Civic Intelligence

Kids at Risk Action

990 • Fiscal year 2024 • EIN 51-0570258

Jan 01, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024 • Filed on Feb 28, 2025

12801 Sheffield CurveMinnetonka, MN 55305

(612) 508-7272

Siviq Scores

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

Liabilities / Assets

56th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Liabilities / Revenue

57th percentile

0.00x

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Net Margin

18th percentile

-21%

Higher net margin than 18% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Top Officer Pay

79th percentile

$0

Higher top officer pay than 79% of similar nonprofits.

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

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Source year 2024

Asset Growth

57th percentile

5.0%

Faster asset growth than 57% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Revenue Growth

93rd percentile

121%

Faster revenue growth than 93% of similar nonprofits.

2024 filings • 501(c)3 • <$500k nonprofits • Annualized from 2023 to 2024

Assets

Up

$77,785

Up $3,736 (+5.0%) from 2023

Net Assets

Up

$77,785

Up $3,736 (+5.0%) from 2023

Liabilities

Flat

$0

Flat from 2023

Revenue

Up

$90,560

Up $49,631 (+121%) from 2023

Expenses

Up

$109,204

Up $48,644 (+80%) from 2023

Net Income

Up

-$18,644

Up $987 (+5.0%) from 2023

Historical Trend

Balance Sheet Trend

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

$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

2024

Assets$77,785
Liabilities$0
Net Assets$77,785

Operations Trend

Revenue, expenses, and net income across loaded years, with this 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

2024

Revenue$90,560
Expenses$109,204
Net Income-$18,644
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Filing Snapshot
Filing Period
Jan 1, 2024 to Dec 31, 2024
Signed
Feb 28, 2025
Return Version
2024v5.0
Gross Receipts
$90,560
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$59,613$58,077▼ $1,536
Cash and Non-Interest-Bearing Accounts$14,436$19,708▲ $5,272
Total Assets$74,049$77,785▲ $3,736
Liabilities
Total Liabilities$0$0→ $0
Net Assets / Fund Balance
Net Assets Without Donor Restrictions$74,049$77,785▲ $3,736
Total Net Assets Fund Balance$74,049$77,785▲ $3,736
Total Liabilities and Net Assets / Fund Balance$74,049$77,785▲ $3,736
Compensation and Service Providers

Board Members and Trustees

NameTitle
Mike TikkanenPresident
Damon KocinaSecretary/of
Revenue and Support

Revenue Composition

Contributions and Grants
$90,053
Program Service Revenue
$15
Investment Income
$492
Other Revenue
$0
All Other Contributions
$90,053
Change in Net Assets
$-18,644
Expenses and Functional Allocation

Major Expense Lines

Line ItemAmount
Other Expenses$71,671
Salaries, Compensation, and Employee Benefits$25,533
Grants and Similar Amounts Paid$0
Professional Fundraising Fees$0
Total Fundraising Expense$0

Functional Expense Allocation

Line ItemProgramManagementFundraisingTotal
Other Salaries and Wages$25,533--$25,533
Occupancy$8,700$8,700-$17,400
Fees for Services Other$12,721$2,800-$15,521
Information Technology-$15,040-$15,040
Benefits to Members$12,000--$12,000
Advertising$10,800--$10,800
Office Expenses-$10,689-$10,689
Fees for Services Accounting-$1,350-$1,350
Insurance$372$372-$744
Other Expenses$43$84-$43
Total Functional Expenses$70,169$39,035$0$109,204
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
2025-02-28

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
Supplemental Narrative

Additional Explanations

Form 990, Part IX, Line 11G

Consulting 9,595 2,800 0 literacy group 3,126 0 0 total 12,721 2,800 0

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