Flying Kites Inc
Flying Kites Inc
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About this organization
Mission
At Flying Kites, we are transforming the quality of early childhood and primary education delivered within resource-poor schools in rural Kenya by upskilling teachers, investing in girls and supporting healthy schools.
About
By partnering with local educators, government leaders and its village of non-profit partners, Flying Kites is building the capacity of locally-led schools through coordinated interventions that improve student outcomes in two critical areas: skilled and engaging teachers, and student safety and wellness.
Interesting data from their 2019 990 filing
The filing reveals the mission of the non-profit as “At flying kites, we are transforming primary education in rural kenya.”.
When detailing its functions, they were listed as: “At flying kites we are transforming primary education in rural kenya”.
- According to the law, the state where the non-profit operates has been reported as MA.
- The filing specifies that the non-profit's address in 2019 was 103 CENTRAL STREET, WELLESLEY, MA, 02482.
- As of 2019, the non-profit's form shows they have a total of 6 employees.
- Does not operate a hospital.
- Does not operate a school.
- Does not collect art.
- Does not provide credit counseling.
- Has foreign activities.
- Is not a donor-advised fund.
- Is not a private foundation.
- Expenses are greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue is greater than $1,000,000.
- Revenue less expenses is $562,114.
- The CEO compensation scheme within the organization is based on a review and endorsement process by a neutral entity.
- The organization has a written policy that describes how long it will retain documents.
- The organization has a foreign financial account.
- The organization has 9 independent voting members.
- The organization was formed in 2006.
- The organization has a written policy that addresses conflicts of interest.
- The organization is required to file Schedule B.
- The organization is required to file Schedule O.
- The organization pays $340,001 in salary, compensation, and benefits to its employees.
- The organization pays $184,118 in fundraising expenses.
- The organization provides Form 990 to its governing body.
- The organization has minutes of its meetings.
- The organization has a written whistleblower policy.
- The organization's financial statements were reviewed by an accountant.