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Kids Rank

Kids Rank

Highland Park, IL 60040
Tax ID37-1651268

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About this organization

Revenue

$82,032

Expenses

$79,873

Website

kidsrank.org

Mission

KIDS RANK PROVIDES MILITARY CHILDREN WITH A SENSE OF STABILITY THROUGH INTERACTIVE GROUP LEARNING EXPERIENCES AND COMMUNITY SERVICE. KIDS RANK IS A 501C(3) SERVICE-BASED ORGANIZATION DEVELOPED SPECIFICALLY FOR MILITARY CHILDREN. THROUGH THE FORMATION OF LOCAL CLUBS, CALLED PRIDES, KIDS RANK ENGAGES CHILDREN IN HANDS-ON, SKILL BUILDING PROJECTS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES DESIGNED TO ENCOURAGE RESILIENCE THROUGH OUR CORE PILLARS OF CONNECT, LEAD AND SERVE. OUR MILITARY CHILDREN SERVE THEIR COMMUNITIES JUST AS THEIR PARENTS SERVE (OR HAVE SERVED) OUR COUNTRY. THE PROGRAM IS OPEN TO SCHOOL-AGED MILITARY CHILDREN FROM ALL BRANCHES OF SERVICE INCLUDING ACTIVE DUTY, RESERVISTS, RETIREES AND FAMILIES OF THE FALLEN. THE ONLY ORGANIZATION OF ITS TYPE FOR MILITARY CHILDREN, KIDS RANK WAS FORMED TO DELIVER ONGOING, CONTINUOUS PROGRAMMING FOCUSED ON THE NEEDS OF MILITARY CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES. RECOGNIZING THAT ISOLATED WORKSHOPS AND EPISODIC ASSISTANCE DOES LITTLE TO ENHANCE YOUNGSTERS' SOCI

About

KIDS RANK PRIDE PROGRAM (CORNERSTONE PROGRAM) CLUB GROUPS-KIDS RANK CALLS THEM PRIDES AND THEY EACH TYPICALLY INVOLVE 10 CHILDREN-GIVE MEMBERS AN OPPORTUNITY TO CONNECT WITH THOSE WHO UNDERSTAND THE CULTURE AND CHALLENGES FACED BY OTHERS IN SIMILAR CIRCUMSTANCES. IN THIS GROUP ENVIRONMENT THEY HAVE A SAFE SPACE TO SHARE THEIR ACCOMPLISHMENTS, DISAPPOINTMENTS, ANXIETIES AND EXCITEMENT WITHOUT FEAR OF JUDGMENTS. PARTICIPANTS ARE THEN ABLE TO TAKE ON LEADERSHIP ROLES THROUGH TEAM-BUILDING EXERCISES AND PROJECT PLANNING. MEETINGS INCLUDE BOTH STRUCTURED ELEMENTS MEANT TO MIRROR, IN AGE-APPROPRIATE WAYS, THE BEHAVIORS OF MILITARY ORGANIZATIONS ALONG WITH UNSTRUCTURED ACTIVITIES INTENDED TO INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND LEARNING. THIS PROGRAM EMPHASIZES THE IMPORTANCE OF GIVING BACK THROUGH SERVICE RELATED VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES WITHIN THE COMMUNITIES THEY CURRENTLY CALL HOME. PRIDES MEET ONCE PER WEEK FOR 60-90 MINUTE SESSIONS SPANNING A 30-WEEK PERIOD BEGINNING ANNUALLY IN OCTOBER.

Interesting data from their 2018 990 filing

The non-profit's aim, as indicated in the filing, is “Kids rank provides military children with a sense of stability through interactive group learning experiences and community service. kids rank is a 501c(3) service-based organization developed specifically for military children. through the formation of local clubs, called prides, kids rank engages children in hands-on, skill building projects and volunteer opportunities designed to encourage resilience through our core pillars of connect, lead and serve. our military children serve their communities just as their parents serve (or have served) our country. the program is open to school-aged military children from all branches of service including active duty, reservists, retirees and families of the fallen. the only organization of its type for military children, kids rank was formed to deliver ongoing, continuous programming focused on the needs of military children and their families. recognizing that isolated workshops and episodic assistance does little to enhance youngsters' soci”.

When referring to its functions, they were specified as: “Kids rank provides military children with a sense of stability through interactive group learning experiences and community service. kids rank is a 501c(3) service-based organization developed specifically for military children. through the formation of local clubs, called prides, kids rank engages children in hands-on, skill building projects and volunteer opportunities designed to encourage resilience through our core pillars of connect, lead and serve. our military children serve their communities just as their parents serve (or have served) our country. the program is open to school-aged military children from all branches of service including active duty, reservists, retirees and families of the fallen. the only organization of its type for military children, kids rank was formed to deliver ongoing, continuous programming focused on the needs of military children and their families. recognizing that isolated workshops and episodic assistance does little to enhance youngsters' soci”.

  • The non-profit has reported their operating state as VA, as required by law.
  • As stated in the filing, the non-profit's address in 2018 was 8 BURTIS AVENUE, HIGHWOOD, IL, 60044.
  • The non-profit's form reports a total of 1 employees as of 2018.
  • Does not operate a hospital.
  • Does not operate a school.
  • Does not collect art.
  • Does not provide credit counseling.
  • Does not have foreign activities.
  • Is not a donor advised fund.
  • Is not a private foundation.
  • Expenses are less than $100,000.
  • Revenue is less than $100,000.
  • Revenue less expenses is $2,159.
  • The remuneration of the CEO of the organization is not determined through an impartial review and approval process.
  • The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
  • The organization has 4 independent voting members.
  • The organization was formed in 2011.
  • The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
  • The organization pays $39,227 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
  • The organization pays $0 in fundraising expenses.
  • The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
  • The organization has fundraising events.

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