2025-08-26T08:38:18-07:00 2024-12-31 861872153 Studio501 Inc 210 Rustic Lodge W Minneapolis MN 55419 990EZ 2024-01-01 833829546 KAREN FOOTBALL ASSOCIATION KARE 6514425917 1772 East Shore Drive St Paul MN 55109 Kyle Johnson Director 6514425917 2025-08-20 1 1 Mary Cleary P02536450 6122293887 2025-08-18 2024 2025-03-06 01:10:19Z X karenfa.com X X 194751 X 105582 89169 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 194751 0 0 101612 64861 0 0 37626 204099 -9348 48325 0 38977 48325 38977 0 0 0 0 48325 38977 0 0 48325 38977 The Karen Football Association empowers the Karen community and other refugee communities of Burma through the game of soccer. We are committed to building pathways from youth to adulthood that foster life skills, physical and mental well-being, nutritional awareness, and career development. From the youngest ages of our youth soccer academy all the way through to our men's and women's semi-professional teams, we use sport as a tool for healing, growth, and opportunity-helping individuals thrive on and off the field while strengthening the identity and resilience of our communities. In 2025, the Karen Football Association (KFA) achieved significant milestones within its youth academy soccer program, demonstrating remarkable growth and impact: * Participation Growth: KFA experienced an exceptional increase in participation rates, indicating the growing popularity and effectiveness of its youth soccer initiatives. * Expanded Locations: KFA expanded its program footprint by securing two additional gym locations, effectively tripling its capacity to accommodate the surge in participants and provide enhanced training opportunities. * Increased Competitive Opportunities: The organization significantly increased the number of games played in tournaments, friendlies, and leagues, offering young athletes more chances to develop their skills and compete at various levels. * Job Opportunities: KFA increased its coaching staff, providing job opportunities to youth and young adults in the community. * College Showcase Events: KFA successfully hosted its inaugural college showcase tournament for women, featuring eight teams and attracting 160 athletes. Additionally, the organization organized a college ID camp for men, with over 50 participants registered. * Career Development Summit: In collaboration with Minnesota United FC, KFA hosted a career summit providing insights into professional sports careers. Attendees also enjoyed a guided tour of the stadium, enriching their understanding of the sports industry. * Community Support: Demonstrating its commitment to inclusivity, KFA distributed over 200 free jerseys and provided more than 400 free meals to tournament and ID camp participants, ensuring access to opportunities regardless of financial barriers. Through its efforts, KFA continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of young athletes within the Karen community and beyond. 194401 157074 157074 Mohamed Malim Board President 2 0 0 0 Tu Lor Eh Paw Board Treasurer 1 0 0 0 Lay Lay Zan Board Secretary 1 0 0 0 Kyle Johnson Executive Director 40 71160 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 MN Kyle Johnson 1772 East Shore Drive St Paul MN 55109 6514425917 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NONE NONE 1 X 6797 57386 71800 136522 176164 448669 6797 57386 71800 136522 176164 448669 448669 18587 18587 467256 0.96022 1 X Schedule A, Part II, Line 10 Soccer registration fees RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED RESTRICTED Form 990-EZ, Part I, Line 16 Description;Amount^Program expense Field Rental Jerseys League Fees;30018|Office and technology expense;4653|Travel food and meetings;2238|Insurance;717^Total;37626^ Addtional time was needed to collect and record appropriate data for the form 990. An extension was submitted and approved.