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Kids Crossing Inc

EIN 84-1251585 · Colorado Springs, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair65 out of 100GovernanceGood70 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

KIDS CROSSING'S VISION IS TO PROVIDE A SAFE AND CARING HOME FOR EVERY CHILD. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN FAMILIES SO THEY MAY PROVIDE THE BEST CARE FOR THOSE CHILDREN ENTRUSTED TO THEM.

Income
$10.6 million
Spending
$9.9 million
Spent on programs
95%
Reserves
1.7 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 65%
Employees
90
Volunteers
9
Highest pay
$215,746, executive director

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

Fair: 65 out of 100. Higher than 51% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 1.7 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 31% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 6% of income.

  • Income trend

    15 of 15

    Income rose 8% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    95% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 0 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

Good: 70 out of 100. Higher than 3% of charities in its peer group (human services, $10m to $100m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    9 of 9 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no 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

    0 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 (5)
  1. $6.0 million spent. KIDS CROSSING LICENSES FOSTER HOMES TO CARE FOR KIDS, INCLUDING MAINTAINING FILES FOR THOSE HOMES AND PERFORMING MONTHLY CHECKS. HOMES ARE LOCATED IN THE DENVER, COLORADO SPRINGS, AND PUEBLO AREAS. IN 2024, WE CARED FOR 255 CHILDREN AND YOUTH.
  2. $1.3 million spent. FAMILY PRESERVATION IS AN IN-HOME, COMMUNITY-BASED SERVICE AIMED AT KEEPING CHILDREN IN THE HOME. ALL FAMILY PRESERVATION WORKERS ARE TRAINED IN TBRI AND CONFLICT/CRISIS RESOLUTION. THEY ARE SKILLED IN WORKING WITH YOUTH, EXHIBITING A WIDE RANGE OF DIFFICULT BEHAVIORS AS WELL AS PROBLEM-SEXUALIZED BEHAVIORS. TREATMENT IS STRENGTH-BASED AND FOCUSES ON THE INDIVIDUAL AND THE ENTIRE FAMILY UNIT. OUR LIFE SKILLS PROGRAM IS AIMED AT HELPING INDIVIDUALS BUILD SKILLS AND CONNECT TO RESOURCES. LIFE SKILL WORKERS CAN ASSIST CLIENTS WITH PARENTING SKILLS, JOB SEARCHING AND INTERVIEWING SKILLS, IMPROVING SOCIAL SKILLS, AND BUILDING CONNECTIONS TO RESOURCES IN THEIR FAMILY/SUPPORT SYSTEM AND THE COMMUNITY. IN 2024, WE SERVED 212 CLIENTS.
  3. $1.1 million spent. THE CLINIC OFFERS AN ARRAY OF SERVICES FOR CHILDREN, TEENS, ADULTS, AND FAMILIES TO MEET VARYING TREATMENT NEEDS. TREATMENT IS TRAUMA-RESPONSIVE, STRENGTH-BASED, AND ADDRESSES THE ENTIRE FAMILY SYSTEM. ALL OUR THERAPISTS ARE TRAINED IN EMDR. WE ALSO OFFER NEUROFEEDBACK AND SERVICES FOR JUVENILES COURT-ORDERED TO SOMB SERVICES. WE WORK HARD AT COMMUNICATING CLOSELY WITH PARENTS/GUARDIANS AND OTHER TEAM MEMBERS INVOLVED WITH A YOUTH AND/OR FAMILY. IN 2024, WE SERVED 304 CLIENTS.
  4. $897,256 spent. GROUNDBREAKERS IS A THERAPEUTIC WORK PROGRAM FOR ADOLESCENTS IN COLORADO SPRINGS. GROUNDBREAKERS USES A CUTTING-EDGE CURRICULUM TO COMBINE NEUROSCIENCE, SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL HEALTH, AND WORK ETHIC DEVELOPMENT TO PROVIDE HEALING AND TRAINING FOR A PRODUCTIVE LIFE. YOUTH GENERALLY SPEND 6-9 MONTHS IN THE PROGRAM AND HAVE 16 CONTACT HOURS PER WEEK. THERE IS AN INTERNSHIP AND WORK PLACEMENT FOR YOUTH WHO HAVE COMPLETED THE FIRST PHASE OF THE PROGRAM OR WHO ALREADY HAVE WORK EXPERIENCE AND NEED HELP FINDING EMPLOYMENT. IN 2024, WE SERVED 204 YOUTH.
  5. $193,054 spent. CONNECT FOR SUCCES, OUR EDUCATIONAL ADVOCACY PROGRAM, IS AN IN-SCHOOL EDUCATION ADVOCACY AND SUPPORT PROGRAM FOR FOSTER PARENTS AND CHILDREN STRUGGLING IN THE EDUCATION SYSTEM. WE OFFER ONE-ON-ONE TUTORING FOR YOUTH OF ALL AGES AND ABILITIES. TUTORING CAN TAKE PLACE IN PERSON OR OVER TELEHEALTH. OUR TUTORING FOCUSES ON REGULATING THE BRAIN AND NERVOUS SYSTEM AND UTILIZES PLAYFUL ENGAGEMENT AND CONNECTION TO INCREASE FELT SAFETY CREATING A FUN AND OPTIMAL LEARNING ENVIRONMENT. A FURTHER FOCUS IS ON EXECUTIVE FUNCTIONING SKILL PRACTICE TO DEVELOP NEW NEURAL PATHWAYS TO LEARNING. IN 2024, WE SERVED 57 CHILDREN AND YOUTH.

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 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 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 July 1995.

    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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