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Invest in Kids

EIN 84-1455282 · Denver, CO

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair58 out of 100GovernanceStrong100 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

INVEST IN KIDS PARTNERS WITH LOCAL COMMUNITIES TO ENSURE THE SUCCESS OF EVIDENCE-BASED PROGRAMS THAT IMPROVE THE HEALTH AND WELL-BEING OF COLORADO'S YOUNGEST CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES.

Income
$4.7 million
Spending
$4.8 million
Spent on programs
76%
Reserves
3.4 months of spending
Largest source of income
government grants, 52%
Employees
32
Volunteers
50
Highest pay
$189,188, president &

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

Fair: 58 out of 100. Higher than 25% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Reserves

    20 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 3.4 months of spending.

  • Debt

    10 of 20

    It owes 32% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    8 of 15

    Spending exceeded income by 1% of income.

  • Income trend

    5 of 15

    Income fell 16% on the year before.

  • Spending floor

    15 of 15

    76% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 13 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 64% of charities in its peer group (youth development, $1m to $10m).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    12 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 (5)
  1. $1.3 million spent. THE INCREDIBLE YEARS (IY) ENCOMPASSES THREE EVIDENCE-BASED PREVENTION PROGRAMS; TEACHER CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT, DINOSAUR SCHOOL, AND PRESCHOOL BASIC PARENT PROGRAM. THESE PROGRAMS PROMOTE SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING, ACADEMIC SKILLS, AND POSITIVE BEHAVIORAL OUTCOMES FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THEIR TEACHERS AND PARENTS/CAREGIVERS. IY SERVES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN 18 COUNTIES IN COLORADO. DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, THE INCREDIBLE YEARS SERVED 5,313 CHILDREN AND 312 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. --------------------- MORE DETAIL ON SCHEDULE O -------------------
  2. $926,677 spent. NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP (NFP) IS AN EVIDENCE-BASED, NURSING PROGRAM FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY ECONOMIC INEQUALITY WHO ARE EXPECTING THEIR FIRST CHILD. CLIENTS ARE PARTNERED WITH A REGISTERED NURSE EARLY IN THEIR PREGNANCY AND RECEIVE HOME VISITS UNTIL THEIR CHILD TURNS TWO. THE NURSE PARTNERS WITH FAMILIES SO THEY CAN BUILD THE CONFIDENCE AND THE TOOLS THEY NEED TO ASSURE A HEALTHY START FOR THEIR BABIES AND SET A VISION AND GOALS FOR THE LIFE THEY WANT FOR THEMSELVES AND THEIR FAMILIES. NFP SERVES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN ALL 64 COUNTIES IN COLORADO. DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP SERVED 3,618 CHILDREN AND 4,209 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. --------------------- MORE DETAIL ON SCHEDULE O ---------------------
  3. $1.3 million spent. CHILD FIRST (CF) WORKS WITH YOUNG CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN A TWO- GENERATIONAL MODEL. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES INTENSIVE, HOME-BASED MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES TO HELP BUILD STRONGER BONDS BETWEEN CAREGIVERS AND CHILDREN TO HELP THEM HEAL FROM TRAUMA. EACH FAMILY WORKS ALONGSIDE A MENTAL HEALTH CLINICIAN AND FAMILY SUPPORT PARTNER TO UNCOVER SOURCES OF STRESS AND IDENTIFY THE BEST RESOURCES FOR THE FAMILIES. CF SERVES CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES IN 24 COUNTIES IN COLORADO. DURING THE 2024-2025 PROGRAM YEAR, CHILD FIRST SERVED 209 CHILDREN AND 235 PARENTS AND CAREGIVERS. --------------------- MORE DETAIL ON SCHEDULE O ---------------------
  4. $121,662 spent. FINDING OPPORTUNITIES IN RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION FOR OUR COLORADO EXPERTS (FORRCE): INVEST IN KIDS HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON ITS FORRCE INITIATIVE, LEADING OVER 30 STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE STATEWIDE COLLABORATION, POLICY ENGAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR EVIDENCE-BASED WORKFORCE. THESE EFFORTS DIRECTLY SUPPORT STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE COLORADO'S WORKFORCE AND PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT FOR CHILDFIRST AND NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: - STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: IIK ENGAGED WITH OVER 10 COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE WORKFORCE FUNDING MODELS, HIGHER EDUCATION PATHWAYS, AND STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE COLORADO'S EVIDENCE-BASED WORKFORCE. - SYSTEMS-LEVEL FIELD ENGAGEMENT: SUPPORTED THE HOME VISIT INVESTMENT TASK FORCE IN EXPLORING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOME VISITORS AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ELEVATING AND STRENGTHENING COLORADO'S INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH ECOSYSTEM: STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2030.
  5. FINDING OPPORTUNITIES IN RECRUITMENT AND RETENTION FOR OUR COLORADO EXPERTS (FORRCE): INVEST IN KIDS HAS MADE SIGNIFICANT PROGRESS ON ITS FORRCE INITIATIVE, LEADING OVER 30 STRATEGIC ACTIVITIES TO ENHANCE STATEWIDE COLLABORATION, POLICY ENGAGEMENT AND WORKFORCE PIPELINE SOLUTIONS FOR OUR EVIDENCE-BASED WORKFORCE. THESE EFFORTS DIRECTLY SUPPORT STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE COLORADO'S WORKFORCE AND PROMOTE EMPLOYMENT FOR CHILDFIRST AND NURSE-FAMILY PARTNERSHIP PROGRAMS. KEY HIGHLIGHTS: - STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS: IIK ENGAGED WITH OVER 10 COMMUNITY PARTNERS TO EXPLORE WORKFORCE FUNDING MODELS, HIGHER EDUCATION PATHWAYS, AND STATEWIDE OPPORTUNITIES TO ADVANCE COLORADO'S EVIDENCE-BASED WORKFORCE. - SYSTEMS-LEVEL FIELD ENGAGEMENT: SUPPORTED THE HOME VISIT INVESTMENT TASK FORCE IN EXPLORING APPRENTICESHIP OPPORTUNITIES FOR HOME VISITORS AND CONTRIBUTED TO THE ELEVATING AND STRENGTHENING COLORADO'S INFANT AND EARLY CHILDHOOD MENTAL HEALTH ECOSYSTEM: STRATEGIC PLAN 2025-2030.

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 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 June 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 October 1998.

    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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