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ASSERTIVE KIDS FOUNDATION

Staten Island, NY · EIN 831106745 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE Z99 · Unknown · Micro (<$100K) · assertivekids.org
revenue
$4K
expenses
$2K
net assets
$35K
employees
mission · from form 990

Assertive Kids is a community organization dedicated to fostering assertiveness and well-being in kids and adults. We seek to teach individuals to be assertive instead of passive or aggressive through workshops, literature, and web presence. Our programs will help bring awareness to the topic of ageism and aging. As assertive persons, we shall take part in sharing the responsibility for the well-being of our community by helping homeless to be kept warm and fed, and thus reduce their suffering in simple ways. We shall brighten our neighborhoods by providing flowers to homeowners, public housing residents,& businesses in our area. We seek to fund studies related to epigenetics as this relates to helping pregnant women receive better healthcare & have a better, healthier pregnancy,& helping individuals battling addiction, among other research topics. We shall use funds provided by the general public to provide for those less fortunate, and to help provide for a beautiful community

profile · synthesized from sources

Assertive Kids Foundation is a community organization based in Staten Island, NY, that promotes assertiveness and well-being in children and adults. It directly provides clothing donations to children and families in need across Staten Island, Brooklyn, Northern New Jersey, and Philadelphia. The organization also supports Native American communities and emphasizes mutual aid, sustainability, and community beautification through flower distribution.

named programs · 3 · from sources

What they call their work

Children's Clothing Donation Program
Provides direct delivery and pickup of new and used children's clothing to families in need across Staten Island, Brooklyn, Northern New Jersey, and Philadelphia.
Community Mutual Aid Initiative
Encourages a culture of reciprocal support among families, where recipients of aid are encouraged to donate back when able, under the mantra “We All Help Each Other.”
Native American Support Program
Donates clothing and essential items to Ramapough Lenape Native American families in Mahwah, New Jersey, as part of community outreach and historical recognition efforts.
activities · 11 groups

What they do

  • Public Space Beautification and Maintenance 2 activities
    • Conducting community beautification and neighborhood clean-up initiatives
      Organizes community beautification and clean-up efforts in Staten Island neighborhoods, including the North Shore, focusing on public spaces and environmental stewardship.
    • Enhancing neighborhood aesthetics through flower distribution
      Distributes flowers to homeowners, public housing residents, and local businesses to improve neighborhood aesthetics and community morale.
  • Sliding Fee Scale Healthcare 1 activity
    • Assisting with access to sliding scale health services
      Helps individuals in Staten Island access sliding scale health services, supporting affordability and access to medical care.
  • Diaper and Baby Supply Distribution 1 activity
    • Distributing children's clothing and essential baby items to families in need
      Provides children's clothing and essential baby items—including clothing, car seats, bathtubs, and bottles—to low-income families in Staten Island and surrounding areas, with documented distributions totaling over $60,000 in value and serving hundreds of children annually.
  • Menstrual Health and Hygiene Equity 1 activity
    • Distributing feminine hygiene products to women and families
      Provides feminine hygiene products and related support to women and families in Staten Island, addressing period poverty and personal care needs.
  • Volunteer Engagement and Capacity Support 1 activity
    • Engaging volunteers in fundraising and outreach activities
      Recruits and engages volunteers to support fundraising and outreach through donation solicitation, distribution of promotional materials, and community engagement efforts.
  • Biomedical Research and Innovation 1 activity
    • Funding and conducting health research studies
      Supports and conducts scientific research in health sciences, including completed studies on psychoneuroimmunology, air fresheners and respiratory health, and meta-analysis limitations, to generate data for health professionals and the public.
  • Perinatal Support Services 1 activity
    • Providing breastfeeding and lactation support services
      Offers breastfeeding and lactation support services to new mothers in Staten Island communities, promoting maternal and infant health.
  • Food Distribution and Hunger Relief 1 activity
    • Providing food and warmth to homeless individuals
      Distributes food and warmth supplies to homeless individuals as part of broader community well-being initiatives.
  • Local Land Conservation Advocacy 1 activity
    • Stewarding natural areas and woodlands on Staten Island
      Engages in the stewardship and conservation of the Aquehonga Manoknong woodland and other natural areas on Staten Island to preserve local ecosystems.
  • Wildlife Conservation and Sustainable Hunting Management 1 activity
    • Supporting wildlife through habitat and nutrition initiatives
      Provides nutritious seeds and nuts to support local wildlife affected by habitat loss and offers assistance with wildlife-related concerns in the Staten Island area.
  • Uncategorized 2 activities
    • Body positivity programming promoting shapewear over surgery
      Offers body positivity programming that promotes shapewear as a non-invasive alternative to cosmetic surgery, aiming to support self-esteem and body acceptance.
    • Teaching assertiveness skills through workshops and resources
      Offers workshops, literature, and web-based resources to teach assertiveness skills to individuals, with a focus on empowering personal development and communication.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$4K
Contributions & grants$4K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$2K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$2K
balance sheet
Total assets$35K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$35K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue -44.0%
relationships · 10

Who they work with

  • Allied Shirts Partner — Provided in-kind donation of branded tee shirts for the foundation.
  • Amazon Smile Partner — Partnered with Amazon Smile to receive donations from eligible purchases made by supporters.
  • CUNY Partner — Collaborates with CUNY for assertiveness workshops, drawing on peer tutoring experience.
  • GoFundMe Partner — Hosts a campaign on GoFundMe to raise funds for the Children's Clothing Drive.
  • Mountainside On-Site Massage Therapy Partner — Featured donor with a logo linking to njmassage.info, indicating a supportive partnership.
  • PayPal Giving Fund Partner — Collaborates with PayPal Giving Fund as a channel for tax-deductible donations.
  • Ramapough Lenape Native Americans Partner — Recipient of clothing donations including 473 pieces for children, men, and women in Mahwah, New Jersey.
  • eBay Partner — Enables supporters to direct a portion of their eBay sale proceeds to the foundation through its charitable giving program.
  • local church Partner — Partnered with a local church operating a 'dress for success' program to distribute clothing.
  • small church in Mariners Harbor Partner — Partnered with a small church in Mariners Harbor to distribute clothing.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Ageism Awareness for Intergenerational Equity
    methodology: ageism-awareness
    By integrating ageism and aging awareness into educational programming, we promote intergenerational equity and inclusion, because understanding age-based bias reduces stigma and strengthens cross-generational solidarity.
  • Assertiveness Education as Bullying Prevention
    methodology: assertiveness-education
    By teaching children and young adults to practice assertiveness instead of passivity or aggression, we reduce bullying and build resilience, because assertive communication fosters self-efficacy and de-escalates conflict.
  • Integrated Coping Toolkit for Emotional Resilience
    methodology: integrated-coping-toolkit
    By combining scientifically supported relaxation techniques, journaling, dialogue, and non-sectarian spiritual concepts, we help children manage stress and bullying, because multi-modal tools address diverse psychological needs and promote internal regulation.
  • Mutual Aid Model for Community Clothing Support
    methodology: mutual_aid
    By enabling recipient families to later donate back when able, we foster reciprocal support and sustainable resource sharing, because mutual aid builds dignity, ownership, and long-term community resilience.