Civic Intelligence

The Kernels Foundation

990 • Fiscal year 2025 • EIN 42-1506142

Nov 01, 2024 to Oct 31, 2025 • Filed on Jan 29, 2026

Organization ProfileN/A
PO Box 2001Cedar Rapids, IA 52406-2001

(319) 363-3887

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

94th percentile

0.67x

Higher debt load relative to assets than 94% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Liabilities / Revenue

98th percentile

1.76x

Higher debt load relative to revenue than 98% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Net Margin

13th percentile

-31%

Higher net margin than 13% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Top Officer Pay

82nd percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 82% of similar nonprofits.

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

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2025

Asset Growth

29th percentile

-11%

Faster asset growth than 29% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Revenue Growth

23rd percentile

-21%

Faster revenue growth than 23% of similar nonprofits.

2025 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2024 to 2025

Balance Sheet
Liabilities / Assets94th percentile

Assets

Down

$134,962

Down $15,940 (-11%) from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$44,962

Down $15,940 (-26%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$90,000

Flat from 2024

Revenue And Expenses
Liabilities / Revenue98th percentileNet Margin13th percentile

Revenue

Down

$51,037

Down $13,633 (-21%) from 2024

Expenses

Up

$66,977

Up $12,476 (+23%) from 2024

Net Income

Down

-$15,940

Down $26,109 (-257%) from 2024

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

Asset Growth29th percentile

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

$400K$200K$0-$200KAssets 2011: $28,374Liabilities 2011: $223,359Net Assets 2011: -$194,9852011Assets 2012: $52,539Liabilities 2012: $223,359Net Assets 2012: -$170,8202012Assets 2013: $64,817Liabilities 2013: $223,359Net Assets 2013: -$158,5422013Assets 2014: $72,738Liabilities 2014: $207,814Net Assets 2014: -$135,0762014Assets 2015: $85,951Liabilities 2015: $185,814Net Assets 2015: -$99,8632015Assets 2016: $86,473Liabilities 2016: $172,918Net Assets 2016: -$86,4452016Assets 2017: $84,893Liabilities 2017: $160,000Net Assets 2017: -$75,1072017Assets 2018: $98,969Liabilities 2018: $160,000Net Assets 2018: -$61,0312018Assets 2019: $117,057Liabilities 2019: $160,000Net Assets 2019: -$42,9432019Assets 2020: $109,227Liabilities 2020: $160,000Net Assets 2020: -$50,7732020Assets 2021: $106,906Liabilities 2021: $130,000Net Assets 2021: -$23,0942021Assets 2022: $127,126Liabilities 2022: $90,000Net Assets 2022: $37,1262022Assets 2023: $140,733Liabilities 2023: $90,000Net Assets 2023: $50,7332023Assets 2024: $150,902Liabilities 2024: $90,000Net Assets 2024: $60,9022024Assets 2025: $134,962Liabilities 2025: $90,000Net Assets 2025: $44,9622025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$134,962
Liabilities$90,000
Net Assets$44,962
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Operations Trend

Revenue Growth23rd percentile

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

$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2011: $79,285Expenses 2011: $99,677Net Income 2011: -$20,3922011Revenue 2012: $70,720Expenses 2012: $46,555Net Income 2012: $24,1652012Revenue 2013: $59,592Expenses 2013: $47,314Net Income 2013: $12,2782013Revenue 2014: $88,759Expenses 2014: $65,293Net Income 2014: $23,4662014Revenue 2015: $90,164Expenses 2015: $61,598Net Income 2015: $28,5662015Revenue 2016: $69,824Expenses 2016: $56,406Net Income 2016: $13,4182016Revenue 2017: $60,299Expenses 2017: $48,961Net Income 2017: $11,3382017Revenue 2018: $38,328Expenses 2018: $24,252Net Income 2018: $14,0762018Revenue 2019: $52,067Expenses 2019: $33,979Net Income 2019: $18,0882019Revenue 2020: $26,078Expenses 2020: $33,908Net Income 2020: -$7,8302020Revenue 2021: $52,180Expenses 2021: $24,501Net Income 2021: $27,6792021Revenue 2022: $97,126Expenses 2022: $36,906Net Income 2022: $60,2202022Revenue 2023: $62,402Expenses 2023: $48,795Net Income 2023: $13,6072023Revenue 2024: $64,670Expenses 2024: $54,501Net Income 2024: $10,1692024Revenue 2025: $51,037Expenses 2025: $66,977Net Income 2025: -$15,9402025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$51,037
Expenses$66,977
Net Income-$15,940
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Nov 1, 2024 to Oct 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 29, 2026
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$55,933
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

To create recreational facilities and programs for the citizens of cedar rapids and the surrounding areas.

