Advocates for Kids is committed to providing service and/or supporting organizations that serve children by providing experiences that empower them to realize their full potential. Advocates for Kids envisions children achieving a clearer sense of identity and enjoying a higher quality of life.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$2.2M
+17.4% YoY
Annual Giving
$50K
-41.9% YoY
Grant Count
6
+50.0% YoY
Avg Grant Size
$8K
-61.3% YoY
About Advocates For Kids
Based on IRS filings
Advocates For Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in COLUMBUS, OH. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $2.2M in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 6 grants totaling $50K. Net investment income was $255K.
Focus Areas
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Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
States
Cities
Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Metric | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $2,153,613 | $1,834,802 | $1,578,800 |
| Revenue | $653,051 | $593,558 | $-61,158 |
| Expenses | $333,240 | $338,556 | $251,496 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $254,644 | $224,331 | $-219,454 |
| Distributable Amount | — | — | — |
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
Grant Insights
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 6 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
16 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for .
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margot Repas | Executive Dir. | 40 | $90,000 |
| Cindy Pennington | Trustee | 1 | — |
| Mike Repas | Board President | 30 | — |
| Cheryl Deisch | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| Jan Miller | Secretary | 1 | — |
| Kassandra Schrienk | Vice President | 1 | — |
| Elaine Rankin | Trustee | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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