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Kings Kids El Paso Inc

EIN 74-2865920 · El Paso, TX

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthGood85 out of 100GovernanceFair68 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KING'S KIDS TRAINS TWO LOCAL, YEAR-ROUND TEAMS OF YOUTH (APPROX 85 YOUTH) WHO DO EVANGELISM AND SERVICE PROJECTS AROUND EL PASO, TX. EXPENSES INCLUDE FOOD, TRANSPORTATION, ADMINISTRATION, HOUSING, PROGRAM MATERIALS (MUSIC TAPES, PROPS, ETC,) AND COSTUMES, OFFICE SUPPLIES, ETC.

Income
$269,908
Spending
$223,037
Spent on programs
81%
Reserves
5.1 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 59%
Employees
0
Highest pay
$72,000, outreach

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: 85 out of 100. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 5.1 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 1% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 17% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 14% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    81% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 1 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: 68 out of 100. Higher than 48% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $250k to $1m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    7 of 7

    Has a 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.

  • Pay set independently

    0 of 5

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

  • 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. $83,489 spent. LOCAL TEAM EXPENSE: WE TRAINED TWO GROUPS OF LOCAL CHRISTIAN KIDS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS GROUP TOTALS AROUND 40 YOUTH AND IS TYPICALLY A ONCE A MONTH WEEKEND PROGRAM. IT IS FOCUSED ON DISCIPLESHIP OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITY TO GROW IN LEADERSHIP AND CHRISTIAN OUTREACH. ALONGSIDE THIS WE PROVIDE TWO WEEKLY DISCIPLESHIP COURSES FOR KIDS TO APPLY THE WORD OF GOD PERSONALLY IN THEIR LIVES. SHINE CLUB KING'S KIDS HOSTS A WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL CLUB AT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSING FACILITY. WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY HOUSING OFFICIALS, WE DO CRAFTS, GAMES, SNACKS, AND TEACH A LESSON FOCUSED ON KIDS GROWING IN THEIR CHARACTER, RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, AND VIEW OF THE WORLD. OUR GROUP GREW TO AROUND 50 KIDS ATTENDING EACH WEEK. LOCAL TEAM EXPENSE: WE TRAINED TWO GROUPS OF LOCAL CHRISTIAN KIDS THROUGHOUT THE SCHOOL YEAR. THIS GROUP TOTALS AROUND 40 YOUTH AND IS TYPICALLY A ONCE A MONTH WEEKEND PROGRAM. IT IS FOCUSED ON DISCIPLESHIP OF YOUNG PEOPLE AND GIVING THEM OPPORTUNITY TO GROW IN LEADERSHIP AND CHRISTIAN OUTREACH. ALONGSIDE THIS WE PROVIDE TWO WEEKLY DISCIPLESHIP COURSES FOR KIDS TO APPLY THE WORD OF GOD PERSONALLY IN THEIR LIVES. SHINE CLUB KING'S KIDS HOSTS A WEEKLY AFTER SCHOOL CLUB AT A LOCAL GOVERNMENT HOUSING FACILITY. WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE CITY HOUSING OFFICIALS, WE DO CRAFTS, GAMES, SNACKS, AND TEACH A LESSON FOCUSED ON KIDS GROWING IN THEIR CHARACTER, RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS, AND VIEW OF THE WORLD. OUR GROUP GREW TO AROUND 50 KIDS ATTENDING EACH WEEK.
  2. $59,810 spent. SPRING BREAK CAMP OUTREACH EXPENSE: WE HOSTED AROUND 150 PARTICIPANTS FROM ALL OVER THE US FOR A WEEK OF TRAINING AND LOCAL OUTREACH INTO THE CITY OF EL PASO. THERE WERE MANY OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE TO ENGAGE WITH LOCALS, INCLUDING HOMELESS OUTREACH, INNER CITY KIDS MINISTRY, A SERVICE PROJECT ON A FARM, STREET EVANGELISM, BIBLE DISTRIBUTION, AND A PROGRAM AT AN OLD FOLKS HOME.
  3. $87,642 spent. SUMMER OUTREACH IN JUNE AND JULY 2024 WE TOOK A TEAM OF YOUTH AND YOUNG PEOPLE TO THE REPUBLIC OF GEORGIA. THERE WE PARTNERED WITH A KURDISH MINISTRY AND CHRISTIAN CHURCH AND HELPED RUN YOUTH CAMPS. THE TEAM SERVED IN PRACTICAL WAYS AND ALSO THROUGH LEADING GAMES, WORKSHOPS, AND GROUP DISCUSSION TIMES. IN TOTAL THE CAMPS HOSTED AROUND 100 KIDS FROM VARIOUS BACKGROUNDS.

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 2024.

    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 September 2013.

    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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