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Kalon Prep Academy

To meet students where they are and guide them where they want to go. We will do so by listening, leading and launching them on a path to …

Education Alexandria, MN EIN: 833275267 (IRS) Sign up to see website
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73
Integrity Assessment
Strong transparency
73/100 · methodology

About Kalon Prep Academy

Kalon Prep Academy is a new high school experience coming to Alexandria, MN for students in grades 9-12, opening Fall 2021.

Founded
Headquarters
Alexandria, MN
Foundation type
School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii))
NTEE code
B29
IRS subsection
501(c)(03)
Ruling date
Size
medium

Verified certifications

Confirmed against the issuing authority - not self-reported.

IRS Tax-Deductible since 2024

Mission

To meet students where they are and guide them where they want to go. We will do so by listening, leading and launching them on a path to become the best versions of themselves.

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
📚 Education · NTEE B29
Cause tags
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How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar education in United States
Program spending This charity: 85%
Peer average: 82%
Integrity Assessment This charity: 73
Peer average: 90

Concerns

· None found
No red flags found
Screened for IRS revocation history, Open investigations, Governance scandals, Related-party deals, Excessive exec comp.

Where every $1 goes

· FY2024 · IRS 990 (FY2024)
$0.85
Program$0.85
85% to programs beats the peer average (82%) and beats the Charity Navigator "highly efficient" threshold (75%).

GiveRadar Analysis

Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations

From what GiveRadar has verified so far, Kalon Prep Academy has a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.

  • GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - among the most thoroughly sourced profiles in its cohort. See the sources
  • It has more complete contact information than nearly all similar organizations, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
  • GiveRadar has verified more about this organization than about 74% of the 195,586 education charities in the United States it tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its registration. Most of those have little verified data on record yet. View this cohort
GiveRadar has verified
  • government registration
  • financial records
  • disclosed leadership
  • a website
  • a contact email
  • a donation page
Not yet verified by GiveRadar
  • an owner-submitted profile claim

Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

Kalon Prep Academy is a registered education nonprofit based in Alexandria, MN, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2021 and has been operating for 5 years. Its EIN is 833275267. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 73/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $3M in annual revenue. No red flags have been detected.

Kalon Prep Academy's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 833275267. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.

Kalon Prep Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 73 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 85% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for education charities in United States is 90/100.

Kalon Prep Academy is located in Alexandria, MN, United States. The organization was established in 2021 and has been active for 5 years.

Based on official tax filings, Kalon Prep Academy has $3M in annual revenue. It allocates 85% of expenses to programs and services. This is in line with the average of 82% for education charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $7M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

Kalon Prep Academy is classified as an Education organization, registered in United States. It operates as a School (170(b)(1)(A)(ii)). By size, it is categorized as a medium organization. It has $3M in annual revenue.

No red flags have been detected for Kalon Prep Academy. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

According to GiveRadar's records, Kalon Prep Academy holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 85% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 82%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.

Kalon Prep Academy is a new high school experience coming to Alexandria, MN for students in grades 9-12, opening Fall 2021. Kalon Prep Academy is classified as an education organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2021.

Among education charities registered in United States: It allocates 85% of expenses to programs, in line with the peer average of 82%. Its annual revenue of $3M is below the peer average of $7M.

Yes, donations to Kalon Prep Academy are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kalon Prep Academy is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 833275267, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.

Annual revenue
$1M-$10M
85% to programs
Source: IRS 990 (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

1 year on file from IRS 990 (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

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Staff & volunteers

From filings and published profiles

Employees
34

Leadership

From FY2024 filing

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Chris K••••••••••
Executive Director

Officers & trustees (1)

Source: Public filings

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Latest news

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Activity timeline

Filings and press mentions, merged

Form filed
$2.5M revenue
FY2024
IRS 990

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Cause areas in United States

How many charities work in each area, with this charity's area highlighted.

Human Services 322,679
Education this charity 195,586
Arts & Culture 133,128
Advocacy & Civil Rights 128,026
Religion 114,636
Health 98,862
Community Development 56,086
Youth Development 53,450
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Most common causes in United States

Causes charities work on most, with this charity's causes ticked.

Community Development 235,146
Education 159,016
Religion 103,741
Arts & Culture 101,203
Human Rights 76,926
Health 65,250
Youth Development 47,775
Animal Welfare 32,425

Sources and verification

Registration and legal identity
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
Financial filings
IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 1 disclosed in the public registry.
Supplementary verification
ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer
Supplementary verification
Charity Navigator

Data freshness

Last updated
Jun 12, 2026
Registry checked
Jun 6, 2026
Profile completeness
75%

What we know and don't know

Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.

On record · 9
  • Financial data · FY2024 on record
  • Named leadership · 1 officer on file
  • Government registration · Registered with an official registry
  • Mission statement · Published
  • Official website · On record
  • Headquarters address · On file
  • Direct contact · Email or phone published
  • Tax-deductibility · Verified
  • Founding date · 2021
Not available · 2
  • Executive pay
    Top-officer pay not disclosed
  • Programs & activities
    No named programs listed by the charity

Methodology

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Quick facts about Kalon Prep Academy

What is Kalon Prep Academy?
Kalon Prep Academy is a education school (170(b)(1)(a)(ii)) based in Alexandria, United States. Kalon Prep Academy is a new high school experience coming to Alexandria, MN for students in grades 9-12, opening Fall 2021.
When was Kalon Prep Academy founded?
Kalon Prep Academy was founded in 2021.
Who leads Kalon Prep Academy?
Chris Kragenbring serves as Executive Director.
Where is Kalon Prep Academy located?
Headquartered in Alexandria, MN, United States.
What is Kalon Prep Academy's annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately $1M-$10M. 85% of expenses go to program services.
Is Kalon Prep Academy trustworthy?
Kalon Prep Academy has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 73 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is Kalon Prep Academy's registration number?
IRS EIN: 833275267.
What is Kalon Prep Academy's website?
http://www.kalonprep.org