS NECESSARY. WE ALSO WORK WITH CHILDREN'S NATIONAL TO ENSURE CHILDREN ARE IMMUNIZED SO THEY ARE HEALTHY AND CAN ATTEND SCHOOL.
- $266,855 spent. COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING:COMMUNICATIONS AND MARKETING ARE INVESTMENTS MADE TO RAISE THE PUBLIC AWARENESS OF HORTON'S KIDS IN THE WASHINGTON, DC AREA, THROUGH TRADITIONAL EARNED MEDIA, SOCIAL MEDIA, AND EVENTS. A MAJOR PURPOSE OF THESE EFFORTS IS TO ATTRACT VOLUNTEERS WHO ARE AN INTEGRAL PART OF OUR PROGRAMMATIC EFFORTS.
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
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 August 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 March 1993.
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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