Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative is located in North Palm Beach, FL. The organization was established in 2002. According to its NTEE Classification (B11) the organization is classified as: Single Organization Support, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative employed 2 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2021, Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative generated $551.9k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 47.9% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $527.0k during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 45.0% per year over the past 7 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2021
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
PROMOTING CULTIVATING YOUTH EMPOWERMENT THROUGH EDUCATIONAL DEVELOPMENT, CROSS-CULTURAL DIALOGUE, SUSTAINABLE AND ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY ECONOMIC GROWTH, AMONG UNDER-SERVED KENYAN AND AMERICAN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
CONTINUED DEVELOPMENT OF NEW KIJANA GLOBAL INNOVATION SCHOOL. EXPANDED ENROLLMENT FROM 54 STUDENTS IN JANUARY OF 2021 TO CLOSE TO 100 BY THE END OF THE SCHOOL AND CALENDAR YEAR. INAUGURATED CARE, SHARE AND EXPLORE PROGRAM, IN WHICH WE INCORPORATED DEEP ENVIRONMENTAL LEARNING AND EXPLORATION INTO THE LEARNING EXPERIENCE BY TAKING STUDENTS ON EXPLORATIONS OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM AND INTO THE LOCAL ENVIRONMENT. BOUGHT A NEW 33 SEAT SCHOOL BUS. WE PURCHASED SEVERAL WATER TANKS. DEVELOPED THE ENTRY TO THE SCHOOL, INCLUDING PARKING LOT. PAINTED THE ENTIRE SCHOOL. BUILT THE WALL ALONG THE ROAD TO THE SCHOOL. HIRED ADDITIONAL TEACHERS. BUILT A SECOND SET OF TOILETS. PURCHASED SIGNIFICANT RESOURCES BOOKS, STATIONERY, SUPPLIES FOR LEARNING. COVERED OPERATING COSTS OF THE SCHOOL, INCLUDING TEACHERS SALARIES. DEVELOPED MORE MURALS AND PAINTED THEM ON THE WALLS OF THE SCHOOL. PURCHASED MORE RECYCLED GLASS ANIMALS TO IMPROVE THE AESTHETIC AND LEARNING ENVIRONMENT OF THE SCHOOL. CONTINUED TO DEVELOP MORE KIJANA HEROES POSTERS- PART OF A MULTI-YEAR ENDEAVOR TO PROMOTE CROSS-CULTURAL AND HISTORICA
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
---|---|---|---|
James P Cummings President Executive Director | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $85,000 |
Bruce Huber Vice President Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Lynne Feyk Secretary Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
John Slocum Treasurer Director | OfficerTrustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Helen Zientek Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Mark Madison Director | Trustee | 0.25 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $0 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $551,840 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $50,338 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $551,840 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $23 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $551,863 |
Statement of Expenses | |
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Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $284,077 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $130,000 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $33,750 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $8,419 |
Payroll taxes | $11,328 |
Fees for services: Management | $24,475 |
Fees for services: Legal | $2,420 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $3,864 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $3,757 |
Advertising and promotion | $21,180 |
Office expenses | $12,228 |
Information technology | $2,066 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $18,440 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $1,899 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $527,023 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $62,814 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $7,593 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $6,018 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $8,683 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $8,930 |
Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $0 |
Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
Investments—other securities | $0 |
Investments—program-related | $0 |
Intangible assets | $0 |
Other assets | $0 |
Total assets | $94,038 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $9,148 |
Grants payable | $0 |
Deferred revenue | $0 |
Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $11,862 |
Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
Other liabilities | $0 |
Total liabilities | $21,010 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $0 |
Net assets with donor restrictions | $0 |
Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $73,028 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $94,038 |
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 6 grants that Kijana Educational Empowerment Initiative has recieved totaling $242,013.
Awarding Organization | Amount |
---|---|
Progressive Education Foundation Inc Chicago, IL PURPOSE: GENERAL | $200,000 |
Morgan Stanley Global Impact Funding Trust Inc Indianapolis, IN PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED GENERAL SUPPORT | $16,000 |
Network For Good Inc Washington, DC PURPOSE: UNRESTRICTED | $10,991 |
Edward & Bethel Kean Charitable Foundation Palm Beach Gardens, FL PURPOSE: EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES | $10,000 |
Thurston Foundation Inc Carmel, IN PURPOSE: CONTRIBUTION TO THE MULTI-YEAR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO SUPPORT UNDERSERVED KENYAN SCHOOL COMMUNITIES | $5,000 |
Amazonsmile Foundation Seattle, WA PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $22 |
Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
---|---|---|
Georgia Tech Foundation Inc Atlanta, GA | $3,057,656,645 | $246,304,114 |
University Of South Florida Foundation Inc Tampa, FL | $929,677,670 | $144,887,499 |
Auburn University Foundation Auburn, AL | $857,894,187 | $96,896,842 |
Florida State University Foundation Inc Tallahassee, FL | $730,089,060 | $57,370,131 |
Spelman College Special Ventures Fund Inc Atlanta, GA | $236,389,415 | $26,274,154 |
Seminole Boosters Inc Tallahassee, FL | $240,991,921 | $48,392,781 |
University Of Florida Research Foundation Inc Gainesville, FL | $131,218,099 | $46,757,527 |
University Of Central Florida Foundation Inc Orlando, FL | $396,904,531 | $45,984,866 |
Florida International University Foundation Inc Miami, FL | $475,743,772 | $154,605,877 |
Shorter University Inc Rome, GA | $57,209,537 | $39,807,545 |
Kennesaw State University Foundation Inc Kennesaw, GA | $537,455,993 | $85,548,111 |
University Of South Alabama Foundation Mobile, AL | $392,021,424 | $13,140,864 |