named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Digital Democracy
Partnership with Raspberry Pi Foundation to increase access to digital skills for children and youth in Durban, South Africa, focusing on those being left behind in the digital age.
Emergency Response
Initiative to rapidly deploy resources to communities affected by crises, supporting partner organizations with immediate needs such as food, medical care, and shelter.
Team KCA
A global marathon program that mobilizes runners to raise funds for children and families affected by HIV/AIDS and poverty; participants receive training and support while raising money through events like the New York and Berlin Marathons.
activities · 8 groups
What they do
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Charity Event Organization 2 activities
- Funding medical care, nutrition, education, and protection for vulnerable children via global marathon programRaises and allocates funds through a global marathon program to provide medical care, nutrition, education, and protection services to vulnerable children worldwide, leveraging athletic participation for impact.
- Organizing running events and campaigns to raise funds and awarenessHosts and promotes running-based events and community initiatives, including marathons like the New York City Marathon, to generate public awareness and fundraising support for children affected by HIV/AIDS.
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Youth Development and Support Services 2 activities
- Operating a youth hub in Durban, South AfricaProvides educational support, community engagement, and holistic empowerment programs for children and youth in Durban through a dedicated youth hub; includes structured programming focused on long-term development and well-being.
- Providing education and support to vulnerable teenagers in MalawiDelivers education and holistic support to vulnerable teenagers in Malawi through a partnership with MIF, addressing barriers to development and opportunity.
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Program Evaluation and Impact Research 1 activity
- Developing and sharing innovative program models to scale impactDesigns, tests, and disseminates innovative service delivery models through research and pilot programs, sharing findings with governments and partner organizations to expand effective interventions for children.
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Fundraising for Community and Charitable Initiatives 1 activity
- Facilitating peer-to-peer fundraising through Team KCA programEnables individuals to launch personal fundraising campaigns and participate in events through the Team KCA program, which engages supporters in raising money and awareness for children affected by HIV/AIDS; includes recognition of top fundraisers such as Olivia Bonevento who raised over $15,000.
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Digital Literacy Training and Technology Access 1 activity
- Implementing the Digital Democracy program for digital skills accessRuns the Digital Democracy program in partnership with the Raspberry Pi Foundation to increase access to digital skills among marginalized children and youth, particularly in Durban, South Africa.
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Nonprofit Capacity Building Services 1 activity
- Providing capacity-building resources and advocacy support to child-serving organizationsOffers tools, resources, and advocacy assistance to external organizations working to empower children, strengthening their ability to deliver services and influence policy.
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Direct Care for Orphans and Vulnerable Children 1 activity
- Supporting Mam Carol’s empowerment work for orphaned and vulnerable children in SowetoSupports Mam Carol’s community-based initiatives to empower orphaned and vulnerable children in Soweto, South Africa, contributing to their health, safety, and long-term success.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Funding and supporting education for out-of-school children in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, MalawiPartners with Salama Africa to provide creative learning opportunities for children excluded from formal education in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi, with collaboration beginning in 2024.
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financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$893K
Contributions & grants$4.60M515%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$-3.70M-415%
Other revenue$19
expenses
Total expenses$2.33M
Program expenses84%
Admin / overhead9%
Fundraising7%
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$1.69M
Largest expense lineProfessional Fees
balance sheet
Total assets$7.61M
Cash$1.87M
Investments$5.49M
Liabilities$91K
Net assets$7.52M
Liquid reserves38.0 mo
4 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +7.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 5
- ANTONIO RUIZ-GIMENEZ JR — CHAIRMAN AND CEO
- DAVID WIRTSCHAFTER — CO-SECRETARY
- EVAN VOGEL — CO-SECRETARY
- KERRY PROPPER — TREASURER
- NICOLE DAVID — DIRECTOR
relationships · 14
Who they work with
- Coach Leon Busty Partner — Professional running coach providing training support to Team KCA members.
- Donation Line LLC Partner — Partnership for facilitating vehicle, boat, and RV donations to support KCA.
- Ikageng Itireleng Partner — Partner organization in Soweto, South Africa, receiving funding from KCA.
- Living India Partner — Orphanage in Chandrakal, India, funded by KCA as its first program in Asia.
- MIF Partner — Partners with KCA to deliver education and support to vulnerable teenagers in Malawi.
- Mam Carol Partner — Supported by KCA in her work empowering vulnerable and orphaned children in Soweto, South Africa.
- Raspberry Pi Foundation Partner — Collaborates with KCA on the Digital Democracy program to increase digital skills access for marginalized children and youth in Durban, South Africa.
- Raspberry Pi Foundation Partner — Collaborates with KCA on the Digital Democracy program to increase digital skills access for marginalized children and youth.
- Salama Africa Partner — Partnered with KCA in 2024 to provide creative learning opportunities for children excluded from formal schooling in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi.
- Salama Africa Partner — Partners with KCA to provide creative learning opportunities for children excluded from formal schooling in Dzaleka Refugee Camp, Malawi.
- Team KCA Network — A community of runners supporting Keep a Child Alive through fundraising and awareness.
- Team KCA Network — Network of supporters who raise funds and awareness for Keep a Child Alive.
- grassroot organizations Partner — Partners with grassroots organizations to support community-led change.
- info@keepachildalive.org Partner — Contact point for organizations requesting support
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.
- Capacity Building Through Organizational Supportmethodology: capacity_buildingBy providing resources, advocacy, and tools to local partner organizations, KCA strengthens their ability to empower children and families, because long-term impact depends on resilient, locally-rooted institutions rather than external intervention.
- Community-Led Empowermentmethodology: community-led developmentBy partnering with grassroots and frontline organizations, communities lead their own change processes, producing sustainable outcomes because solutions are designed and driven by those directly affected by social challenges.
- Education as a Tool for Youth Empowermentmethodology: education-as-empowermentBy delivering digital skills and educational resources through programs like Digital Democracy, marginalized youth gain transformative opportunities for inclusion and agency, because access to education enables systemic participation and breaks cycles of exclusion.
- Peer-Mobilized Fundraising with Embedded Supportmethodology: peer-to-peer fundraisingBy enabling peer-to-peer and team-based fundraising supported by training, coaching, and community engagement, KCA expands reach and donor investment because individuals are more effective fundraisers when embedded in supportive networks and structures.