The Kempe Foundation
Standards For Charity Accountability
Governance
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Board Oversight
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Board Size
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Board Meetings
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Board Compensation
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Conflict of Interest
Measuring Effectiveness
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Effectiveness Policy
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Effectiveness Report
Finances
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Program Expenses
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Fundraising Expenses
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Accumulating Funds
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Audit Report
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Detailed Expense Breakdown
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Accurate Expense Reporting
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Budget Plan
Fundraising & Info
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Truthful Materials
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Annual Report
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Website Disclosures
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Donor Privacy
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Cause Marketing Disclosures
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Complaints
The Kempe Foundation does not meet the following 6 Standards for Charity Accountability:
Standard 1 (Oversight of Operations and Staff)
Organizations shall have a board of directors that provides adequate oversight of the charity's operations and its staff. Indication of adequate oversight includes, but is not limited to, regularly scheduled appraisals of the CEO's performance, evidence of disbursement controls such as board approval of the budget, fund raising practices, establishment of a conflict of interest policy, and establishment of accounting procedures sufficient to safeguard charity finances.
Kempe does not meet this Standard because its board of directors does not:
- Review the performance of the Chief Executive Officer at least once every two years.
Standard 6 (Board Policy on Effectiveness)
Have a board policy of assessing, no less than every two years, the organization's performance and effectiveness and of determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Kempe does not meet this Standard because:
- The board of directors does not have a written policy stating that, at least every two years, an appraisal be done assessing the organization’s performance and effectiveness and determining future actions required to achieve its mission.
Standard 7 (Board Approval of Written Report on Effectiveness)
Submit to the organization's governing body, for its approval, a written report that outlines the results of the aforementioned performance and effectiveness assessment and recommendations for future actions.
Kempe does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization has not completed an effectiveness assessment in the last two years.
Standard 14 (Budget)
Have a board-approved annual budget for its current fiscal year, outlining projected expenses for major program activities, fund raising, and administration.
Kempe does not meet this Standard because, when the organization provided 2025 budget information, it indicated that the budget:
- Did not identify total projected administrative expenses.
- Included total projected program service expenses, however, did not break these expenses down by major program category (child abuse and neglect programs, advocacy, pavilion services).
Standard 17 (Web Site Disclosures)
Include on any charity websites that solicit contributions, the same information that is recommended for annual reports, as well as the mailing address of the charity and electronic access to its most recent IRS Form 990.
Kempe does not meet this Standard because the organization’s website, https://kempe.org, does not include all of the recommended information for those charity websites that solicit for donations. Specifically, it does not include:
- Electronic access to the organization’s IRS Form 990 for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Standard 18 (Privacy for Written Appeals & Internet Privacy)
Address privacy concerns of donors by (a) providing in written appeals, at least annually, a means (e.g., such as a check off box) for both new and continuing donors to inform the charity if they do not want their name and address shared outside the organization, (b) providing a clear, prominent and easily accessible privacy policy on any of its websites that tells visitors (i) what information, if any, is being collected about them by the charity and how this information will be used, (ii) how to contact the charity to review personal information collected and request corrections, (iii) how to inform the charity (e.g., a check off box) that the visitor does not wish his/her personal information to be shared outside the organization, and (iv) what security measures the charity has in place to protect personal information.
Kempe does not meet this Standard because:
- The organization's website, https://kempe.org, does not provide access to a privacy policy.
The BBB Wise Giving Alliance requested but did not receive complete information from the organization and is unable to verify the organization's compliance with the following Standard(s) for Charity Accountability: 15
The Kempe Foundation meets the remaining 13 Standards for Charity Accountability.
Stated Purpose:
"to increase awareness, engage in advocacy, and provide resources to prevent and treat child abuse and neglect."
Year, State Incorporated:
1975, CO
The Kempe Foundation (Kempe) reports that it works with experts, advocates, and community members to advance solutions that prevent and treat child abuse and neglect. The organization offers research-based programs and advanced training for practitioners. Kempe’s Trauma-Responsive Implementation and Practice (TRIP) program develops, implements and disseminates evidence-based approaches for systems that serve children, youth, and adults. TRIP in Schools offers tangible steps to address pervasive challenges such as widespread trauma, increasing rates of suicide, and support for teachers, staff and administrators that engage frequently with students. The organization’s Kids in Care Settings (KICS) clinic provides access to primary care, mental behavioral health care, dental health services, and referrals for specialty care. The organization states the KICS care model is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and focuses on both biological families, and foster and kinship families. Kempe partners with community organizations to explore threats to healthy child development through its events, like Policymakers Breakfast and Stories of Hope fundraiser. The organization’s policy team collaborates with child welfare advocates and legislators to push forward child-focused policies to improve the lives of children and families in Colorado and beyond. In 2024, Kempe reports it reached 1,980 students and 265 teachers through TRIP in Schools and provided a medical home for 67 child patients through its KICS Clinic.
For the year ended June 30, 2024, The Kempe Foundation's program expenses were:
| Child abuse and neglect | $989,694 |
| Pavilion services | $351,454 |
| Advocacy | $225,091 |
| Total Program Expenses | $1,566,239 |
Chief Executive
Jon Kruljac, Chief Executive Officer
Compensation*
$173,897
Chair of the Board
Garrett Johnson
Chair's Profession / Business Affiliation
Managing Principal, Cresa
Board Size
16
Paid Staff Size
6
*2023 compensation includes annual salary and, if applicable, benefit plans, expense accounts, and other allowances.
Method(s) Used:
Direct mail appeals, Grant proposals, Internet, Direct mail appeals, Planned giving arrangements, Television
Fundraising costs were 19% of related contributions. (Related contributions, which totaled $1,382,086, are donations received as a result of fundraising activities.)
This organization is tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. It is eligible to receive contributions deductible as charitable donations for federal income tax purposes.
The following information is based on The Kempe Foundation's audited financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2024.
Source of Funds
| Investment return, net | $576,509 |
| Government | $444,651 |
| Special events, net | $326,834 |
| Rental income | $297,875 |
| Foundations | $295,520 |
| Individuals | $210,207 |
| Corporate | $104,874 |
| Total Income | $2,256,470 |
Programs: 78% Fundraising: 13% Administrative: 10%
| Total Income | $2,256,470 |
| Total expenses: | $2,018,839 |
| Program expenses | $1,566,239 |
| Fundraising expenses | $259,688 |
| Administrative expenses | $192,462 |
| Other expenses | $0 |
| Income in Excess of Expenses | $237,631 |
| Beginning Net Assets | $10,285,447 |
| Other Changes In Net Assets | $0 |
| Ending Net Assets | $10,523,528 |
| Total Liabilities | $27,904 |
| Total Assets | $10,551,432 |
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