Bloomington, MN

Karpenko Institute for Nurturing and Developing Leadership Excellence (KINDLE)

EIN 41-1978699

Faith & Spiritual Communities Clergy & Theological Education Faith communities

Mission

KINDLE fosters and multiplies Christ-like servant leaders to enhance the ministry of congregations in their communities and the world.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About Karpenko Institute for Nurturing and Developing Leadership Excellence (KINDLE)

Karpenko Institute for Nurturing and Developing Leadership Excellence (branded as KINDLE Servant Leaders) is a Minnesota-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit focused on training and supporting "second-chair" and other servant leaders in congregational ministry. KINDLE operates year-long and short-form leadership programs (Classic KINDLE, First Five, Next Callings) and produces resources such as devotional books, webinars, and a podcast to support ongoing leader formation. The organization's EIN (41-1978699) and tax-exempt status were confirmed against the organization's official website and publicly available nonprofit filings. KINDLE reports an active program community of over 300 Associates and continues to run cohorts and public offerings; recent program activity includes Next Callings cohorts and publication of a 2024–2025 Annual Report. KINDLE positions itself as both a training provider and a network hub for lay and professional church workers, emphasizing spiritual formation, personal wellness, and the multiplication of Christ-like servant leadership across congregations and communities.

Notable achievements

Sustained associate network

Built and maintained a network of over 300 KINDLE Associates who participate in multi-year formation programs and peer support, demonstrating continued program reach and alumni engagement.

Consistent program delivery

Delivered multiple program tracks (Classic KINDLE, First Five, Next Callings) and accompanying digital resources (podcast, webinars, devotional materials) in recent years, including active cohorts in 2023–2024.

Financial stewardship and stability

Reported positive net assets and operating results in the most recently filed fiscal year (reported revenue of roughly $307k and net assets around $2.6M), indicating fiscal sustainability while supporting program delivery and an endowment structure.

At a glance

Total assets: $2.8M
Annual revenue: $333K
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 41-1978699
Location: Bloomington, MN
Website: www.kindleservantleaders.org
On Mahalo since: May 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Official 501(c)(3) public charity status (EIN 41-1978699) with a documented history of Form 990 filings and tax-exempt recognition since 2000.

Cited and discussed within denominational and professional church-education publications as a resource for Directors of Christian Education and second-chair ministry leaders.

Maintains donor-facing infrastructure (annual report, online giving platform and endowment fund) and public program materials that support transparent donor engagement and reporting.

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