irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024
What they reported doing
- #1 primary $0THE FOUNDATION ASSISTED (3) GOVERNMENT RUN PRIMARY SCHOOLS WITH THE AVERAGE TOTAL OF 1242 STUDENTS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED FOOD, UNIFORMS, TEXTBOOKS, LIBRARY SUPPLIES, EXAM MATERIALS, DORMITORY SUPPLIES, (2) DAILY MEALS FOR BOARDERS (ABOUT 50% OF THE STUDENT BODY) AND (20) ADDITIONAL TEACHERS. THE FOUNDATION ALSO ORGANIZED DAILY AFTER CLASS READING, WRITING AND COMPREHENSION INSTRUCTIONS IN EACH SCHOOL.
- #2 $0THE FOUNDATION ASSISTED (2) GOVERNMENT FUN SECONDARY SCHOOLS WITH THE AVERAGE TOTAL OF (229) STUDENTS AND (2) TEACHERS. THE FOUNDATION PROVIDED LAPTOP COMPUTERS, CHEMISTRY LAB EQUIPMENT IN ADDITION TO REFURBISHING THE DORMITORY. THE FOUNDATION OPERATED SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM FOR (108) HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE STUDENTS. ALL STUDENTS RECEIVE FULL SCHOLARSHIP THAT COVERS ALL EXPENSES. THE FOUNDATION EMPLOYES (2) MENTORS WHO HELP STUDENTS NAVIGATE THROUGH THE EDUCATIONAL SYSTEM AND ORGANIZE REMEDIAL CLASSES DURING SCHOOL HOLIDAYS.
named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Infrastructure Development
Builds and renovates classrooms, dormitories, kitchens, and water systems in partner schools to support student enrollment and well-being.
Mentorship Program
Provides ongoing mentoring support to scholarship students through paid mentors in Kenya who help navigate the education system and organize holiday remedial classes.
Remedial Education Program
Two-week remedial classes in math, English, and science offered during long holidays for high school and college students at SENET Learning Center.
Sponsor A Student
Full scholarship program for top 10% of elementary school graduates, covering all expenses through high school, technical school, or college, paired with individual sponsors.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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School-Specific Educational Support 1 activity
- Delivers comprehensive educational support to preschool through college studentsProvides direct educational support to approximately 1,500 elementary and junior high students across three primary schools and 350 preschoolers in 11 nomadic preschools. Support includes school uniforms, desks, textbooks, library supplies, exam materials, two daily meals for boarders (50% of students), and hiring additional teachers. Also organizes daily after-class instruction in reading, writing, and comprehension.
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Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
- Enhances school facilities with technology and science resourcesProvides laptop computers, chemistry lab equipment, and refurbished dormitories to two government-funded secondary schools. Also supplied computers to college students to meet online learning requirements during pandemic-related closures.
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Individual Child Education Sponsorship 1 activity
- Expands access to education in underserved Samburu communitiesIncreased elementary school enrollment from 130 students in 2001 to over 1,500 by 2024. Supports one child per Samburu family to prepare for engagement with the modern world, focusing on communities with limited access to basic infrastructure such as electricity, running water, roads, and transport.
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Student Progress Assessment & Program Evaluation 1 activity
- Improves student learning outcomes and academic performanceIncreased average national test scores from 200 in 2007 to over 300 by 2010, with sustained performance. Supported 340 students to graduate from high schools, trade schools, colleges, and universities by 2024, with approximately 350 total graduates produced and 120 more nearing completion.
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Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
- Maintains operational presence through on-site monitoring and partnershipsConducts school visits at least twice per year to evaluate programs and ensure accountability. Works in partnership with Chief George and the Samburu tribe to implement education initiatives in northern Kenya.
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Financial Aid and Scholarship Access Programs 1 activity
- Provides full-coverage scholarships for secondary and tertiary educationOperates a scholarship program that covers all educational expenses for approximately 120–128 high school and college students annually, including those in technical schools and universities. The program includes mentorship and remedial classes during holidays to support academic success.
