Kenya Connect Inc
Supporting public education in rural kenya. We work to engage and empower students and teachers in rural kenya to succeed in the 21st century.
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Our mission is to ensure rural children leave education with options, by developing the skills, values and pathways to thrive. Our work is a holistic web of programs within six different focus areas.
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Mission
Supporting public education in rural kenya. We work to engage and empower students and teachers in rural kenya to succeed in the 21st century.
Focus areas & reach
· What they work on and whereHow it stacks up against peers
· vs. 8 similar international in United StatesConcerns
· None foundWhere every $1 goes
· FY2025 · IRS 990 (FY2025)GiveRadar Analysis
Original analysis from GiveRadar's dataset of comparable organizations
GiveRadar's verified records show Kenya Connect Inc with a complete profile, cross-referenced across 4 independent sources including the IRS.
- GiveRadar has cross-referenced this organization across 4 independent sources, led by the IRS - more than 81% of comparable charities. See the sources
- It has more complete contact information than nearly all comparable charities, with a verified website, email, phone and address on record. See national comparisons
- Its integrity score of 90 places it in the top 1% of the 25,023 international charities in the United States GiveRadar tracks, because GiveRadar has verified its financial disclosures and its governance. View this cohort
- government registration
- financial records (5 filed years)
- disclosed leadership
- a website
- a contact email
- a donation page
- an owner-submitted profile claim
Analysis based on GiveRadar's benchmark dataset of 2026-07-03. It describes what GiveRadar has verified, not a judgment of the organization itself.
Common questions
· Auto-generated from filings + methodologyKenya Connect Inc is a registered international nonprofit based in Elkridge, MD, United States. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It was founded in 2015 and has been operating for 11 years. Its EIN is 471553685. According to GiveRadar's records, it holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 90/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports $461K in annual revenue. 46 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Kenya Connect Inc's EIN (Employer Identification Number) is 471553685. This is the organization's IRS tax identification number; you can use it to verify tax-exempt status and to look up its Form 990 filings with the IRS.
Kenya Connect Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 90 ('Strong transparency') reflects well-documented governance, recent financials, named leadership, and working contact details. The charity allocates 93% of expenses to programs, which contributes positively to its score. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for international charities in United States is 90/100.
Kenya Connect Inc is located in Elkridge, MD, United States. The organization was established in 2015 and has been active for 11 years.
Based on official tax filings, Kenya Connect Inc has $461K in annual revenue. It allocates 93% of expenses to programs and services. This is above the average of 78% for international charities in United States. Its revenue is below the peer average of $5M. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Kenya Connect Inc is classified as an International organization, registered in United States. It operates as a Publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)). By size, it is categorized as a small organization. It has $461K in annual revenue. The organization has 46 disclosed officers and directors.
No red flags have been detected for Kenya Connect Inc. GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.
According to GiveRadar's records, Kenya Connect Inc holds active tax-deductible status on the IRS Publication 78 list, which means donations are tax-deductible and the organization is in good standing with the IRS. It is registered with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It reports that 93% of expenses go to programs (the peer average is 78%). You can donate directly through their official donation page linked on their GiveRadar profile. GiveRadar provides data for research and does not endorse any organization. A GiveRadar Integrity Assessment reflects how much public data is available, not whether an organization is safe to donate to, so it is always smart to do your own research before giving.
Our mission is to ensure rural children leave education with options, by developing the skills, values and pathways to thrive. Our work is a holistic web of programs within six different focus areas. Kenya Connect Inc is classified as an international organization registered in United States. The organization was founded in 2015.
Among international charities registered in United States: It allocates 93% of expenses to programs, above the peer average of 78%. Its annual revenue of $461K is below the peer average of $5M.
Yes, donations to Kenya Connect Inc are generally tax-deductible in the United States. Kenya Connect Inc is a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization. Its EIN is 471553685, which you can use for tax filing purposes. Donors can typically deduct contributions on their federal income tax return if they itemize deductions. Consult a tax professional for guidance specific to your situation.
Filing history
5 years on file from IRS 990 (FY2025): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.
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Tax-deductibility for donors
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United States under local rules. Confirm with the charity directly.
KENYA CONNECT INC is registered in United States. Donations from the Netherlands to charities outside the EU/EEA are generally not tax-deductible for Dutch donors unless the charity is listed on the Dutch ANBI register with foreign-recognized status.
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Staff & volunteers
From filings and published profiles
Leadership
From FY2025 filing
Officers & trustees (16)
Source: Public filings
16 officers and trustees on file - free with a GiveRadar account.
Latest news
From global news sources
6 articles found
From news sources and the organization. Shown for transparency; news never affects the integrity score.
Team Kenya Connect: Summer 2025 - University of New Hampshire
Africa’s Climate Leadership: Highlights and Reflections from Kenya Connect - The Earthshot Prize
Midwest staff travel to Kenya, connect with international colleagues - American Friends Service Committee
Kenya Connect Aims to Improve Education in Kenya - The Borgen Project
Kenya Connect keeps girls in school - WYPR
Ugandans in Kenya connect, unite to celebrate Independence Day - PML Daily
Activity timeline
Filings and press mentions, merged
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Sources and verification
- Registration and legal identity
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search
- Financial filings
- IRS Form 990 filings - Fiscal year 2025 most recent on file.
- Officers and trustees
- Internal Revenue Service (IRS) - Tax Exempt Organization Search - 46 disclosed in the public registry.
- News and media coverage
- GDELT Project + Google News
- Supplementary verification
- Charity Navigator
Data freshness
What we know and don't know
Exactly which public data we hold on this charity. Our score reflects transparency, not impact.
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Financial data · FY2025 on record
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Named leadership · 46 officers on file
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Executive pay · Disclosed
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Government registration · Registered with an official registry
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Mission statement · Published
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Official website · On record
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Headquarters address · On file
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Direct contact · Email or phone published
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Tax-deductibility · Verified
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Founding date · 2015
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Programs & activitiesNo named programs listed by the charity
Methodology
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Quick facts about Kenya Connect Inc
- What is Kenya Connect Inc?
- Kenya Connect Inc is a international publicly-supported charity (509(a)(2)) based in Elkridge, United States. Our mission is to ensure rural children leave education with options, by developing the skills, values and pathways to thrive. Our work is a holistic web of programs within six different focus areas.
- When was Kenya Connect Inc founded?
- Kenya Connect Inc was founded in 2015.
- Who leads Kenya Connect Inc?
- Sharon Runge serves as Executive Director.
- Where is Kenya Connect Inc located?
- Headquartered in Elkridge, MD, United States.
- What is Kenya Connect Inc's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2025 is approximately $100K-$1M. 93% of expenses go to program services.
- Is Kenya Connect Inc trustworthy?
- Kenya Connect Inc has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 90 out of 100 (Strong transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
- What is Kenya Connect Inc's registration number?
- IRS EIN: 471553685.
- What is Kenya Connect Inc's website?
- http://www.kenyaconnect.org