The kernels foundation is an organization soliciting & collecting community contributions to be provided to qualified charitable organizations in the city of cedar rapids and linn county, ia, for their use in creating recreational facilities and programs.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$100,079$100,133▲ $54
Rtn Earn Endowment Incm Other Fnds$60,902$44,962▼ $15,940
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$50,823$34,829▼ $15,994
Total Assets$150,902$134,962▼ $15,940
Liabilities
Mortgage Notes Payable Secured by Investment Property$90,000$90,000→ $0
Total Liabilities$90,000$90,000→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$60,902$44,962▼ $15,940
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$150,902$134,962▼ $15,940
Compensation and Service Providers
Top Officer Pay82nd percentile

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Dana NicholsPresident
Aron BrechtDirector
Brad SimanekDirector
Gayla HustonDirector
Steve SmithDirector
Tom ChalstromDirector
Ryne GeorgeDriector
John BreitbachSecretary
Joretta BarbeeTreasurer
Tom KellyVice Preside
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$2,710
Program Service Revenue
$12,000
Investment Income
$1,070
Other Revenue
$35,257
All Other Contributions
$2,710
Change in Net Assets
$-15,940
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$59,193
Other Expenses$7,784
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Grants to Domestic Orgs$56,193--$56,193
Interest-$4,185-$4,185
Grants to Domestic Individuals$3,000--$3,000
Insurance-$1,542-$1,542
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,527-$1,527
Other Expenses$500--$500
Office Expenses-$30-$30
Total Functional Expenses$59,693$7,284$0$66,977
International Activity

Grant and Assistance Recipients

RecipientLocationCategoryPurposeAmount
Prospect Meadows--Facility Improvement$12,000
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
Yes
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
Gaming Gross Income$40,153
Gaming Direct Expenses$4,896
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
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
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
No
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

“Form 990 is reviewed by either dana nichols or joretta barbee.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 18

“All tax returns and exemption applications are available for public inspection by contacting a current officer of the organization.”

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

“All governing documents, financial statements and policies are available for public inspection by contacting a current officer of the organization.”

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
The Kernels Foundation
EIN
42-1506142
Phone
3193633887
Address
PO BOX 2001, CEDAR RAPIDS, IA 52406-2001

Signing Officer

Name
Dana Nichols
Title
President
Phone
3193633887
Signed
2026-01-29

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Joretta Barbee
Formed
2000
Legal Domicile
Ia
Voting Board Members
10
Independent Board Members
10
Employees
0
Volunteers
10

Preparer

Firm
Forge Financial & Management Consulting
Address
1245 JORDAN CREEK PKWY STE 100, WEST DES MOINES, IA 50266-2343
Preparer
Justin a Plate CPA
Phone
5156203050
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2025 • Form 990Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.

Open filing
Assets
$134,962
Liabilities
$90,000
Net assets
$44,962
Revenue
$51,037
Expenses
$66,977
Net income
-$15,940
Balance SheetOperations
YearAssetsLiabilitiesNet AssetsRevenueExpensesNet Income
2025Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$1.35$0.90$0.45$0.51$0.67$0.16
2024Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.51$0.90$0.61$0.65$0.55$0.10
2023Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$1.41$0.90$0.51$0.62$0.49$0.14
2022XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.27$0.90$0.37$0.97$0.37$0.60
2021Facts available. Structured filing facts are available, but richer extracted sections are limited.$1.07$1.30$0.23$0.52$0.25$0.28
2020XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.09$1.60$0.51$0.26$0.34$0.08
2019XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$1.17$1.60$0.43$0.52$0.34$0.18
2018XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.99$1.60$0.61$0.38$0.24$0.14
2017XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.85$1.60$0.75$0.60$0.49$0.11
2016XML pending. An XML filing is linked for this year, but detailed extraction is still pending.$0.86$1.73$0.86$0.70$0.56$0.13
2015Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.86$1.86$1.00$0.90$0.62$0.29
2014Detailed filing. Detailed filing data is available for this year.$0.73$2.08$1.35$0.89$0.65$0.23
2013Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.65$2.23$1.59$0.60$0.47$0.12
2012Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.53$2.23$1.71$0.71$0.47$0.24
2011Summary only. Only limited summary data is available for this year.$0.28$2.23$1.95$0.79$1.00$0.20