Kickstart-International Inc
- Assets
- $2.9m
- Revenue
- $3.6m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 7
- Location
- San Francisco, CA
- Founding
- 09/2001
- Data as of
- 06/2021
- EIN
- 06-1613235
Organization Overview
Kickstart-International Inc is located in San Francisco, CA. The organization was established in 2001. According to its NTEE Classification (T12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations and related organizations. As of 06/2021, Kickstart-International Inc employed 7 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kickstart-International Inc 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 06/2021, Kickstart-International Inc generated $3.6m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 6 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (9.1%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.0m during the year ending 06/2021. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (14.2%) per year over the past 6 years. 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
KICKSTART PROMOTES SUSTAINABLE ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND FOOD SECURITY BY DEVELOPING, PROMOTING, AND DISTRIBUTING IRRIGATION TECHNOLOGIES THAT CAN BE USED BY DYNAMIC ENTREPRENEURS TO ESTABLISH AND RUN PROFITABLE FARMING ENTERPRISES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
HEADQUARTERED IN NAIROBI, KENYA, KICKSTART DESIGNS AND DISTRIBUTES IRRIGATION TOOLS ACROSS 16 COUNTRIES IN SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA, PROVIDING SMALLHOLDER FARMERS AND THEIR FAMILIES A SUSTAINABLE PATH OUT OF POVERTY THROUGH INCREASED INCOME, CLIMATE RESILIENCE, AND FOOD SECURITY. WITH SIMPLE IRRIGATION TOOLS, FARMERS NO LONGER DEPEND ON SEASONAL RAINS TO GROW FOOD, ENABLING HOUSEHOLDS TO CONSUME AND SELL THEIR HARVESTS THROUGHOUT THE DRY SEASON AND IN TIMES OF DROUGHT. TO COST-EFFECTIVELY SCALE ITS IMPACTS, KICKSTART WORKS WITH OVER 350 MISSION-ALIGNED NGOS, RELIEF AGENCIES, MICRO-FINANCE INSTITUTIONS, AND GRASSROOTS ORGANIZATIONS TO INTRODUCE IRRIGATION TO THEIR NETWORKS OF FARMERS. TO ENCOURAGE PUBLIC AWARENESS AT THE GRASSROOTS AND GENERATE DEMAND FOR SMALL-SCALE IRRIGATION, KICKSTART CONDUCTS A RANGE OF FARMER OUTREACH AND TRAINING ACTIVITIES, INCLUDING SESSIONS ON LOW-VOLUME IRRIGATION, USAGE, AND MAINTENANCE OF KICKSTART'S TOOLS, AND AGROPRENEURSHIP BEST PRACTICES. THIS TRAINING FRAMEWORK EMPOWERS FARMERS WITH SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE ON SUSTAINABLE IRRIGATION AND WATER MANAGEMENT, AGRICULTURAL BIODIVERSITY, PLANTING STRATEGIES, CROP STORAGE, COMMERCIAL OPTIMIZATION, AND KEY FINANCIAL ACUMEN. IN FY21 (JULY 2019 - JUNE 2021), KICKSTART'S IRRIGATION SOLUTIONS HELPED FARMERS START 7,400 SUCCESSFUL AGRICULTURAL BUSINESSES THAT ARE COLLECTIVELY GENERATING APPROXIMATELY $5.2M IN NEW PROFITS AND WAGES PER YEAR AND HAVE ENABLED OVER 37,000 PEOPLE TO DISRUPT THE CYCLE OF POVERTY ACROSS SUB-SAHARAN AFRICA. TO DATE, KICKSTART HAS ENABLED OVER 1.4 MILLION PEOPLE TO CLIMB OUT OF POVERTY; CREATED 270,000 PROFITABLE FARMING BUSINESSES; AND FEEDS OVER 14 MILLION PEOPLE WITH NUTRITIOUS FRUITS AND VEGETABLES ANNUALLY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Peter Juma President & COO | Officer | 40 | $105,727 |
Martin Fisher CEO | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $30,798 |
Sander Prujis Board Chairperson | OfficerTrustee | 2 | $0 |
Samuel Hartwell Treasurer | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jessica Taubman Secretary | Officer | 2 | $0 |
Jane Bomba Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $0 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $0 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $126,603 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $2,591,145 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,717,748 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $806,400 |
| Investment income | $589 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $26,590 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $3,617,349 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $175,197 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $34,454 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $12,233 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,056,934 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $37,565 |
| Other employee benefits | $157,233 |
| Payroll taxes | $31,863 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $5,080 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $45,389 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $91,815 |
| Advertising and promotion | $69,316 |
| Office expenses | $30,072 |
| Information technology | $6,255 |
| Royalties | $13,783 |
| Occupancy | $150,847 |
| Travel | $180,089 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $4,907 |
| Interest | $114,435 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $13,500 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $2,812 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,994,054 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $242,495 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $632,181 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $998,857 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $239,575 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $44,407 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $157,814 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $214,757 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $68,486 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $28,000 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $288,417 |
| Total assets | $2,914,989 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $324,980 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $1,215,000 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $1,539,980 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $18,302 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $1,356,707 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,914,989 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 13 grants that Kickstart-International Inc has recieved totaling $720,675.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Eucalyptus Foundation San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT - AFRICA | $250,000 |
Skoll Foundation Palo Alto, CA PURPOSE: GENERAL OPERATING SUPPORT | $150,000 |
Schwab Charitable Fund San Francisco, CA PURPOSE: PUBLIC, SOCIETAL BENEFIT | $88,715 |
Impactassets Inc Bethesda, MD PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT | $75,000 |
Cynthia & Geo Mitchell Foundation The Woodlands, TX PURPOSE: TO HELP MILLIONS OF PEOPLE OUT OF POVERTY | $34,000 |
Charities Aid Foundation America Alexandria, VA PURPOSE: CHARITABLE DONATION | $31,714 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Pledgeling Foundation Venice, CA | $2,856,994 | $17,411,331 |
Social Impact Fund Los Angeles, CA | $12,584,440 | $14,562,924 |
Solidaire Network Inc Oakland, CA | $12,776,145 | $7,898,596 |
Century Club Of San Diego La Jolla, CA | $2,243,411 | $13,615,886 |
Eat Learn Play Foundation Oakland, CA | $9,809,770 | $13,607,001 |
Cilhaas Supporting Foundation Alameda, CA | $0 | $0 |
Jacquie Foundation Incline Village, NV | $0 | -$1,353,234 |
Patricia And Paul Bragg Foundation Santa Barbara, CA | $96,344,460 | $2,462,516 |
Devto Support Foundation Newport Beach, CA | $95,101,323 | $1,275,327 |
Rodan & Fields Prescription For Change Foundation San Francisco, CA | $4,001,646 | $2,863,722 |
Mz Foundation San Francisco, CA | $44,105,186 | $1,119,650 |
Northridge Hospital Foundation Northridge, CA | $34,105,593 | $7,650,276 |