Charity Navigator, one of America's premier independent rating services, evaluates the financial health of America's largest charities. K.I.D.S. is among less than 25% of charities to receive four stars, the organization’s highest rating, for efficient management and financial growth.

K.I.D.S. meets all 20 standards for charity accountability of the BBB Wise Giving Alliance, an affiliate of the Council of Better Business Bureaus, Inc.

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K.I.D.S. was ranked 9th highest for “fundraising efficiency,” 12th highest for “charitable commitment” and 43rd best for “donor dependency” in Forbes magazine's evaluation of “The 200 Largest U.S. Charities” (11/21/07).

Awarded to members of the Independent Charities of America that have, upon rigorous independent review, been able to certify, document and demonstrate on an annual basis that they meet the highest standards of public accountability, program effectiveness, and cost effectiveness.