Youth Development
(O50)
IRS Verified
DX Registered
990 on File
CAKE4KIDS
Financial strength (30%)
66/100
Reliability (20%)
50/100
Effectiveness (25%)
81/100
Impact (25%)
No data yet
CharityAI™ Score
Not yet evaluated
Mission Statement
We bake and deliver free birthday cakes for underserved children who might not otherwise receive one. In a world where the basics of a positive childhood are often out of reach and youth have little to call their own, the seemingly simple gift of a birthday cake can make a huge impact by raising their self-esteem and confidence. We partner with human and social services agencies to accomplish this mission.
Financial Overview — FY 2025
$2.0M
Total Revenue
$2.0M
Total Expenses
$213K
Net Assets
11
Employees
Revenue Sources
Expense Breakdown
Program Expense Ratio
89.1%
Fundraising Efficiency
123.1%
Operating Reserve
1.29x
Liability-to-Asset
32.7%
Revenue Diversification
94.4%
Executive Compensation
$72K
Compared with Peers
FY 2025
Compared with 665 similar organizations
(United States, Youth Development, $1M–$10M in expenses), FY 2025.
This organization
Middle half of peers (P25–P75)
Peer median
| Ratio | This org | Peer median | Position (P10 → P90) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Program expense ratio
Program expenses / total expenses
· higher is better
|
89.1% | 81.2% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Admin expense ratio
Management and general / total expenses
· lower is better
|
4.4% | 11.6% |
P10P90
|
Top quarter |
|
Fundraising expense ratio
Fundraising expenses / total expenses
· lower is better
|
6.5% | 4.9% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Fundraising efficiency
Fundraising expenses / gross fundraising income
· lower is better
|
123.1% | 180.4% |
P10P90
|
Above median |
|
Operating reserve
Months of expenses covered by net assets
· higher is better
|
1.3 mo | 10.8 mo |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Liabilities to assets
Total liabilities / total assets
· lower is better
|
32.7% | 9.7% |
P10P90
|
Bottom quarter |
|
Revenue concentration
Share of revenue from the largest source
· lower is better
|
94.4% | 90.2% |
P10P90
|
Below median |
|
Surplus margin
Surplus as a share of revenue
|
0.6% | 2.0% |
P10P90
|
Impact
1 program| Outcome / Program | People Served | Cost / Service | # Completed | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| felt seen by having a custom celebratory treat for their birthday | 16,493 | $38.08 | — | Per Year |
Financial History
| Year | Revenue | Expenses | Net Assets | Program % | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $2.0M | $2.0M | $213K | 89.1% | 11 |
| 2024 | N/A | N/A | N/A | — | — |
| 2023 | $1.3M | $1.3M | $273K | 87.7% | 10 |
| 2022 | $1.1M | $1.1M | $350K | 72.7% | 11 |
| 2021 | $905K | $799K | N/A | — | 6 |
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