Nonprofit · EIN 47-4834387
IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL
Tax-exempt · SAINT PAUL, MN 55114
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $960,435 | $1,005,885 | -$45,450 | $521,821 | $59,436 | $462,385 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $5,550,658 | $5,329,674 | $220,984 | $3,405,087 | $2,897,252 | $507,835 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $5,560,679 | $5,673,262 | -$112,583 | $1,924,316 | $1,637,465 | $286,851 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $879,906
- of which government grants
- $667,349
- Program service revenue
- $79,460
- Investment income
- $1,069
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $108,266
- Other salaries and wages
- $348,073
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $554,109
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Accounting fees
- $21,257
- Occupancy
- $22,127
- Travel
- $19,722
- Program services (functional)
- $964,570
- Management and general (functional)
- $39,306
- Fundraising (functional)
- $2,009
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $3,405,087
- Total assets, end of year
- $521,821
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $59,436
- Net assets, end of year
- $462,385
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $86,876
- Net assets with donor restrictions
- $375,509
- Gross receipts
- $960,435
- Employees
- 9
- Volunteers
- 12
- Year formed
- 2014
- State of legal domicile
- MN
From the e-filed returns the IRS publishes as XML (latest three processing years; amended returns replace the original). PDF copies at the IRS.
Officers, directors and key employees
As listed on the 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025, highest compensation first.
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Denissen Cunnien | Executive Director Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $96,896 | $9,527 |
| Jenny Wright Collins | Board Chair and Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Blyth | Director and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Adamji | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Longkee Vang | Vice-Chair & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aviva Hillenbrand | Diretor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Loeks | Secretary & Director Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Walker | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Melissa Fanning | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Adam Rosen | Durector Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cani Abjullahi Aden | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jaleeza Smith-Breedlove | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Katy Friesz | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 11 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Denissen Cunnien | Executive Director Officer, Key employee, Highest-paid employee | 40 | $85,307 | $16,205 |
| Tracie Clanaugh | Former Board Chair and Director Trustee or director, Officer, Former | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Wright Collins | Board Chair and Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Oberg-Hauser | Director and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Blyth | Director and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Cani Aden | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Joseph Adamji | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Longkee Vang | Diretor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Aviva Hillenbrand | Diretor Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Samantha Loeks-Davis | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
| Kate Walker | Director Trustee or director | 2 | $0 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation | Other / benefits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kari Denissen Cunnien | Executive Director Officer, Key employee | 40 | $82,700 | $16,510 |
| Angel Nustad-Peluso | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Mukund Prajapati | Director and Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Tracie Clanaugh | Board member and Chair Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Rachel Oberg-Hauser | Director and Secretary Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Dale Blyth | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Natalya Arevalo | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Cani Aden | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
| Jenny Wright Collins | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- 970 RAYMOND AVE STE 204, SAINT PAUL, MN 55114-1164
- In care of
- % AMANDA GOLLY
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kari Denissen, 1400 Van Buren St NE Suite 203, Minneapolis, MN 55413
- Signed the 990
- Kari Denissen, Executive Director
- Phone
- (651) 735-2221
- Website
- www.igniteafterschool.org
- Return prepared by
- Hochfeld & Associates
Mission
Ignite Afterschool (the Organization) is a non-profit organization founded in 2014 with a mission to unite Minnesota's afterschool community and strengthen afterschool programs through partnership, education, and advocacy. The purpose of the organization is to forge partnerships that create shared efforts across the afterschool field that close access gaps to afterschool and ensure professional development, resources and trainings across the state to improve program quality.
