KO-OP For Kids
Promote youth involved in agricultural related activities
KO-OP For Kids at a glance
In short: KO-OP For Kids gave $111K across 7 grants in 2025 (avg $16K), mostly in Texas. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $110,700
- Grants made (2025)
- 7
- Average grant
- $15,814
- Median grant
- $11,750
- Total assets
- $213,984
- +44.3% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Texas (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who KO-OP For Kids funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 7 recipients in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was San Antonio Livestock Exposition ($28K). Together the top 7 received $111K.
Grant Size Distribution
7 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 7 grants of 7 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2025 grant dollars across all 7 itemized grants.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 7 grants totaling $111K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| San Antonio Livestock Exposition San Antonio, TX | Support Texas 4-H and FFA member projects | $28,300 |
| Guadalupe County Youth Livestock & Homemakers Show Seguin, TX | Support Guadalupe County Texas 4-H and FFA member projects | $24,550 |
| Bexar Co Jr Livestock Show San Antonio, TX | Support Bexar County Texas 4-H and FFA projects | $20,100 |
| LaVernia Junior Livestock Show LaVernia, TX | Support LaVernia Texas 4-H and FFA member projects | $11,750 |
| Medina Co Junior Livestock Show Hondo, TX | Support Medina County Texas 4-H and FFA member projects | $10,900 |
| Wilson County Livestock Show Floresville, TX | Support Wilson County Texas 4-H and FFA member projects | $8,000 |
| Atascosa Co Livestock Show Pleasanton, TX | Support Atascosa County Texas 4-H and FFA member projects | $7,100 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $213,984 | $189,557 | $123,900 | $110,700 | 7 |
| 2024 | $148,327 | $108,236 | $108,706 | — | — |
| 2023 | $148,797 | $118,041 | $64,172 | — | — |
| 2022 | $94,928 | $86,902 | $14,880 | — | — |
About KO-OP For Kids
Based on IRS filings
KO-OP For Kids is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in La Vernia, TX. IRS filing data is available from 2022 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $214K in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 7 grants totaling $111K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
KO-OP For Kids is led by Tom Fletcher, President on every filing since 2022; none of the 4 officers listed in 2025 report compensation.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Tom Fletcher
President
On filings since 2022
7 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Katherine Burnam
Treasurer
Secretary → Treasurer, 2025
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Lisa Neil
Vice President
On filings since 2022
5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Stephanie Schmidt
Co-Treasurer
On filings since 2022
0.5 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Former officers (2)
- Former: Debra Cooper (2022–2024) — Treasurer
- Former: Julie Martini (2022–2024) — Communications
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2022–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Frequently asked questions about KO-OP For Kids
How much does KO-OP For Kids give each year?
KO-OP For Kids gave $111K across 7 grants in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
What is KO-OP For Kids's typical grant size?
KO-OP For Kids's median grant in 2025 was $11,750, and its average grant was $15,814, across 7 grants on its 2025 IRS Form 990.
Where does KO-OP For Kids give grants?
KO-OP For Kids gives mostly in Texas: 100% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2025 IRS Form 990 went to recipients there. The most frequent recipient cities were San Antonio, TX (2 grants).
Does KO-OP For Kids give general operating support?
Not in 2025: none of the 7 grants with a stated purpose on KO-OP For Kids's 2025 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
Who are KO-OP For Kids's largest grantees?
KO-OP For Kids's largest 2025 grantees include San Antonio Livestock Exposition ($28,300), Guadalupe County Youth Livestock & Homemakers Show ($24,550) and Bexar Co Jr Livestock Show ($20,100), according to its 2025 IRS Form 990. Together they received 66% of its itemized 2025 grant dollars.
How large is KO-OP For Kids?
KO-OP For Kids reported $214K in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $190K.
What is KO-OP For Kids?
KO-OP For Kids is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in La Vernia, TX. It holds $214K in total assets as of 2025.
What is KO-OP For Kids's EIN?
KO-OP For Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-2357417. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2022–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(4)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS June 13, 2026)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 16, 2023)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990-EZ for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS May 15, 2025)
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