Kepler Inc
- Assets
- $2.3m
- Revenue
- $2.7m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 3
- Location
- New York, NY
- Founding
- 11/2004
- Data as of
- 12/2020
- EIN
- 20-0934525
Organization Overview
Kepler Inc, operating under the name Generation Rwanda Inc, is located in New York, NY. The organization was established in 2004. According to its NTEE Classification (Q12) the organization is classified as: Fund Raising & Fund Distribution, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Generation Rwanda Inc employed 3 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Generation Rwanda 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 12/2020, Generation Rwanda Inc generated $2.7m 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 (6.8%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $3.5m during the year ending 12/2020. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990T
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990T Filing
TAX YEAR
2020
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
KEPLER OFFERS ACCESS TO HIGH QUALITY HIGHER EDUCATION AND CAREER SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS IN EAST AFRICA. THE ORGANIZATION'S PROGRAMS IN RWANDA INCLUDE ACCESS TO US ACCREDITED DEGREES AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT THROUGH DIRECT SERVICES.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
KEPLER LAUNCHED IN KIGALI, RWANDA WITH A HIGHER EDUCATION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWED STUDENTS TO ACCESS A HIGH-QUALITY UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE THROUGH A COMBINATION OF IN PERSON, ONLINE AND ON THE JOB EXPERIENCES. STUDENTS CURRENTLY EARN AN AMERICAN DEGREE ONLINE THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY. KEPLER IS ALSO IN THE PROCESS OF BUILDING A LOCALLY CONTEXTUALIZED BACHELORS OF ARTS DEGREE IN PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SEEKING ACCREDITATION AS A HIGHER EDUCATION INSTITUTION IN RWANDA (RECEIVED IN 2022). ALL KEPLER STUDENTS RECEIVE INTENSIVE CAREER PREPARATION AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. KEPLER USES TECHNOLOGY FOR A BLENDED LEARNING EXPERIENCE ON CAMPUS AND PROVIDES STUDENTS COACHING THROUGH THE ONLINE LEARNING EXPERIENCE. THE PROGRAM BEGAN WITH 50 STUDENTS IN 2014 AND CURRENTLY SERVES MORE THAN 500 STUDENTS ON ITS KIGALI CAMPUS. STUDENTS ALSO HAVE ACCESS TO A DORMITORY, A LIVING STIPEND, AND HEALTHCARE SUPPORT. OVER 90% OF GRADUATES ARE EMPLOYED IN MEANINGFUL JOBS WITHIN 6 MONTHS OR LESS OF GRADUATION.
IN 2015, KEPLER ESTABLISHED A SECOND CAMPUS AT THE KIZIBA REFUGEE CAMP IN WESTERN RWANDA. THE PROJECT BEGAN WITH 25 STUDENTS AND CURRENTLY HAS MORE THAN 152 STUDENTS. THE CAMPUS OPERATES INSIDE THE CAMP IN PARTNERSHIP WITH THE UNITED NATIONS REFUGEE AGENCY (UNHCR) AND THE RWANDAN GOVERNMENT. STUDENTS WHO ATTEND CLASSES ON CAMPUS IN KIZIBA EARN AN AMERICAN ONLINE DEGREE THROUGH OUR PARTNERSHIP WITH SOUTHERN NEW HAMPSHIRE UNIVERSITY AND RECEIVE CAREER PREPARATION AND SUPPORT THROUGHOUT THE PROGRAM. UNLIKE THE KIGALI PROGRAM, STUDENTS LIVE IN THE CAMP AND STAFF TRAVEL TO THE CAMP FROM A NEARBY TOWN. ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE FULL SCHOLARSHIPS TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PROGRAM.
IN 2020, KEPLER STARTED ITS OPERATIONS IN ETHIOPIA. FUNDING WAS RECEIVED FROM SAVE THE CHILDREN TO START A GRADUATE TRAINING PROGRAM AND EVENTUALLY WORK WITH STUDENTS TO FIND JOBS.
PREPARATORY PROGRAMS WERE PUT ON HOLD FOR MOST OF 2020 AND 2021 DUE TO THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC. A PILOT WAS RUN IN LATE 2020 FOR A FULLY REMOTE PROGRAM AND, BASED ON THOSE OUTCOMES, KEPLER DECIDED TO WAIT UNTIL AN IN-PERSON PROGRAM WOULD BE POSSIBLE. THE PREPARATION PROGRAM RE-STARTED IN-PERSON IN THE FALL OF 2021, BUT PARTICIPANT NUMBERS WERE LOWER TO ENSURE SOCIAL DISTANCING.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Nathalie Munyampenda President & CEO | Officer | 40 | $176,393 |
Baylie Yeshita Vice Chancellor | Officer | 40 | $140,486 |
Christine Sesay VP Of Finance | Officer | 40 | $114,326 |
Ashley Haywood S. Dir. Rpt. & Human. Initiatives | 40 | $100,882 | |
Teppo Jouttenus Secretary, Cio | Officer | 40 | $89,230 |
Keri Hoyt Chair, Director | OfficerTrustee | 1 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| 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 | $2,132,808 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $2,132,808 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $556,973 |
| Investment income | $1,731 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | -$5,621 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | $0 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $182 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,693,464 |
| 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 | $575,071 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $385,857 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $97,005 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,121,371 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
| Other employee benefits | $100,409 |
| Payroll taxes | $247,015 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $22,298 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $135,032 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $3,825 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $51,381 |
| Advertising and promotion | $23,192 |
| Office expenses | $144,486 |
| Information technology | $30,687 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $110,736 |
| Travel | $0 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $25,137 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $19,050 |
| Insurance | $0 |
| All other expenses | $4,963 |
| Total functional expenses | $3,506,756 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $319,652 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $241,181 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $70,555 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $1,378,938 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $7,011 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $206,895 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $109,008 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $0 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $0 |
| Total assets | $2,333,240 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $191,938 |
| 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 | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $266,050 |
| Other liabilities | $0 |
| Total liabilities | $457,988 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,401,161 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $474,091 |
| 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 | $2,333,240 |
Grants Recieved
Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 2 grants that Kepler Inc has recieved totaling $15,250,000.
| Awarding Organization | Amount |
|---|---|
Silicon Valley Community Foundation Mountain View, CA PURPOSE: Education | $15,000,000 |
The Mastercard Foundation PURPOSE: Youth Learning | | $250,000 |
Peer Organizations
| Organization Name | Assets | Revenue |
|---|---|---|
Jerusalem Foundation Inc New York, NY | $41,082,907 | $16,301,645 |
American Society Of The University Of Haifa New York, NY | $7,655,758 | $11,239,823 |
Tibet Fund New York, NY | $8,176,885 | $9,507,647 |
Friends Of Ir David Inc New York, NY | $1,931,131 | $8,657,861 |
Yeshivas Chasidei Belz-Belz Institutions In Israel Brooklyn, NY | $1,824,863 | $9,693,412 |
United Board For Christian Higher Education In Asia New York, NY | $134,521,171 | $6,638,102 |
American Friends Of Maoz-Seal Inc Haverhill, MA | $984,752 | $8,827,434 |
American Friends Of Shalva Israel Inc New York, NY | $2,820,532 | $9,087,461 |
Bucks County Organization For Intercultural Advancement Princeton, NJ | $220,023 | $6,461,791 |
Association For Cultural Interchange Inc New York, NY | $233,666,936 | $20,017,646 |
Bayis Lepleitos Ateres Bonos Inc Brooklyn, NY | $1,664,185 | $5,696,760 |
Emunah Of America Inc New York, NY | $1,802,135 | $4,366,155 |