LETS GROW KIDS INC Charity Report

Public IRS 990 nonprofit record

LETS GROW KIDS INC

EIN 31-1802348 · Youth Development (O125)

What they do

to ENSURE AFFORDABLE ACCESS to HIGH-QUALITY CHILD CARE for ALL VERMONT FAMILIES BY 2025.

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Good signs so far

The public paperwork has several good signs. Now check whether the charity can show who it helped.

Here is the honest answer: A tax form shows money and paperwork. It cannot prove that people, animals, or the community were truly helped.

Good signs we looked for

IRS warning checkNo IRS revocation warning appears in this data.

Money report from 2024The charity has a recent tax report to read.

They explain their jobThe charity tells us what it is trying to do.

They name their leaders13 people are listed in the latest report.

You can reach themThey list contact information, so you can ask questions.

Money made simple

$215.11spent for every $100 of revenueSpending was higher than revenue this year.

$25.20of every $100 spent went to management and office costsThis number alone does not tell us how much good they did.

$1.14in assets for every $1 spent this yearSome assets cannot be spent right away.

91.6%of its money came from giftsOther money may come from services or investments.

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Worth asking: Expenses exceeded revenue by $3,130,770 this year. Ask whether that was planned or caused by a one-time event.

Pay context: The highest compensation shown in this filing is $214,364 for ALYSON RICHARDS (CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER). Compare pay with organizations of similar size and complexity.

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Money

Financial picture

Tax year 2024

A plain-language look at the latest Form 990 figures available. These numbers help you ask better questions; they do not, by themselves, rate whether a charity is good or bad.

Money in and money out

Revenue$2,719,800

Expenses$5,850,570

Annual shortfall $3,130,770 Expenses were higher than revenue for this filing year.

Selected spending reported on the 990

Each amount is compared with total expenses separately. These categories can overlap, so they should not be added together as a pie chart.

Management and general$1,475,330 · 25.2% of expenses

Grants paid$11,441,787 · 195.6% of expenses

This source amount exceeds total expenses; compare the filing details carefully.

Reported executive compensation (total)$637,134 · 10.9% of expenses

See all reported dollar amounts

Revenue$2,719,800

Expenses$5,850,570

Assets$6,664,472

Income$2,719,800

Contributions$2,490,971

Grants given$11,441,787

Average grant$34,990

Management and general$1,475,330

Executive compensation (total)$637,134

Stocks and bonds$2,633,320

Investing fees$6,383

People

Leadership and board

Tax year 2024

Names, titles, time, and compensation below are reported by the organization on its Form 990.

People reported as paid

Person and titleCompensation

ALYSON RICHARDSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $214,364Base $210,189 · Other $4,175

SARAH KENNEYSR DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND FIELD · 40 hrs/week $165,945Base $129,282 · Other $36,663

CHERYL CARLSONCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER · 40 hrs/week $156,202Base $117,931 · Other $38,271

EMILIE TENENBAUMCHIEF OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND STRATEGY · 40 hrs/week $150,768Base $116,615 · Other $34,153

DANIEL SMITHSECRETARY · 4 hrs/week $74,814Base · Other $74,814

Compensation alone does not tell whether pay is reasonable. Consider the charity’s size, work, location, and results.

See everyone listed on the board or leadership roster (13)

ALYSON RICHARDSCHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

SARAH KENNEYSR DIRECTOR OF POLICY AND FIELD

CHERYL CARLSONCHIEF PROGRAM OFFICER

EMILIE TENENBAUMCHIEF OF EXTERNAL AFFAIRS AND STRATEGY

DANIEL SMITHSECRETARY

ALYSSA CAMPBELLDIRECTOR

CHRISTINE DODSONDIRECTOR

JENNIFER WILLIAMSVICE PRESIDENT

LYNETTE FRAGA PHDDIRECTOR

MEG SEELYDIRECTOR

MICHELLE ASCHDIRECTOR

RICK DAVISPRESIDENT

TOM MACLEAYTREASURER

About this charity

Recognized since: January 2001
Location: CO VCF 3 COURT STREET, MIDDLEBURY, VT 05753
County: Addison
In care of: DANIEL SMITH
Primary officer: DANIEL SMITH, SECRETARY

How to reach them

WebsiteVisit the charity’s website Phone(802) 388-3355

Filing and classification

Latest tax year: 2024
Tax period began: January 1, 2024
Return type: 990
Tax preparer: CLIFTONLARSONALLEN
NTEE classification: Youth Development (O125)
IRS tax category: Other Grantmaking and Giving Services
Grant-giving organization: Yes