Kids In Need Affiliate Application (rev 2019)

Suggested Application Requirements

·        Current 501(c)(3) status
·        Product distribution to schools with Federal Free and Reduced Lunch eligibility requirement of  70% or higher
·        Distribution of product free of charge
·        Operating within a 3-Year Strategic Plan
·        Operating under a board of directors or advisory council
·        Operating within a budget that includes a line item for freight
·        Operating with non program expenses (overhead costs) at 30% or less.
·        Distributing at least 80% of annual gift in kind revenue (donations received).
·        Logistically able to receive full truckload deliveries (26 pallets)
·        Access to combined Warehouse Capacity of at least 5,000 sq ft (main + overflow)
·        At least one paid full time staff member
·        Currently serving at least 15% of eligible students in service area
·        Provide letter of endorsement from school district(s) served.
·        If this a program of a larger organization, you must also have a program specific budget
·        Organizations actively distributing product to teachers for at least one year are eligible for Jr Affiliate status. 
·        Organizations actively distributing product to teachers for at least two years are eligible for Full Affiliate status.