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Kilimanjaro Education Foundation Inc
New York, NY · EIN 770686330 · Form 990EZ · FY2024 · NTEE B122 · Education · Micro (<$100K) · kef4kids.org
revenue
$21K
expenses
$15K
net assets
$6K
employees
—
mission · from form 990

Improve education and related facilities in and around Tanzania

profile · synthesized from sources

Kilimanjaro Education Foundation (KEF) improves educational infrastructure in Tanzanian public schools by funding and constructing classrooms, sanitation facilities, and water systems. Founded in 2006 after a climber witnessed poor school conditions in Arusha, KEF partners with local communities and government councils to implement projects. The organization also supplies learning materials, computers, and libraries, impacting over 20,000 students.

named programs · 4 · from sources

What they call their work

Classroom Construction
Built and/or renovated over 20 classrooms in Tanzanian public schools, including at Michungwani Mashariki Primary School
Computer Lab and Library Development
Equipped schools with computer labs, solar power, and libraries stocked with books
Toilet Construction and Repair
Constructed and/or repaired over 100 toilets in Tanzanian schools to improve sanitation
Water Solutions
Installed water tanks, towers, and boreholes to provide clean water access in schools
activities · 5 groups

What they do

  • School Infrastructure Development 2 activities
    • Construction and renovation of educational facilities in Tanzania
      Builds, renovates, and repairs classrooms, libraries, and other educational facilities in Tanzanian public schools to support continued operation and improved learning environments. Projects include construction of new classrooms, libraries, and bathrooms, as well as repair of existing infrastructure.
    • Local implementation of education initiatives in Arusha, Tanzania
      Leads on-the-ground execution of all education projects in Arusha, including managing construction, logistics, and relationships with local stakeholders to ensure successful project delivery.
  • Program Monitoring & Evaluation 1 activity
    • Field assessment and project monitoring in Tanzania
      Conducts annual trips and field visits to assess, review, and monitor education projects in Tanzania, ensuring proper implementation and coordination with local partners and stakeholders.
  • Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
    • Fundraising and awareness campaigns for education in Tanzania
      Organizes and leads fundraising and awareness campaigns in the U.S. and UK to support education projects in Tanzania, including partnerships with schools and charity-driven initiatives such as charity climbs.
  • Clean Water Infrastructure and Access 1 activity
    • Installation of water and sanitation infrastructure in Tanzanian schools
      Provides access to clean water and improved sanitation by installing water tanks, towers, and boreholes, and repairing or constructing toilets in schools across Tanzania. These interventions support student health and school functionality.
  • Educational Technology Access and Support 1 activity
    • Provision of educational supplies and equipment
      Supplies desks, chairs, books, pencils, computers, and other learning materials to Tanzanian schools. This includes establishing computer labs equipped with solar power and internet connectivity, and providing hundreds of books and eyeglasses to students.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$21K
Contributions & grants$21K100%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$15K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits$400
Grants paid out$13K
balance sheet
Total assets$9K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$6K
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +718.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

board members · 6
  • Colin Nanka — Vice-President/Director
  • Jeffrey Dursoko — Secretary/Director
  • Margie Kessler — Director
  • Michelle Landy — President/Director
  • Tamara Carmichael — Director
  • Todd Grossman — Founder/Treas/Director
relationships · 14

Who they work with

  • Aron Belka Partner — New Orleans artist whose artwork raised funds for KEF.
  • Arusha City Council Government — Formally recognized KEF's work and collaborates with the organization to identify projects in the Arusha area.
  • Canton Intermediate Partner — U.S. school that partnered with KEF to raise funds for educational infrastructure in Tanzania.
  • Durosko PR Partner — Corporate partner that provided donor matching and in-kind services to support KEF’s mission.
  • Franklin Elementary Partner — U.S. school that partnered with KEF to raise funds for educational infrastructure in Tanzania.
  • Jackson Faustine Komu Partner — Local volunteer in Tanzania supporting project scoping and monitoring of construction and facilities.
  • PR Newswire Partner — Corporate partner that provided donor matching and in-kind services to support KEF’s mission.
  • Powering Potential Partner — Provided solar energy to power a computer lab in Maasai country, Tanzania.
  • Salesforce Partner — Corporate partner that provided donor matching and in-kind services to support KEF’s mission.
  • Simon Manyotto Partner — Tanzania Project Lead responsible for on-the-ground execution of KEF initiatives and stakeholder management.
  • Stripe Funder — Processes all donation transactions securely for the organization.
  • Stripe Government — Processes all donation transactions securely for Kilimanjaro Education Foundation Inc.
  • The Memory Foundation Partner — Provided Tanzanian students with personal photographs for the first time.
  • Yasmin Noble Partner — UK-based volunteer leading awareness and fundraising initiatives for KEF.
strategies · 4

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.

  • Charity Adventure Fundraising Model
    methodology: charity-adventure-fundraising
    By organizing charity climbs of Mount Kilimanjaro, we raise funds and awareness for education initiatives in Tanzania, because experiential fundraising deepens donor engagement and generates sustained support through personal challenge and global connection.
  • Comprehensive School Environment Improvement
    methodology: comprehensive-school-support
    By providing end-to-end support for educational infrastructure and learning resources, we improve student outcomes because holistic improvements to the physical and material learning environment remove systemic barriers to access and engagement.
  • Global Perspective Through Service
    methodology: global-perspective-through-service
    By engaging U.S. schools in fundraising and global education, we cultivate long-term support for Tanzanian communities because immersive educational experiences foster empathy, global awareness, and sustained donor relationships.
  • Locally-Led, Community-Partnered Implementation
    methodology: community-partnership
    By using in-country leadership and partnering directly with local communities, schools, and government, we ensure that education infrastructure projects are contextually appropriate and effectively implemented, because local ownership increases project relevance, sustainability, and impact.