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Kids First Law Center

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Crime, Legal-Related / Legal Services (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$1.1M (2023)

Expenses
$1.09M (2023)

Total Assets
$1.92M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$18.5k (2023)

Years with missing data
Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,102,679
Expenses
$1,089,908
Net Income
$12,771
Net Assets
$1,902,385
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $949,562
86.1%
Program Services $85,361
7.7%
Investment Income $27,886
2.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $38,115
3.5%
Sales of Assets -$2,782
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,537
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $77,129
7.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $789,535
72.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,920,909
Total Liabilities $18,524
Net Assets $1,902,385
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $65,878 $0 $9,751
Vernon Squires (President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Peden (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Klein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Latoya Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Blankenship (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikki Kettelkamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Doce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Hartman (Director (Partial Year)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,112,374
Expenses
$935,344
Net Income
$177,030
Net Assets
$1,854,058
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,018,321
91.5%
Program Services $63,851
5.7%
Investment Income $14,681
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $16,464
1.5%
Sales of Assets -$1,346
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $403
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $69,511
7.4%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $687,797
73.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,880,275
Total Liabilities $26,217
Net Assets $1,854,058
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $65,297 $0 $3,908
Vernon Squires (President) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Peden (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Klein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Hartman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Latoya Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Blankenship (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikki Kettelkamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Doce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Katie Jensen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Elizabeth Mitchell (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$1,214,125
Expenses
$753,287
Net Income
$460,838
Net Assets
$1,734,233
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,051,976
86.6%
Program Services $49,598
4.1%
Investment Income $18,323
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $26,457
2.2%
Sales of Assets $211
0.0%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $67,560
5.6%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $65,112
8.6%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $529,308
70.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,754,956
Total Liabilities $20,723
Net Assets $1,734,233
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $60,832 $0 $2,549
Lynn Hartman (President) $0 $0 $0
Vernon Squires (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Klein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Latoya Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Blankenship (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikki Kettelkamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Maria Doce (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jennifer Peden (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$983,986
Expenses
$766,071
Net Income
$217,915
Net Assets
$1,261,128
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $921,760
93.7%
Program Services $46,346
4.7%
Investment Income $14,683
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $1,197
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $64,999
8.5%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $501,535
65.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,290,648
Total Liabilities $29,520
Net Assets $1,261,128
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $59,950 $0 $2,466
Lynn Hartman (President) $0 $0 $0
Vernon Squires (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bennett (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
James Klein (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Ann Hammond (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jace Bisgard (Director) $0 $0 $0
Nikki Kettelkamp (Director) $0 $0 $0
Latoya Harrington (Director) $0 $0 $0
Dave Blankenship (Director) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Kirby (Former Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Carley Umstead (Former Director) $0 $0 $0
Mindy Sorg (Former Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$864,954
Expenses
$770,731
Net Income
$94,223
Net Assets
$1,040,534
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $751,256
86.9%
Program Services $96,981
11.2%
Investment Income $19,926
2.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$3,713
Sales of Assets $504
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $62,642
8.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $529,630
68.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,080,303
Total Liabilities $39,769
Net Assets $1,040,534
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Exeuctive Director) $57,462 $0 $2,324
Scott Bennett (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Klein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mindy Sorg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vernon Squires (Director) $0 $0 $0
Carley Umstead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Hammond (President) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Hartman (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joseph Kirby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jace Bisgard (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$659,507
Expenses
$753,025
Net Income
-$93,518
Net Assets
$930,977
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $550,078
83.4%
Program Services $93,893
14.2%
Investment Income $18,894
2.9%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,276
Sales of Assets $618
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $300
0.0%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $58,933
7.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $514,438
68.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $973,167
Total Liabilities $42,190
Net Assets $930,977
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $54,800 $0 $2,134
