Welcome to the Kids In Need Foundation.
Our mission is to ensure that every child is prepared to learn and succeed by providing free school supplies nationally to students most in need.
2008 Resource Center Stats
- Product Donated = $36,380,633.26
- Students Served = 1,640,737
- Schools Served = 3,203
The Kids In Need Foundation
- Has distributed more than $300 million in school supplies to low-income
schools free of charge - Serves 1.6 million students and 100,000 teachers annually
- Has awarded $1 million in grants to teachers
2010 Teacher Grants
Applications for the 2010 Kids In Need Foundation Teacher Grants are now online. This year all teachers that apply will receive a special gift of poster making and bulletin board supplies from our fantastic partner ArtSkills! Deadline for applications is September 30, 2010. Apply now!
Job Opening
Kids In Need Foundation is looking for a full time grant writer and development support person. Are you interested? This position is based in Dayton and we are only accepting local applicants.
Download the job description.
2009 Annual Report
Our latest annual report is now online. Check it out!
"Kids Dream Big" Public Service Announcement
Did you know...
- 13 million U.S. children live below the poverty line.
- Most teachers spend $500 - $1,000 per year to purchase supplies for their students and classrooms.
- The Kids In Need Foundation spends less than 4% on administration, with 96% of revenue benefiting teachers and students.
- For every $1000 gift to the Foundation, we can procure $25,000 of product for distribution to the neediest kids.
Kids In Need reaches children through
A National Network of Kids In Need Resource Centers
School Box, a community-based school supplies giveaway program
A highly-acclaimed Kids In Need Teacher Grants program
