Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation

Organization Overview

Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation, operating under the name Kickstart Kids, is located in Houston, TX. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (O99) the organization is classified as: Youth Development N.E.C., under the broad grouping of Youth Development and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Kickstart Kids employed 95 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kickstart Kids 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 06/2021, Kickstart Kids generated $6.3m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 3.4% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $5.3m during the year ending 06/2021. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

KICKSTART KIDS OFFERS HIGH QUALITY MARITAL ARTS INSTRUCTION TO ADOLESCENTS NAVIGATING THE DIFFICULT MIDDLE AND HIGH SCHOOL YEARS.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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KICKSTART KIDS USES MARTIAL ARTS AS A VEHICLE TO TEACH CHARACTER AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL LEARNING TO GIVE STUDENTS THE TOOLS TO GROW PERSONALLY, AVOID SELF-DESTRUCTIVE BEHAVIORS, RESIST NEGATIVE PEER PRESSURE, IMPROVE MENTAL HEALTH, AND MAKE RESPONSIBLE DECISIONS. KICKSTART KIDS REACHES AT-RISK ADOLESCENTS AT A CRITICAL TIME IN THEIR LIVES AND INSTILLS CHARACTER, RESILIENCE, LIFE SKILLS, SELF-ESTEEM, AND SOCIAL EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING, IMPROVING THE LIKELIHOOD OF HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATION AND SUCCESS IN ADULTHOOD. INDEPENDENT STUDIES HAVE PROVEN THAT STUDENTS OF THE PROGRAM HAVE ACHIEVED HIGHER LEVELS OF ACADEMIC AND SOCIAL SUCCESS, AND BECOME MORE PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF THEIR SCHOOLS AND COMMUNITIES. IT HAS ALSO BEEN DOCUMENTED THAT THE PROGRAM ENJOYS STRONG SCHOOL ADMINISTRATOR AND PARENT SUPPORT, AND PROVIDES CRITICAL SERVICES FOR STUDENTS AS THEY ENTER AND TRANSITION THROUGH MIDDLE SCHOOL. KICKSTART KIDS POSITIVELY IMPACTS STUDENTS, SCHOOLS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Bill Hickl
Finance Chair/direct
$0
Chuck Norris
Chairman/director
$0
Gena Norris
Executive Chairman
$0
Brenda Love Jones
Director
$0
Kevin Mitchell
Director
$0
Laura True
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$415,932
Related organizations$0
Government grants $823,000
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$796,125
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $0
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,035,057
Total Program Service Revenue$4,195,482
Investment income $507
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events $51,715
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $1,132
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $6,283,893

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 5 grants that Kick Drugs Out Of America Foundation has recieved totaling $326,692.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Jewels Of Charity Inc

Roseland, NJ

PURPOSE: IN-SCHOOL PROGRAMS FOR YOUTH

$250,000
Ayco Charitable Foundation

Cohoes, NY

PURPOSE: COMMUNITY & HUMAN SERVICES

$30,000
Mercury One Inc

Irving, TX

PURPOSE: FIGHT AGAINST DRUGS, ANTI-DRUG EDUCATION

$25,000
American Online Giving Foundation Inc

Newark, DE

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$16,692
Albert And Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation

Houston, TX

PURPOSE: TOWARDS SUPPORT OF THE HOUSTON-AREA KICKSTART KIDS IN-SCHOOL, AFTER-SCHOOL AND SUMMER PROGRAMS.

$5,000
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