Mindy Sorg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Hammond (President) $0 $0 $0
Carley Umstead (Director) $0 $0 $0
Jace Bisgard (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Val Ortberg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Kirby (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Hartman (Director) $0 $0 $0
Vernon Squires (Director) $0 $0 $0
James Klein (Director) $0 $0 $0
Scott Bennett (Vice President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$586,309
Expenses
$517,736
Net Income
$68,573
Net Assets
$705,848
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $524,281
89.4%
Program Services $55,990
9.5%
Investment Income $7,533
1.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,248
Sales of Assets $753
0.1%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $57,772
11.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $339,878
65.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $883,576
Total Liabilities $177,728
Net Assets $705,848
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $55,906 $0 $1,691
Mindy Sorg (Director) $0 $0 $0
Ann Hammond (President) $0 $0 $0
Carley Umstead (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jace Bisgard (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mccartan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Nielsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Val Ortberg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Joe Kirby (Director) $0 $0 $0
Lynn Hartman (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$560,940
Expenses
$402,081
Net Income
$158,859
Net Assets
$668,483
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $487,409
86.9%
Program Services $66,759
11.9%
Investment Income $6,957
1.2%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,522
Sales of Assets $2,337
0.4%
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,077
13.0%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $247,070
61.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $756,585
Total Liabilities $88,102
Net Assets $668,483
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $53,741 $0 $3,684
Mindy Sorg (President) $0 $0 $0
Ann Hammond (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carley Umstead (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jace Bisgard (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Fagan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Halbrook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mccartan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Kris Nielsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Val Ortberg (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$461,070
Expenses
$364,429
Net Income
$96,641
Net Assets
$501,953
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $399,545
86.7%
Program Services $62,762
13.6%
Investment Income $3,858
0.8%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$5,095
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $55,202
15.1%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $209,251
57.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $546,922
Total Liabilities $44,969
Net Assets $501,953
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $51,732 $0 $3,470
Bill Mccartan (President) $0 $0 $0
Mindy Sorg (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Carley Umstead (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Ann Hammond (Secretary (Eff. 10/15)) $0 $0 $0
Allison Heffern (Secretary (Until 07/15)) $0 $0 $0
Jace Bisgard (Director (Eff. 11/15)) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Brown (Director (Until 02/15)) $0 $0 $0
Brian Fagan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Halbrook (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Hanna (Director (Until 11/15)) $0 $0 $0
Kris Nielsen (Director) $0 $0 $0
Val Ortberg (Director (Eff. 11/15)) $0 $0 $0
Mike Tiernan (Director (Until 02/15)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$372,876
Expenses
$304,893
Net Income
$67,983
Net Assets
$460,277
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $324,781
87.1%
Program Services $50,226
13.5%
Investment Income $1,930
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,061
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $52,580
17.2%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $170,094
55.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $475,866
Total Liabilities $15,589
Net Assets $460,277
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $51,170 $0 $1,410
Allison Heffern (Director/President (Eff. 03/14)) $0 $0 $0
Sarah Halbrook (President (Until 03/14)/Director) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Brown (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Buresh (Treasurer (Until 02/14)) $0 $0 $0
Carley Umstead (Treasurer (Eff. 02/14)) $0 $0 $0
Mike Tiernan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Brian Fagan (Director (Eff. 02/14)) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Gullickson (Director (Until 02/14)) $0 $0 $0
Beth Hanna (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mccartan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Mindy Sorg (Director (Eff. 06/14)) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$277,950
Expenses
$257,218
Net Income
$20,732
Net Assets
$245,926
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $239,554
86.2%
Program Services $39,749
14.3%
Investment Income $767
0.3%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$2,120
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $50,620
19.7%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $140,131
54.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $245,926
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $245,926
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Schulz (Executive Director) $45,955 $0 $4,665
Sarah Olson (President) $0 $0 $0
Lydia Brown (Vice President) $0 $0 $0
Ryan Buresh (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Mike Tiernan (Secretary) $0 $0 $0
Cathy Gullickson (Director) $0 $0 $0
Beth Hanna (Director) $0 $0 $0
Allison Heffern (Director) $0 $0 $0
Bill Mccartan (Director) $0 $0 $0
Rich Mitvalsky (Director) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$391,662
Expenses
$318,549
Net Income
$73,113
Net Assets
$216,574
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $354,557
90.5%
Program Services $22,080
5.6%
Investment Income $1,539
0.4%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $13,486
3.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $47,500
14.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $126,783
39.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $218,936
Total Liabilities $2,362
Net Assets $216,574

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2008

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2007

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2005

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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