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Karen Carns Foundation

Organization summary

Type of Nonprofit

Designated as a Organizations for any of the following purposes: religious, educational, charitable, scientific, literary, testing for public safety, fostering national or international amateur sports competition (as long as it doesn't provide athletic facilities or equipment), or the prevention of cruelty to children or animals.

Category: Human Services — Multipurpose and Other / Fund Raising and/or Fund Distribution (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$281k (2023)

Expenses
$121k (2023)

Total Assets
$742k (2023)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2023)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2011 to 2023

Tax Filings by Year

Form 990 is an information return that most organizations claiming federal tax-exempt status must file yearly with the IRS. Nonprofit Explorer has IRS digitized Form 990 data for filings processed in 2012 and later. If this organization filed an amended return, it may not be reflected below. Duplicate download links may indicate a resubmission or amendment to this organization's original return. Form 990 data is from the IRS.

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$281,181
Expenses
$121,039
Net Income
$160,142
Net Assets
$741,790
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $263,590
93.7%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $17,591
6.3%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,500
12.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $741,790
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $741,790
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Legal) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (President) $0 $0 $0
Allen Wallander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$243,572
Expenses
$159,717
Net Income
$83,855
Net Assets
$581,648
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $210,662
86.5%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $32,910
13.5%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,000
9.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $581,648
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $581,648
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Legal) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (President) $0 $0 $0
Allen Wallander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$237,335
Expenses
$162,998
Net Income
$74,337
Net Assets
$497,793
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $188,974
79.6%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $48,361
20.4%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,000
9.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $497,793
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $497,793
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Legal) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (President) $0 $0 $0
Allen Wallander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$233,049
Expenses
$235,817
Net Income
-$2,768
Net Assets
$423,456
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $233,049
100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,000
6.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $423,456
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $423,456
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Legal) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (President) $0 $0 $0
Allen Wallander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$362,735
Expenses
$255,855
Net Income
$106,880
Net Assets
$426,224
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $451,959
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$89,224
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $15,000
5.9%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $426,224
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $426,224
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Legal) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (President) $0 $0 $0
Allen Wallander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$269,933
Expenses
$241,229
Net Income
$28,704
Net Assets
$319,344
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $361,032
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$91,099
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,500
5.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $319,344
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $319,344
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Legal) $0 $0 $0
Allen Wallander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$306,508
Expenses
$226,797
Net Income
$79,711
Net Assets
$290,640
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $388,284
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$81,776
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $12,000
5.3%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $290,640
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $290,640
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Legal) $0 $0 $0
Alan Wallander (Treasurer) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (President) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$358,858
Expenses
$251,976
Net Income
$106,882
Net Assets
$210,929
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $377,042
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$18,184
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $4,500
1.8%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,929
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $210,929
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Jenny Lytle (At Large Member) $4,500 $0 $0
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Trustee/Legal) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dorger (Trustee/Golf Events) $0 $0 $0
John Frey (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Dan Engen (Trustee/Coats For Kids) $0 $0 $0
Ed Driscoll (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Michael Quin (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ducey (Trustee/Sponsorships) $0 $0 $0
Robert Fasola (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Jon Geisler (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Al Wallander (Finance/Strategy) $0 $0 $0
Jody Sedler (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Todd Hudson (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Andrew Macwilliams (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Bill Baxter (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Steve Weeks (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Tom Morand (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$345,297
Expenses
$280,887
Net Income
$64,410
Net Assets
$104,047
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $370,687
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$25,390
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $104,047
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $104,047
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schmitt (Finance/Strategy) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Trustee/Legal) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dorger (Trustee/Golf Events) $0 $0 $0
John Frey (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Dan Engen (Trustee/Coats For Kids) $0 $0 $0
Ed Driscoll (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Michael Quin (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ducey (Trustee/Sponsorships) $0 $0 $0
Robert Fasola (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Jon Geisler (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Al Wallander (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,265
Expenses
$320,502
Net Income
-$36,237
Net Assets
$39,637
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $305,576
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$21,311
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $39,637
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $39,637
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schmitt (Finance/Strategy) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Trustee/Legal) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dorger (Trustee/Golf Events) $0 $0 $0
John Frey (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Dan Engen (Trustee/Coats For Kids) $0 $0 $0
Ed Driscoll (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Michael Quin (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ducey (Trustee/Sponsorships) $0 $0 $0
Robert Fasola (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Joe Beitman (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Jon Geisler (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$284,826
Expenses
$262,392
Net Income
$22,434
Net Assets
$75,874
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $283,115
99.4%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $1,711
0.6%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $75,874
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $75,874
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Tom Carns (Founder) $0 $0 $0
Jim Kelly (Board President) $0 $0 $0
Dave Schmitt (Finance/Strategy) $0 $0 $0
Steve Hengehold (Trustee/Legal) $0 $0 $0
Bob Dorger (Trustee/Golf Events) $0 $0 $0
John Frey (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Dan Engen (Trustee/Coats For Kids) $0 $0 $0
Ed Driscoll (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Michael Quin (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Nick Ducey (Trustee/Sponsorships) $0 $0 $0
Robert Fasola (Trustee/Donors) $0 $0 $0
Joe Beitman (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0
Ken Muraswski (At Large Member) $0 $0 $0

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$270,620
Expenses
$266,060
Net Income
$4,560
Net Assets
$53,440
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $262,838
97.1%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $7,782
2.9%
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $53,440
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $53,440

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$273,805
Expenses
$296,435
Net Income
-$22,630
Net Assets
$48,880
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $278,445
> 100%
Program Services $0
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising -$4,640
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $48,880
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $48,880

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2010

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2009

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2004

No Extracted Financial Data

Extracted financial data is not available for the forms filed in this tax period, but Form 990 documents are available for download.

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