Kakenyas Dream

Organization Overview

Kakenyas Dream is located in Arlington, VA. The organization was established in 2009. According to its NTEE Classification (B25) the organization is classified as: Secondary & High Schools, under the broad grouping of Education and related organizations. As of 12/2021, Kakenyas Dream employed 9 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kakenyas Dream 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, Kakenyas Dream generated $1.6m in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 7 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 20.0% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $1.8m during the year ending 12/2021. While expenses have increased by 20.9% 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.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2021

Describe the Organization's Mission:

Part 3 - Line 1

THROUGH EDUCATION, COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT AND ADVOCACY, KAKENYAS DREAM TRANSFORMS THE LIVES OF VULNERABLE GIRLS IN RURAL KENYA, AND IN THE PROCESS, TRANSFORMS THE COMMUNITIES IN WHICH THEY LIVE. (SEE CONTINUATION ON SCHEDULE O).

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

Part 3 - Line 4a

CENTERS FOR EXCELLENCE: OUR BOARDING SCHOOLS, THE KAKENYA CENTER FOR EXCELLENCE (KCE I AND II) CURRENTLY SERVE 308 GIRLS IN GRADES 4-12 IN A SAFE, SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT. IN ADDITION TO PROVIDING A WORLD-CLASS EDUCATION, OUR HOLISTIC PROGRAMMING ENSURES EACH AND EVERY GIRLS UNIQUE PHYSICAL, SOCIAL, AND EMOTIONAL NEEDS ARE MET SO THAT SHE CAN ACHIEVE HER FULL POTENTIAL. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.


HEALTH AND LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM: OUR UNIQUE TRAINING PROGRAM IS DESIGNED TO EMPOWER ADOLESCENTS BY PROVIDING CRITICAL INFORMATION AT A TIME WHEN THEY ARE AT RISK OF UNDERGOING FEMALE GENITAL MUTILATION AND BEING FORCED INTO AN EARLY MARRIAGE. WE HAVE REACHED OVER 15,000 GIRLS AND BOYS WITH TRAINING ON COMPREHENSIVE SEX EDUCATION, INFORMATION ABOUT THE DANGERS OF FGM AND CHILD MARRIAGE, KNOWLEDGE OF THEIR LEGAL RIGHTS, AND LIFE SKILLS TRAINING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.


NETWORK FOR EXCELLENCE: OUR COMMITMENT TO OUR GIRLS DOES NOT END WHEN THEY FINISH PRIMARY SCHOOL. WE SUPPORT GIRLS WHO HAVE GRADUATED FROM OUR PRIMARY BOARDING SCHOOL AS THEY CONTINUE TO HIGH SCHOOL AND HIGHER EDUCATION THROUGH OUR NETWORK FOR EXCELLENCE PROGRAM. WE HAVE PROVIDED OVER 250 STUDENTS WITH MENTORSHIP, SCHOLARSHIPS, ACADEMIC SUPPORT, CONTINUED LEADERSHIP TRAINING, AND VOCATIONAL COUNSELING. SEE SCHEDULE O FOR A DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THIS PROGRAM SERVICE.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
Kakenya Ntaiya
Founder And President
$110,027
Jessica Hammond
Chief Operating Officer
$100,697
Rhonda Edwards
Secretary
$0
Anisa Tootla
Chair
$0
Michael Okane
Treasurer
$0
Pamela Reeves
Vice Chair
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Federated campaigns$0
Membership dues$0
Fundraising events$0
Related organizations$0
Government grants $88,059
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above$1,543,991
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f $1,431
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$1,632,050
Total Program Service Revenue$0
Investment income $5,118
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 $1,639,092

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 1 grants that Kakenyas Dream has recieved totaling $1,278.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Dennis R Meals Charitable Foundation

Fort Worth, TX

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$1,278
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Endowment Analysis

Beg. Balance$332,862
Earnings$20,591
Net Contributions$157,363
Ending Balance$510,816

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