Civic Intelligence

Kids at Risk Action

EIN 51-0570258 • 501(c)3 • Minnetonka, MN

Profile

Kara is an action tank that supports the people, policies, and programs that improve the lives of at-risk children.

12801 Sheffield CurveMinnetonka, MN 55305

www.invisiblechildren.com

Siviq Scores

Precomputed percentiles relative to similar nonprofits. These scores are descriptive rather than judgmental.

Liabilities / Assets

60th percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Liabilities / Revenue

62nd percentile

0.00x

Tied with the lowest-debt nonprofits in its peer group.

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

Net Margin

34th percentile

-6.5%

Higher net margin than 34% of similar nonprofits.

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

Top Officer Pay

81st percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 81% of similar nonprofits.

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

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

Asset Growth

43rd percentile

-6.6%

Faster asset growth than 43% of similar nonprofits.

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

Revenue Growth

39th percentile

-13%

Faster revenue growth than 39% of similar nonprofits.

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

Assets

Down

$72,629

Down $5,156 (-6.6%) from 2024

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2024

Net Assets

Down

$72,629

Down $5,156 (-6.6%) from 2024

Revenue

Down

$78,931

Down $11,629 (-13%) from 2024

Expenses

Down

$84,087

Down $25,117 (-23%) from 2024

Net Income

Up

-$5,156

Up $13,488 (+72%) from 2024

Trend Graphs

Balance Sheet Trend

Grouped bars show assets, liabilities, and net assets across loaded filings.

$100K$50K$0Assets 2022: $91,919Liabilities 2022: $0Net Assets 2022: $91,9192022Assets 2023: $74,049Liabilities 2023: $0Net Assets 2023: $74,0492023Assets 2024: $77,785Liabilities 2024: $0Net Assets 2024: $77,7852024Assets 2025: $72,629Liabilities 2025: $0Net Assets 2025: $72,6292025

Highlighted filing

2025

Assets$72,629
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$72,629

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income by year, with the latest filing highlighted.

$150K$100K$50K$0-$50KRevenue 2022: $67,427Expenses 2022: $55,657Net Income 2022: $11,7702022Revenue 2023: $40,929Expenses 2023: $60,560Net Income 2023: -$19,6312023Revenue 2024: $90,560Expenses 2024: $109,204Net Income 2024: -$18,6442024Revenue 2025: $78,931Expenses 2025: $84,087Net Income 2025: -$5,1562025

Highlighted filing

2025

Revenue$78,931
Expenses$84,087
Net Income-$5,156

Filings

Latest Filing Detail
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2025 to Dec 31, 2025
Signed
Jan 15, 2026
Return Version
2025v4.0
Gross Receipts
$78,931
Mission and Program Overview

Mission

Kara is an action tank that supports the people, policies, and programs that improve the lives of at-risk children.

Balance Sheet Detail
LineBeginningEndChange
Assets
Savings and Temporary Cash Investments$58,077$54,242▼ $3,835
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$19,708$18,387▼ $1,321
Total Assets$77,785$72,629▼ $5,156
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$77,785$72,629▼ $5,156
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$77,785$72,629▼ $5,156
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$77,785$72,629▼ $5,156
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike TikkanenPresident
Damon KocinaSecretary/of
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$78,463
Program Service Revenue
$396
Investment Income
$72
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$78,463
Change in Net Assets
$-5,156
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$37,959
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$34,128
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$25,128$9,000-$34,128
Occupancy$8,700$10,800-$19,500
Benefits to Members$12,000--$12,000
Information Technology-$9,219-$9,219
Office Expenses-$3,460-$3,460
Insurance$714$678-$1,392
Fees for Services Other-$1,050-$1,050
Other Expenses$153$85-$85
Fees for Services Accounting$75--$75
Total Functional Expenses$47,595$36,492$0$84,087
Fundraising, Events, and Gaming
Fundraising activities
No
Gaming activities
No
Professional fundraiser used
No

Fundraising and Gaming Totals

Line ItemAmount
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
Backup withholding compliance
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

No review was or will be conducted.

Form 990, Page 6, Part VI, Line 19

No documents available to the public

Filing and Contact Details

Filer

Filer Name
Kids at Risk Action
EIN
51-0570258
Phone
6125087272
Address
12801 SHEFFIELD CURVE, MINNETONKA, MN 55305

Signing Officer

Name
Mike Tikkanen
Title
President
Phone
6125087272
Signed
2026-01-15

Organization Details

Principal Officer
Mike Tikkanen
Voting Board Members
5
Independent Board Members
5
Employees
0

Preparer

Firm
Heintz & Clark Ltd
Address
3340 ANNAPOLIS LN N STE B, PLYMOUTH, MN 55447-5373
Preparer
Steven C Heintz
Phone
7632317899
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