# Kids Are First

Youth development programs nonprofit in Carrizo Spgs, Texas 78834. EIN 27-4661034. Data as of November 8, 2026.

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## Mission (the organization's own words)

> To administer Head Start and Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle, and Maverick Counties.

Source: Form 990, year ending Nov 2025: https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/274661034/202611779349300316/full

## IRS facts

- Type: Youth development programs (IRS activity code O50)
- Tax status: 501(c)(3), contributions deductible, recognized 2011
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026: https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-business-master-file-extract-eo-bmf

## Finances (IRS Form 990 e-file data)

| Year ending | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Net assets | Employees | Volunteers | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | $8,746,970 | $9,129,787 | $2,845,823 | $2,376,559 | 199 | 65 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/274661034/202611779349300316/full) |
| Nov 2024 | $8,785,155 | $9,298,006 | $3,265,211 | $2,737,898 | 217 | 65 | [Form 990](https://projects.propublica.org/nonprofits/organizations/274661034/202512889349301321/full) |

Expense split, year ending Nov 2025: programs $7,423,317 (81%), management $1,706,470 (19%), fundraising $0 (0%).

Revenue sources, year ending Nov 2025: gifts and grants $8,745,451, program fees $0, investment income $1,519.

Growth label: **Steady** (about -0% a year, Nov 2024 to Nov 2025). Growth label: we compare total revenue on the oldest and the newest return shown above. Growing means revenue rose by more than 10% a year on average, Shrinking means it fell by more than 10% a year, and Steady means a change between -10% and +10% a year. The rate is the compounded yearly average between the two returns, so it hides ups and downs in between (see the table). We only label groups with returns at least a year apart and at least $5,000 of revenue on the oldest one. This is our own calculation, not an IRS rating or a judgment of quality.

## How it compares

- Revenue rank: 1 of 3 youth development nonprofits in Carrizo Spgs.
- Revenue $8,746,970 is in the top 10% of 994 youth development nonprofits in Texas; median $150,415.
- Source: IRS Business Master File, posted October 13, 2026; BackPR analysis.

## Local context

- Dimmit County, Texas: about 2,251 children under 18 (U.S. Census Bureau, July 1, 2024): https://www2.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/datasets/2020-2024/counties/asrh/cc-est2024-agesex-all.csv
- 6 youth and community nonprofits in this directory in the county: 2.7 per 1,000 children.
- Texas rules: https://backpr.com/resources/states/texas

## Questions

**What is Kids Are First's EIN?**

Kids Are First's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 27-4661034. It is the nine-digit number the IRS uses to identify the organization. Source: IRS Exempt Organizations Business Master File posted October 13, 2026.

**Is Kids Are First a nonprofit?**

Yes. The IRS lists Kids Are First in Carrizo Spgs, Texas as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3), recognized since 2011. This is from the IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026. Status can change, so check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**Are donations to Kids Are First tax-deductible?**

Yes, the IRS lists gifts to Kids Are First as tax-deductible (IRS Business Master File posted October 13, 2026). How much you can deduct depends on your own taxes, and this is not tax advice. Check its current status on the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search before you donate.

**What does Kids Are First do?**

In its own words on its Form 990 for the year ending Nov 2025: "To administer Head Start and Early Head Start services to children ages 0 to 5 in the communities of Dimmit, Frio, La Salle, and Maverick Counties." The IRS classifies it as: Youth development programs.

**How much money does Kids Are First take in?**

For the year ending Nov 2025, Kids Are First reported total revenue of $8,746,970 and total expenses of $9,129,787 on its Form 990 (IRS Form 990 e-file data).

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Data as of November 8, 2026. Sources: IRS Business Master File, IRS Form 990 series e-file data, U.S. Census Bureau. No officer or staff names are published.