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J Foundation

  • Mendota Hts, MN
  • Tax-exempt since March 2013
  • EIN: 46-1639022

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: Philanthropy, Voluntarism and Grantmaking Foundations / Private Independent Foundations (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$195 (2024)

Expenses
$335 (2024)

Total Assets
$206k (2024)

Total Liabilities
$0 (2024)

Source: Form 990 tax filings from 2012 to 2024

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.
2024

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$195
Expenses
$335
Net Income
-$140
Net Assets
$205,657
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $195
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $335
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,657
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $205,657
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathryn Karel (President) $0 $0
Steven Karel (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2025

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$7,000
Expenses
$7,828
Net Income
-$828
Net Assets
$205,797
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $7,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $6,250
79.8%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $205,797
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $205,797
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Kathryn Karel (President) $0 $0
Steven Karel (Treasurer) $0 $0

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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 13, 2024

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$10,000
Expenses
$11,850
Net Income
-$1,850
Net Assets
$206,625
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $10,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $11,850
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $206,625
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $206,625
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Karel (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) $0 $0
Kathryn A Karel (President/Ceo/Director) $0 $0
Daniel J Karel (Director) $0 $0
Nicholas S Karel (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa K Ylinen (Director) $0 $0
Samuel P Karel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 10, 2023

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$15,000
Expenses
$13,125
Net Income
$1,875
Net Assets
$208,475
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $15,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $13,125
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $208,475
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $208,475
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Karel (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) $0 $0
Kathryn A Karel (President/Ceo/Director) $0 $0
Daniel J Karel (Director) $0 $0
Nicholas S Karel (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa K Ylinen (Director) $0 $0
Samuel P Karel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2022

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$15,000
Expenses
$16,078
Net Income
-$1,078
Net Assets
$206,599
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $15,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $16,078
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $206,600
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $206,599
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Karel (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) $0 $0
Kathryn A Karel (President/Ceo/Director) $0 $0
Daniel J Karel (Director) $0 $0
Nicholas S Karel (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa K Ylinen (Director) $0 $0
Samuel P Karel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 10, 2021

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$6,502
Expenses
$9,525
Net Income
-$3,023
Net Assets
$207,677
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $6,500
100.0%
Interest Revenue $2
0.0%
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $9,525
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,678
Total Liabilities $1
Net Assets $207,677
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Karel (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) $0 $0
Kathryn A Karel (President/Ceo/Director) $0 $0
Daniel J Karel (Director) $0 $0
Nicholas S Karel (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa K Ylinen (Director) $0 $0
Samuel P Karel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 3, 2020

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$9,000
Expenses
$5,715
Net Income
$3,285
Net Assets
$210,701
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $9,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $5,715
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $210,701
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $210,701
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Karel (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) $0 $0
Kathryn A Karel (President/Ceo/Director) $0 $0
Daniel J Karel (Director) $0 $0
Nicholas S Karel (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa K Ylinen (Director) $0 $0
Samuel P Karel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on Nov. 14, 2019

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$8,000
Expenses
$7,218
Net Income
$782
Net Assets
$207,416
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $8,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $7,218
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $207,416
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $207,416
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Karel (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) $0 $0
Kathryn A Karel (President/Ceo/Director) $0 $0
Daniel J Karel (Director) $0 $0
Nicholas S Karel (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa K Ylinen (Director) $0 $0
Samuel P Karel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 11, 2018

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$58,500
Expenses
$7,084
Net Income
$51,416
Net Assets
$206,634
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $58,500
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $7,084
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $206,634
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $206,634
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Karel (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) $0 $0
Kathryn A Karel (President/Ceo/Director) $0 $0
Daniel J Karel (Director) $0 $0
Nicholas S Karel (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa K Ylinen (Director) $0 $0
Samuel P Karel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on June 12, 2017

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$67,750
Expenses
$10,832
Net Income
$56,918
Net Assets
$155,218
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $67,750
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $10,832
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $155,218
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $155,218
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Other
Steven J Karel (Treasurer/Secretary/Direct) $0 $0
Kathryn A Karel (President/Ceo/Director) $0 $0
Daniel J Karel (Director) $0 $0
Nicholas S Karel (Director) $0 $0
Alyssa K Ylinen (Director) $0 $0
Samuel P Karel (Director) $0 $0
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990-PF
Filed on May 16, 2016

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$45,000
Expenses
$7,500
Net Income
$37,500
Net Assets
$98,300
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $45,000
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $7,500
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $98,300
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $98,300

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$41,180
Expenses
$4,500
Net Income
$36,680
Net Assets
$60,800
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $41,180
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $4,500
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $60,800
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $60,800

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2012

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990-PF
Revenue
$27,360
Expenses
$3,240
Net Income
$24,120
Net Assets
$24,120
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions Received $27,360
100%
Interest Revenue $0
Dividends $0
Sales of Assets $0
Other Income $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Charitable Disbursements $3,240
100%
Compensation of Officers* $0
* Officer compensation may be included in charitable disbursements, so Percent of Total Expenses may add up to greater than 100%.
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $24,120
Total Liabilities $0
Net Assets $24,120

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990-PF

Primary tax return for a private foundation's activities, finances, and governance

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