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EIN 88-2225836

Fort Kids

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
0
City
Fort Smith
State
Arkansas
Year formed
2022
Most recent tax filings
2024-06-01
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
Description
Fort Kids aims to build a world of possibility and connection through play. It offers a safe and inviting space where children and grown-ups can learn through play, sparking curiosity, joy, and confidence. With hands-on exhibits, exploration, and education, Fort Kids empowers children to connect to themselves and their surroundings.
Total revenues
$2,713,063
2024
Total expenses
$171,507
2024
Total assets
$3,169,024
2024
Num. employees
0
2024

Program areas at Fort Kids

Fort Kids will provide a safe and inviting space for all children and grown-ups to learn through play, sparking curiosity, joy, and confidence. Through hands-on exhibits, exploration, and education, we envision empowering children to connect to themselves, others, and the world to build a brighter future.

Who funds Fort Kids

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Walter O Caldwell FoundationGeneral Purpose of Exempt Organization$50,000
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding TrustUnrestricted General Support$15,000

Personnel at Fort Kids

NameTitleCompensation
Joshua SykesBoard Member$0
Sarah StromPresident$0
Ashleigh BuckleyBoard Member$0

Financials for Fort Kids

RevenuesFYE 12/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$2,713,063
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$12,966
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$2,713,063

Form 990s for Fort Kids

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2024-062024-11-06990View PDF
2023-122024-04-22990View PDF
Data update history
July 9, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $50,000 from Walter O Caldwell Foundation
May 24, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 1 new personnel
May 21, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
May 20, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 12 new personnel
May 18, 2024
Used new vendors
Identified 1 new vendor, including
Nonprofit Types
Parks and recreation centersArts, culture, and humanities nonprofitsMuseumsCharities
Issues
Arts, cultural, and humanitiesChildren
Characteristics
State / local levelReceives government fundingTax deductible donationsNo full-time employeesAccepts online donations
General information
Address
423 N 8th St
Fort Smith, AR 72901
Metro area
Fort Smith, AR-OK
County
Sebastian County, AR
Website URL
fortkidschildrensmuseum.com/ 
Phone
(479) 561-1025
IRS details
EIN
88-2225836
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2022
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
A52: Childrens Museums
NAICS code, primary
713940: Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers
Parent/child status
Independent
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