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Heidis Kids

EIN 88-1602910 · Hoover, AL

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

LegitimacyPassesRegistration and standingFinancial healthFair62 out of 100GovernanceFair62 out of 100Impact evidenceDescribes programsHow well its results are evidenced

What it says it does

HEIDIS KIDS BRINGS OUR COMMUNITY TOGETHER TO BE A BEACON OF HOPEOFFERING FOOD, COMFORT, AND COMPASSION TO THOSE IN CRISIS. THROUGH KINDNESS AND COLLECTIVE ACTION, WE STRIVE TO EASE BURDENS AND UPLIFT LIVES, WHILE GIVING CHILDREN THE RESOURCES AND SPACE THEY NEED TO CREATE THEIR

Income
$232,897
Spending
$221,834
Spent on programs
56%
Reserves
2.3 months of spending
Largest source of income
donations and private grants, 100%
Employees
0

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

Financial health

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 36% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Reserves

    10 of 35

    Spendable reserves would cover 2.3 months of spending.

  • Debt

    20 of 20

    It owes 0% of what it owns.

  • Living within its means

    15 of 15

    Income exceeded spending by 5% of income.

  • Spending floor

    8 of 15

    56% of spending went to programs and raising each dollar of donations cost 14 cents.

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

Governance

Fair: 62 out of 100. Higher than 46% of charities in its peer group (human services, under $250k).

  • Independent board

    25 of 25

    7 of 7 voting board members are independent.

  • Conflict of interest policy

    0 of 15

    Reports no written conflict of interest policy.

  • Whistleblower policy

    0 of 8

    Reports no written whistleblower policy.

  • Record keeping policy

    0 of 7

    Reports no 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.

  • 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, 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)
  1. $42,931 spent. TO PROVIDE CHRISTMAS GIFTS THAT BRING JOY TO LOCAL FAMILIES IN NEED
  2. $31,680 spent. HEIDIS KIDS EMOTIONAL SUPPORT RESOURCE ROOMS ARE DEDICATED SPACES WITHIN LOCAL SCHOOLS DESIGNED TO MEET STUDENTS ESSENTIAL NEEDS AND NURTURE THEIR OVERALL WELL-BEING. EACH ROOM OFFERS ACCESS TO FOOD, HYGIENE PRODUCTS, SCHOOL SUPPLIES, CLOTHING, AND SHOES, ENSURING THAT EVERY CHILD HAS WHAT THEY NEED TO FEEL COMFORTABLE AND CONFIDENT AT SCHOOL. STUDENTS CAN VISIT THE RESOURCE ROOMS FREELY, WITHOUT PARENTAL INVOLVEMENT OR PAPERWORK, ALLOWING THEM TO RECEIVE SUPPORT WITH DIGNITY AND EASE. TEACHERS AND COUNSELORS ARE AVAILABLE TO ASSIST STUDENTS, WHILE LICENSED COUNSELORS PROVIDE ON-SITE EMOTIONAL SUPPORT SERVICES TO ADDRESS SOCIAL AND EMOTIONAL CHALLENGES.
  3. $29,677 spent. BLESSING SACK PROGRAM PROVIDES NUTRITIOUS, EASY-TO-EAT MEALS AND SNACKS FOR CHILDREN FACING FOOD INSECURITYESPECIALLY THOSE WHO MAY NOT HAVE CONSISTENT ACCESS TO FOOD OUTSIDE OF SCHOOL HOURS. EACH BLESSING SACK IS THOUGHTFULLY PACKED WITH KID-FRIENDLY ITEMS THAT ENSURE CHILDREN HAVE THE NOURISHMENT THEY NEED TO LEARN, GROW, AND THRIVE.

Source: Form 990 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 April 2022.

    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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