Amigos Together for Kids Inc

What it reported doing in 2024

Fiscal year 2023-2024 has been a year of significant achievements and impactful milestones for amigos for kids. As we reflect on our programs and their accomplishments, we are proud to share the following highlights: 1. Nurturing parenting program: -successfully implemented the nurturing parenting program, impacting over 260 families. -conducted 23 parenting workshops, focusing on strengthening parent-child relationships and preventing child abuse. -received overwhelmingly positive feedback from program participants, with 100% of parents reporting satisfaction with the program. -94% of participants achieved improvement in their knowledge of parenting. -96% of participants reported reduction in child problem behavior. 2. After school program: -expanded our after school program to cater to 170 children across multiple sites in miami. -provided essential homework assistance, tutoring, and enrichment activities. 810 hours of programming were offered during the school year and 440 in the summer. -achieved a 90% attendance rate among enrolled students, showcasing participant engagement. -85% of children demonstrated improvement in physical activity. -80% of children demonstrated improvement in literacy skills. -98% of parents reported satisfaction with the program. 3. Amigos care program: -launched the amigos care program to provide wrap-around support for struggling families. -assisted 67 families in accessing crucial resources, including healthcare, housing, and financial assistance. -successfully reduced barriers and stressors for families, leading to enhanced stability and well-being. 4. Blue ribbon month (national child abuse prevention program): -organized a highly successful blue ribbon month campaign to raise awareness of child abuse prevention. -engaged with over 20 community partners, schools, and organizations to distribute blue ribbons and prevention materials. -in partnership with miami dade county public schools, implemented the "theres no excuse for child abuse" art contest, which received hundreds of submissions from students who created art that promotes child abuse prevention. Winning submissions were featured in an art exhibit and winners received gift cards and features on our website and other publications. -successfully delivered the monique burr foundations child safety matters curriculum to hundreds of children, which empowered students with essential skills and knowledge to protect themselves from abuse and exploitation. -conducted out first annual dia del amigo community resource fair at jose marti park where over 500 participants received free community resources and information and participated in fun activities. 5. Blue backpack project back to school drive: -distributed over 2,000 backpacks filled with school supplies to students in need. -collaborated with local businesses and sponsors to ensure a successful and impactful drive. -helped children start the school year prepared and excited for learning. 6. Annual toy drive: -organized our annual toy drive, collecting over 3,000 toys for children in miami. -collaborated with local schools, organizations, and volunteers to ensure the success of the drive. -provided joy and gifts to thousands of children during the holiday season. 7. Bueno, rico y barato - nutrition education program -successfully developed and implemented bueno, rico y barato, a nutrition education program focused on culturally relevant, real-world, shopping and cooking experiences. -served 40 families, who provided positive feedback and requested more courses. As we celebrate these accomplishments, we are inspired to continue our mission of preventing child abuse and strengthening families. We remain committed to making a lasting impact on the lives of children and families in our community. In the upcoming fiscal year, we will build upon these achievements, working tirelessly to create a brighter and safer future for the children we serve. Thank you to our supporters, partners, and dedic

Financial Efficiency

• Mission deployment rate: 78.7%; rating input score 79
• Program expense ratio: 79.8%; rating input score 80
• Fundraising efficiency: $4.77 raised per $1 spent on fundraising; rating input score 16; 16th percentile among comparable filings

Transparency & Controls

• Consistency checks: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Pay-setting controls: 2 of 6 controls in place; rating input score 33
  • Compensation committee: Missing
  • Independent consultant: Missing
  • Other Form 990s reviewed: Missing
  • Written employment contract: Pass
  • Compensation survey or study: Missing
  • Board or committee approval: Pass
• Foreign activity oversight: Limited
• Grant itemization coverage: Limited
• Major donor itemization: Yes; rating input score 100
• Related-party transparency: Limited

Accountability

• Independent voting board: 100%; rating input score 100; 63rd percentile among comparable filings
• Governance controls: 7 of 9 controls in place; rating input score 78
  • Conflict-of-interest policy: Pass
  • Whistleblower policy: Pass
  • Document-retention policy: Pass
  • CEO compensation review process: Pass
  • Other executive compensation review process: Fail
  • Form 990 shared with the board: Fail
  • Board meeting minutes documented: Pass
  • Audit committee oversight: Pass
  • Independent financial-statement audit: Pass

Sustainability

• Operating margin: 1.4%; rating input score 39; 39th percentile among comparable filings
• Total-asset coverage ratio: 0.42; rating input score 14; 14th percentile among comparable filings
• Liabilities to assets ratio: 0.15; rating input score 50; 50th percentile among comparable filings
• Officer compensation ratio: 12.4%; rating input score 24; 24th percentile among comparable filings

Growth

• Program expense growth: 4.1% per year; rating input score 100; 34th percentile among comparable filings
• Revenue growth: 6.7% per year; rating input score 100; 53rd percentile among comparable filings
• Asset growth: 16.9% per year; rating input score 100; 78th percentile among comparable filings