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Kidworks Community Development Corporation

EIN 74-3081569 · Santa Ana, CA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthStrong93 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KIDWORKS INSPIRES PURPOSE IN YOUTH, FUELS THEIR GROWTH, AND CATALYZES THEIR IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY AND THE WORLD.

Income
$5.7 million
Spending
$4.6 million
Spent on programs
71%
Reserves
10.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 86%
Employees
58
Volunteers
220
Highest pay
$205,089, ceo

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

Strong: 93 out of 100. Higher than 80% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    28 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 10.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 9% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 19% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 30% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    71% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 12 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. Higher than 65% of charities in its peer group (human services, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    11 of 12 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    15 of 15

    Has a written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    8 of 8

    Has a 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

    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

    15 of 15

    Its accounts were audited 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 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 (3)
  1. $1.8 million spent. AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAMS - THE KIDWORKS AFTER SCHOOL PROGRAM SERVES OVER 400 STUDENTS, PLACING THEM ON A DIRECT TRAJECTORY TOWARD HIGHER EDUCATION BY PROVIDING COMPREHENSIVE ACADEMIC AND PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT. BEGINNING IN KINDERGARTEN AND CONTINUING THROUGH HIGH SCHOOL, PARTICIPANTS ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED, AGE-APPROPRIATE PROGRAMMING DESIGNED TO CULTIVATE LIFE-READY LEARNERS AND LEADERS. KIDWORKS' HOLISTIC APPROACH CENTERS ON THREE CORE AREAS: PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS, AND LEADERSHIP CULTIVATION. CENTRAL TO THIS MODEL ARE THE ENDURING, POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS THAT BEGIN IN EARLY CHILDHOOD AND CONTINUE THROUGH COLLEGE. THESE RELATIONSHIPS ARE STRENGTHENED BY THE ORGANIZATION'S DEDICATED AND CULTURALLY COMPETENT STAFF, ENGAGED VOLUNTEERS AND MENTORS, AND COLLABORATIVE COMMUNITY PARTNERSHIPS THAT COLLECTIVELY FOSTER STUDENT SUCCESS.
  2. $860,942 spent. COLLEGE, CAREER, FAMILY, AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT - KIDWORKS' FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT INITIATIVES CULTIVATE LEADERS WHO ARE DEDICATED TO SERVING AND STRENGTHENING THEIR COMMUNITIES. AT KIDWORKS, WE RECOGNIZE THAT PARENTS ARE THEIR CHILDREN'S FIRST EDUCATORS, AND WE BELIEVE THAT CHILDREN THRIVE WHEN THEIR PARENTS ARE INFORMED, ENGAGED, AND SUPPORTED. TO ADVANCE THIS BELIEF, KIDWORKS OFFERS A WIDE RANGE OF CLASSES AND WORKSHOPS LED BY FIELD EXPERTS IN AREAS SUCH AS CHILD DEVELOPMENT, HEALTH AND NUTRITION, PERSONAL GROWTH, AND FINANCIAL LITERACY. THESE OPPORTUNITIES EMPOWER PARENTS WITH THE KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS NEEDED TO FOSTER THEIR FAMILIES' SUCCESS AND LONG-TERM STABILITY. IN ADDITION, PARENTS AND COMMUNITY MEMBERS RECEIVE REFERRALS AND ACCESS TO CRITICAL RESOURCES DESIGNED TO PROMOTE FAMILY WELL-BEING AND COMMUNITY RESILIENCE. BY LEVERAGING THE COLLECTIVE STRENGTHS OF CENTRAL SANTA ANA, KIDWORKS FAMILIES COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL PARTNERS TO ENHANCE NEIGHBORHOOD VITALITY AND CREATE A SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT WHERE CHILDREN AND FAMILIES CAN THRIVE.
  3. $604,190 spent. PRESCHOOL - KIDWORKS CHILD DEVELOPMENT CENTER (CDC) OPERATES A LICENSED STATE PRESCHOOL SERVING 48 STUDENTS, PROVIDING HIGH-QUALITY, ON-SITE LEARNING OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AGES 2.9 TO 5 YEARS OLD. THE PROGRAM PRIMARILY SERVES FAMILIES WHOSE INCOME FALLS BELOW OR WITHIN 85% OF THE STATE MEDIAN INCOME, ENSURING EQUITABLE ACCESS TO EARLY EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN FROM ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED HOUSEHOLDS. EACH YEAR, KIDWORKS PARTICIPATES IN THE CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM (CACFP), OFFERING NUTRITIOUS MEALS AND SNACKS TO 100% OF ENROLLED STUDENTS AT NO COST TO FAMILIES. THE PRESCHOOL'S PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL TRANSITION FOR EVERY CHILD AND FAMILY FROM PRESCHOOL TO TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN OR KINDERGARTEN. IN THE MOST RECENT SCHOOL YEAR, 91% OF KIDWORKS PRESCHOOL STUDENTS WERE ASSESSED AS READY FOR TRANSITIONAL KINDERGARTEN OR KINDERGARTEN, UNDERSCORING THE PROGRAM'S SUCCESS IN PREPARING CHILDREN FOR ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL GROWTH.

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

  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 June 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 July 2003.

    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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