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Mysecurekid

EIN 82-4352345 · Arlington, VA

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthWeak11 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

MYSECURE KID IS A 501c (3) nonprofit organization whose mission is topromote diversity and inclusion in the field of cybersecurity, healthcare andtechnology through education, training, financial literacy, coaching,entrepreneurship and mentorship. Our goal is to provide positive role models,host training, workshops and activities to help people feel confident inthemselves to achieve their dreams.

Income
$85,717
Spending
$87,633
Reserves
-0.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 94%
Highest pay
$4,250, executive dir.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, filed with the Internal Revenue Service. Rating method 2026.2. How we rate

Financial health

Weak: 11 out of 100. Higher than 3% 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 320% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 2% of income.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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, 2023, 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. $483 spent. OTHER PROGRAM SERVICES: MY SECURE KID PROVDIED Cybersecurity virtual events, career days, and training programs for undeserved youth between the ages of 16-24. The funds are used to pay all overhead expenses, pay MSK Staff, training programs, hire certified IT/Cyber instructors, pay for training supplies and provide monthly stipends.
  2. APPLETON GRANT: Provided Cybersecurity virtual events, career days, and training programs for undeserved youth between the ages of 16-24.
  3. $2,517 spent. BOOZ ALLEN GRANT: Provided Cybersecurity virtual events, career days, and training programs for undeserved youth between the ages of 16-24.
  4. $9,397 spent. FAIRFAX COUNTY VA GRANT: Focuses on providing financial assistance to nonprofits supporting underrepresented and vulnerable communities. The funds were allocated to support educational programs and resources for youth through MySecureKid.
  5. $2,112 spent. ICF GRANT: Aims to foster community development initiatives, including technology education and digital literacy for children. MySecureKid utilized this grant to launch cybersecurity awareness campaigns and training sessions for middle school students.

Source: Form 990EZ for the year ending December 31, 2023, 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 2023.

    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 March 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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