Kids First Law Center
- Assets
- $1.8m
- Revenue
- $1.2m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 16
- Location
- Cedar Rapids, IA
- Founding
- 03/2005
- Data as of
- 12/2021
- EIN
- 20-2199649
Organization Overview
Kids First Law Center is located in Cedar Rapids, IA. The organization was established in 2005. According to its NTEE Classification (I80) the organization is classified as: Legal Services, under the broad grouping of Crime & Legal-Related and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kids First Law Center employed 16 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids First Law Center is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Kids First Law Center generated $1.2m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.8% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $753.3k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 10.9% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
KIDS FIRST GIVES CHILDREN A VOICE IN DIVORCE, CUSTODY, AND OTHER CONFLICTS.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
LEGAL REPRESENTATION - KIDS FIRST HAS A MISSION TO PROVIDE FREE AND REDUCED-COST REPRESENTATION TO CHILDREN IN DIVORCE AND CUSTODY CASES. CHILDREN WHOSE PARENTS ARE ENGAGED IN HIGH-CONFLICT CUSTODY BATTLES ARE AT RISK TO SUFFER FROM SEVERE BEHAVIORAL AND EMOTIONAL PROBLEMS, FAIL IN SCHOOL, ABUSE DRUGS AND ALCOHOL, AND HAVE FAILED RELATIONSHIPS AS ADULTS. KIDS FIRST ATTORNEYS MEET REGULARLY WITH THE CHILD CLIENT, CONSULT WITH THE CHILD'S TEACHERS, LINK FAMILIES TO COMMUNITY RESOURCES, COLLABORATE WITH OTHER PROFESSIONALS SUCH AS COUNSELORS, FACILITATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION BY THE PARENTS, WORK TO KEEP THE CHILD OUT OF THE CONFLICT, AND ADVOCATE THE CHILD'S POSITION IN COURT. IN 2021, KIDS FIRST PROVIDED LEGAL REPRESENTATION TO 140 CHILDREN IN HIGH-CONFLICT CUSTODY CASES.
YOUTH PEACE PROJECT (YPP) - YPP IS A RESTORATIVE JUSTICE PROJECT IN THE CEDAR RAPIDS COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT. YPP RESOLVES CONFLICT BETWEEN STUDENTS AND BETWEEN STUDENTS AND TEACHERS. IT BUILDS POSITIVE RELATIONSHIPS AND INCREASES KIDS' SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL SKILLS. YPP INTERRUPTS YOUTH CYCLES OF VIOLENCE AND HELPS STUDENTS STAY IN SCHOOL. WHEN THERE IS CONFLICT, YPP FACILITATORS MEET WITH PARTICIPANTS INDIVIDUALLY AND THEN TOGETHER IN A RESPONSIVE CIRCLE TO REPAIR THE HARM WHILE RESTORING THE RELATIONSHIP. BY GIVING KIDS THE TOOLS TO RESOLVE CONFLICT, YPP KEEPS CONFLICTS FROM GROWING AND BECOMING VIOLENT. IN 2020, YPP PROVIDED RESTORATIVE CIRCLES TO 1,799 STUDENTS.
EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS - KIDS FIRST OFFERS EDUCATIONAL WORKSHOPS TO SCHOOL-AGE CHILDREN OF DIVORCING PARENTS IN LINN AND JOHNSON COUNTIES. KIDS FIRST DESIGNED ITS WORKSHOPS TO HELP KIDS UNDERSTAND AND COPE WITH THEIR PARENTS' DIVORCE. THE WORKSHOPS GROUP TOGETHER KIDS BY GRADE LEVEL AND PROVIDE A SAFE AND CONFIDENTIAL PLACE TO TALK ABOUT THEIR FEELINGS. THE WORKSHOPS ARE INTERACTIVE AND UTILIZE ARTWORK, GAMES, VIDEOS, DISCUSSIONS, AND ROLEPLAYING. THE GOALS ARE TO LET CHILDREN KNOW THEY ARE NOT ALONE AND THE DIVORCE IS NOT THEIR FAULT, TEACH PRACTICAL SKILLS TO HANDLE COMMON DIVORCE SCENARIOS AND ADJUST TO FAMILY CHANGES, AND CLARIFY MISCONCEPTIONS AND SET AGE-APPROPRIATE EXPECTATIONS FOR THE LEGAL PROCESS. BECAUSE OF THE PANDEMIC, KIDS FIRST CONVERTED THE IN-PERSON CLASS TO PACKETS OF ACTIVITIES FOR PARENTS AND CHILDREN TO DO TOGETHER AT HOME. IN 2021, KIDS FIRST PROVIDED PACKETS WITH AGE-APPROPRIATE MATERIALS TO 454 CHILDREN OF DIVORCING PARENTS.
