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Kernel University

  • Fullerton, CA
  • Tax-exempt since July 1996
  • EIN: 95-4580540

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: Educational Institutions and Related Activities / Higher Education Institutions (NTEE)

Donations to this organization are tax deductible.

Summary charts: organization finances over time

Revenue
$950k (2023)

Expenses
$951k (2023)

Total Assets
$1.06M (2023)

Total Liabilities
$518k (2023)

Years with missing data
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 June
2023

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$950,077
Expenses
$951,246
Net Income
-$1,169
Net Assets
$540,317
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $4,230
0.4%
Program Services $937,076
98.6%
Investment Income $4,705
0.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $4,066
0.4%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $331,647
34.9%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,058,229
Total Liabilities $517,912
Net Assets $540,317
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Karroum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wha Young Kim (Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Hee Gwang Pae (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eun Gu Shin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Woo (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 24, 2023

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2022

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$895,130
Expenses
$797,088
Net Income
$98,042
Net Assets
$541,486
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $1,050
0.1%
Program Services $831,331
92.9%
Investment Income $749
0.1%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets $0
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $62,000
6.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $153,800
19.3%
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $133,932
16.8%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,084,638
Total Liabilities $543,152
Net Assets $541,486
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Karroum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wha Young Kim (Board Chairman) $0 $0 $0
Hee Gwang Pae (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eun Gu Shin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Woo (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on Nov. 18, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2021

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$655,722
Expenses
$602,786
Net Income
$52,936
Net Assets
$717,620
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $10,000
1.5%
Program Services $593,670
90.5%
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 $52,052
7.9%
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $241,942
40.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $1,019,026
Total Liabilities $301,406
Net Assets $717,620
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Nancy Karroum (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Wha Young Kim (Board Chair) $0 $0 $0
Hee Gwang Pae (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Eun Gu Shin (Board Member) $0 $0 $0
Matthew Woo (President) $0 $0 $0
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990
Filed on May 12, 2022

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending June
2020

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$726,145
Expenses
$630,516
Net Income
$95,629
Net Assets
$664,682
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $91,000
12.5%
Program Services $635,145
87.5%
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 $230,779
36.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $910,168
Total Liabilities $245,486
Net Assets $664,682

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2019

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$747,630
Expenses
$652,250
Net Income
$95,380
Net Assets
$569,054
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $104,871
14.0%
Program Services $642,478
85.9%
Investment Income $281
0.0%
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 $250,636
38.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $670,000
Total Liabilities $100,946
Net Assets $569,054

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2018

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$838,421
Expenses
$803,079
Net Income
$35,342
Net Assets
$473,673
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $2,100
0.3%
Program Services $887,750
> 100%
Investment Income $12,550
1.5%
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $0
Net Fundraising $0
Sales of Assets -$63,979
Net Inventory Sales $0
Other Revenue $0
Notable Expenses Percent of Total Expenses
Executive Compensation $0
Professional Fundraising Fees $0
Other Salaries and Wages $253,143
31.5%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $561,504
Total Liabilities $87,831
Net Assets $473,673

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending June
2017

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$885,913
Expenses
$850,870
Net Income
$35,043
Net Assets
$438,331
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $75,713
8.5%
Program Services $810,200
91.5%
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 $268,943
31.6%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $556,835
Total Liabilities $118,504
Net Assets $438,331

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2016

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$853,993
Expenses
$731,487
Net Income
$122,506
Net Assets
$403,291
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $16,130
1.9%
Program Services $837,863
98.1%
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 $127,013
17.4%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $514,735
Total Liabilities $111,444
Net Assets $403,291

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2015

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$581,499
Expenses
$482,433
Net Income
$99,066
Net Assets
$280,783
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $0
Program Services $545,965
93.9%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income $35,534
6.1%
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 $73,251
15.2%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $378,410
Total Liabilities $97,627
Net Assets $280,783
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Wha Young Kim (Ceo/Cfo) $0 $0 $0
Samuel Lee (Secretary) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Jan. 28, 2016

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2014

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$376,159
Expenses
$232,817
Net Income
$143,342
Net Assets
$183,505
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $174,396
46.4%
Program Services $205,500
54.6%
Investment Income $0
Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Rental Property Income -$3,737
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 $34,210
14.7%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $263,772
Total Liabilities $80,267
Net Assets $183,505
Other
Operated a school
Compensation
Key Employees and Officers Compensation Related Other
Samuel Lee (Secretary) $30,651 $0 $0
Wha Young Kim (Ceo/Cfo) $0 $0 $0

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990
Filed on Dec. 17, 2014

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

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Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2013

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$112,500
Expenses
$118,491
Net Income
-$5,991
Net Assets
$40,163
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $112,500
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 $0
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $57,767
Total Liabilities $17,604
Net Assets $40,163

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
2011

Extracted Financial Data

Extracted Financial Data from Form 990
Revenue
$204,264
Expenses
$129,529
Net Income
$74,735
Net Assets
$61,353
Notable Sources of Revenue Percent of Total Revenue
Contributions $109,997
53.9%
Program Services $94,267
46.1%
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 $14,331
11.1%
Assets/Debt
Total Assets $79,386
Total Liabilities $18,033
Net Assets $61,353

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990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Aug.
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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990-EZ

Short form tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2001

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF
PDF (2 of 2)

Fiscal Year Ending Dec.
2000

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.

Document Links

990

Primary tax return for a nonprofit’s activities, finances, and governance

PDF

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