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Kids Above Everything

EIN 81-3757873 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak0 out of 100GovernanceNot ratedThe short tax form does not cover thisImpact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

Points to look into

  • It owes more than it owns.

These come from the organization's own tax return. There may be a good explanation; ask the charity.

What it says it does

Kids Above Everything is a media arts mentorship organization. We integrate mentorship and media arts education to cultivate relationships, authentic learning, and opportunities for self expression and community engagement. We strive to educate and empower youth to use their voice for positive change in their lives and in their community.

Income
$60,564
Spending
$145,256
Reserves
-3.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Highest pay
$32,850, president

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

Financial health

Weak: 0 out of 100. Higher than 0% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    0 of 35

    Spendable reserves are negative: it owes or has committed more than it holds.

  • Debt

    0 of 20

    It owes 1765% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    0 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 140% of income.

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

Governance

This organization files the short tax form, which does not ask about boards, policies or audits. That is normal for a small charity and is not a mark against it.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 (1)
  1. $80,777 spent. IN 2025, KIDS ABOVE EVERYTHING (KAE) CONTINUED TO PROVIDE YOUTH DEVELOPMENT, MENTORSHIP, AND MEDIA ARTS PROGRAMMING TO YOUTH AND YOUNG ADULTS AGES 1026 ACROSS DENVER AND THE METRO AREA. KAE INTEGRATED MENTORSHIP, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, MEDIA ARTS EDUCATION, AND WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT TO CREATE SAFE, CULTURALLY RESPONSIVE SPACES THAT PROMOTED LEADERSHIP, WELLNESS, AND POSITIVE COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT. THROUGH PROGRAMS SUCH AS BIG H.O.M.I.E.S. (HELPING OUR MEN INSPIRE EACH OTHERS SUCCESS), PARTICIPANTS ENGAGED IN PEER MENTORSHIP, IDENTITY DEVELOPMENT, LIFE SKILLS TRAINING, AND COMMUNITY-BASED LEARNING EXPERIENCES. KAE FACILITATED YOUTH-LED MEDIA PROJECTS THAT ENCOURAGED SELF-EXPRESSION, ADVOCACY, AND DIGITAL STORYTELLING THROUGH PHOTOGRAPHY, VIDEOGRAPHY, PODCASTING, AND CONTENT CREATION. THE ORGANIZATION ALSO PROVIDED MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLNESS SUPPORTS, LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES THROUGH ITS MEDIA ARTS WORKFORCE INITIATIVE. PARTICIPANTS REPORTED INCREASED CONFIDENCE, COMMUNICATION SKILLS, EMOTIONAL REGULATION, AND CONNECTION TO POSITIVE ADULT ROLE MODELS. KAE YOUTH INTERNS AND PARTICIPANTS COMPLETED MULTIPLE COMMUNITY-BASED CREATIVE PROJECTS AND CONTINUED TO BUILD PATHWAYS TOWARD EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT, AND LONG-TERM PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT.

Source: Form 990EZ 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 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 November 6, 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 November 2018.

    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 November 4, 2026.

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