Civic Intelligence

The Exploration Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 20-8992248

Jul 01, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025

Organization ProfileEXPLORATIONFOUND.ORG
73-4460 Queen Kaahumanu Hwy 105Kailua Kona, HI 96740-2636

(808) 327-4751

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles for this filing year versus similar nonprofits in the same peer cohort.

Liabilities / Assets

88th percentile

0.67x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 88% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

97th percentile

7.06x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 97% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

18th percentile

-7.8%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

23rd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 23% of similar nonprofits.

Top officer pay equals 0.0% of source-year revenue.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

24th percentile

-2.4%

Faster asset growth than 24% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

67th percentile

14%

Faster revenue growth than 67% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • $5M-$10M nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets88th percentile

Assets

Down

$5,961,231

Down $149,021 (-2.4%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$1,951,342

Down $44,498 (-2.2%) from 2024

Liabilities

Down

$4,009,889

Down $104,523 (-2.5%) from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue97th percentileNet Margin18th percentile

Revenue

Up

$567,718

Up $68,907 (+14%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$612,216

Up $135,370 (+28%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$44,498

Down $66,463 (-303%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth24th percentile

The highlighted filing sits inside the broader history for assets, liabilities, and net assets.

$10M$5.0M$0Assets 2011: $93,502Liabilities 2011: $1,194Net Assets 2011: $92,3082011Assets 2012: $93,502Liabilities 2012: $1,194Net Assets 2012: $92,3082012Assets 2013: $2,270,062Liabilities 2013: $602,069Net Assets 2013: $1,667,9932013Assets 2014: $7,187,826Liabilities 2014: $5,513,676Net Assets 2014: $1,674,1502014Assets 2015: $7,705,326Liabilities 2015: $6,254,231Net Assets 2015: $1,451,0952015Assets 2016: $8,061,384Liabilities 2016: $6,750,523Net Assets 2016: $1,310,8612016Assets 2017: $7,871,222Liabilities 2017: $6,471,784Net Assets 2017: $1,399,4382017Assets 2018: $7,586,311Liabilities 2018: $6,044,337Net Assets 2018: $1,541,9742018Assets 2019: $7,529,053Liabilities 2019: $5,886,908Net Assets 2019: $1,642,1452019Assets 2020: $7,005,563Liabilities 2020: $5,223,387Net Assets 2020: $1,782,1762020Assets 2021: $6,689,700Liabilities 2021: $4,751,875Net Assets 2021: $1,937,8252021Assets 2022: $6,415,023Liabilities 2022: $4,432,395Net Assets 2022: $1,982,6282022Assets 2023: $6,250,594Liabilities 2023: $4,276,719Net Assets 2023: $1,973,8752023Assets 2024: $6,110,252Liabilities 2024: $4,114,412Net Assets 2024: $1,995,8402024Assets 2025: $5,961,231Liabilities 2025: $4,009,889Net Assets 2025: $1,951,3422025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$5,961,231
Liabilities$4,009,889
Net Assets$1,951,342
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth67th percentile

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this filing highlighted.

$1.0M$500K$0-$500KExpenses 2011: $133,3362011Revenue 2012: $162,926Expenses 2012: $133,336Net Income 2012: $29,5902012Expenses 2013: $6,4512013Revenue 2014: $115,815Expenses 2014: $109,658Net Income 2014: $6,1572014Revenue 2015: $278,367Expenses 2015: $501,422Net Income 2015: -$223,0552015Revenue 2016: $327,119Expenses 2016: $467,353Net Income 2016: -$140,2342016Revenue 2017: $602,155Expenses 2017: $513,578Net Income 2017: $88,5772017Revenue 2018: $620,533Expenses 2018: $477,997Net Income 2018: $142,5362018Revenue 2019: $602,111Expenses 2019: $484,596Net Income 2019: $117,5152019Revenue 2020: $606,920Expenses 2020: $466,889Net Income 2020: $140,0312020Revenue 2021: $607,946Expenses 2021: $452,297Net Income 2021: $155,6492021Revenue 2022: $475,606Expenses 2022: $430,803Net Income 2022: $44,8032022Revenue 2023: $427,926Expenses 2023: $436,679Net Income 2023: -$8,7532023Revenue 2024: $498,811Expenses 2024: $476,846Net Income 2024: $21,9652024Revenue 2025: $567,718Expenses 2025: $612,216Net Income 2025: -$44,4982025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$567,718
Expenses$612,216
Net Income-$44,498
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jul 1, 2024 to Jun 30, 2025
Signed
Apr 14, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$567,718
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Support west hawaii exploration academy public charter school and to foster dissemination of the school's best practices and other educational reform initiatives.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Land, Buildings, and Equipment, Net$5,613,695$5,337,818▼ $275,877
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$456,269$503,629▲ $47,360
Pledges and Grants Receivable-$24,975-
Prepaid Expenses and Deferred Charges$14,788$20,443▲ $5,655
Total Assets$6,110,252$5,961,231▼ $149,021
Other Assets Total$25,500$74,366▲ $48,866
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$4,114,412$3,946,864▼ $167,548
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses-$63,025-
Total Liabilities$4,114,412$4,009,889▼ $104,523
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$1,972,989$1,939,842▼ $33,147
Net Assets With Donor Restrictions$22,851$11,500▼ $11,351
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$1,995,840$1,951,342▼ $44,498
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$6,110,252$5,961,231▼ $149,021

