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Nonprofit · EIN 81-0912291

GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC

Tax-exempt · SANFORD, FL 32771

Financials

$244K$224K2023$427K$314K2024$747K$613K2025
Revenue Expenses · by fiscal year end
Financials of GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC by year, from its e-filed returns
Year endedFormRevenueExpensesNet incomeTotal assetsLiabilitiesNet assets
December 31, 2025990$747,283$612,737$134,546$352,290$1,513$350,777
December 31, 2024990 (amended)$426,636$313,996$112,640$216,069-$162$216,231
December 31, 2023990$243,503$223,879$19,624$104,050$459$103,591
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Revenue

Contributions, gifts and grants
$744,844
Program service revenue
$0
Investment income
$2,439
Other revenue
$0

Expenses

Grants and similar amounts paid
$0
Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
$97,928
Other salaries and wages
$500
Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
$107,782
Professional fundraising fees
$4,324
Accounting fees
$1,955
Occupancy
$16,122
Depreciation
$9,657
Program services (functional)
$563,189
Management and general (functional)
$23,278
Fundraising (functional)
$26,270

Balance sheet and other

Total assets, start of year
$216,069
Total assets, end of year
$352,290
Total liabilities, end of year
$1,513
Net assets, end of year
$350,777
Land, buildings and equipment
$40,930
Net assets without donor restrictions
$350,777
Gross receipts
$747,283
Employees
3
Volunteers
300
Year formed
2015
State of legal domicile
FL

From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.

Officers, directors and key employees

As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.

NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY C DYKESPROGRAM DIRE
Officer
40$48,462
COLLEEN D GONZALEZEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
40$26,000
JENN IANNUCCIOUTREACH COO
Trustee or director
20$23,466
JAMIE CANDELORIDIRECTOR, PR
Trustee or director
1$0
ASHLEY HALLDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
MANDY LAYMANDIRECTOR, SE
Trustee or director
1$0
ALEXA LORENZODIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STANLEY MURRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER NAPERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANE PILUDATDIRECTOR, VI
Trustee or director
1$0
JOEL RIEMENSCHNEIDERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KERRI SEGRESTDIRECTOR, TR
Trustee or director
1$0
MAI TRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY C DYKESPROGRAM DIRE
Officer
40$41,538
COLLEEN D GONZALEZEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
36$25,500
JAIME CANDELORIDIRECTOR, PR
Trustee or director
2$0
MELODIE GRIFFINVICE PRESIDE
Trustee or director
1$0
MANDY LAYMANSECRETARY
Trustee or director
1$0
LISA DI LEO MERCERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
STANLEY MURRAYDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
JENNIFER NAPIERDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
SHANE PELUDATDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
1$0
KERRI SEGRESTDIRECTOR, TR
Trustee or director
2$0
MAI TRANDIRECTOR
Trustee or director
2$0
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 2 people
NameTitleHours / weekCompensation
ASHLEY C DYKESPROGRAM DIRE
Officer
20$16,875
COLLEEN D GONZALEZEXECUTIVE DI
Officer
20$13,000

Address and contacts

Address (IRS master file)
419 S PARK AVE, SANFORD, FL 32771-1933
In care of
% COLLEEN GONZALEZ
Mailing address (990-N for 2018)
410 MELANIE WAY, MAITLAND FL 32751
Principal officer (990 for 2025)
COLLEEN D GONZALEZ, 1003 SOMERUELUS STREET, FERNANDINA BEACH, FL 32034
Principal officer (990-N for 2018)
COLLEEN D GONZALEZ, 410 MELANIE WAY, MAITLAND FL 32751
Signed the 990
COLLEEN D GONZALEZ, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Phone
(407) 461-2611
Return prepared by
RUDOLPH & SHIVERS PLLC

Mission

MAKING A POSITIVE DIFFERENCE IN CHILDREN'S LIVES BY INCREASING OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND HEALTHY LIVING.

