named programs · 5 · from sources
What they call their work
Community Service Program
Students design and implement community service projects addressing local needs in education, public health, environment, and literacy
KF Scholarship Program
Comprehensive secondary education scholarships covering tuition, books, school supplies, boarding, uniforms, examination fees, and academic support for students at partner schools in Zambia
Mentorship Program
One-on-one mentoring by Zambian professionals who provide guidance, support, and role modeling through regular correspondence and in-person meetings
University Counseling and Placement
Guidance and support for college applications, scholarship opportunities, and university preparation, both in Zambia and internationally
Work Experience Program
Internship opportunities during Grades 10 and 12 at partner organizations to explore career interests and develop professional skills
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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International Student Recruitment & Academic Partnerships 1 activity
- Builds institutional partnerships for post-secondary access and leadership developmentMaintains relationships with colleges, universities, and advanced scholarship programs in Zambia and internationally to facilitate student access to higher education and leadership development opportunities. Also supported a graduate who earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Agronomy with honors from EARTH University in Costa Rica.
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Youth One-on-One Mentoring 1 activity
- Delivers holistic student development programming including mentoring, internships, and community serviceProvides KF scholars with one-on-one mentoring, required community service projects addressing local needs in education, literacy, public health, and environmental concerns, and internship opportunities during Grades 10 and 12 at organizations aligned with their career interests to build professional skills and leadership capacity.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Provides comprehensive secondary school scholarships and support for financially disadvantaged Zambian studentsOffers full scholarships covering tuition, books, school supplies, boarding fees, uniforms, examination fees, extra academic lessons, mentoring, community service, internships, and college counseling to academically promising but financially disadvantaged students in Zambia to access private secondary education. The program has achieved a 98% secondary school graduation rate among scholars.
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College Access and Success Support 1 activity
- Supports alumni through higher education and career transitionSupports KF scholars in pursuing university education, including international programs, with college counseling and ongoing post-enrollment support. 100% of KF alumni have attended college or university—earning over $6.3 million in scholarships—and are transitioning into professional careers, with 51% of those in higher education being female compared to less than 3% among their Zambian peers.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$227K
Contributions & grants$227K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$30%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$170K
Program expenses98%
Admin / overhead2%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$163K
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$75K
Cash$65K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$75K
Liquid reserves4.6 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +13.4%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 6
- HENRY DELOUVRIER — DIRECTOR
- KENNETH S COOK — DIRECTOR
- OLIVER M BARRY — PRESIDENT
- PATRICIA R BARRY — TREASURER
- THOMAS C BARRY — SECRETARY
- TINA KERIAZES — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- ABC News Network — Former employer where Agatha Malacos worked on Good Morning America and 20/20
- Africare Partner — Oliver worked for Africare, a U.S.-based non-profit organization, in Lusaka, Zambia, on a project addressing HIV/AIDS impacts on children.
- Barnard College Network — Alumna of Barnard College
- CGS Health Partner — Self-funded healthcare plan provider where Kenneth Cook serves as President and is connected to Kucetekela Foundation through his leadership.
- CIDP and UNESCO Government — Awarded Florence Nkowane Lutale an Honorary Doctorate in the Humanities in 2018 for her humanitarian work.
- Chalo Trust School Partner — Partner school in Lusaka selected for its academic excellence and well-rounded curriculum, where KF sponsors students.
- Chalo Trust School Partner — Partner school where Kucetekela Foundation scholars, such as Peter Sichona, have graduated.
- Chalo Trust School Partner — Private secondary school in Zambia where KF scholars are enrolled.
- Daniel H. Cook Associates Inc Partner — Organization where Kenneth Cook serves as President and is affiliated with Kucetekela Foundation through his leadership.
- EARTH University Partner — International university in Costa Rica where KF alumni have graduated.
- InfrastructureUSA.org Partner — Organization where Agatha Malacos currently serves as Director of Outreach
- International Institute of Tropical Agriculture Partner — Alumnus serves as a Research Assistant with IITA in Lusaka.
- Pestalozzi Education Centre Partner — Partner school in Lusaka chosen for its academic excellence, social commitment, and vocational training, where KF sponsors students.
- Pestalozzi Education Centre Partner — Private secondary school in Zambia where KF scholars are enrolled.
- Princeton-in-Africa Network — Oliver participated in the Princeton-in-Africa fellowship program as part of his professional development.
- TechnoServe Partner — Thomas C. Barry serves as a Director of TechnoServe, a nonprofit supporting economic development in Africa.
- The Egmont Trust Partner — Awarded Florence Nkowane Lutale the “Most Inspirational Individual” in recognition of her work with Kucetekela Foundation.
- Trickle Up Partner — Thomas C. Barry serves as a Director of Trickle Up, a nonprofit supporting economic development in Africa.
- Zephyr Management, L.P. Government — Employer of Tina Keriazes, a trustee of the Kucetekela Foundation.
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.
- Alumni as Future Leadersmethodology: alumni_as_leadersBy investing in long-term alumni engagement and leadership development, the organization amplifies impact because it believes educated alumni become change agents who lead and uplift their communities.
- Education as Pathway Out of Povertymethodology: education_as_pathway_out_of_povertyBy providing secondary education and financial support to underserved youth, the organization produces long-term societal change because it enables individuals to escape poverty through knowledge, opportunity, and hard work.
- Holistic Youth Development Modelmethodology: holistic_youth_developmentBy combining academic funding with mentoring, counseling, leadership development, internships, and community service, the organization produces greater student success because integrated support addresses the multifaceted barriers faced by low-income students.
- Service-Learning and Experiential Engagementmethodology: service_learningBy integrating community service and experiential learning into education, the organization fosters youth engagement and educational equity because real-world application deepens learning and strengthens community ties.
- Student Sponsorship for Personalized Impactmethodology: student_sponsorship_modelBy enabling donors to sponsor individual students, the organization increases donor commitment and educational outcomes because personal connections foster accountability and sustained support.