KIDS CAN SUCCEED

sun city, AZ · EIN 473729666 · Form 990EZ · FY2021 · NTEE O50 · Youth Development · Small ($100K-$1M) · kidscansucceed.org

revenue

$174K

expenses

$171K

net assets

$12K

employees

—

mission · from form 990

Kids Can Succeed is committed to helping children, especially those who live in poverty, to reach their full potential and achieve their dreams. Through our far-reaching programs, we strive constantly to make an impact on kids from all walks of life. Consistent with our commitment to our mission Hope Dream Believe we recognize the importance of supporting the family to help achieve our goal. We work with children, parents and local communities through initiatives that are designed to make a difference.

profile · synthesized from sources

Kids Can Succeed is a nonprofit organization based in Sun City, Arizona, dedicated to empowering children, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds, through various educational and entrepreneurial programs. Their initiatives focus on developing essential skills in business, technology, and literacy to help children reach their full potential.

named programs · 4 · from sources

what they call their work

Girls Programming Class

Encourages young girls to explore technology and programming as potential career paths through hands-on training.

Let's Read Program

Provides disadvantaged parents with reading books and support to encourage shared reading time with their children.

STEM Based Learning

Focuses on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math to inspire creative thinking among children.

Youth Business Skills

Offers programs that teach young people essential business skills and entrepreneurial mindset.

activities · 8 groups

what they do

Youth Civic Leadership Development 4 activities
- Community Initiatives
  
  Operates community initiatives in education, health & fitness, technology, after-school programming, and youth sports.
- Community Initiatives
  
  Operates community initiatives in education, health & fitness, technology, after-school programming, and youth sports.
- Youth Referral Program
  
  Operates a youth referral program to connect young people with supportive services.
- Youth Referral Program
  
  Operates a youth referral program to connect young people with supportive services.
Youth Financial Literacy Education 2 activities
- Business Skills and Mentoring Programs
  
  Teaches business skills to teens to develop math and English competencies, and provides business mentoring to young adults through programs like "Intro to Business" and an advanced business program where students develop websites and acquire products or skills. This includes matching children with business entrepreneurs to encourage future business leadership.
- Business Skills and Mentoring Programs
  
  Teaches business skills to teens to develop math and English competencies, and provides business mentoring to young adults through programs like "Intro to Business" and an advanced business program where students develop websites and acquire products or skills. This includes matching children with business entrepreneurs to encourage future business leadership.
Specialized Academic & Enrichment Curriculum 2 activities
- Curriculum Delivery
  
  Delivers an award-winning curriculum designed to activate students' creativity and potential, teaching life-changing skills.
- Curriculum Delivery
  
  Delivers an award-winning curriculum designed to activate students' creativity and potential, teaching life-changing skills.
Children's Book Distribution & Reading Spaces 2 activities
- Peer Reading Mentoring Program
  
  Operates a peer mentoring program that matches students needing reading support with peer buddies of similar age to improve reading skills and encourages children to develop a love of books, name letters, and play with word sounds.
- Peer Reading Mentoring Program
  
  Operates a peer mentoring program that matches students needing reading support with peer buddies of similar age to improve reading skills and encourages children to develop a love of books, name letters, and play with word sounds.
Device Distribution for Education 2 activities
- Reward-based Laptop and Book Programs
  
  Offers laptops to children aged 8-17 and books to children ages 5-12 through reward-based programs designed to encourage achievement in challenging programs and promote reading and learning.
- Reward-based Technology and Reading Programs
  
  Offers laptops to children aged 8-17 and books to children ages 5-12 through reward-based programs designed to encourage achievement in challenging programs and promote reading and learning.
STEM Mentorship for Girls 1 activity
- Coding Programs
  
  Operates coding programs for children, including specific programs for girls, delivered through interactive learning courses by volunteer instructors. Mentors speak to participants during yearly coding program sessions, and lunch is provided for participants selected for advanced weekend sessions. These programs also teach young girls how to use technology beyond recreational activities.
Mobile STEM Education Labs 1 activity
- STEM-based Learning Programs
  
  Runs STEM-based learning programs in science, technology, engineering, and math to support children who struggle in traditional learning environments.
Uncategorized 4 activities
- Coding Programs
  
  Operates coding programs for children, including specific programs for girls, delivered through interactive learning courses by volunteer instructors, with mentors speaking to participants during yearly sessions and providing lunch for advanced weekend sessions. These programs teach young girls how to use technology beyond recreational activities.
- STEM-based Learning Programs
  
  Runs STEM-based learning programs in science, technology, engineering, and math to support children who struggle in traditional learning environments.
- Sports Mentoring Programs
  
  Provides mentoring to young adults through sports programs, including local city programs and JR NBA initiatives.
- Sports Mentoring Programs
  
  Provides mentoring to young adults through sports programs, including local city programs and JR NBA initiatives.

financials · form 990EZ · fy2021

revenue

Total revenue$174K

Contributions & grants$174K100%

Program service revenue$00%

Investment income$00%

Other revenue$0

expenses

Total expenses$171K

Program expenses—

Admin / overhead—

Fundraising—

Salaries & benefits$0

Grants paid out$0

balance sheet

Total assets$47K

Cash—

Investments—

Liabilities—

Net assets$12K

1 years on record · 2021–2021

leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2021

who runs it

board members · 1

Richard Brown — Executive Director

relationships · 18

who they work with

Auto Zone Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
Bank Of America Funder — Recipient of a grant
Best Buy Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
CVS Pharmacy Partner — In-kind partner
Chipotle Funder — Recipient of a grant
Cox Communications Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
Fiesta Bowl Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
Finish Line Partner — In-kind partner
Foot Print Center Partner — Recent partner
Ford Foundation Funder — Recipient of a grant
Fry's Inc Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
Google Inc Partner — In-kind partner
JR NBA Partner — Collaborates with JR NBA programs to provide mentoring and positive role models for young adults.
PetsMart Partner — In-kind partner
Pottery Barn Funder — Recipient of a grant
Sams Club Funder — Recipient of a grant
Toyota Motors Funder — Recipient of an award/grant
Walmart Inc Funder — Recipient of an award/grant