EIN 16-1644867

Kupenda for the Children

IRS 501(c) type
501(c)(3)
Num. employees
10
Year formed
2002
Most recent tax filings
2023-06-01
NTEE code, primary
Description
Kupenda transforms harmful beliefs surrounding disability to those that improve children's lives. Many in low-income countries hold superstitious beliefs about the causes and interventions for children with disabilities leading to their abuse and murder. To change this situation, we collaborate with influential community leaders and families to reduce stigma associated with disability and ensure these children can access the education, medical intervention, and the inclusive love everyone deserves. Hence calling ourselves Kupenda, Swahili for love.
Total revenues
$747,846
2023
Total expenses
$936,483
2023
Total assets
$469,608
2023
Num. employees
10
2023

Program areas at Kupenda for the Children

Advocacy - incorrect beliefs about the causes of and treatments fordisability are often a larger obstacle for Children with disabilities than physical barriers. Kupenda removes stigmas related to disability by educating leaders and communities through trainings, public events, family counseling, and informative resources.
Medical - many parents and caregivers of Children with disabilities are unaware of and/or unable to afford the medical care these Children need. Inresponse, Kupenda provides funding, referrals, and transportation to help Children access medical services such as physical therapy, doctor visits, surgeries, medication, food, and equipment.
Education - consistent access to high-quality education gives Children with disabilities life and career choices that otherwise would not be available to them. Kupenda supports this goal by providing special education teachers, school supplies, teacher trainings, construction of school facilities, and boarding school fees.

Who funds Kupenda for the Children

Grants from foundations and other nonprofits
GrantmakerDescriptionAmount
Westwood EndowmentMiscellaneous$231,403
Vista Hermosa FoundationStrengthening Disability Advocate Networks in Kilifi$150,000
Rees-Jones FoundationMulti-Year Funding To Support General Operations of Programs That Support Children With Disabilities.$125,000
...and 8 more grants received

Personnel at Kupenda for the Children

NameTitleCompensation
Leonard Mbonani BikangaKenya Executive Director and Founder
Cynthia BauerUs Chief Executive Officer and Founder$104,576
Leonard MbonaniSecretary
Jessica Charles AbramsDevelopment Director
Jessica Charles, MPHDirector of Development
...and 10 more key personnel

Financials for Kupenda for the Children

RevenuesFYE 06/2023
Total grants, contributions, etc.$747,797
Program services$0
Investment income and dividends$49
Tax-exempt bond proceeds$0
Royalty revenue$0
Net rental income$0
Net gain from sale of non-inventory assets$0
Net income from fundraising events$0
Net income from gaming activities$0
Net income from sales of inventory$0
Miscellaneous revenues$0
Total revenues$747,846

Form 990s for Kupenda for the Children

Fiscal year endingDate received by IRSFormPDF link
2023-062024-01-24990View PDF
2022-062023-03-15990View PDF
2021-062022-03-31990View PDF
2020-062021-04-12990View PDF
2019-062020-09-01990View PDF
...and 12 more Form 990s

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Data update history
September 25, 2024
Updated personnel
Identified 10 new personnel
July 8, 2024
Received grants
Identified 1 new grant, including a grant for $2,000 from Mcguire Family Foundation Mcguire
June 6, 2024
Posted financials
Added Form 990 for fiscal year 2023
January 3, 2024
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $150,000 from Vista Hermosa Foundation
December 29, 2023
Received grants
Identified 3 new grant, including a grant for $125,000 from Rees-Jones Foundation
Nonprofit Types
Grantmaking organizationsDisease research fundraisersInternational-focused organizationsCharities
Issues
Foreign affairsInternational development
Characteristics
Political advocacyConducts researchOperates internationallyTax deductible donationsAccepts online donations
General information
Address
PO Box 473
Hampton, NH 03843
Metro area
Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
County
Rockingham County, NH
Website URL
kupenda.org/ 
Phone
(603) 926-8528
IRS details
EIN
16-1644867
Fiscal year end
June
Taxreturn type
Form 990
Year formed
2002
Eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions (Pub 78)
Yes
Categorization
NTEE code, primary
Q33: International Relief
NAICS code, primary
813212: Health and Disease Research Fundraising Organizations
Parent/child status
Independent
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