THE KIVA CENTER

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Financial Vulnerability Assessment (Tuckman-Chang)

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Financial Trends

Organization Details

Formation Year

2017

Legal Domicile

Principal Officer

Kasey Schelling

Phone

7206138144

Tax Period

2024-01-01 to 2024-12-31

THE KIVA CENTER, founded in 2017, is a small nonprofit in the Environment sector that reported $351K in total revenue in fiscal year 2024. Revenue grew 13% year-over-year, indicating healthy expansion. Expenses of $316K left a modest 10% surplus.

Mission

The Kiva Center's mission is to build inner strength and compassion in youth through transformational nature-connection experiences.

Program Service Accomplishments

Program 1

Expenses: $158,992 Revenue: $167,916

Home School Enrichment Program runs 4 days/week throughout the school year at a local local wilderness site. In 2024 it served 86 students ages 5-18, providing a total of 960 hours of...

Home School Enrichment Program runs 4 days/week throughout the school year at a local local wilderness site. In 2024 it served 86 students ages 5-18, providing a total of 960 hours of nature-connection programming. Children learn hands-on ancestral skills, teamwork, social-emotional skills, and environmental stewardship. In 2024, 5 adult mentors were trained in community-centered, nature-based education. Additionally, 3 teenagers gained leadership skills and work experience through the growing Mentor In Training (MIT) Program.

Program 2

Expenses: $58,695 Revenue: $26,571

Eco-Explorers After-School and Summer Program: This after-school program is a primarily outdoors-based class focused on nature connection. It is funded by grants, and in 2024 it was provided for free to 54 students ages 5-11 at three underserved inner-city elementary schools in Denver. Two teengagers from the community worked as Mentors in Training in this program, gaining real-life leadership and work experience.

Program 3

Expenses: $14,149 Revenue: $885

Family Programs: Kiva Center's family programs include volunteer days on the land, guided trips with the Family Nature Club in Denver, and seasonal celebrations. These events feature...

Family Programs: Kiva Center's family programs include volunteer days on the land, guided trips with the Family Nature Club in Denver, and seasonal celebrations. These events feature culturally-relevant activities such as music and art in nature, land restoration, self-care for mothers, celebrating heritage, and sharing meals. In 2024, Kiva Center hosted four free family events that served approximately 172 people through these programs.

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Trantor Score

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Liquidity (40%) • Solvency (30%) • Sustainability (20%) • Efficiency (10%)

Financial Overview (2024)

Revenue Breakdown

Contributions & Grants $154,095

Program Service Revenue $196,547

Investment Income $289

Other Revenue $535

TOTAL REVENUE $351,466

Expense Breakdown

Grants Paid $0

Salaries & Benefits $263,497

Fundraising Expenses $30,140

Program Expenses $236,328

Other Expenses $52,460

TOTAL EXPENSES $315,957

Year-over-Year Comparison

	2024	2023	Change
Revenue	$351,466	$310,459	+0.1%
Expenses	$315,957	$329,502	0.0%
Net Income	$35,509	$-19,043	-2.9%

Key Indicators

✗ Grants to Organizations ✗ Grants to Individuals ✗ Lobbying ✗ Political Activity ✗ Foreign Activities ✗ Donor Advised Fund ✓ Schedule B Required

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Financial Health Indicators

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Governance

Voting Members

Independent Members

Employees

Volunteers

Governance Policies

✗ Conflict of Interest Policy

✗ Whistleblower Policy

✗ Document Retention Policy

Special Practices & Reported Activities

✗ Operated a School

✗ Operated a Hospital

✗ Provided First Class Travel

✗ Reported Conflict of Interest

✗ Reported Asset Diversion

✗ Excess Benefit Transaction

✗ Made Political Expenditures

✗ Engaged in Lobbying

✗ Operated Donor Advised Fund

✗ Maintained Art Collections

✗ Filed Form 720

Compensation of Officers, Directors & Key Employees

Total Officers

$59,750

Total Directors

Key Employees

Highest Compensated

reported

Name	Title	Hours/Week	Role	Reportable Comp	Other Comp	Total
Kasey Schelling	Treasurer	40.00	Officer	$59,750	$0	$59,750
Cassia Baranello	Vice President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Lisa Donahue	Director	3.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Megan Hatgi	Secretary	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Jodi Lefayt	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Corey Hollister	President	1.00	Officer Director	$0	$0	$0
Mindi Mc Donald	Director	1.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Angie Francis	Director	0.00	Director	$0	$0	$0
Garrett Braun	Vice President	1.00	Officer	$0	$0	$0

Note: Compensation data is self-reported by the organization on their Form 990. "Reportable Comp" includes salary, bonuses, and other reportable compensation from the organization and related organizations. "Other Comp" includes benefits, deferred compensation, and non-taxable benefits.

Historical Data

Year	Revenue	Expenses	Assets	Net Income
2024	$351,466	$315,957	$149,390	$35,509
2023	$310,459	$329,502	$109,503	$-19,043
2022	$263,471	$281,281	$112,360	$-17,810