Amped Kids Foundation Inc
Public records show a registered, tax-exempt organization in good standing.
What it says it does
Amped Kids Foundation was formed to assist foster adopted and at-risk youth in healing from trauma through music programs and therapeutics. Our goal is to provide a safe transformative outlet that improves mental and emotional health. In 2025 the Foundation impacted 295 youth providing over 1,600 free private music lessons to 111 enrolled students and conducting 12 songwriting workshops. Our mission focuses on healing; 100% of children reported that music acts as a calming outlet for expression and 95% showed improved behavior. Through private lessons band scholarships and music therapy sessions with licensed providers we create avenues for wellness and connection for children who have endured significant stress. Since 2018 we have impacted over 2,000 youth ensuring that those who lack stability receive the mentorship and consistency needed to grow and empower their lives through music.
- Income
- $90,097
- Spending
- $117,506
- Reserves
- 2.8 months of spending
- Largest source of income
- donations and private grants, 98%
- Highest pay
- $16,806, 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: 37 out of 100. Higher than 11% of charities in its peer group (arts and culture, under $250k).
Reserves
10 of 35Spendable reserves would cover 2.8 months of spending.
Debt
16 of 20It owes 19% of what it owns.
Living within its means
0 of 15Spending exceeded income by 30% 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 (3)
- $64,722 spent. Program: Music Education & Mentorship Lessons & Scholarships: Amped Kids provides free ongoing private music instruction and scholarships to foster adopted and at-risk youth to foster consistency and emotional regulation. This program removes financial barriers to high-quality mentorship and long-term skill development. 2025 Accomplishments: Provided over 1,600 free private music lessons to 111 enrolled students. Metrics: 98% of students demonstrated significant progress in musical ability and improved focus. Scholarships: Awarded 6 Band Scholarships to help youth participate in collaborative musical environments.
- $8,624 spent. Program: Instrument Provision: As a mechanical necessity of our mission every child enrolled in our private music instruction program is provided with a high-quality instrument to keep including guitars keyboards drums and band instruments. 2025 Accomplishments: Supplied essential instruments and instructional materials books strings maintenance to all 111 students enrolled in ongoing lessons. Impact: Ensures that children have a permanent safe outlet for expression and practice at home providing a sense of ownership and stability.
- $6,027 spent. Program: Music Therapy & Songwriting Workshops: This program utilizes clinical music therapy and creative songwriting to help traumatized youth process emotions and build new neural pathways for healing. 2025 Accomplishments: Conducted 12 songwriting workshops and provided 16 specialized music therapy sessions in partnership with licensed providers. Metrics: 100% of children stated that music helps calm them and serves as a vital outlet for expression while 95% of participants showed improved behavior.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
How long has it been tax-exempt? Passed.
Recognized by the IRS since December 2019.
Source: Exempt Organizations Business Master File, Internal Revenue Service, file dated October 13, 2026.
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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