Kids Love Writing is located in Carmel Valley, CA. The organization was established in 2014. According to its NTEE Classification (B90) the organization is classified as: Educational Services, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kids Love Writing 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 12/2022, Kids Love Writing generated $602.1k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 8 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 14.6% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $709.3k during the year ending 12/2022. While expenses have increased by 15.3% per year over the past 8 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
2022
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO HELP STUDENTS BECOME MORE SKILLED AND CONFIDENT WRITERS
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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KIDS LOVE WRITING OPERATE SUMMER WRITING PROGRAMS FOR ELEMENTARY AND MIDDLE SCHOOL AGED STUDENTS(CHILDREN ENTERING GRADES 1-8) IN CALIFORNIA. OUR SIGNIFICANT ACTIVITIES ARE IDENTIFYING LOCATIONS, SOURCING/INTERVIEWING/HIRING/BACKGROUND-CHECKING/ON-BOARDING STAFF, PROCURING AND DISTRIBUTING SUPPLIES, PREPARING THE PROGRAM MATERIALS AND DELIVERING THE PROGRAM EXPERIENCE. KIDS LOVE WRITING OPERATED 2 ON-CAMPUS AND 5 ONLINE PROGRAM SESSIONS, SERVING 215 CAMPERS IN 2022.
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Hans Hartvickson Founder | Trustee | 20 | $74,236 |
Kevin Keegan Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Beth Sutkus Thompson Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
Jennifer Hartvickson Founder | Trustee | 20 | $74,235 |
W Andrew Mcclelland Director | Trustee | 1 | $0 |
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $0 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $0 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $0 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $599,077 |
| Investment income | $3,516 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$521 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $602,072 |
| 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. | $148,471 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $283,815 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $0 |
| Payroll taxes | $39,432 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $7,641 |
| Advertising and promotion | $63,073 |
| Office expenses | $183 |
| Information technology | $489 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $0 |
| Travel | $113 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
| Interest | $4,345 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $10,086 |
| Insurance | $10,760 |
| All other expenses | $7,181 |
| Total functional expenses | $709,288 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $64,808 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $200 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $132,419 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
| 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 | $7,520 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $14,145 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $3,310 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $222,402 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $26,437 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $0 |
| 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 | $244,979 |
| Total liabilities | $271,416 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
| 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 | -$49,014 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $222,402 |