Special Kids Foundation is located in Chicago, IL. The organization was established in 1992. According to its NTEE Classification (T20) the organization is classified as: Private Grantmaking Foundations, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Special Kids Foundation 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 05/2023, Special Kids Foundation generated $47.4k in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (14.7%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $220.9k during the year ending 05/2023. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Since 2016, Special Kids Foundation has awarded 66 individual grants totaling $1,294,087. If you would like to learn more about the grant giving history of this organization, scroll down to the grant profile section of this page.
Form
990PF
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990PF Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
SUPPORTING ORGANIZATIONS THAT MAKE A POSITIVE IMPACT IN THE LIVES OF CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DISABILITIES THROUGH EDUCATION, TREATMENT AND/OR INCLUSION.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Denise Schwartz President | 25 | $38,480 | |
Cynthia Johnson Vice President | 2 | $0 | |
Heather Weiss Treasurer | 2 | $0 | |
Davida Salamon Secretary | 2 | $0 | |
Felice Boyer Director | 2 | $0 | |
Lauren Conway Director | 2 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $19,574 |
| Interest on Savings | $0 |
| Dividends & Interest | $70,362 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain on Sale of Assets | -$42,556 |
| Capital Gain Net Income | $0 |
| Net ST Capital Gain | $0 |
| Income Modifications | $0 |
| Profit on Inventory Sales | $0 |
| Other Income | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $47,380 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Compensation of officers, directors, trustees, etc | $38,480 |
| Other employee salaries and wages | $0 |
| Pension plans, employee benefits | $0 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Taxes | $0 |
| Depreciation | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel, conferences, and meetings | $18 |
| Printing and publications | $1,510 |
| Other expenses | $9,733 |
| Total operating and administrative expenses | $70,915 |
| Contributions, gifts, grants paid | $150,000 |
| Total expenses and disbursements | $220,915 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $20,443 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $212,143 |
| Net Accounts receivable | $270 |
| Net Pledges Receivable | $0 |
| Grants receivable | $0 |
| Receivables from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Net other notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
| Net Investments - land, buildings, equipment | $0 |
| Investments—mortgage loans | $0 |
| Investments—other | $54,696 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $3,157,749 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $710 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Mortgages and other notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $710 |
Over the last fiscal year, Special Kids Foundation has awarded $150,000 in support to 8 organizations.
| Grant Recipient | Amount |
|---|---|
THE KIDS EQUIPMENT NETWORK PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $30,000 |
ESPERANZA PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $20,000 |
EASTER SEAL METROPOLITAN CHICAGO PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $5,699 |
CHILDREN'S RESEARCH TRIANGLE PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $15,000 |
CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT FUTURES PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $10,000 |
HAVE DREAMS PURPOSE: SUPPORT | $17,500 |