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
Among its reported 2024 grants, the largest include Deaf Services Center ($11,500), Claymont Highschool ($10,000), Willow Ridge ($8,000).
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Celveland Hearing and Speech Cleveland, OH | Program Services | $7,000 |
| Claymont Highschool Uhrichsville, OH | Program Services | $10,000 |
| Deaf Services Center Columbus, OH | Program Services | $11,500 |
| Share Your Story LLC Columbus, OH | Program Services & Furnishings | $6,000 |
| Willow Ridge Plain City, OH | Summer Programming | $8,000 |
| Yougstown Easter Seals Youngstown, OH | Program Services | $7,000 |
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Advocates For Kids?
Advocates For Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Youth Development, based in COLUMBUS, OH. It holds $2.2M in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Advocates For Kids?
As of 2024, Advocates For Kids holds $2.2M in total assets with $653K in annual revenue. It awarded 6 grants totaling $50K in 2024.
Where does Advocates For Kids operate?
Advocates For Kids has awarded grants in Ohio.
What size grants does Advocates For Kids award?
In 2024, Advocates For Kids awarded 6 grants totaling $50K — an average of about $8K per grant, based on its IRS Form 990 filings.
What is Advocates For Kids's EIN?
Advocates For Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 31-1407921. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2024.
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Data last updated April 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990-PF filings.
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