Program accomplishments
- In 2025, Ignite Afterschool advanced its mission to unite Minnesota's afterschool community and strengthen afterschool programs through partnership, education, and advocacy. Through its partnership work, Ignite played a leadership role in statewide STEM and youth development initiatives. Ignite's Executive Director served as Co-Chair of the Minnesota STEM Ecosystem Advisory Council, which received $1.5 million in legislative support to advance the development of statewide and regional STEM hubs connecting schools, out-of-school-time programs, higher education, and industry partners. Ignite also partnered with the University of California, Irvine to support research on parents' perceptions of STEM and their impact on youth access to STEM learning opportunities. Through participation in the national With Youth for Youth cohort, Ignite expanded youth leadership opportunities by engaging youth fellows in organizational projects and supporting the youth-led Cannabis Awareness and Education Council (CAEC). CAEC engaged approximately 11 youth leaders, conducted listening sessions with more than 30 young people, developed educational resources on cannabis use and brain development, and completed three peer-to-peer cannabis education lessons. Ignite also participated in regional and statewide partnerships focused on expanding afterschool opportunities and improving youth access to out-of-school-time programs. In its Quality, Professional Development, and Continuous Improvement program area, Ignite continued implementation of the M3 Continuous Program Improvement Process, supporting afterschool programs in strengthening program quality through ongoing planning, assessment, and improvement. In 2025, Ignite completed an evaluation of the M3 process, resulting in recommendations that informed a redesign of facilitator training. Ignite engaged more than 115 participants in M3 kickoff sessions, facilitated 26 M3 Huddles, and convened four Communities of Practice for licensed facilitators. Through its Professional Development Exchange, Ignite delivered trainings aligned with evidence-based effective practices and launched a STEM Career-Connected Learning Community of Practice in partnership with STEM Next. Through its i-SAC accreditation program, Ignite accredited 28 school-age care sites and launched a new accreditation cycle with nine participating sites. Ignite also provided nonprofit leadership development opportunities for 15 high school students through its Summer Young Nonprofit Leaders Club. Through its advocacy and issue education efforts, Ignite convened statewide stakeholders to address policy and funding issues affecting afterschool and expanded learning programs. The organization facilitated discussions regarding reimbursement rates impacting program access, supported 21st Century Community Learning Center grantees during uncertainty surrounding federal funding, and raised public awareness about the value of afterschool programs through Lights On Afterschool activities, social media outreach, site-based celebrations, and educational videos highlighting the impact of afterschool funding and programming across Minnesota communities.Expenses $964,570 · revenue $667,349
What it must file and when
IRS records say it files Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N. Its accounting year ends in December, so each return is due on the 15th day of the 5th month after that.
| Tax year | Year ended | Due | IRS public records |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | December 31, 2025 | May 15, 2026 | 990 on file |
| 2024 | December 31, 2024 | May 15, 2025 | 990 on file |
| 2023 | December 31, 2023 | May 15, 2024 | 990 on file |
IRS record
- EIN
- 47-4834387
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (170(b)(1)(A)(vi))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2015
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Education (B90)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $521,821
- Income (IRS master file)
- $960,435
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $960,435 | $1,005,885 | $521,821 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $5,550,658 | $5,329,674 | $3,405,087 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $5,560,679 | $5,673,262 | $1,924,316 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $4,173,370 | $4,070,466 | $1,995,924 | IRS |
| 990 | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2019 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990 | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
990-N: the IRS bulk file holds only the latest e-Postcard per organization; earlier years come from archived copies of that file since 2020 and can have gaps (the IRS e-Postcard search lists every one). 990, 990-EZ, 990-PF, 990-T: every e-filed return in the IRS e-file index since 2019; XML for the latest three processing years, amounts from the IRS Statistics of Income extracts before that. PDF copies and determination letters at the IRS (search EIN 47-4834387).
Questions about IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL
- What is the EIN of IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL is 47-4834387.
- Is IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2015.
- Are donations to IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL file?
- Form 990 or 990-EZ. Based on its last return; a smaller organization may file the 990-N.
- When is the next return of IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL due?
- The return for tax year 2026 (the year ending December 31, 2026) is due May 17, 2027. Form 8868 extends it by six months; the 990-N cannot be extended.
- When did IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL last file with the IRS?
- The latest return in the IRS public files is the 990 for the year ended December 2025.
- Who is the principal officer of IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kari Denissen.
- Who are the officers and directors of IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 13 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $96,896 (Kari Denissen Cunnien, Executive Director).
- How much revenue does IGNITE AFTERSCHOOL have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $960,435, expenses of $1,005,885 and total assets of $521,821 at year end.
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