Nonprofit · EIN 81-4937192
KIVA CENTER
Tax-exempt · BOULDER, CO 80308
Financials
| Year ended | Form | Revenue | Expenses | Net income | Total assets | Liabilities | Net assets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2025 | 990 | $482,275 | $420,599 | $61,676 | $221,549 | $65,687 | $155,862 |
| December 31, 2024 | 990 | $351,466 | $315,957 | $35,509 | $149,390 | $55,237 | $94,153 |
| December 31, 2023 | 990 | $310,459 | $329,502 | -$19,043 | $109,503 | $50,859 | $58,644 |
Financial details: 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025
Revenue
- Contributions, gifts and grants
- $193,520
- of which government grants
- $22,913
- Program service revenue
- $288,588
- Investment income
- $167
- Other revenue
- $0
Expenses
- Grants and similar amounts paid
- $0
- Compensation of officers, directors and key employees
- $65,866
- Other salaries and wages
- $171,130
- Salaries, compensation and benefits (total)
- $346,795
- Professional fundraising fees
- $0
- Legal fees
- $1,720
- Accounting fees
- $4,750
- Occupancy
- $17,443
- Travel
- $280
- Depreciation
- $1,887
- Program services (functional)
- $288,910
- Management and general (functional)
- $102,910
- Fundraising (functional)
- $28,779
Balance sheet and other
- Total assets, start of year
- $149,390
- Total assets, end of year
- $221,549
- Total liabilities, end of year
- $65,687
- Net assets, end of year
- $155,862
- Land, buildings and equipment
- $45,686
- Net assets without donor restrictions
- $155,862
- Gross receipts
- $482,275
- Employees
- 15
- Volunteers
- 50
- Year formed
- 2017
- State of legal domicile
- CO
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey Schelling | Treasurer Trustee or director, Officer | 40 | $65,866 |
| Lisa Donahue | President Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Megan Hatgi | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jodi Lefayt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Angie Fancis | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Garrett Braun | Vice President Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Brooke Barrett | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2024: 9 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey Schelling | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $59,750 |
| Cassia Baranello | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Lisa Donahue | Director Trustee or director | 3 | $0 |
| Megan Hatgi | Secretary Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Jodi Lefayt | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Corey Hollister | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Mindi Mc Donald | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Angie Francis | Director Trustee or director | 0 | $0 |
| Garrett Braun | Vice President Officer | 1 | $0 |
990 for the year ended December 31, 2023: 6 people
| Name | Title | Hours / week | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kasey Schelling | Executive Dir. Officer | 40 | $56,500 |
| Garrett Braun | Treasurer Officer | 40 | $50,529 |
| Cassia Baranello | Vice President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Corey Hollister | President Trustee or director, Officer | 1 | $0 |
| Ashley Kulik | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
| Mindi Mc Donald | Director Trustee or director | 1 | $0 |
Address and contacts
- Address (IRS master file)
- PO BOX 17125, BOULDER, CO 80308-0125
- Mailing address (990-N for 2017)
- 2145 Upland Ave, Boulder CO 80304
- Principal officer (990 for 2025)
- Kasey Schelling, PO Box 17125, Boulder, CO 80308
- Principal officer (990-N for 2017)
- Garrett Braun, 355 17th St, Boulder CO 80302
- Signed the 990
- Kasey Schelling, Treasurer
- Phone
- (720) 613-8144
- Website
- thekivacente.com
- Return prepared by
- BEANCOUNTCO
Mission
The Kiva Center's mission is to build inner strength and compassion in youth through transformational natureconnection experiences.
Program accomplishments
- The Homeschool Enrichment Program runs 5 days/week throughout the school year at a local wilderness site. In 2025 it served 100 students ages 5-17, providing a total of 960 hours of nature connection programming. Children learn hands-on ancestral skills, teamwork, social-emotional skills, and environmental stewardship. In 2025, 13 adult mentors were trained in community-centered, nature-based education. Additionally, 4 teenagers gained leadership skills and work experience through the growing Mentor In Training (MIT) Program. A total of 75% of students attended for free or through a partial scholarship in 2025.Expenses $186,148 · revenue $255,028
- Eco-Explorers Afterschool Program: This afterschool program is a primarily outdoors-based class focused on nature connection. It is funded by grants, and in 2025 it was provided for free to 56 students ages 5-14 at two under-resourced inner-city elementary schools and one middle school in Denver. Two teengagers from the community worked as Mentors in Training in this program, gaining real-life leadership and work experience.Expenses $79,569 · revenue $28,001
- Intergenerational Community and Family Programs: Kiva Center's family programs include community-building days on the land, guided trips, and seasonal celebrations. These events feature culturally-relevant activities such as music and art in nature, land restoration, celebrating heritage, and sharing meals. In 2025, Kiva Center hosted 5 free or donation-based family events that served approximately 413 people through these programs.Expenses $23,193 · revenue $5,559
- School Enrichment Workshops: These programs integrate social emotional learning with nature-based education to build resilient communities. In 2025, Kiva Center partnered with two local middle and high schools to serve 248 children through this program. The children participated in such activities as survival skills and teambuilding in nature.Rooted in Wonder Professional Development Program: This is an annual, multi-day immersive experience in nature for educators, parents, and community leaders who aspire to integrate nature-based practices into their professional or home lives. In 2025, this program served 18 participants.
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
- 81-4937192
- Tax-exempt status
- 501(c)(3): Charitable, religious, educational or scientific organization
- Foundation status
- Publicly supported organization (509(a)(2))
- Donations deductible (Pub 78)
- Public charity, 50% deduction limit
- Exempt since
- 2017
- Accounting year ends
- December
- Files
- Form 990 or 990-EZ
- Category (NTEE)
- Environment (C60)
- Assets (IRS master file)
- $221,549
- Income (IRS master file)
- $482,275
Filing history
| Form | Year ended | Revenue | Expenses | Assets | Return |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 990 | December 2025 | $482,275 | $420,599 | $221,549 | XML |
| 990 | December 2024 | $351,466 | $315,957 | $149,390 | XML |
| 990 | December 2023 | $310,459 | $329,502 | $109,503 | XML |
| 990 | December 2022 | $263,471 | $281,281 | $112,360 | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2021 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2020 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-EZ | December 2018 | – | – | – | IRS |
| 990-N for 2017 Officer: Garrett Braun | December 31, 2017 | ≤ $50,000 receipts | – | – | e-Postcard |
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 81-4937192).
Questions about KIVA CENTER
- What is the EIN of KIVA CENTER?
- The employer identification number (EIN) of KIVA CENTER is 81-4937192.
- Is KIVA CENTER tax-exempt?
- Yes. The IRS lists it as tax-exempt under section 501(c)(3) since 2017.
- Are donations to KIVA CENTER tax-deductible?
- Yes. It is listed in IRS Publication 78 (Public charity, 50% deduction limit).
- Which annual return does KIVA CENTER 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 KIVA CENTER 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 KIVA CENTER 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 KIVA CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 names Kasey Schelling.
- Who are the officers and directors of KIVA CENTER?
- The 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 lists 7 people; 1 received compensation from the organization, the highest $65,866 (Kasey Schelling, Treasurer).
- How much revenue does KIVA CENTER have?
- On its 990 for the year ended December 31, 2025 it reported revenue of $482,275, expenses of $420,599 and total assets of $221,549 at year end.
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