named programs · 6 · from sources
What they call their work
Bruce High Quality Printmaking Project
Arts collaboration between New York artists and Chipakata students to create and exhibit original prints, culminating in a permanent mural and shared exhibition
Chipakata Children's Academy
Primary school in Zambia serving nearly 250 children with pre-school through 7th grade education, including arts-based curriculum and community integration
Leatrice McKissack Scholarship Fund
Provides financial assistance to top graduates of Chipakata Children's Academy to support their continuation into secondary and university education
Mwabwindo School
Second primary school in Zambia serving 250 students from pre-school to 7th grade, featuring renewable energy systems and community facilities
RISE Zambia
Provides full scholarships for technical and trade education, including nursing studies, to students in rural Zambia, along with mentorship and support for graduation and national certification
Tiyeseko Women’s Club
Micro-financing initiative supporting approximately 40 women in Chipakata Village through income-generating activities and agricultural projects
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Builds and operates primary schools in rural ZambiaDevelops, constructs, and operates primary schools in rural Zambian communities, including Chipakata Children's Academy and Mwabwindo School, each serving over 200 students from pre-school through 7th grade with free education, daily meals, books, uniforms, and teacher housing.
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Operates orphanages and community development projects in rural AfricaEstablishes and operates orphanages and supports community infrastructure in rural African communities, including roads, bridges, water wells, a community grinding mill, and a retail shop, with proceeds funding operational costs and local initiatives.
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Holiday and Seasonal Essentials Distribution 1 activity
- Provides educational and material donations to Zambian communitiesAccepts and distributes clothing donations for children in Chipakata Village and surrounding areas, and obtains educational and recreational books for students and community members at Chipakata Children's Academy.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Provides scholarships for higher and technical education in ZambiaOffers full-ride scholarships covering tuition and living expenses for students from rural Zambia to pursue higher education in technical, trade, and nursing fields, including through the Joan Shulman Scholarship for Nursing Studies and support for secondary and university education via the Leatrice B. McKissack Scholarship Fund.
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Women's Microenterprise and Livelihood Development 1 activity
- Supports micro-financing and income-generating projects for women in ZambiaPartners with the Tiyeseko Women’s Club in Chipakata Village to provide micro-financing for income-producing activities and agricultural projects, supporting approximately 40 women in building sustainable livelihoods.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$700K
Contributions & grants$748K107%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$60%
Other revenue$-48K
expenses
Total expenses$428K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$467K
Cash$216K
Investments$0
Liabilities$100K
Net assets$367K
Liquid reserves6.0 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue +3.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
board members · 3
- JOSEPH MIZZI — CEO&CO-FOUNDER
- MARLA BIENVENIDA — Secretary
- NCHIMUNYA WULF — Exec.Dir&Co-FDR
relationships · 43
Who they work with
- ART COMES FIRST Partner — Partnered with 14+ Foundation on a collaborative project.
- African Chop House Partner — Collaborated with 14+ Foundation on a joint initiative.
- Architectural League of New York Partner — Joseph Mizzi serves as Treasurer.
- Architecture and Design Film Festival Partner — Joseph Mizzi is a Board Member.
- Armando Cabral Partner — Collaborated with 14+ Foundation on a joint initiative.
- BHQFU Partner — Joseph Mizzi is a Board Member.
- Boy Scouts of America Greater NYC Councils Partner — Joseph Mizzi is a Board Member and program participant in its Exploring youth program.
- Bronx Museum of the Arts Partner — Joseph Mizzi serves as Board Chairman.
- Bruce High Quality Partner — Collaborates with 14+ Foundation on a printmaking project to benefit the Chipakata Children's Academy.
- Chipakata Children's Academy Partner — Partner organization for which architectural design and engineering services are provided on a pro bono basis.
- Chipakata Children’s Academy Foundation Partner — Co-founded and operates in partnership with 14+ Foundation, Inc. to serve children and communities in Zambia.
- Daryl Homer Partner — Partnered with 14+ Foundation on a collaborative project.
- Everyday People NYC Partner — Partnered with 14+ Foundation on a collaborative project.
- Friends of + Pool Partner — Joseph Mizzi is a Board Member.
- Hauser & Wirth Partner — Partnered with Rashid Johnson on a fundraising initiative to support 14+ Foundation.
- Joseph Mizzi Partner — Co-founder of 14+ Foundation, Inc.
- Kiehl's Partner — Partners with 14+ Foundation on supporting programs.
- L'ENCHANTEUR Partner — Collaborated with 14+ Foundation on a joint initiative.
- Liberty Fairs Collaboration Partner — Partnered with 14+ Foundation on a collaborative project.
- Makeni College School of Nursing Partner — Hosts RISE Zambia scholarship recipients for nursing studies.
- McCartney A to Z Manifesto Partner — Collaborated with Rashid Johnson in support of 14+ Foundation.
- Mwabwindo School Partner — Partner organization for which architectural design and engineering services are provided on a pro bono basis.
- Nchimunya Wulf Partner — Co-founder of 14+ Foundation, Inc.
- New York Building Congress Partner — Joseph Mizzi serves as Treasurer.
- Paper Monday Partner — Partnered with 14+ Foundation on a collaborative project.
- Pierre Thiam Partner — Partnered with 14+ Foundation on a collaborative project.
- Rashid Johnson Partner — Collaborated on a limited-edition benefit print for Earth Day 2021 to raise funds for 14+ Foundation.
- SHARIFA SAYS Partner — Collaborated with 14+ Foundation on a joint initiative.
- Salvadori Center Government — Joseph Mizzi serves as Treasurer and Vice-Chair, indicating organizational affiliation and leadership.
- Selldorf Architects Partner — Partnered to design the Mwabwindo School in Zambia.
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strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Arts-Integrated Education as a Tool for Empowermentmethodology: arts-integrated curriculumBy integrating arts-based programming and curriculum into primary education, the organization fosters creative engagement and community connection, because arts-centered learning strengthens student motivation and holistic development in underserved contexts.
- Community-Partnered Development Modelmethodology: community-partnered developmentBy engaging community residents in the design, construction, and operation of schools and orphanages, the organization ensures local ownership and long-term sustainability of educational infrastructure, because community-led initiatives are more likely to be maintained and valued over time.
- Holistic Education with Integrated Support Servicesmethodology: holistic-education-modelBy providing free primary education alongside daily meals, health services, teacher housing, and learning materials, the organization removes systemic barriers to attendance and learning, because foundational support in education and basic needs enables sustained student and community development.
- Scholarship with Structured Mentorship for Higher Education Successmethodology: scholarship-with-mentorshipBy combining full financial support with structured mentorship, the organization increases the likelihood of academic persistence and post-graduation impact, because sustained guidance helps students navigate challenges and remain committed to long-term goals.
- Strategic Creative Partnerships for Resource Mobilizationmethodology: creative-partnershipsBy engaging artists, designers, and brands as collaborators, the organization leverages creative platforms and networks to generate funding and visibility, because partnerships with cultural influencers amplify reach and support for education and community programs.