Think Big for Kids Inc
Think Big for Kids is breaking the cycle of poverty by providing middle and high school students with career opportunities, mentorship, and job readiness training to excel in today's workforce.
Think Big for Kids Inc at a glance
In short: Think Big for Kids Inc gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025 (avg $45K), mostly in Virginia. Source: 2025 IRS Form 990.
- Annual giving (2025)
- $45,000
- Grants made (2025)
- 1
- Average grant
- $45,000
- Median grant
- $45,000
- Total assets
- $3,398,106
- +3.4% vs 2024
- Primary geography
- Virginia (100% of itemized 2025 grant dollars)
- Latest 990 filing
- Form 990, 2025 View filing
Data from IRS Form 990, 2025; updated September 2026.
Who Think Big for Kids Inc funds
How this funder distributes its grants
Top Recipients
Top recipient in 2025
The largest 2025 recipient was Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc ($45K).
Grant Size Distribution
1 grant across all recorded years
The most common grant size was under $50K: 1 grant of 1 (100%).
Geographic Focus
Where this funder awards grants
Grant Distribution by State
Share of the 2025 grant dollars on its one itemized grant.
States
Cities
Giving History
Giving Over Time
Total grant dollars and number of grants per year
In 2025 it made 1 grant totaling $45K.
Grants by year
Grant recipients and amounts by year
| Recipient | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans Inc Alexandria, VA | Share of Proceeds from the Combined Fundraising Event | $45,000 |
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Financial History
Multi-year comparison from IRS filings
| Filing year | Total Assets | Revenue | Expenses | Grants paid | Grants | Net Investment Income |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $3,398,106 | $1,582,225 | $1,708,929 | $45,000 | 1 | $95,795 |
| 2024 | $3,285,600 | $2,703,046 | $1,475,718 | — | — | $80,733 |
| 2023 | $2,061,531 | $944,625 | $740,726 | — | — | $48,952 |
| 2022 | $1,850,886 | $1,093,349 | $518,682 | — | — | $392 |
| 2021 | $1,276,219 | $1,118,465 | $386,637 | — | — | $7 |
| 2020 | $544,391 | $612,157 | $267,174 | — | — | — |
About Think Big for Kids Inc
Based on IRS filings
Think Big for Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Lakeland, FL. IRS filing data is available from 2020 through 2025. As of 2025, the organization holds $3.4M in total assets. In 2025, it awarded 1 grant totaling $45K. Net investment income was $96K.
Focus Areas
Leadership & Key People
Officers and directors from IRS filings
Think Big for Kids Inc is led by Amy Alley, Executive Director & Secretary since 2023 (on filings since 2020); 1 of 8 officers listed in 2025 is compensated.
Officers on the 2025 filing
Amy Alley
Executive Director & Secretary
Executive Director → Executive Director & Secretary, 2023
On filings since 2020
45 hrs/week
$120K (2020) → $165K (2025)
Tony Dibenedetoo
Founder & Chair
Founder & Chair → President, 2023
President → Founder & Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
15 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Holly Grogan
Vice Chair
Vice Chair → Treasurer, 2023
Treasurer → Vice Chair, 2025
On filings since 2020
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jack Rybicki
Treasurer
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Jennifer Williams
Secretary
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Melinda Perez
Member
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Michael Batt
Member
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Saxon Baum
Member
New on the 2025 filing
8 hrs/week
No compensation reported
Data from IRS Form 990 filings, 2020–2025. "On filings since" is the earliest filing we hold that lists the person; hours are average hours per week as reported.
Compensation Overview
From 2025 IRS filing
The highest reported compensation on the 2025 filing was $165K, to Amy Alley (Executive Director/Secretary).
Frequently asked questions about Think Big for Kids Inc
How much does Think Big for Kids Inc give each year?
Think Big for Kids Inc gave $45K across 1 grant in 2025, according to its 2025 IRS Form 990.
How large is Think Big for Kids Inc?
Think Big for Kids Inc reported $3.4M in total assets on its 2025 IRS Form 990. Its revenue that year was $1.6M.
What is Think Big for Kids Inc?
Think Big for Kids Inc is a public charity focused on Youth Development, based in Lakeland, FL. It holds $3.4M in total assets as of 2025.
Where does Think Big for Kids Inc operate?
Think Big for Kids Inc has awarded grants in Virginia.
What is Think Big for Kids Inc's EIN?
Think Big for Kids Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 83-3978138. IRS Form 990 filing data is available on this page for 2020–2025.
Data last updated September 2026. Sourced from IRS Form 990 filings.
Data update history
(1)
When this profile's IRS filing data changed on Grantable
- Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2025 (received by the IRS May 13, 2026)
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