Kkis Incorporated is located in Fort Collins, CO. The organization was established in 2015. According to its NTEE Classification (Q30) the organization is classified as: International Development, under the broad grouping of International, Foreign Affairs & National Security and related organizations. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Kkis Incorporated 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 12/2023, Kkis Incorporated generated $298.4k in total revenue. This organization has experienced exceptional growth, as over the past 9 years, it has increased revenue by an average of 61.4% each year . All expenses for the organization totaled $334.6k during the year ending 12/2023. While expenses have increased by 70.2% per year over the past 9 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
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
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TO KEEP LOW INCOME CHILDREN IN MEXICO IN SCHOOL BY PROVIDING SCHOOL SUPPLIES, SCHOLARSHIPS, AND TEACHING ENGLISH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
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SCHOLARSHIPS: KKIS PROVIDES SCHOLARSHIPS TO PROMISING LOW-INCOME PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOL AND UNIVERSITY STUDENTS LOCATED IN MEXICO. DURING 2023, KKIS PROVIDED AID TO 100 HIGH SCHOOL AND 40 UNIVERSITY STUDENTS.
OTHER PROGRAM: AT KKIS, WE AIM TO USE POWERFUL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS TO PROMOTE POSITIVE CHANGE IN THE RIVIERA MAYA. ONE ASPECT OF OUR MISSION IS BUILDING STUDENT CONFIDENCE AND SENSE OF BELONGING TO SOMETHING SPECIAL. TO THAT END, KKIS PROVIDES STUDENTS WITH EXPOSURE TO SOCIAL AND CULTURAL EVENTS THAT AUGMENT THEIR ACADEMIC EXPERIENCES, INCLUDING VOLUNTEER ADVISORS, ENGLISH CLASSES, AND SOCIAL OPPORTUNITES ALL AIMED AT PREPARING STUDENTS FOR LIFE OUTSIDE OF THE CLASSROOM.
SCHOOL SUPPLIES: THERE ARE CHILDREN IN MEXICO WHO CANNOT ATTEND SCHOOL SIMPLY BECAUSE THEIR FAMILIES CANNOT AFFORD SCHOOL SUPPLIES. WE GIVE AWAY 2000-3000 BAGS OF SCHOOL SUPPLIES EACH YEAR TO THESE CHILDREN IN MEXICO. SCHOOL SUPPLIES ARE THE TOOLS FOR LEARNING AND BEING SUCCESSFUL IN THE CLASSROOM.
LEARNING ENGLISH: THOSE ENTERING THE WORKFORCE WHO SPEAK BOTH SPANISH AND ENGLISH WILL FARE SIGNIFICANTLY BETTER THAN THOSE WHO SPEAK ONLY SPANISH. TWICE A WEEK, KKIS VOLUNTEERS WORK IN TWO PUBLIC HIGH SCHOOLS LOCATED IN MEXICO WITH SMALL GROUPS OF STUDENTS WHO ARE LEARNING ENGLISH BUT RARELY INTERACT WIH NATIVE ENGLISH SPEAKERS. OUR FOCUS IS ON CONVERSATION, PRONOUNCIATION, AND BUILDING CONFIDENCE SPEAKING ENGLISH.
Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
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Gayle Collins President | OfficerTrustee | 20 | $0 |
Fred Uriarte Chair | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Kelly Caldwell Treasurer | OfficerTrustee | 40 | $0 |
Suzanne Filsinger Secretary | OfficerTrustee | 10 | $0 |
Merry Hummel Board Member | Trustee | 5 | $0 |
Statement of Revenue | |
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Federated campaigns | $0 |
Membership dues | $0 |
Fundraising events | $15,000 |
Related organizations | $0 |
Government grants | $0 |
All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $242,479 |
Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $0 |
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $257,479 |
Total Program Service Revenue | $0 |
Investment income | $0 |
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
Royalties | $0 |
Net Rental Income | $0 |
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
Net Income from Fundraising Events | $40,967 |
Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $0 |
Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
Total Revenue | $298,446 |
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 | $211,467 |
Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $0 |
Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
Other salaries and wages | $0 |
Pension plan accruals and contributions | $0 |
Other employee benefits | $0 |
Payroll taxes | $0 |
Fees for services: Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
Fees for services: Accounting | $0 |
Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
Fees for services: Other | $100,896 |
Advertising and promotion | $0 |
Office expenses | $1,975 |
Information technology | $4,852 |
Royalties | $0 |
Occupancy | $0 |
Travel | $0 |
Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $0 |
Interest | $0 |
Payments to affiliates | $0 |
Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $0 |
Insurance | $0 |
All other expenses | $0 |
Total functional expenses | $334,602 |
Balance Sheet | |
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Cash—non-interest-bearing | $74,038 |
Savings and temporary cash investments | $0 |
Pledges and grants receivable | $0 |
Accounts receivable, net | $0 |
Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
Inventories for sale or use | $0 |
Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $0 |
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 | $74,038 |
Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $0 |
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 | $0 |
Other liabilities | $21,200 |
Total liabilities | $21,200 |
Net assets without donor restrictions | $52,838 |
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 | $0 |
Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $74,038 |