The mission of Leading for Kids is to create a society that puts children first and promotes a culture where the health and well-being of all children is the highest priority.
Financial Overview
From 2024 IRS Form 990-PF · View filing
Total Assets
$182K
-54.3% YoY
Revenue
$301K
-27.6% YoY
Net Investment Income
$264
-66.0% YoY
Expenses
$415K
+11.3% YoY
About Leading for Kids
Based on IRS filings
Leading for Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in REDWOOD CITY, CA. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $182K in total assets. Net investment income was $264.
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 | $181,599 | $397,371 | $223,415 |
| Revenue | $301,069 | $415,779 | $70,920 |
| Expenses | $415,169 | $373,067 | $383,172 |
| Qualifying Distributions | — | — | — |
| Net Investment Income | $264 | $777 | — |
| 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 0 recipients in 2024
Grant Size Distribution
1 grants across all recorded years
Giving History
Grant recipients and amounts by year
No grants recorded for 2024.
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Compensation Overview
From 2024 IRS filing
From 2024 filing
| Name | Title | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Alexander | President & Sec | 40 | $300,000 |
| Brian Perronne | Treasurer | 1 | — |
| John Gomperts | Director | 1 | — |
| Wendy Lazarus | Director | 1 | — |
Subject Areas
Focus areas based on grantmaking activity
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Leading for Kids?
Leading for Kids is a nonprofit organization focused on Human Services, based in REDWOOD CITY, CA. It holds $182K in total assets as of 2024.
How large is Leading for Kids?
As of 2024, Leading for Kids holds $182K in total assets with $301K in annual revenue.
Where does Leading for Kids operate?
Leading for Kids has awarded grants in District of Columbia.
What is Leading for Kids's EIN?
Leading for Kids's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 82-4081482. 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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