990 for the year ended December 31, 2025

Program accomplishments

  • GROW STEPS: 2,022 SHOES DISTRIBUTED TO STUDENTS IN NEED. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES QUALITY ATHLETIC SHOES TO K-12 STUDENTS IDENTIFIED WITH AN IMMEDIATE NEED FOR FOOTWEAR. BY PARTNERING WITH SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, TEACHERS, COACHES, AND SOCIAL WORKERS, GROW STEPS HELPS IMPROVE CHILDREN'S ACCESS TO EDUCATION, PHYSICAL ACTIVITY, AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES, BOOSTING THEIR SELF-ESTEEM IN THE PROCESS.
    Expenses $172,500
  • GROW RECESS: 26,912 STUDENTS IMPACTED IN 1,349 CLASSROOMS, IMPACTING 57 ELEMENTARY SCHOOLS. GROW RECESS DELIVERS VERSATILE RECESS EQUIPMENT TO K-5 CLASSROOMS, ENCOURAGING INDEPENDENT, CHILD-LED ACTIVE PLAY. THESE PORTABLE AND ADAPTABLE KITS INSPIRE CREATIVITY AND MOVEMENT, ENHANCING CLASSROOM FOCUS, FOSTERING COOPERATION AMONG PEERS, AND TRANSFORMING VARIOUS PLAY ZONES INTO SPACES FOR IMAGINATIVE ENGAGEMENT.
    Expenses $164,000
  • GROW RUN: 3,781 REGISTERED RUNNERS PROVIDING 7,216 TOUCHPOINTS FOR ENGAGING IN PROGRAMMING. THROUGH GROW RUN, WE PROVIDE INCENTIVES, TRAINING MATERIALS, AND SUPPLIES FOR RUNNING EVENTS AND MEETS FOR ELEMENTARY SCHOOL-RUN CLUBS. THESE CLUBS CREATE ACCESSIBLE OPPORTUNITIES FOR PHYSICAL ACTIVITY AND OFFER STUDENTS A CHANCE TO BE PART OF A TEAM. RUN CLUBS PROMOTE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH, BUILD SELF-CONFIDENCE, AND POSITIVELY IMPACT ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE.
    Expenses $184,100
  • GROW TRUST: 830 SPORTS BALL RESOURCE BALL BAGS DEPLOYED. THIS INITIATIVE EQUIPS FIRST RESPONDERS, LAW ENFORCEMENT, SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICERS, AND SOCIAL WORKERS WITH SPORTS BALLS TO FOSTER MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS WITH AT- RISK CHILDREN THROUGH PLAY. UTILIZING A TRAUMA-INFORMED APPROACH, THESE TOOLS ACT AS GROUNDING DEVICES FOR CHILDREN IN CRISIS AND SERVE AS A BRIDGE TO INITIATE HEALING. RESOURCE BAGS ALSO CONNECT COMMUNITIES WITH VITAL HEALTH AND PUBLIC SAFETY INFORMATION.
    Expenses $42,589

What it must file and when

IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.

Tax yearYear endedDueIRS public records
2025December 31, 2025May 15, 2026990 on file
2024December 31, 2024May 15, 2025990 on file
2023December 31, 2023May 15, 2024990 on file

IRS record

EIN
81-0912291
Tax-exempt status
501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
Foundation status
Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
Donations deductible (Pub 78)
Public charity, 50% deduction limit
Exempt since
2016
Accounting year ends
December
Files
Form 990 or 990-EZ
Assets (IRS master file)
$352,290
Income (IRS master file)
$747,283

Filing history

FormYear endedRevenueExpensesAssetsReturn
990December 2025$747,283$612,737$352,290XML
990December 2024$426,636$313,996$216,069XML
990December 2023$243,503$223,879$104,050XML
990December 2022$209,596$196,554$91,956IRS
990-EZDecember 2021–––IRS
990-EZDecember 2020–––IRS
990-N for 2018
Officer: COLLEEN D GONZALEZ
December 31, 2018≤ $50,000 receipts––e-Postcard

990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 81-0912291).

Questions about GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC

What is the EIN of GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC?
The employer identification number (EIN) of GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC is 81-0912291.
Is GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC tax-exempt?
Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2016.
Are donations to GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC tax-deductible?
Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
Which annual return does GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC file?
Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
When is the next return of GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC due?
The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
When did GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC last file with the IRS?
The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
Who is the principal officer of GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names COLLEEN D GONZALEZ.
Who are the officers and directors of GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC?
The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 3 received compensation from the organization, the highest $48,462 (ASHLEY C DYKES, PROGRAM DIRE).
How much revenue does GROW HEALTHY KIDS INC have?
On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $747,283, expenses of $612,737 and total assets of $352,290 at year end.

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