Asset Categories

AssetBook ValueDepreciationBasis
Buildings$5,337,818$2,938,557$8,276,375
Equipment-$77,737$77,737
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay23rd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Vicky CarlsonChairperson
Lisa HummelSecretary
Jamie BergsmaTreasurer
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$105,783
Program Service Revenue
$456,000
Investment Income
$5,935
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$55,783
Change in Net Assets
$-44,498

Audited Revenue Reconciliation

Revenue per Audited Statements
$567,718
Total Revenue per Audited Statements
$567,718
Total Revenue per Form 990
$567,718
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$472,674
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$121,360
Professional Fundraising Fees$18,182
Total Fundraising Expense$18,182
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Depreciation Depletion$270,361$5,518-$275,879
Interest$138,505$2,827-$141,332
Grants to Domestic Orgs$121,360--$121,360
Other Expenses$1,109$54,354-$55,463
Fees for Services Professional Fundraising--$18,182$18,182
Total Functional Expenses$531,335$62,699$18,182$612,216

Audited Expense Reconciliation

Line ItemAmount
Expenses per Audited Statements$612,216
Total Expenses per Audited Statements$612,216
Total Expenses per Form 990$612,216
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
West Hawaii Explorations AcademyKailuakona, HI-Support$121,360
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
Yes

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Professional Fundraising Fees$18,182
Political and Lobbying Activity
Political campaign activity
No
Lobbying activity
No
Subject to proxy tax
No
Governance and Compliance

Governance Checklist

Compiled or reviewed by an accountant
No
Annual disclosure for covered persons
Yes
Audit committee
Yes
Business relationship with 35% controlled entity
No
Business relationship with family members
No
Business relationship with organization members
No
Material changes to governing documents
No
Compensation from other sources disclosed
No
CEO compensation reviewed
No
Other officer compensation reviewed
No
Conflict-of-interest policy
Yes
Audited financial statements prepared
No
Key decisions subject to board approval
No
Management duties delegated
No

Governance Explanations

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 11B

“The board of directors reviews and approves the form 990 prior to filing.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 12C

“Board members are required to identify when a posssible or actual conflict exists. Annual statements are required to confirm each board member has received the conflict of interest policy, understands it, and agrees to comply.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“Forms 1023 and 990 are available upon request.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Exploration Foundation
EIN
20-8992248
Phone
8083274751
Address
73-4460 QUEEN KAAHUMANU HWY 105, KAILUA KONA, HI 96740-2636

Signing Officer

Name
Vicky Carlson
Title
Chairperson
Phone
8083274751
Signed
2026-04-14
Discuss with paid preparer
Yes

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Vicky Carlson
Formed
2008
Legal Domicile
Hi
Voting Board Members
3
Independent Board Members
3
Employees
0
Volunteers
3

Preparer

Firm
Carbonaro Cpas & Management Group
Address
1885 MAIN ST STE 408, WAILUKU, HI 96793
Preparer
Gretchen Kremeyer
Phone
8082425002
Supplemental Narrative

Financial Statement Notes

Schedule D, Page 3, Part X

“The foundation is exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the internal revenue code and therefore has made no provision for federal income taxes in the accompanying financial statements. The accounting standard on accounting for uncertainty in income taxes addresses the determination of whether tax benefits claimed or expected to be claimed on a tax return should be recorded in the financial statements. Under that guidance, the foundation may recognize the tax benefit from an uncertain tax position only if it is more likely than not that the tax position will be sustained on examination by taxing authorities based on the technical merits of the position. Examples of tax positions include the tax-exempt status of the foundation and various positions related to the potential sources of unrelated business taxable income (ubit). The tax benefits recognized in the financial statements from such a position are measured based on the largest benefit that has a greater than 50% likelihood of being realized upon ultimate settlement. There were no unrecognized tax benefits identified, or recorded as liabilities for the years ended june 30, 2025 and 2024. The foundation files its forms 990 in the u.s. Federal jurisdiction and the office of the attorney general for the state of hawaii. The foundation i generally no longer subject to examination by the internal revenue service for year before 2022.”

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Displayed year

2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$5,961,231
Liabilities
$4,009,889
Net assets
$1,951,342
Revenue
$567,718
Expenses
$612,216
Net income
-$44,498
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$5.96$4.01$1.95$0.57$0.61$0.04
2024Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.11$4.11$2.00$0.50$0.48$0.02
2023Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.25$4.28$1.97$0.43$0.44$0.01
2022Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.42$4.43$1.98$0.48$0.43$0.04
2021Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$6.69$4.75$1.94$0.61$0.45$0.16
2020Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.01$5.22$1.78$0.61$0.47$0.14
2019Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.53$5.89$1.64$0.60$0.48$0.12
2018Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.59$6.04$1.54$0.62$0.48$0.14
2017Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.87$6.47$1.40$0.60$0.51$0.09
2016Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$8.06$6.75$1.31$0.33$0.47$0.14
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.71$6.25$1.45$0.28$0.50$0.22
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$7.19$5.51$1.67$0.12$0.11$0.01
2013Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$2.27$0.60$1.67$0.01
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.16$0.13$0.03
2011Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$0.09$0.00$0.09$0.13