irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $568KGlobal Kids' leadership and peer education programs engage students in exploring global health, poverty, and children's rights through workshops, service projects, field trips, guest speakers, and mentoring. The program promotes a college going culture by building college awareness, supporting navigation of the college admissions and financial aid process, organizing visits to college campuses, and providing exposure to a range of career pathways. Global Kids youth also plan and lead an annual youth conference focused on major global issues and design and facilitate workshops for hundreds of students and educators.
- #2 $521KGlobal Kids-DC (GK-DC) partners with schools to provide a range of services and programs that support school priorities and advance the organization's mission to develop active global citizens prepared to engage and succeed in an ever-changing world. The organization works primarily with middle and high schools in underserved communities. Global Kids is the only organization in the District of Columbia to offer a globally focused youth development after-school program for high-needs students that integrates youth leadership development, community engagement, and global education.
named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
College and Career Readiness Programming
Supports students with college visits, application and financial aid navigation, and career exploration activities to promote postsecondary success.
Global Gateways Summer Institute
Summer learning program that builds global competence and leadership skills among youth participants.
Global Kids-DC (GK-DC)
School-based after-school program in Washington, D.C. that integrates youth leadership, global education, and community engagement for high-needs students in underserved communities.
Leadership and Peer Education Program
Engages students in exploring global issues such as health, poverty, and children's rights through workshops, service projects, field trips, and mentoring; includes youth-led conferences and peer facilitation.
Marion Barry Youth Leadership Initiative
Youth leadership program in partnership with the DC Department of Employment Services, providing leadership training and workforce development opportunities.
Power of Citizenry
Flagship out-of-school-time program focusing on leadership development, international affairs, and civic participation for middle and high school students.
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- College and career readiness supportProvides individualized college guidance, college tours, career exploration, paid internships, and post-matriculation support for one year after high school graduation. Programming reached 1,716 students, contributing to a 99% high school graduation rate and 93% college enrollment rate among participants.
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Teacher Professional Development 1 activity
- Professional development and capacity building for educatorsProvides training and resources to educators and organizations in global education, youth development, and culturally responsive programming. Delivered professional development to 2,277 educators and supported youth leaders in facilitating workshops and planning the Annual Youth Conference.
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Youth Global Leadership & Model UN Programs 1 activity
- Youth advocacy and representation at global forumsEmpowers youth to represent their views on global issues at national and international gatherings, integrating advocacy into leadership and civic participation programming.
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After-School Academic and Enrichment Programs 1 activity
- Youth development and academic enrichment programsOperates year-round youth development programs in New York City and Washington, D.C., focused on academic achievement, college and career readiness, social/emotional learning, and global citizenship. Programs are delivered through 31 school-based sites and include after-school, summer, in-school, and wraparound services for over 14,000 youth annually.
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Youth Leadership Development Programs 1 activity
- Youth leadership and global citizenship programmingProvides leadership development, global education, and civic engagement programs including youth-led conferences, workshops, and advocacy activities on issues such as human rights, Women’s History Month, and teen safety. Youth participants plan and lead educational events for peers and educators, with support for postsecondary success.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$12.06M
Contributions & grants$11.89M99%
Program service revenue$285K2%
Investment income$3K0%
Other revenue$-117K
expenses
Total expenses$12.12M
Program expenses78%
Admin / overhead15%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$7.92M
Grants paid out$10K
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$12.98M
Cash$610K
Investments$0
Liabilities$9.62M
Net assets$3.36M
Liquid reserves0.6 mo
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +2.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
paid leadership · 6
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
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| Dominique Jones | President & Executive Director | 35 | $234K |
| Alan Kaula | Vice President of Operations & IT | 35 | $147K |
| Young Sook Na | Vice President of Finance | 35 | $146K |
| Samuel Carroll | Vice President of Development | 35 | $143K |
| Olympia Wilson | Sr. Director of School Based Programs | 35 | $134K |
| Wida Amir | Managing Director - DC Program | 35 | $133K |
board members · 12
- Alice Takhtajan — Director
- Amiee Aloi — Director
- Brooke Juniper — Secretary
- Carole Artigiani — Founder and President Emerita, ex officio
- Chekesha Kidd — Director
- Colin Edey — Director
- David Saitowitz — Director
- Erik Umlauf — Director
- Randolph Nelson — Director
- Richard Roberts — Board Chair
- Tim Foley — Treasurer
- Werner Ahlers — Vice Chair
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Boys & Girls Club of Harlem Partner — Leadership connection through former Executive Director Evie Hantzopoulos and new Executive Director Dominique Jones, who previously led the organization.
- Columbia Heights Educational Campus (CHEC) Partner — Program site in Washington, D.C. where Global Kids offers youth programming.
- DC Department of Employment Services Partner — Collaborates on the Marion Barry Youth Leadership Initiative, a school-based youth leadership program in Washington, DC.
- High School for Global Citizenship (HSGC) Partner — School-based program location in Brooklyn where Global Kids operates youth development initiatives.
- International High School at Union Square Partner — School-based program location in Manhattan where Global Kids provides services to students.
- McKinley Technology High School Partner — School-based program location in Washington, D.C. where Global Kids implements youth programs.
- PS 21 Crispus Attucks Partner — School-based program location in Brooklyn where Global Kids delivers youth development programming.
- Partner Schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to deliver programs that advance school goals and develop global citizens.
- YMI Partner — Collaborates on a mentoring program for high school-aged young men focused on leadership and personal development.
- community groups Partner — Collaborates with community groups to support youth programming
- corporations Partner — Works with corporations to fund and support youth development initiatives
- foundations Funder — Receives support from foundations to empower youth through programs
- school partners Partner — Collaborates with school partners to augment their capacity in supporting students' college readiness.
- schools Partner — Collaborates with schools to deliver youth development programs
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.
- Global Citizenship Through Experiential Learningmethodology: global_citizenship_educationBy engaging youth in critical local and global issues through experiential learning, we cultivate informed, active citizens because real-world problem-solving builds empathy, awareness, and motivation to drive change.
- Peer-Powered Learning and Leadershipmethodology: peer_educationBy using peer education and group-based mentoring, we build leadership, confidence, and knowledge retention because youth are more receptive to and empowered by their peers than adult-led instruction alone.
- Whole-Student Development Modelmethodology: whole_student_developmentBy integrating academic, social-emotional, civic, and postsecondary readiness programming, we produce well-rounded youth capable of personal and academic success because addressing all dimensions of development compounds long-term outcomes.
- Youth Voice-Led Programmingmethodology: youth_voice_led_programmingBy placing youth voices at the center of program design and leadership, we produce deeper engagement and civic agency because young people are more invested in causes they help shape and lead.