2024-06-04T12:16:47-07:00 2023-12-31 541922351 ASK International 4433R Brookfield Corporate Dr Ste R Chantilly VA 20151 990 2023-01-01 452390871 ALICES KIDS INC ALIC 7038871586 3212 Wessynton Way Alexandria VA 22309 Laura Peters President 7038871586 2024-02-29 true Laura Peters XXX-XX-XXXX true Roger Guilliams P00232096 7038933448 2024-06-04 3 AAL1 IAL1 FAL1 2023 2023-04-26 12:10:37Z Laura Peters 3212 Wessynton Way Alexandria VA 22309 2048551 false X alicekids.org X 2011 VA To enhance the self-esteem of children in need by providing them targeted financial assistance. 8 8 2 53 0 0 874082 1496167 0 -116126 -1112 7229 7315 765185 1502370 764882 845726 0 120816 152140 0 77938 100790 188658 986488 1186524 -221303 315846 1773205 2163851 25814 5871 1747391 2157980 To enhance the self-esteem of children in need by providing them targeted financial assistance. false false 892343 845726 1496167 Millions of children living in poverty suffer not just physically, but emotionally. For example, when a child has to wear the same shirt to school several days in a row, or when he cannot pay the fee to join his classmates on the field trip, or when she cannot participate in graduation ceremonies for lack of funds to pay for senior dues, it's embarrassing and heartbreaking for that child and furthermore, can result in a breakdown of confidence and self-esteem. Responding to requests from a national network of teachers and social workers from across the country, Alice's Kids anonymously pays for such items in the belief that a little help can go a long way. The payment can be in the form of a check (as in the case of paying for a field trip or senior prom ticket) or a gift card (e.g., to pay for a new shirt, soccer cleats or eyeglasses.) 892343 true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true false false false false false false false false false false true true false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false false true 0 0 true 2 true false false false false false false false false false false false false X 8 8 true false false false false false false true true false false true true true true true true true false false X Ronald Fitzsimmons 7038871586 3212 Wessynton Way Alexandria VA 22309 X Ronald Fitzsimmons VP and Executive Director 50.00 X X 99848 0 0 Patrick Fitzsimmons Board Member 10.00 X 19175 0 0 John Knemeyer Board Member 10.00 X 6750 0 0 Maria Lewan Board Member 30.00 X 0 0 0 Leslie Hawes Board Member 5.00 X 0 0 0 Kay Casstevens Secretary 3.00 X X 0 0 0 Laura Fitzsimmons Peters President 12.00 X X 0 0 0 Candice Fondren Treasurer 3.00 X X 0 0 0 125773 false false false 2500 1493667 1496167 38093 0 38093 506976 546181 -39205 -39205 0 0 -39205 Credit Card Rewards 999999 7315 0 0 7315 7315 1502370 0 0 6203 845726 845726 134298 33574 67150 33574 4400 1100 2200 1100 2727 682 1363 682 10715 2679 5357 2679 67290 0 67290 0 30152 0 30152 0 2992 0 2992 0 5623 0 5623 0 5463 982 4362 119 83 0 83 0 1349 0 1349 0 Bank and Merchant Fees 13572 0 68 13504 Consultants Fees 28350 7600 0 20750 Book and Subscription 1663 0 1663 0 Business registration fees 275 0 275 0 31846 0 26316 5530 1186524 892343 216243 77938 1321387 630634 1500000 29457 380 3760 451438 1773205 2163851 25814 5871 25814 5871 X 1407391 1817980 340000 340000 1747391 2157980 1773205 2163851 315846 94743 X false true false false X 0 616555 1195235 1421376 874082 1496167 5603415 0 0 616555 1195235 1421376 874082 1496167 5603415 0 5603415 204 783 20343 7827 38093 67250 0 0 5670665 0.98810 0.99320 X 0 0 0 RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED 1541575 1541575 1541575 1147318 1147318 1147318 Pt XI, Line 2d Credit Card Reward true City Year New York 55 Broad Street 24th Floor New York NY 10004 222882549 10000 For Library Books Grants to Children 9810 835726 Pt I Line 2 Children are referred for assistance by a teacher, social worker or a member of a social/welfare organization. Assistance is given to school aged children if it meets Alice's Kids mission of providing targeted financial assistance in an effort to improve the child's self-esteem. Other Part I, Line 1: Alice's Kids was founded in 2011 to address hardships felt by children growing up in poverty. Children experience emotional hardships when they are bullied for attending school wearing the same tattered sweater five days in a row or skip school because they cannot afford deodorant or other basic toiletries. They are disappointed when they can't afford the fees to participate in a field trip, senior trip, graduation or buy an outfit to wear to the Prom. Indeed, the public aspect of poverty can be harsher than the private. Alice's Kids is unique to other charities because it provides targeted financial assistance to children in a way that will help preserve the dignity of the child. Children in need are identified by a network of teachers, social workers, homeless shelter staff and others who complete a simple request form online. Average grants are $125 and an electronic gift card or check is provided within a few days to the requestor who passes it to the parent or guardian. They are then able to take their child shopping to fulfill the requested need. The child doesn't know they have received charity and the parent or guardian has the opportunity to "shine" in front of their child. Alice's Kids is a grassroots organization that has grown dramatically over the years. In 2012, it received $14,000 in donations. From its humble beginnings, it has continued its growth each year. In 2023, popular actor and comedian Patton Oswalt selected Alice's Kids as his charity on Celebrity Jeopardy and won $250,000 which contributed to its record fundraising year of nearly $1.5 million in donations. These donations helped over 9,800 children in 48 different states in 2023. In 2023 we received the following awards recognizing our work and impact: " Great Nonprofit Top-Rated Nonprofit " Fairfax County Board of Supervisors Resolution " Candid Platinum Seal of Transparency " Virginia House of Delegates Resolution Our successes are celebrated on X (formerly Twitter), Facebook and other social media outlets. After all these years, we know that a little help can go a long way. Pt VI, Line 2 Laura Peters, President is the sibling of Ronald Fitzsimmons, Executive Director and Vice President. Patrick Fitzsimmons, Board Member is the son of Ronald Fitzsimmons, Executive Director/ VP and nephew of Laura Peters, President and nephew of John Knemeyer, Board Member. John Knemeyer, Board Member is the Brother-in-law of Ronald Fitzsimmons, Executive Director/VP and the Uncle of Patrick Fitzsimmons, Board Member. Pt VI, Line 11b The 990 draft is issued to each Board Member for review and approval prior to filing. Pt VI, Line 12c Board Members are asked to review the Bylaws including the Conflict of Interest Policy annually. Board Members make disclosures and sign a form disclosing any relationships. Pt VI, Line 19 The audited financial statements are available on the website at aliceskids.org. Other documents are available by request. Pt VI, Line 15a The Board reviews the Executive Director's conpensation anually. They compare compensation to similar sized non-profit agencies in the region reported on 990s via Guidestar.