MEDIATIONS AND NEUTRAL EXCHANGES - KIDS FIRST PROVIDES MEDIATION AND NEUTRAL EXCHANGE SERVICES FOR ANY SEPARATED AND DIVORCED PARENTS WITH MINOR CHILDREN. SERVICES ARE OFFERED AT NO COST. KIDS FIRST GUIDES CONVERSATIONS BETWEEN PARENTS ABOUT CHILD-RELATED TOPICS. PARENTS LEARN TO FOCUS ON THE CHILD'S PERSPECTIVE, IMPROVE COMMUNICATION, AND RESOLVE PARENTING DISPUTES. PARENTS CAN ALSO EXCHANGE THEIR CHILDREN PEACEFULLY IN A CHILD-FRIENDLY ENVIRONMENT THROUGH KIDS FIRST'S NEUTRAL EXCHANGE PROGRAM. IN 2021, KIDS FIRST PROVIDED MEDIATION SESSIONS TO 186 PARENTS, VISITATION COUNSELING SESSIONS TO 374 PARENTS, AND NEUTRAL EXCHANGES TO 6 PARENTS.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Jenny Schulz Executive Director | Officer | 50 | $60,832 |
Lynn Hartman President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
James Klein Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Vernon Squires Vice President | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Scott Bennett Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Latoya Harrington Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $68,697 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $12,850 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $316,896 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $653,533 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $14,741 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $1,051,976 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $49,598 |
| Investment income | $18,323 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $211 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $26,457 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $1,214,125 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $65,112 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $9,116 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $529,308 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $15,050 |
| Other employee benefits | $10,532 |
| Payroll taxes | $43,990 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $15,875 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $2,137 |
| Fees for services: Other | $196 |
| Advertising and promotion | $525 |
| Office expenses | $27,958 |
| Information technology | $13,532 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $8,210 |
| Travel | $1,161 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,272 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $7,471 |
| Insurance | $5,028 |
| All other expenses | $2,930 |
| Total functional expenses | $753,287 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $605,750 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $340,263 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $396,367 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $2,099 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $3,195 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $15,798 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $10,215 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $381,269 |
| Total assets | $1,754,956 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $8,676 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $5 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $12,042 |
| Total liabilities | $20,723 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,420,926 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $313,307 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $1,754,956 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Kids First Law Center has recieved totaling $250.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
The Accel Foundation Waverly, IA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT DONATION | $250 |
Endowment Analysis
| Beg. Balance | $525,107 |
| Earnings | $60,675 |
| Admin Expense | $3,369 |
| Net Contributions | $20,757 |
| Grants | $9,657 |
| Ending Balance | $593,512 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Legal Aid Chicago Chicago, IL | $15,557,581 | $23,153,196 |
Mid-Minnesota Legal Assistance Incorporated Minneapolis, MN | $13,119,781 | $18,613,271 |
Prairie State Legal Services Inc Rockford, IL | $13,043,548 | $17,866,109 |
Legal Action Of Wisconsin Inc Milwaukee, WI | $4,032,874 | $12,478,774 |
Project Harmony-Haven For Abuse Response Members Serving Our Omaha, NE | $47,319,096 | $20,341,905 |
Iowa Legal Aid Des Moines, IA | $14,580,759 | $13,573,795 |
Southern Minnesota Regional Legal Services Inc St Paul, MN | $7,070,587 | $10,263,098 |
American Bar Endowment Chicago, IL | $194,396,463 | $19,205,058 |
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation Chicago, IL | $9,055,531 | $13,205,429 |
Legal Aid Of Nebraska Omaha, NE | $4,357,559 | $10,934,705 |
Legal Aid Of Western Missouri Kansas City, MO | $9,531,147 | $11,342,252 |
Land Of Lincoln Legal Assistance Foundation East St Louis, IL | $13,021,176 | $11,751,411 |