Mahalo
Apple Valley, MN

KIDS-N-KINSHIP INC

EIN 41-1395432
Education & Youth Development Youth Mentoring & Leadership Children & youth
Mission

To provide friendships and positive adult role models to children and youth ages 5–16 in Dakota County through screened, trained volunteer mentors and structured mentoring programs.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

About KIDS-N-KINSHIP INC

KIDS-N-KINSHIP INC (EIN confirmed as 41-1395432) is a long-running 501(c)(3) community mentoring organization based in Apple Valley, Minnesota. The organization operates community-based, school-based, and pen-pal mentoring that pairs screened adult volunteers with children ages 5–16 who need an additional positive, consistent adult relationship. Kids-N-Kinship serves communities across Dakota County (including Apple Valley, Burnsville, Eagan, Farmington, Lakeville and Rosemount) and supports matches that typically commit to at least 4–6 hours per month for a minimum of one year. In recent fiscal reporting (year ending December 31, 2024) the organization reported operating revenue of approximately $308,833, expenses of approximately $451,473, and total assets in the low six figures, reflecting active fundraising, grant support, and ongoing program delivery.

Notable achievements

Decades of continuous service

Founded in the early 1970s and tax-exempt since 1981, the organization has sustained more than 50 years of mentoring programming for Dakota County youth.

Significant local reach

Maintains community- and school-based mentoring, pairing many volunteer mentors with area youth and operating a recurring waitlist that demonstrates ongoing local demand for matches.

Recent foundation support

Secured competitive local foundation and grant funding in recent years to support operations and programming, including awards from regional philanthropic partners.

At a glance

Total assets
$524K
Annual revenue
$309K
Tax status
501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN
41-1395432
Location
Apple Valley, MN
On Mahalo since
May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Rated by national charity evaluators and listed in major nonprofit data resources, reflecting current public filings and organizational transparency.
Longstanding community partnerships and local recognition from Dakota County–area civic and business supporters.
Maintains annual IRS Form 990 filings and public financial disclosures for donor review (most recent publicly reported fiscal year ended December 31, 2024).

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