Protect Our Kids Inc
The mission of Protect Our Kids, inc. (POK) is to promote sound drug policies that protect children and their families. POK will educate the public regarding issues including the harms of drugs to children and their families, the harms caused by retail drug sales, and the impact of harmful drug policies on neighborhoods and schools. POK will serve as an informational resource for the general public and support public policies consistent with its mission.
Protect Our Kids Inc at a glance
In short: Protect Our Kids Inc gave $89K across 3 grants in 2024 (avg $30K), top state Virginia. Source: 2024 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2024)
- $89,000
- +61.8% vs 2023
- Grants made (2024)
- 3
- -40.0% vs 2023
- Average grant
- $29,667
- +169.7% vs 2023
- Median grant
- $31,500
- Total assets
- $714,594
- -7.6% vs 2023
- Primary geography
- Virginia (48% of itemized 2024 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2024 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2024; updated September 2026.
Who Protect Our Kids Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top 3 recipients in 2024
The largest 2024 recipient was Sam Action Inc ($43K). Together the top 3 received $89K.
Grant Size Distribution
10 grants across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 9 grants of 10 (90%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of 2024 grant dollars across all 3 itemized grants.
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
From 2022 to 2024, annual grant giving ranged from $55K (2023) to $110K (2022). In 2024 it made 3 grants totaling $89K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Sam Action Inc Alexandria, VA | Support | $42,500 |
| FAO Protect Our Kids Pac Dover, DE | Program Services | $31,500 |
| Protecting South Dakota Kids Madison, SD | Support | $15,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $714,594 | $233,694 | $269,110 | $89,000 | 3 | $23,499 |
| 2023 | $773,142 | $314,633 | $378,599 | $55,000 | 5 | $14,633 |
| 2022 | $709,662 | $360,922 | $742,840 | $110,000 | 2 | $-5,601 |
| 2021 | $1,166,483 | $1,313,447 | $144,645 | — | — | $16,055 |
About Protect Our Kids Inc
Based on IRS filings
Protect Our Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. IRS filing data is available from 2021 through 2024. As of 2024, the organization holds $715K in total assets. In 2024, it awarded 3 grants totaling $89K. Net investment income was $23K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Protect Our Kids Inc is led by Luke Niforatos, President & Director since 2023 (on filings since 2021); none of the 3 officers listed in 2024 report compensation.
Officers on the 2024 filing
Luke Niforatos
President & Director
Director → President & Director, 2023
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Baird
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Justin Luke Riley
Officer
On filings since 2021
1 hr/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2021–2024. "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 Protect Our Kids Inc
How much does Protect Our Kids Inc give each year?
Protect Our Kids Inc gave $89K across 3 grants in 2024, according to its 2024 IRS Form 990. In 2023 it gave $55K across 5 grants.
What is Protect Our Kids Inc's typical grant size?
Protect Our Kids Inc's median grant in 2024 was $31,500, and its average grant was $29,667, across 3 grants on its 2024 IRS Form 990.
Where does Protect Our Kids Inc give grants?
Protect Our Kids Inc's top state is Virginia, with 48% of the grant dollars itemized on its 2024 IRS Form 990. The next largest states were Delaware (35%) and South Dakota (17%).
Does Protect Our Kids Inc give general operating support?
Not in 2024: none of the 3 grants with a stated purpose on Protect Our Kids Inc's 2024 IRS Form 990 were described as general or operating support.
How large is Protect Our Kids Inc?
Protect Our Kids Inc reported $715K in total assets on its 2024 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $234K.
What is Protect Our Kids Inc?
Protect Our Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Mental Health & Crisis Intervention, based in Highlands Ranch, CO. It holds $715K in total assets as of 2024.
What is Protect Our Kids Inc's EIN?
Protect Our Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 87-0887371. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2021–2024.
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
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2022 (received by the IRS November 15, 2023)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2023 (received by the IRS November 12, 2024)
- Updated Form 990 for fiscal year 2024 (received by the IRS November 13, 2025)
- IRS filings on file for fiscal years 2021–2024
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