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Mentorship and Professional Development Programs 1 activity
- Provides mentoring and career preparation for studentsEmploys mentors to guide scholarship recipients and organize remedial classes during holidays. Mentors also support students’ transition into sustainable employment, with graduates working as educators, healthcare workers, tradespeople, managers, and conservation professionals across Kenya.
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School Infrastructure Development 1 activity
- Supports infrastructure development for schools and student housingConstructs and renovates classrooms, dormitories, kitchens, and water systems in partner schools. Activities include building ten dormitories with sanitation facilities and solar lighting, constructing three school kitchens (including one serving 700 students daily), and financing a water line from a mountain spring and a solar-powered borehole pump to provide clean water.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$440K
Contributions & grants$440K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$290%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$354K
Program expenses97%
Admin / overhead3%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$321K
Cash$321K
Investments$0
Liabilities$0
Net assets$321K
Liquid reserves10.9 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue -17.1%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 8
- AMRA MAJA SERDAREVIC — TREASURER
- CLODAGH AUBRY — DIRECTOR
- DAVID ASHEN — DIRECTOR
- GERARD GOVAERTS — DIRECTOR
- JANE NEWMAN — DIRECTOR
- LINDA PAGAN — PRESIDENT
- LORI LUM — DIRECTOR
- TUKER ROBBINS — DIRECTOR
relationships · 19
Who they work with
- Adelaide and John Fraley Partner — Donors who funded the construction of three school kitchens after visiting Sereolipi Learning Center and recognizing the need.
- BOMA Partner — Graduates work as associates of BOMA, a micro-finance organization supporting women's small businesses.
- Chief George Partner — Local tribal leader and key partner in education initiatives with the Samburu tribe.
- Government of Kenya Government — New government committed to development, prompting changes in the Samburu region.
- Government of Kenya Partner — Partnership with government-run and government-funded schools in Kenya to deliver educational support services.
- Nairobi's largest shopping malls Partner — Graduates are employed as security managers at major shopping malls in Nairobi.
- Narasha Boys’ High School Partner — Government high school in Ndonyo Wasin actively supported since 2022
- Ndonyo Wasin primary school Partner — Graduates are employed as teachers and administrative staff at Ndonyo Wasin schools.
- Rhino Sanctuary in Sera Partner — Graduates work as rangers at the Rhino Sanctuary in Sera.
- Samburu National Park Partner — Graduates are employed as rangers, including the first female ranger with a degree in tourism.
- Samburu Project Partner — Cooperated to bring clean water to Lerata elementary school via a solar-powered borehole pump.
- Samburu elders Partner — Collaborates with Samburu elders to determine educational goals for the community.
- Samburu people Partner — Collaborates with the Samburu people to expand educational access and outcomes.
- Samburu people Partner — Collaborates with the Samburu people to provide education for their children.
- Samburu people Partner — Community partner collaborating with The Thorn Tree Project to expand educational access
- Samburu tribe Partner — Indigenous community in northern Kenya collaborating on education improvement programs.
- Sarara Partner — Graduates work as chefs at Sarara, a 5-star lodge.
- Sereolipi Mixed Day School Partner — Government high school in Sereolipi actively supported since 2022
- The Thorn Tree Project Partner — Organization through which sponsorship of Samburu students is facilitated.
strategies · 3
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.
- Community-Led Education Developmentmethodology: community_led_developmentBy co-developing education programs with Samburu leaders and local experts, the organization ensures cultural alignment and community ownership, which increases enrollment and sustainability because initiatives reflect local priorities and are trusted by families.
- Long-Term Educational Pathway with Wraparound Supportmethodology: education_pathwayBy providing continuous educational support from preschool through college—combined with scholarships, mentorship, academic reinforcement, and employment preparation—the organization produces wage-earning graduates who uplift their nomadic families, because sustained investment addresses systemic barriers to completion and job placement.
- Results-Based Program Managementmethodology: results_based_managementBy applying data-informed monitoring and business-aligned accountability practices, the organization maintains program effectiveness and adapts strategies in real time because performance tracking enables timely course corrections and ensures resource efficiency.